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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.

Travel delays and chest infection hampers Sam’s marathon effort

11 December 2023
Travel delays and chest infection hampers Sam’s marathon effort

Travel delays and chest infection hampers Sam’s marathon effort

11 December 2023

Grantham runner vows to return after gruelling Spanish race.


Defeated Halesowen show ‘touch of class’ to Stamford manager

09 December 2023
Defeated Halesowen show ‘touch of class’ to Stamford manager

Defeated Halesowen show ‘touch of class’ to Stamford manager

09 December 2023

Respect between the two clubs after last season’s title race.


Fantastic result after dominant display from Daniels

09 December 2023
Fantastic result after dominant display from Daniels

Fantastic result after dominant display from Daniels

09 December 2023

Stamford produce fine performance in must-win match against Halesowen.


Three-goal second half blast steers Stamford to home victory

09 December 2023
Three-goal second half blast steers Stamford to home victory

Three-goal second half blast steers Stamford to home victory

09 December 2023

Chitiza scores twice as Daniels defeat last season’s title rivals.


Games get called off as wet weather washes out matches

09 December 2023
Games get called off as wet weather washes out matches

Games get called off as wet weather washes out matches

09 December 2023

Second successive Saturday without a game for a number of sides.


Daniels ready to lock horns with old adversaries in home clash

08 December 2023
Daniels ready to lock horns with old adversaries in home clash

Daniels ready to lock horns with old adversaries in home clash

08 December 2023

Last season’s title rivals to meet in match at the Zeeco Stadium.


Fans urged to back Tulips in their championship crusade

08 December 2023
Fans urged to back Tulips in their championship crusade

Fans urged to back Tulips in their championship crusade

08 December 2023

Home match for Spalding who aim to keep up pressure on leaders.


Holbeach hoping to complete hat-trick haul of vital victories

08 December 2023
Holbeach hoping to complete hat-trick haul of vital victories

Holbeach hoping to complete hat-trick haul of vital victories

08 December 2023

Tigers entertain play-off rivals in crunch clash at Carter’s Park.


Road to Wembley continues for the Poachers and Whites

08 December 2023
Road to Wembley continues for the Poachers and Whites

Road to Wembley continues for the Poachers and Whites

08 December 2023

Boston Town and Lincoln United face tricky ties in the FA Vase


Diane delivers gold as part of club’s medal haul

07 December 2023
Diane delivers gold as part of club’s medal haul

Diane delivers gold as part of club’s medal haul

07 December 2023

Grantham club enjoys success at the TAGB British Championships.


Lightning hold their nerve to progress with last end victory

07 December 2023
Lightning hold their nerve to progress with last end victory

Lightning hold their nerve to progress with last end victory

07 December 2023

Spalding side through to last 16 of national competition.


Ladies produce solid performance in cross-country league fixture

07 December 2023
Ladies produce solid performance in cross-country league fixture

Ladies produce solid performance in cross-country league fixture

07 December 2023

Veterans move into fifth place on the back of their efforts.


Carr motors clear of chasing pack to take trophy at Sudbrook Moor

07 December 2023
Carr motors clear of chasing pack to take trophy at Sudbrook Moor

Carr motors clear of chasing pack to take trophy at Sudbrook Moor

07 December 2023

Jim makes rapid climb after magnificent run of scoring.


Late rush of scoring secures first league win for Stamford side

07 December 2023
Late rush of scoring secures first league win for Stamford side

Late rush of scoring secures first league win for Stamford side

07 December 2023

Hopes of closing gap at the top suffer a setback.


Gray surprised by his success after battling back for victory

06 December 2023
Gray surprised by his success after battling back for victory

Gray surprised by his success after battling back for victory

06 December 2023

Baize ace continues to deliver impressive wins despite injury fears.


Superb second half display seals semi-final spot for Blackstones

06 December 2023
Superb second half display seals semi-final spot for Blackstones

Superb second half display seals semi-final spot for Blackstones

06 December 2023

Second successive higher level scalp as Deeping are defeated.


Stamford suffer rare defeat as unbeaten home record is ended

05 December 2023
Stamford suffer rare defeat as unbeaten home record is ended

Stamford suffer rare defeat as unbeaten home record is ended

05 December 2023

Narrow home loss despite late onslaught in defeat to Daventry.


Bourne keep climbing the table after nail biting away victory

05 December 2023
Bourne keep climbing the table after nail biting away victory

Bourne keep climbing the table after nail biting away victory

05 December 2023

Tense finish sees visitors return home with victory by one point.


Rangers get the better of Bels as Crowland close the gap at top

05 December 2023
Rangers get the better of Bels as Crowland close the gap at top

Rangers get the better of Bels as Crowland close the gap at top

05 December 2023

Sports secure away success over the Spartans.


Harriette heads to Hickstead after thrilling victory

05 December 2023
Harriette heads to Hickstead after thrilling victory

Harriette heads to Hickstead after thrilling victory

05 December 2023

Gainsborough rider wins competitive qualifier at Arena UK's Winter Classic in Grantham.


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