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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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Off colour Real Bedford lose third in a row at struggling Worcester City

Real Bedford are still top of Southern League Premier Central despite a third league loss in a row at struggling Worcester City on Saturday (31 October). Seeing a man sent off midway...

Bedford Town downed by promotion chasing Macclesfield at The Eyrie

Bedford Town were brought back down to Earth with a bump on Saturday (31 October) as they lost 3-0 at home to promotion chasing, Macclesfield at The Eyrie. A brace for Danny Elliott...

Double gold for Real Bedford Boxing Club talents at WBC event in Aylesbury

Two of Bedford's young boxing talents are looking ahead to a bright future in the ring after picking up gold medals at the WBC Counties Box Cup at the Stoke Mandeville Stadium in Aylesbury...

Own goal enough as Bedford Town rise into play-off spots with Hednesford win

A 31st-minute own goal from Hednesford captain, George Williams was enough for Bedford Town to win 1-0 and rise to seventh in National League North on Tuesday night (27 October)...

Back-to-back defeats for Real Bedford after home loss to Stourbridge

Real Bedford suffered consecutive defeats in the Southern League for the first time since August 2025 after a 1-0 home loss against mid-table, Stourbridge on Tuesday night (27 October)...

Late penalty seals three away points for Bedford Town at Scarborough

Bedford Town bounced back from FA Cup disappointment in fine style on Saturday (24 October), beating Scarborough Athletic 2-1 away from home to rise to ninth in National League North...

Goalkeeper King sent off as Real Bedford lose unbeaten record at Bishop’s Stortford

Real Bedford goalkeeper, Craig King as well as attacker Jordan Ponticelli were both sent off as Real Bedford lost their Southern League Premier Central unbeaten record with a 3-1 defeat at...

Local Lioness wins ‘Minifootball’ bronze for England at World Cup in Croatia

A local footballer has returned from Croatia with a bronze medal following the four-day Women's 'Minifootball' World Cup as part of an England side making its debut in the six-a-side competition...

Bedford Blues Women surge to the top of Championship Two after three opening wins

Bedford Blues Women have started the new season in top form, scoring 147 points in three wins, surging to the top of Women's Championship Midlands Two. A 60-12 victory over Lincoln...

Real Bedford remain a point clear after draw with title challengers Bury Town

Real Bedford's single point advantage at the top of Southern League Premier Central remains after the Pirates battled to a 2-2 draw against nearest challengers, Bury Town on Tuesday...

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