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James Bedford held the role of sports editor for the Rutland and Stamford Mercury between 2006 and 2011. He rejoined as sports editor for the Mercury, the Rutland Times and the Bourne Local in August 2017. In 2021, he was appointed head of sports for Iliffe Media Publishing Midlands.

First Twickenham trip ends in cup final defeat for Stamford

17 May 2025
First Twickenham trip ends in cup final defeat for Stamford

First Twickenham trip ends in cup final defeat for Stamford

17 May 2025

Purple, black and whites are denied a trophy treble by Brunel University.


Johnson agrees to join Spalding for new season

17 May 2025
Johnson agrees to join Spalding for new season

Johnson agrees to join Spalding for new season

17 May 2025

Kettering captain commits to the Tulips.


Super showing from growing club at county tournament

17 May 2025
Super showing from growing club at county tournament

Super showing from growing club at county tournament

17 May 2025

A number of archers are victorious in their various disciplines.


Title triumph for Tigers after championship is clinched in final game of the season

17 May 2025
Title triumph for Tigers after championship is clinched in final game of the season

Title triumph for Tigers after championship is clinched in final game of the season

17 May 2025

Super season for Holbeach side is followed by cup success over club-mates.


Twickenham final has created a lifelong legacy for Stamford club

16 May 2025
Twickenham final has created a lifelong legacy for Stamford club

Twickenham final has created a lifelong legacy for Stamford club

16 May 2025

Town will bring the curtain down on one of the best-ever seasons in the club's 123-year history.


International returns to his roots at primary schools tournament to hand out the awards

15 May 2025
International returns to his roots at primary schools tournament to hand out the awards

International returns to his roots at primary schools tournament to hand out the awards

15 May 2025

Morris makes a return to Spalding club as Monkhouse are top of the class.


New amateur course record among Levi’s run of successes

15 May 2025
New amateur course record among Levi’s run of successes

New amateur course record among Levi’s run of successes

15 May 2025

Desmond maintains dazzling form as county golfers produce strong showing.


Strong performances see duo crowned club champions

15 May 2025
Strong performances see duo crowned club champions

Strong performances see duo crowned club champions

15 May 2025

Dedication to training helps Matt complete his first ironman,


Midlands move for Wakes after winning promotion

15 May 2025
Midlands move for Wakes after winning promotion

Midlands move for Wakes after winning promotion

15 May 2025

Stamford and Spalding stay put as Deeping now face Blackstones and Grantham.


Griffiths wants to lay solid structure to help Gingerbreads move forward again

15 May 2025
Griffiths wants to lay solid structure to help Gingerbreads move forward again

Griffiths wants to lay solid structure to help Gingerbreads move forward again

15 May 2025

Opportunity to take over as Grantham boss was too good to turn down.


Abbi aims to maintain momentum after decent debut display

15 May 2025
Abbi aims to maintain momentum after decent debut display

Abbi aims to maintain momentum after decent debut display

15 May 2025

New challenge ahead for Pulling after F1 Academy triumph.


Finn aims to better super season with world championship glory

14 May 2025
Finn aims to better super season with world championship glory

Finn aims to better super season with world championship glory

14 May 2025

Issitt brothers aiming to continue their superb campaigns.


Andy and grandson Harry are triumphant in Tulips trophy race

14 May 2025
Andy and grandson Harry are triumphant in Tulips trophy race

Andy and grandson Harry are triumphant in Tulips trophy race

14 May 2025

Duo win all three races to take the prize at Welland Yacht Club.


Tulips launch new ladies team for the coming campaign

14 May 2025
Tulips launch new ladies team for the coming campaign

Tulips launch new ladies team for the coming campaign

14 May 2025

It will be the first time that Spalding have been represented at women's level for a number of years.


Hunt strikes gold with relay team at World Championships

14 May 2025
Hunt strikes gold with relay team at World Championships

Hunt strikes gold with relay team at World Championships

14 May 2025

Former Kesteven and Grantham Girls School pupil is part of winning quartet.


Terrific Titans are crowned regional champions

14 May 2025
Terrific Titans are crowned regional champions

Terrific Titans are crowned regional champions

14 May 2025

Success for junior team from the Stamford and Rutland club.


Superb opening stand steers Burghley to victory

13 May 2025
Superb opening stand steers Burghley to victory

Superb opening stand steers Burghley to victory

13 May 2025

Barnack begin top flight campaign with home victory.


Spalding secure first league victory of the season

13 May 2025
Spalding secure first league victory of the season

Spalding secure first league victory of the season

13 May 2025

Moulton complete victory treble after derby win over rivals.


Ladies add another title to the Clarets collection

12 May 2025
Ladies add another title to the Clarets collection

Ladies add another title to the Clarets collection

12 May 2025

Ladies first team and girls side are celebrating success at Deeping Rangers.


Missed chances cost Crowland in their bid for cup glory

12 May 2025
Missed chances cost Crowland in their bid for cup glory

Missed chances cost Crowland in their bid for cup glory

12 May 2025

Bees are beaten on penalties after goalless stalemate with Warboys.


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