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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.

Balfe keeps title dream alive after rollercoaster of a race weekend

17 September 2024
Balfe keeps title dream alive after rollercoaster of a race weekend

Balfe keeps title dream alive after rollercoaster of a race weekend

17 September 2024

Third place has been consolidated but top spot is still up for grabs.


Organisers praised over success of three-day world karting extravaganza

17 September 2024
Organisers praised over success of three-day world karting extravaganza

Organisers praised over success of three-day world karting extravaganza

17 September 2024

British driver among the winners at international circuit.


Narrow defeat as Cowling misses out on Midlands title triumph

16 September 2024
Narrow defeat as Cowling misses out on Midlands title triumph

Narrow defeat as Cowling misses out on Midlands title triumph

16 September 2024

Entertaining contest for Grierson is scored as a draw after six lively rounds.


Silver medal for Amy in her first-ever Olympics

09 August 2024
Silver medal for Amy in her first-ever Olympics

Silver medal for Amy in her first-ever Olympics

09 August 2024

Problems with the baton exchange denies Great Britain a chance of victory.

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Amy takes her first step towards Olympic glory

08 August 2024
Amy takes her first step towards Olympic glory

Amy takes her first step towards Olympic glory

08 August 2024

Newark athlete is part of Great Britain team that reaches final in Paris.


Collingham tighten grip on pole position after victory over title rivals

06 August 2024
Collingham tighten grip on pole position after victory over title rivals

Collingham tighten grip on pole position after victory over title rivals

06 August 2024

Captain plays crucial role by top scoring and taking three wickets.


Balderton lose ground in the race for survival

06 August 2024
Balderton lose ground in the race for survival

Balderton lose ground in the race for survival

06 August 2024

Heavy defeat against relegation rivals leaves Balderton 25 points adrift of safety.


Miller and Mohammed in majestic form with double century partnership

06 August 2024
Miller and Mohammed in majestic form with double century partnership

Miller and Mohammed in majestic form with double century partnership

06 August 2024

Southwell openers carry their bats in superb match-winning performances.


Maisie’s magnificent medal win at English Schools final

06 August 2024
Maisie’s magnificent medal win at English Schools final

Maisie’s magnificent medal win at English Schools final

06 August 2024

Teenager secures third place at the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham.


Madeleine meets her match after quarter-final exit

06 August 2024
Madeleine meets her match after quarter-final exit

Madeleine meets her match after quarter-final exit

06 August 2024

Norwood Park golfer bows out after cracking contest.


Newark club sitting in bronze position ahead of final round of league series

06 August 2024
Newark club sitting in bronze position ahead of final round of league series

Newark club sitting in bronze position ahead of final round of league series

06 August 2024

Ed secures race win in penultimate round of summer event.


Sherwood secure FA Cup progress after victory over Skegness

04 August 2024
Sherwood secure FA Cup progress after victory over Skegness

Sherwood secure FA Cup progress after victory over Skegness

04 August 2024

Cummings bags a brace for Highwaymen to set up a home tie in the next round.

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Town tumble out after first FA Cup adventure

04 August 2024
Town tumble out after first FA Cup adventure

Town tumble out after first FA Cup adventure

04 August 2024

Newark unable to recover after conceding three goals in nine first half minutes.


Fantastic Fernando fires Balderton to much-needed victory

30 July 2024
Fantastic Fernando fires Balderton to much-needed victory

Fantastic Fernando fires Balderton to much-needed victory

30 July 2024

Sri Lankan star smashes 20 fours and 10 sixes in his 90-ball innings.


Club record is broken after flurry of runs at Collingham

30 July 2024
Club record is broken after flurry of runs at Collingham

Club record is broken after flurry of runs at Collingham

30 July 2024

Three centuries in first team clash while openers set new club best.


Balderton blitzed as lethal Liam leads Collingham to derby victory

23 July 2024
Balderton blitzed as lethal Liam leads Collingham to derby victory

Balderton blitzed as lethal Liam leads Collingham to derby victory

23 July 2024

Top against bottom clash goes emphatically in the favour of league leaders.


Evans eases Southwell to success with superb seven-wicket haul

23 July 2024
Evans eases Southwell to success with superb seven-wicket haul

Evans eases Southwell to success with superb seven-wicket haul

23 July 2024

Farndon’s fall from grace continues as title hopes are hit.


Rapid return to winning ways keeps Collingham in control of title race

16 July 2024
Rapid return to winning ways keeps Collingham in control of title race

Rapid return to winning ways keeps Collingham in control of title race

16 July 2024

League leaders bounce back ahead of derby duel.


Farndon fall from top spot after losing to title rivals

16 July 2024
Farndon fall from top spot after losing to title rivals

Farndon fall from top spot after losing to title rivals

16 July 2024

Southwell slip into the bottom two after home defeat.


Second defeat of the season for Collingham after rain-affected match

09 July 2024
Second defeat of the season for Collingham after rain-affected match

Second defeat of the season for Collingham after rain-affected match

09 July 2024

Lead at the top of the table is cut to 12 points after defeat to title challengers.


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