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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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Phillips winner helps Bedford Town to another Oxford City triumph

Josh Phillips' 74th minute winner helped Bedford Town continue their fine National League form, as they beat Oxford City for the second time in 11 days, extending their unbeaten run to six games...

Real Bedford survive Stratford scare to post ninth win in ten

Real Bedford survived a valiant comeback to win 3-2 at Stratford Town on Saturday (1 November) as Rob Sinclair's side remain fifth in Southern League Premier Central after four straight league wins...

Bedford Blues battle back to edge Doncaster Knights on Halloween

Bedford Blues battled back from a 15-0 deficit to triumph 36-32 against Doncaster Knights at Goldington Road on Friday night, with a Dean Adamson brace among five Bedford tries...

Wootton Blue Cross to hold next fundraiser in aid of international football charity

An international charity are continuing their Bedford-based fundraising with another match in November, as Football Academy Noah FC face off against Hope & Faith at Wootton Blue Cross FC...

Bedfordshire SuperVets raise money for MND with victory in Suffolk

Bedfordshire SuperVets travelled to Bury St. Edmunds and come out victors in a well fought game against their Suffolk counterparts, raising money for Motor Neurone Disease...

Ten try Blues demolish Ampthill to jump into play-off spots

Bedford Blues found top gear in the latest instalment of the Battle of Bedfordshire on Saturday, scoring ten tries to thrash Ampthill 66-12 at Dillingham Park to ignite their Champ Rugby campaign...

Bedford Town end year long Chester home record with 2-1 victory

Bedford Town claimed a famous victory at record-breaking Chester as birthday boy, Ryan Doherty and an 11th goal of the season for the indomitable Tyrone Marsh secured a 2-1 win...

First half blitz helps Real Bedford into next round of the FA Trophy

Real Bedford are through to the second round of the FA Trophy after an entertaining 3-2 victory against Isthmian League side, Ashford United at the Ledger Stadium on Saturday...

Marsh the difference as Bedford Town edge Oxford City at The Eyrie

A single Tyrone Marsh goal helped Bedford Town to their third win in National League North as they edged an abject Oxford City at The Eyrie on Tuesday night. Marsh's 25th-minute strike...

Good form continues as Real Bedford see off Stourbridge

Real Bedford continued their step three resurgence after a 3-1 victory over Stourbridge in Southern League Premier Central on Tuesday night at the Ledger Stadium...

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