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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.

Henry’s hard work and dedication is rewarded with black belt

19 November 2025
Henry’s hard work and dedication is rewarded with black belt

Henry’s hard work and dedication is rewarded with black belt

19 November 2025

Student takes the first step on black belt journey after successful grading.


Liam scores for second successive game to set Spalding on the road to victory

18 November 2025
Liam scores for second successive game to set Spalding on the road to victory

Liam scores for second successive game to set Spalding on the road to victory

18 November 2025

Tulips triumph with midweek win over Kettering to maintain their grip on second spot.


Clinical Cunnington’s short corner masterclass for Maroons

18 November 2025
Clinical Cunnington’s short corner masterclass for Maroons

Clinical Cunnington’s short corner masterclass for Maroons

18 November 2025

Ninth successive league win for unbeaten Spalding side.


Impressive display as Spalding score 13 times in big victory

18 November 2025
Impressive display as Spalding score 13 times in big victory

Impressive display as Spalding score 13 times in big victory

18 November 2025

First team looking to build on determined display.


Seventh successive league win as reserves triumph in table-topping tussle

18 November 2025
Seventh successive league win as reserves triumph in table-topping tussle

Seventh successive league win as reserves triumph in table-topping tussle

18 November 2025

Tidswell’s treble helps Crowland to continue fine run of form.


Crucial clash to kick-off home treble for Tulips

18 November 2025
Crucial clash to kick-off home treble for Tulips

Crucial clash to kick-off home treble for Tulips

18 November 2025

Impressive debut as Spalding sign their fourth goalkeeper of the season.


Grantham runners compete alongside some of the nation’s finest

17 November 2025
Grantham runners compete alongside some of the nation’s finest

Grantham runners compete alongside some of the nation’s finest

17 November 2025

With many of the country’s top cross-country athletes in attendance, it was an exciting day of racing.


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.


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