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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.

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.


Fresh faces help Spalding make a winning start to new season

12 May 2025
Fresh faces help Spalding make a winning start to new season

Fresh faces help Spalding make a winning start to new season

12 May 2025

Goals for debutants helps to secure win in league opener.


Grantham go for Griffiths as their new manager

12 May 2025
Grantham go for Griffiths as their new manager

Grantham go for Griffiths as their new manager

12 May 2025

Mitch makes the move from Newark to join Gingerbreads.


Twickenham trip awaits Stamford after thrilling semi-final success

10 May 2025
Twickenham trip awaits Stamford after thrilling semi-final success

Twickenham trip awaits Stamford after thrilling semi-final success

10 May 2025

Purple, black and whites will play their cup final at the home of English Rugby.


Lyon wants to see pride in performance in final match as Crowland boss

09 May 2025
Lyon wants to see pride in performance in final match as Crowland boss

Lyon wants to see pride in performance in final match as Crowland boss

09 May 2025

Manager is stepping down from Town helm after cup final.


Brilliant way for Deeping to end a tough season

08 May 2025
Brilliant way for Deeping to end a tough season

Brilliant way for Deeping to end a tough season

08 May 2025

Rangers’ resilience again comes to the fore in cup final success.


Batty continues to make his mark after shield success

08 May 2025
Batty continues to make his mark after shield success

Batty continues to make his mark after shield success

08 May 2025

Past winner loses out on count-back after close contest.


Switch in strategy pays off as Rachel produces strong showing

08 May 2025
Switch in strategy pays off as Rachel produces strong showing

Switch in strategy pays off as Rachel produces strong showing

08 May 2025

Grantham runner defies six miles of epic hills to complete event in the Scottish Highlands.


Favourites live up to their billing after retaining trophy

08 May 2025
Favourites live up to their billing after retaining trophy

Favourites live up to their billing after retaining trophy

08 May 2025

League trio victorious in inter-town table tennis competition.


Blackstones chosen to host regional qualifier

07 May 2025
Blackstones chosen to host regional qualifier

Blackstones chosen to host regional qualifier

07 May 2025

Selection is a real feather in the cap of the club which prides itself on the quality of manicured grass surface.


Ladies do the double for second successive season

07 May 2025
Ladies do the double for second successive season

Ladies do the double for second successive season

07 May 2025

Brace of cup final wins for successful Stamford side.


Stamford are one win away from coveted cup final spot at Twickenham

07 May 2025
Stamford are one win away from coveted cup final spot at Twickenham

Stamford are one win away from coveted cup final spot at Twickenham

07 May 2025

Director of rugby wants to do the town proud in tough semi-final showdown.


Eight champions for Spalding from county finals

06 May 2025
Eight champions for Spalding from county finals

Eight champions for Spalding from county finals

06 May 2025

Ruby takes title treble at Lincolnshire showpiece.


Clean sweep of victories brings series success for Prior

06 May 2025
Clean sweep of victories brings series success for Prior

Clean sweep of victories brings series success for Prior

06 May 2025

Five consecutive wins secures glory in Welland event.


Tidy bowling display steers Harrox to second successive league win

06 May 2025
Tidy bowling display steers Harrox to second successive league win

Tidy bowling display steers Harrox to second successive league win

06 May 2025

Ben’s brilliance helps Bourne to victory over Sleaford.


Rangers aiming to end on a high with cup final success

06 May 2025
Rangers aiming to end on a high with cup final success

Rangers aiming to end on a high with cup final success

06 May 2025

Deeping will be aiming to deny holders a double-winning campaign.


Blackstones are back where they belong after promotion success

05 May 2025
Blackstones are back where they belong after promotion success

Blackstones are back where they belong after promotion success

05 May 2025

Bold three-year plan comes to fruition for club’s management team.


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