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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.

Unbelievable effort helps Wakes to net vital victory

16 November 2025
Unbelievable effort helps Wakes to net vital victory

Unbelievable effort helps Wakes to net vital victory

16 November 2025

Back-to-back league wins moves Bourne out of the danger zone.


Injury-time equaliser denies Tulips away success

15 November 2025
Injury-time equaliser denies Tulips away success

Injury-time equaliser denies Tulips away success

15 November 2025

Stamford are now 11 points adrift of safety after defeat at Leiston.


Drury demands actions from his players in a bid to stop Stamford’s struggles

14 November 2025
Drury demands actions from his players in a bid to stop Stamford’s struggles

Drury demands actions from his players in a bid to stop Stamford’s struggles

14 November 2025

The Daniels are currently eight points adrift of safety and have netted just one league win so far this term.


Crucial clashes continue for Clarets in bid for semi-final spot

14 November 2025
Crucial clashes continue for Clarets in bid for semi-final spot

Crucial clashes continue for Clarets in bid for semi-final spot

14 November 2025

Grantham and Harrowby also have home games in county cup competition.


Knights need to shrug off injuries and suspensions to make return to winning ways

14 November 2025
Knights need to shrug off injuries and suspensions to make return to winning ways

Knights need to shrug off injuries and suspensions to make return to winning ways

14 November 2025

Holbeach aiming to continue their consistency in tricky away test.


Rollercoaster run for Grantham club in league fixture

13 November 2025
Rollercoaster run for Grantham club in league fixture

Rollercoaster run for Grantham club in league fixture

13 November 2025

Green and black clad cross-country runners took to action over the rolling, twisty course.

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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.

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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.


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