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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.

Rangers raid Tigers to sign trio ahead of cup final clash

16 July 2025
Rangers raid Tigers to sign trio ahead of cup final clash

Rangers raid Tigers to sign trio ahead of cup final clash

16 July 2025

Five new signings boost Deeping squad for coming campaign.


Sutton celebrating a derby double over Moulton

15 July 2025
Sutton celebrating a derby double over Moulton

Sutton celebrating a derby double over Moulton

15 July 2025

Garfoot hits century in big win for Billingborough.


Town set up cup final showdown with holders

15 July 2025
Town set up cup final showdown with holders

Town set up cup final showdown with holders

15 July 2025

Uppingham batsman scores double century to maintain title charge.


Sixes success is followed by fifth consecutive league win for Bourne

15 July 2025
Sixes success is followed by fifth consecutive league win for Bourne

Sixes success is followed by fifth consecutive league win for Bourne

15 July 2025

Oundle’s reign as holders of Burghley crown comes to an end.


Lewis leads Wakes to victory by netting against former club

14 July 2025
Lewis leads Wakes to victory by netting against former club

Lewis leads Wakes to victory by netting against former club

14 July 2025

Subdued showing from Spalding in pre-season opener.


Interim bosses take charge of Tigers

14 July 2025
Interim bosses take charge of Tigers

Interim bosses take charge of Tigers

14 July 2025

Lawe and Madigan take Holbeach helm for pre-season opener.


Keogh’s coaching coup after landing new national role

14 July 2025
Keogh’s coaching coup after landing new national role

Keogh’s coaching coup after landing new national role

14 July 2025

Former Spalding professional will lead England Golf's all-new Disability Squad.


Quick-fire Doncaster doubles send Stamford to pre-season defeat

12 July 2025
Quick-fire Doncaster doubles send Stamford to pre-season defeat

Quick-fire Doncaster doubles send Stamford to pre-season defeat

12 July 2025

League One visitors score twice in rapid succession in each half to secure friendly victory.


Stamford squad is in a good place after busy summer of recruitment

11 July 2025
Stamford squad is in a good place after busy summer of recruitment

Stamford squad is in a good place after busy summer of recruitment

11 July 2025

Doncaster test is next for Drury’s charges.


Two new signings for Wakes ahead of second pre-season friendly

11 July 2025
Two new signings for Wakes ahead of second pre-season friendly

Two new signings for Wakes ahead of second pre-season friendly

11 July 2025

Munton makes the decision to leave home-town club.


Reid returns home with coveted crown after title triumph

11 July 2025
Reid returns home with coveted crown after title triumph

Reid returns home with coveted crown after title triumph

11 July 2025

Grantham fighter is already setting his sights beyond national accolades.


Dunderdale delivers emphatic performance for seniors success

10 July 2025
Dunderdale delivers emphatic performance for seniors success

Dunderdale delivers emphatic performance for seniors success

10 July 2025

Winner takes it t all in his stride to finish streets ahead of the field, to take the nett prize.


Runners cope with unpredictable weather for six-hour event

10 July 2025
Runners cope with unpredictable weather for six-hour event

Runners cope with unpredictable weather for six-hour event

10 July 2025

Additional challenge as the many hills on multi terrain paths and the tree roots become very slippery once wet.


Colsterworth club hails fantastic festival of football

10 July 2025
Colsterworth club hails fantastic festival of football

Colsterworth club hails fantastic festival of football

10 July 2025

More than 70 teams attend successful third staging of annual event.


Hot weather will provide added test to bowlers at Federation finals

09 July 2025
Hot weather will provide added test to bowlers at Federation finals

Hot weather will provide added test to bowlers at Federation finals

09 July 2025

A number of players will face a gruelling 12-hour day of competition.


Last wicket stand helps steer Harrox back to winning ways

09 July 2025
Last wicket stand helps steer Harrox back to winning ways

Last wicket stand helps steer Harrox back to winning ways

09 July 2025

Duo produce devastating bowling displays in Billingborough’s victory.


Setpiece struggles for Stamford in friendly defeat to Posh

08 July 2025
Setpiece struggles for Stamford in friendly defeat to Posh

Setpiece struggles for Stamford in friendly defeat to Posh

08 July 2025

Peterborough run out comfortable winners in friendly at the Zeeco Stadium.


Williams is the winner of second Tigers Open event

08 July 2025
Williams is the winner of second Tigers Open event

Williams is the winner of second Tigers Open event

08 July 2025

Clayton claims second spot in popular monthly event at Holbeach club.


Long trek proves worthwhile for triumphant trio

08 July 2025
Long trek proves worthwhile for triumphant trio

Long trek proves worthwhile for triumphant trio

08 July 2025

County championship success for the Silver Spoon Bowmen.


Russell continues his struggles at Silverstone

08 July 2025
Russell continues his struggles at Silverstone

Russell continues his struggles at Silverstone

08 July 2025

Series of bad decisions prove costly for Formula One ace.


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