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Tom Carr

Tom Carr is the Bedford Independent's Sport Editor, covering all sport in the Borough.

Tom has been front and centre of sport in the town since 2016, writing for various publications before joining the Bedford Independent team, primarily as the Bedford Blues reporter in August 2019.

Tom later stepped into the new role of Sport Editor in 2022, and has since written about a wide variety of sports across Bedford Borough, incorporating professional, semi-pro and grassroots sport.

As the Sport Editor of the Bedford Independent, Tom leads the title’s sporting coverage, with relationships across clubs, community groups and individuals who have gone on to make the professional game.

Born in Bedford, Tom has lived in the town all his life and has been part of multiple community clubs over the years, including Bedford Cricket Club, Bedford Park Rangers, and Riverside Tennis Club, among others.

He is also a qualified football referee and cricket umpire.

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Bedford tennis star wins Men’s doubles title at Wimbledon

It was a week to remember for one of Riverside Tennis Club's top players, who won the Men's doubles title at SW19 as part of the 'Play Your Way to Wimbledon' event. 18-year old, Alfie Hearn...

Somal ton keeps Bedford Cricket Club in Premier Division title race

Vedant Somal's swift unbeaten century helped Bedford Cricket Club to an eight-wicket victory against Southill Park on Sunday (9 August), helping his team remain on the coattails...

Dunk stars as Bedfordshire CCC reach National Counties T20 Finals Day

Bedfordshire County Cricket Club enjoyed the finest day of their season so far as they beat both Shropshire and Norfolk to reach National Counties T20 Finals Day on Sunday (9 August)...

Real Bedford battle back to entertaining opening day win against Leamington

Two goals and an assist from home debutant, Jordan Ponticelli helped Real Bedford twice battle from a goal down to eventually beat Leamington 4-2 on the opening day of the Southern League...

Bedford Town narrowly lose National League North opener at Oxford City

Bedford Town's new National League North season got off to the worst possible start as they lost 1-0 at Oxford City on Saturday (8 August). A 77th-minute header from City debutant, Ludwig Francillette...

Bedford Town and Real Bedford all set for the start of another marathon football season

With pre-season done and dusted, Bedford's football clubs are returning to competitive league action this weekend as the new National League and Southern League seasons kick off...

Bedford’s hockey youngsters help Beds and Herts to consecutive Sikh Games titles

Young members of Bedford Hockey Club are celebrating this week after the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Under-12 squad retained the Sikh Games title at Brunel University in London...

Bedford’s Gay and Miller score vital ‘List A’ hundreds in One Day Cup

Emilio Gay prepared for a second test series with England with a welcome one-day hundred for Durham in the Metro Bank One Day Cup, while fellow Bedfordian, Gus Miller followed suit...

Ethan Vernon adds cycling bronze to gold as Commonwealth Games comes to an end

Cyclist Ethan Vernon capped an excellent Commonwealth Games in Glasgow as he picked up a bronze medal in the Men's 10k Scratch race, adding it to a gold medal already won in the Team Pursuit...

Big Khan century tees up Queen’s Park Westfield for key win at Southill

Zahid Ali Khan continued his fine form in the Premier Division of the Bedfordshire County Cricket League with an unbeaten 138 as his Queen's Park Westfield side continued their firm grip at the top...

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