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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 Blues prepare for crunch time as Champ Rugby play-offs come to town

Bedford Blues are all set for their "biggest game at Goldington Road in a decade" as the Champ Rugby play-off semi-finals come to Goldington Road on Friday night (22 May), against one of...

Bedford Tigers renew interest to turn professional amidst changes in rugby league

Bedford's rugby league club, Bedford Tigers have officially renewed their interest to turn professional, saying the changes made to the professional rugby league structure in the UK have made...

Pinchmill Primary School achieves top Platinum School Games Mark

Pinchmill Primary School in Felmersham are celebrating after achieving the rare feat of a Platinum School Games Mark. The school is the smallest in the county to ever receive the award...

Bedford Cricket Club and Queen’s Park Westfield continue perfect Sunday starts

Bedford Cricket Club and Queen's Park Westfield's 1st XI are setting the early pace in the Premier Division of the Bedfordshire County Cricket League after wins in the third round...

Emilio Gay earns England call-up for first test against New Zealand

Bedford's Emilio Gay has been rewarded for a fine start to the new County Championship season with a first ever England call-up for the first test against New Zealand beginning on...

‘Competition-standard’ events to return to Bedford International Athletics Stadium after track resurfacing

Bedford International Athletics Stadium has "taken a significant step forward" after remedial work to its much-maligned athletics track was completed, allowing the facility to once again host...

Bedford Town announce appointment of experienced assistant manager

Bedford Town have announced Tony Fontenelle as the club's new assistant manager. The experienced Fontenelle joins following a spell at National League South side, Slough Town who finished...

Queen’s Park Westfield two from two in the Premier Division after thrashing Lutonian

Queen's Park Westfield's 1st XI have two wins from two in the early stages of the Bedfordshire County Cricket League Premier Division after a convincing 97-run victory at Lutonian...

Bedford Blues look ahead to play-offs after losing comfortably at Ealing

Ealing Trailfinders completed a perfect league campaign after comfortably beating Bedford Blues 52-14 in the final regular game of the Champ Rugby season, with both sides having already secured...

The River Great Ouse to welcome 1,800 rowers for 160th Bedford Regatta

The River Great Ouse will once again be front and centre of attention on Saturday, 9 May as the Bedford Regatta returns for its 160th edition. With 1,800 competitors from 48 different clubs racing...

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