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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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The Eyrie to host walking football festival as Bedford’s side kick off summer with win

Bedford's over-50s walking football side are celebrating after kicking off their summer in style with a first tournament victory of the season. This comes ahead of the inaugural Walking Football Festival...

Bedford and County boast athletics medals at South of England Championships

Bedford and County Athletics Club won five medals at the latest edition of the South of England Athletics Championships as part of the return of competitive action at Bedford International...

Bedford CC stun reigning champions as Queen’s Park beat Biddenham

Bedford Cricket Club’s Sunday 1st XI bounced back from a heavy defeat at Southill Park last weekend to thrash the Bedfordshire County Cricket League’s reigning champions, while Queen's Park...

Real Bedford prepare for another crack at step three with new signings from rivals

Real Bedford have begun their rebuild ahead of another crack at life in Southern League Premier Central at step three in the non-league pyramid, beginning with a pair of players who were rivals...

Charity grants available now as Wixams community run proves a hit

Runners of all ages were out in force through Wixams Town Park at the end of May, as the town celebrated its annual community fun run. And with the event raising money for local causes...

Bedford and Biddenham lose out as Bedfordshire County Cricket League returns

Both Bedford and Biddenham Cricket Club lost in the Bedfordshire County Cricket League Premier Division on Sunday (7 June) as all six divisions returned to action following a rest week...

Marathon cycle challenge headlines another summer of fundraising at Bedford Cricket Club

Four members of Bedford Cricket Club will be embarking on a marathon 160-mile charity cycle ride this Summer in aid of a charity close to the club's heart, the Ruth Strauss Foundation...

Ben Weyman swaps Real Bedford for Bedford Town as Eagles squad takes shape

Bedford Town have announced former Real Bedford midfielder, Ben Weyman as their latest signing as the Eagles begin to build a team they hope will be capable of staying in National League North...

The rise and rise of Emilio Gay : By those who watched him grow at Bedford Cricket Club

The Bedford Independent has been speaking to those who coached, mentored and played with England's latest batter, who will be the 720th player to play for the national side in test matches...

Bedford-born Connor Tallentire caps excellent US College golf season with National Championship triumph

A young golfer from Bedford has added to what has been an excellent season of US collegiate golf with victory at an esteemed National Junior College competition in Plymouth, Indiana...

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