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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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Bedfordshire County Cricket Club choose charity partner for 2026 season

With the new National Counties cricket season fast approaching, Bedfordshire County Cricket Club has announced its new charity partner for 2026 ahead of a busier than ever schedule...

Real Bedford set up cup final against rivals Bedford Town after Leighton triumph

Real Bedford and Bedford Town will finally meet in a Bedfordshire Senior Cup final, after Real Bedford confirmed their spot in the county's showpiece event with a 2-1 victory over Leighton Town...

Bedford Town “second best” as they lose at home to Worksop

Bedford Town boss, Lee Bircham admitted his team were "second best" after a sub par showing against fellow National League strugglers, Worksop Town as they lost 2-0 at The Eyrie on Tuesday...

Bedford Blues arrange last minute trip to The Rec for Bath friendly

Bedford Blues have announced they will be returning to the home of the reigning Prem Rugby champions, Bath this Friday (13 March) in preparation for the final Champ Rugby stint...

Bedford archery star is a triple European medallist after Indoor Championships in Bulgaria

Bedford's archery star, Illaria Knibb is celebrating a triple medal haul after winning a silver and two bronze medals at archery's European Indoor Championships in Plovdiv, Bulgaria...

Bedfordshire County lands ‘Respect in Golf’ award for pioneering mental health work

Bedfordshire County Golf Ltd has been named the winner of the 'Respect in Golf' prize at the 2026 England Golf Awards, recognising its pioneering work in bringing mental health awareness...

Bedford Town take another step to safety with battling stalemate in Spennymoor

Bedford Town have knocked another game off their National League North calendar, and put a bit more breathing space between them and the drop zone, after a battling 0-0 draw at Spennymoor...

Real Bedford stutter again in narrow loss at Quorn

Real Bedford's indifferent form of late continued in Loughborough, as Sam Warburton's only goal gave Quorn FC a 1-0 win against Rob Sinclair's side towards the top of Southern League...

Young Bedford footballer heading to Denmark to compete in elite Nørhalne Cup

Bedford's Shay Taylor is to embark on her first European football experience, after being selected to participate for the invitation only touring squad, Lynx Elite, aided by local business...

Bedford Athletics Stadium staff don their paint brushes to finish “well received” makeover

The sports hall at the Bedford International Athletics Stadium has received a refresh, after local people redecorated the 1,632 square feet over a two-week period, and has reportedly been received well...

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