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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.

Terrific team display from Tigers helps secure Sudbury success

04 December 2023
Terrific team display from Tigers helps secure Sudbury success

Terrific team display from Tigers helps secure Sudbury success

04 December 2023

Back-to-back wins for Holbeach in crunch clashes.


Ten-man Tulips take terrific point from table-topping tussle after first half dismissal

03 December 2023
Ten-man Tulips take terrific point from table-topping tussle after first half dismissal

Ten-man Tulips take terrific point from table-topping tussle after first half dismissal

03 December 2023

Peterborough United loanee is sent off as Spalding share the spoils with leaders.


Frozen pitches force matches to be postponed

02 December 2023
Frozen pitches force matches to be postponed

Frozen pitches force matches to be postponed

02 December 2023

Stamford’s big home clash and vital match for Wakes among those games postponed.


Top scorer departs Tigers after netting higher level move

01 December 2023
Top scorer departs Tigers after netting higher level move

Top scorer departs Tigers after netting higher level move

01 December 2023

Pilbeam leaves Holbeach to sign for Sleaford.


Massive month of matches can shape Stamford’s season

01 December 2023
Massive month of matches can shape Stamford’s season

Massive month of matches can shape Stamford’s season

01 December 2023

Big game for the Daniels this weekend as they host AFC Telford.


Wakes are urged to keep piling on the pressure

01 December 2023
Wakes are urged to keep piling on the pressure

Wakes are urged to keep piling on the pressure

01 December 2023

Bourne looking to build on nine-point lead at the top.


Town suffer heaviest defeat of the season as Leverington prove lethal

30 November 2023
Town suffer heaviest defeat of the season as Leverington prove lethal

Town suffer heaviest defeat of the season as Leverington prove lethal

30 November 2023

Reigning champions are punished for slow start in away defeat.


National award accolade for thriving Grantham club

30 November 2023
National award accolade for thriving Grantham club

National award accolade for thriving Grantham club

30 November 2023

Water polo club rewarded for their work at awards night.


Arrows stay in play-off spots after away victory

30 November 2023
Arrows stay in play-off spots after away victory

Arrows stay in play-off spots after away victory

30 November 2023

Action-packed victory for Harrowby in game of three red cards.


Gingerbreads plummet into the relegation zone after away loss

30 November 2023
Gingerbreads plummet into the relegation zone after away loss

Gingerbreads plummet into the relegation zone after away loss

30 November 2023

Grantham are in the bottom two after heavy away defeat.


Ben blasts to his fastest 10-mile time for six years

30 November 2023
Ben blasts to his fastest 10-mile time for six years

Ben blasts to his fastest 10-mile time for six years

30 November 2023

Catherine returns impressive finish at Derby race.


Boost for Bottesford after quick-fire victory double

30 November 2023
Boost for Bottesford after quick-fire victory double

Boost for Bottesford after quick-fire victory double

30 November 2023

Home success backs up narrow away win over Priory side.


Dave continues to blossom after trophy triumph

30 November 2023
Dave continues to blossom after trophy triumph

Dave continues to blossom after trophy triumph

30 November 2023

Sharples soars to the top of the Order of Merit for the first time.


Potter produces an incredible time to set new personal best

30 November 2023
Potter produces an incredible time to set new personal best

Potter produces an incredible time to set new personal best

30 November 2023

George and Wallace also join the club with new personal landmarks.


Jubilation for bowler Jeapes after earning England selection

30 November 2023
Jubilation for bowler Jeapes after earning England selection

Jubilation for bowler Jeapes after earning England selection

30 November 2023

Contrasting fortunes for Stamford teams in indoor league.


Cup scalp after Deeping’s dramatic victory in shoot-out

30 November 2023
Cup scalp after Deeping’s dramatic victory in shoot-out

Cup scalp after Deeping’s dramatic victory in shoot-out

30 November 2023

United Girls defy injury to goalkeeper to win on penalties.


Tulips are aiming to regain pole position in table-topping clash

30 November 2023
Tulips are aiming to regain pole position in table-topping clash

Tulips are aiming to regain pole position in table-topping clash

30 November 2023

Home matches for Pinchbeck and Bourne.


Students help school to reach black belt milestone

30 November 2023
Students help school to reach black belt milestone

Students help school to reach black belt milestone

30 November 2023

Instructor is among first in all 16 schools ever to receive extremely high grade.


Fundraising drive to help Harrox with development plans

30 November 2023
Fundraising drive to help Harrox with development plans

Fundraising drive to help Harrox with development plans

30 November 2023

Moulton looking to raise £5,000 to upgrade their current covers.


Cox makes most of handicaps to claim victory double

30 November 2023
Cox makes most of handicaps to claim victory double

Cox makes most of handicaps to claim victory double

30 November 2023

Van Haren sets the pace but is unable to open up big enough gap.


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