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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.

Sutton secure silverware after victory over rivals in final

21 April 2025
Sutton secure silverware after victory over rivals in final

Sutton secure silverware after victory over rivals in final

21 April 2025

Clinical finishing and resolute defending lay the foundations for Magpies’ success.


Cup of joy for Hares

09 May 2024
Cup of joy for Hares

Cup of joy for Hares

09 May 2024

March Town won the Hinchingbrooke Cup – their first trophy in 37 years – with a 3-1 victory over Blackstones on Tuesday night.


Drove suffer heaviest league loss of the season after Boxing Day defeat at Holbeach

27 December 2022
Drove suffer heaviest league loss of the season after Boxing Day defeat at Holbeach

Drove suffer heaviest league loss of the season after Boxing Day defeat at Holbeach

27 December 2022

Tigers score seven times to secure emphatic home victory.


Quick-fire double strike sends Fenmen to first defeat of the season

04 August 2022
Quick-fire double strike sends Fenmen to first defeat of the season

Quick-fire double strike sends Fenmen to first defeat of the season

04 August 2022

Late rally is unable to bring equaliser in away loss at Pinchbeck.


Russell seals fourth at Canadian Grand Prix

20 June 2022
Russell seals fourth at Canadian Grand Prix

Russell seals fourth at Canadian Grand Prix

20 June 2022

George Russell sealed a fourth-place finish at the Canadian Grand Prix.


Best points haul for Russell at Australian Grand Prix

11 April 2022
Best points haul for Russell at Australian Grand Prix

Best points haul for Russell at Australian Grand Prix

11 April 2022

George Russell moved up to second in the Formula 1 Drivers' Championship after finishing the Australian Grand Prix in third place.


Russell’s best point haul so far

22 March 2022
Russell’s best point haul so far

Russell’s best point haul so far

22 March 2022

George Russell made a strong start to the new Formula 1 season by claiming the best points haul of his career in Bahrain on Sunday.


Fenmen blown away by Stamford's whirlwind start

06 November 2021
Fenmen blown away by Stamford's whirlwind start

Fenmen blown away by Stamford's whirlwind start

06 November 2021

Wisbech concede five goals in opening 45 minutes of league match.


Mercedes move as Russell signs long-term contract

07 September 2021
Mercedes move as Russell signs long-term contract

Mercedes move as Russell signs long-term contract

07 September 2021

World champion Lewis Hamilton will be new team-mate of Tydd St Giles ace.


Uneventful Grand Prix for Russell

25 May 2021
Uneventful Grand Prix for Russell

Uneventful Grand Prix for Russell

25 May 2021

George Russell marked Williams’ celebrations of their 750th Formula One race with a 14th place finish in the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday.


A taste of Step 5 for Hares

16 May 2021
A taste of Step 5 for Hares

A taste of Step 5 for Hares

16 May 2021

March Town played Step 5 opposition on Saturday, ahead of their expected elevation.


Russell satisfied with his battling display

11 May 2021
Russell satisfied with his battling display

Russell satisfied with his battling display

11 May 2021

George pushes for the points in Spain after mid-field tussles.


Winning return to action for Wisbech after friendly success

14 April 2021
Winning return to action for Wisbech after friendly success

Winning return to action for Wisbech after friendly success

14 April 2021

McQuaid and Adams on target as Fenmen defeat the Knights.


Sutton seeking to expand the junior section

06 March 2021
Sutton seeking to expand the junior section

Sutton seeking to expand the junior section

06 March 2021

Sutton Bridge Golf Club is looking for junior players to swell their ranks.


Wait goes on as future of season is still unclear

20 February 2021
Wait goes on as future of season is still unclear

Wait goes on as future of season is still unclear

20 February 2021

Local football clubs are still waiting to see if or when their seasons will resume.


Burrows commits to Posh for another three years

20 February 2021
Burrows commits to Posh for another three years

Burrows commits to Posh for another three years

20 February 2021

Peterborough United are hoping the career of Harrison Burrows can be an inspiration to others after the teenager signed a new contract.


Patience is paying off as Burrows makes his mark

22 January 2021
Patience is paying off as Burrows makes his mark

Patience is paying off as Burrows makes his mark

22 January 2021

Patience is paying off for Fenland youngster Harrison Burrows who has started to cement his place in Peterborough United’s first team squad.


Wisbech back in bottom spot after New Year's Day defeat at Stamford

01 January 2020
Wisbech back in bottom spot after New Year's Day defeat at Stamford

Wisbech back in bottom spot after New Year's Day defeat at Stamford

01 January 2020

Fenmen fall to four-goal away defeat against high-flying Daniels.


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