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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.

Owen selected to skip England rinks at international series

13 November 2025
Owen selected to skip England rinks at international series

Owen selected to skip England rinks at international series

13 November 2025

Teenager is selected after squad trials.


Frantic Tulips need to play it cool in crucial clashes

13 November 2025
Frantic Tulips need to play it cool in crucial clashes

Frantic Tulips need to play it cool in crucial clashes

13 November 2025

Boss admits his side have had a little bit of a wobble after strong run.


Finlay and Leo land title after triumphing in pairs competition

12 November 2025
Finlay and Leo land title after triumphing in pairs competition

Finlay and Leo land title after triumphing in pairs competition

12 November 2025

Competitive week across both divisions in the Pinchbeck league.


Spalding maintain early season form with solid away success

12 November 2025
Spalding maintain early season form with solid away success

Spalding maintain early season form with solid away success

12 November 2025

Ladies will look to build on their performances and come back stronger after away defeat.


Lightning maintain unbeaten streak in national competitions

12 November 2025
Lightning maintain unbeaten streak in national competitions

Lightning maintain unbeaten streak in national competitions

12 November 2025

Comfortable victories as Spalding sides make progress.


Defeated Daniels take backward step in midweek reversal

12 November 2025
Defeated Daniels take backward step in midweek reversal

Defeated Daniels take backward step in midweek reversal

12 November 2025

Manager disappointed that his side failed to hit the heights of previous performances.


Crowland reclaim top spot after derby victory over Moulton

12 November 2025
Crowland reclaim top spot after derby victory over Moulton

Crowland reclaim top spot after derby victory over Moulton

12 November 2025

Successive five-goal victories for Stamford’s second string.


Daniels deliver damp squib to rain on manager’s parade for milestone match

11 November 2025
Daniels deliver damp squib to rain on manager’s parade for milestone match

Daniels deliver damp squib to rain on manager’s parade for milestone match

11 November 2025

Lethargic performance as Stamford remain rooted to the foot of the table.


Hutton hits winning conversion in injury-time to secure dramatic victory

11 November 2025
Hutton hits winning conversion in injury-time to secure dramatic victory

Hutton hits winning conversion in injury-time to secure dramatic victory

11 November 2025

Vital win moves Stamford further away from the danger zone.


Stamford aim to mark manager’s 10-year anniversary with vital victory

11 November 2025
Stamford aim to mark manager’s 10-year anniversary with vital victory

Stamford aim to mark manager’s 10-year anniversary with vital victory

11 November 2025

Daniels boss Drury was appointed for the third time in November 2015.


Nail-biting victory for Spalding after derby classic

11 November 2025
Nail-biting victory for Spalding after derby classic

Nail-biting victory for Spalding after derby classic

11 November 2025

Elephants hold out for victory to bring Bourne’s good run to an end.


Interim management team take charge of the Arrows for first time

10 November 2025
Interim management team take charge of the Arrows for first time

Interim management team take charge of the Arrows for first time

10 November 2025

D'Laryea and Funk take the helm for Harrowby’s home defeat to Deeping.


Holbeach’s progress is highlighted in home stalemate with high-flyers

10 November 2025
Holbeach’s progress is highlighted in home stalemate with high-flyers

Holbeach’s progress is highlighted in home stalemate with high-flyers

10 November 2025

Visitors finish with nine men after being frustrated by Tigers’ efforts.


Luckless Knights are hoping for a change in fortunes

10 November 2025
Luckless Knights are hoping for a change in fortunes

Luckless Knights are hoping for a change in fortunes

10 November 2025

Series of injury blows before 10-man Pinchbeck concede two late goals from the penalty spot.


Caroline completes challenge of ultramarathon by running 36 miles

10 November 2025
Caroline completes challenge of ultramarathon by running 36 miles

Caroline completes challenge of ultramarathon by running 36 miles

10 November 2025

Grantham runner finishes in fourth place after taking on next test after running multiple marathons.


Bourne’s hard work is rewarded with vital home success

09 November 2025
Bourne’s hard work is rewarded with vital home success

Bourne’s hard work is rewarded with vital home success

09 November 2025

Wakes are now just two points adrift of safety after defeating in-form visitors.


Randall repeats match-winning feat as Clarets complete victory treble

09 November 2025
Randall repeats match-winning feat as Clarets complete victory treble

Randall repeats match-winning feat as Clarets complete victory treble

09 November 2025

Goalscorer steps off the substitutes’ bench again to score winning goal.


Boss admits Tulips brought about their own downfall in home defeat

08 November 2025
Boss admits Tulips brought about their own downfall in home defeat

Boss admits Tulips brought about their own downfall in home defeat

08 November 2025

Spalding ship three poor goals in first home league loss.


Away tie for Gingerbreads in next round of the FA Vase

08 November 2025
Away tie for Gingerbreads in next round of the FA Vase

Away tie for Gingerbreads in next round of the FA Vase

08 November 2025

Grantham are going to Gornal after shoot-out success.


Spalding suffer first home league loss after conceding injury-time goal

08 November 2025
Spalding suffer first home league loss after conceding injury-time goal

Spalding suffer first home league loss after conceding injury-time goal

08 November 2025

Tulips knocked off top spot after home reversal.


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