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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.

Corby claims 12th crown after returning superb scorecard

18 July 2025
Corby claims 12th crown after returning superb scorecard

Corby claims 12th crown after returning superb scorecard

18 July 2025

Dunderdale produces his Sunday best with the lowest nett score of the day.


Smith’s signing will bring leadership and a winning mentality to Arrows

18 July 2025
Smith’s signing will bring leadership and a winning mentality to Arrows

Smith’s signing will bring leadership and a winning mentality to Arrows

18 July 2025

Harrowby boss links up with striker who he has known for more than 30 years.


Home start for Wakes with Coleshill clash

17 July 2025
Home start for Wakes with Coleshill clash

Home start for Wakes with Coleshill clash

17 July 2025

Bourne begin new league season with a home fixture.


Fantastic feat for Lawson after clean sweep of English Schools successes

17 July 2025
Fantastic feat for Lawson after clean sweep of English Schools successes

Fantastic feat for Lawson after clean sweep of English Schools successes

17 July 2025

Bourne Grammar School pupil wins his fourth consecutive gold medal.


Fame and misfortune for Lowes brothers on home soil

16 July 2025
Fame and misfortune for Lowes brothers on home soil

Fame and misfortune for Lowes brothers on home soil

16 July 2025

Duo both crash out from a podium position in their home weekend at Donington Park.


Stamford bowlers produce dominant display at Federation finals

16 July 2025
Stamford bowlers produce dominant display at Federation finals

Stamford bowlers produce dominant display at Federation finals

16 July 2025

Title treble for players from Blackstones and Ketton clubs.


Tulips return to winning ways as Wakes secure second successive victory

16 July 2025
Tulips return to winning ways as Wakes secure second successive victory

Tulips return to winning ways as Wakes secure second successive victory

16 July 2025

Spalding bounce back from opening defeat in pre-season.


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.


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