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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.

Crunch clash for Daniels against play-off rivals

07 February 2025
Crunch clash for Daniels against play-off rivals

Crunch clash for Daniels against play-off rivals

07 February 2025

Stamford seeking third successive league win against in-form Suffolk visitors.


Perfect pass rate for students at club grading

06 February 2025
Perfect pass rate for students at club grading

Perfect pass rate for students at club grading

06 February 2025

Grand masters run the rule over students at club event.


Tulips target rapid return to winning ways against promotion rivals

06 February 2025
Tulips target rapid return to winning ways against promotion rivals

Tulips target rapid return to winning ways against promotion rivals

06 February 2025

Injury crisis forced Spalding to withdraw from county cup competition ahead of crunch clash.


Thirds return to winning ways as fourths produce fantastic performance

05 February 2025
Thirds return to winning ways as fourths produce fantastic performance

Thirds return to winning ways as fourths produce fantastic performance

05 February 2025

Ladies remain in control of title race despite home draw.


Sutton secure hard-earned point in home draw

05 February 2025
Sutton secure hard-earned point in home draw

Sutton secure hard-earned point in home draw

05 February 2025

Hosts keep their composure to see out time and are well satisfied with a point.


Town move closer to top spot after excellent home win

05 February 2025
Town move closer to top spot after excellent home win

Town move closer to top spot after excellent home win

05 February 2025

Grantham are up into third place after victory over fellow title challengers.


Wakes miss out on the chance to go back top after 19-match unbeaten run ends

05 February 2025
Wakes miss out on the chance to go back top after 19-match unbeaten run ends

Wakes miss out on the chance to go back top after 19-match unbeaten run ends

05 February 2025

New signing nets in injury-time but Lincoln win clash of title challengers.


Promotion is now an exciting reality for league leaders Stamford

05 February 2025
Promotion is now an exciting reality for league leaders Stamford

Promotion is now an exciting reality for league leaders Stamford

05 February 2025

Rugby club are moving closer to ending long wait to play again at regional level.


Harrowby held to home draw after controversial late penalty decision

04 February 2025
Harrowby held to home draw after controversial late penalty decision

Harrowby held to home draw after controversial late penalty decision

04 February 2025

Hucknall earn a share of the spoils after equalising with stoppage time spot kick.


Crowland claim cup final spot after shoot-out success

04 February 2025
Crowland claim cup final spot after shoot-out success

Crowland claim cup final spot after shoot-out success

04 February 2025

Harrox talisman is dismissed in late away loss at leaders.


Pinchbeck produce winning response after long break from league action

04 February 2025
Pinchbeck produce winning response after long break from league action

Pinchbeck produce winning response after long break from league action

04 February 2025

Knights move up into the top 10 after comfortable home success.


Tulips withdraw from county cup as semi-final clash is cancelled

03 February 2025
Tulips withdraw from county cup as semi-final clash is cancelled

Tulips withdraw from county cup as semi-final clash is cancelled

03 February 2025

Spalding pull out of the competition after citing 'difficulties' in raising a squad for the match.


Solitary strike seals second successive league win for Stamford

03 February 2025
Solitary strike seals second successive league win for Stamford

Solitary strike seals second successive league win for Stamford

03 February 2025

Shaw scores against Bromsgrove for the second time this season.


Conall kicks two late penalties as Spalding complete hat-trick of league wins

03 February 2025
Conall kicks two late penalties as Spalding complete hat-trick of league wins

Conall kicks two late penalties as Spalding complete hat-trick of league wins

03 February 2025

Battling display produces deserved away win for Elephants.


Blackstones tighten grip on play-off place after vital victory over promotion rivals

03 February 2025
Blackstones tighten grip on play-off place after vital victory over promotion rivals

Blackstones tighten grip on play-off place after vital victory over promotion rivals

03 February 2025

First-ever win for management team over Clipstone despite two late red cards.


Grantham fail to match promotion chasing hosts in four-goal defeat

03 February 2025
Grantham fail to match promotion chasing hosts in four-goal defeat

Grantham fail to match promotion chasing hosts in four-goal defeat

03 February 2025

Gingerbreads give themselves a mountain to climb after being beaten by the better team.


Seventh successive away draw for Wakes in quarter-finals of FA Vase

03 February 2025
Seventh successive away draw for Wakes in quarter-finals of FA Vase

Seventh successive away draw for Wakes in quarter-finals of FA Vase

03 February 2025

Bourne will continue on their travels in bid for historic semi-final spot.


Unbelievable day for Wakes as Bourne book their place in quarter-finals of FA Vase

03 February 2025
Unbelievable day for Wakes as Bourne book their place in quarter-finals of FA Vase

Unbelievable day for Wakes as Bourne book their place in quarter-finals of FA Vase

03 February 2025

Management team exorcise the ghost of defeat at the same stage seven years ago.


Spalding see unbeaten run end after frustrating away loss

02 February 2025
Spalding see unbeaten run end after frustrating away loss

Spalding see unbeaten run end after frustrating away loss

02 February 2025

Defeat is hard to take for boss Dean as Tulips fail to convert their chances.


Deeping drop back into the relegation zone after five-goal away defeat

02 February 2025
Deeping drop back into the relegation zone after five-goal away defeat

Deeping drop back into the relegation zone after five-goal away defeat

02 February 2025

Manager admits his side have a ‘real problem’ after third successive loss.


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