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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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Rugby returns to Goldington Road as Blues prepare for Baker Brothers Cup clash against Cambridge

Rugby union returns to Goldington Road on Friday night (21 August) as Bedford Blues kick off their pre-season campaign against last season's Champ Rugby basement club, Cambridge...

Moncur stunner gifts Bedford Town a first win of the season against Buxton

A wonderful second half strike from birthday boy, George Moncur gave Bedford Town their first points of the new National League North season as the Eagles beat Buxton 2-1 on Tuesday...

16-year old Bedfordian eyes Strongman Games debut in Florida

A 16-year old powerhouse from Wixams is on the hunt for funding to travel to Florida to compete in the Official Strongman Games, after winning the junior version of 'Midlands Strongest Man'...

Keysoe equestrian star to feature at the Horse of the Year Show

One of equestrian's most prized events awaits one equestrian rider from Keysoe, after she qualified for the prestigious Horse of the Year Show at the third time of asking. Harriet Ensor-Clinch...

Top three win again as Beds League title race approaches intriguing climax

The top three in the Bedfordshire County Cricket League were all winners again on Sunday (16 August), with the Premier Division title race heading to the wire. Queen's Park Westfield...

Real Bedford maintain perfect start with win at Banbury

Jordan Ponticelli and Josh Allen continued their fine start to the new Southern League Premier Central season with another goal apiece as Real Bedford won 3-1 at Banbury United in Oxfordshire...

Bedford Blues announce extension to strategic partnership with Northampton Saints

Bedford Blues have announced an extension to their strategic partnership with Prem champions, Northampton Saints. Headlines so far include the resumption of the Mobbs Memorial match...

Bedford School rowing pair win international golds on “The Lake of the Gods” in Switzerland

A pair of Bedford School rowers have won international gold medals on the water for Team GB at the Coupe de la Jeunesse in Lucerne, Switzerland. Ewan and Oliver, who are upper sixth formers...

Allen brace gives Real Bedford early season victory over potential title rivals

Josh Allen scored twice as Real Bedford made it two wins from two in the early stages of the new Southern League Premier Central season with a 2-0 victory at title rivals, Peterborough Sports...

Get involved with the instant hit of Wixams junior parkrun

On Sunday, 12 July, Wixams hosted its first junior parkrun, with runners and families labelling it an "instant hit", allowing it to to return every Sunday morning as a weekly fixture of the community...

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