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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.

Louis late goal nets Newark cup win over Grantham

03 August 2025
Louis late goal nets Newark cup win over Grantham

Louis late goal nets Newark cup win over Grantham

03 August 2025

Town convert one of the few second half chances to reach next round.


New owners have been a breath of fresh air after revitalising golf club

01 August 2025
New owners have been a breath of fresh air after revitalising golf club

New owners have been a breath of fresh air after revitalising golf club

01 August 2025

Club is on the rise just one year after being saved from entering into administration.


Six points and nine goals in opening two wins for Town

31 July 2025
Six points and nine goals in opening two wins for Town

Six points and nine goals in opening two wins for Town

31 July 2025

Highwaymen continue solid start with away victory in midweek.


Pairs titles are settled after terrific nights of action

31 July 2025
Pairs titles are settled after terrific nights of action

Pairs titles are settled after terrific nights of action

31 July 2025

Doubles delight for the first time for Fran and Karen.


Action-packed opening as Town make winning start

30 July 2025
Action-packed opening as Town make winning start

Action-packed opening as Town make winning start

30 July 2025

Eight goals and a sending off in first match of the season for Blues.


Talented teenager’s terrific ton helps Farndon to victory

29 July 2025
Talented teenager’s terrific ton helps Farndon to victory

Talented teenager’s terrific ton helps Farndon to victory

29 July 2025

Fourteen-year-old goes into club folklore after memorable innings.


Sherwood secure excellent away point on opening day

29 July 2025
Sherwood secure excellent away point on opening day

Sherwood secure excellent away point on opening day

29 July 2025

New boss Ward delighted with performance against much-fancied hosts.


Smith completes season in style with bronze medal

24 July 2025
Smith completes season in style with bronze medal

Smith completes season in style with bronze medal

24 July 2025

The final was a tight event with Zoe finishing extremely strongly and narrowly missing out on the silver.


Castle clinch their place in final after thrilling success

23 July 2025
Castle clinch their place in final after thrilling success

Castle clinch their place in final after thrilling success

23 July 2025

Reigning holders also through after semi-final success.


George is going great guns after taking Snetterton by storm

28 May 2025
George is going great guns after taking Snetterton by storm

George is going great guns after taking Snetterton by storm

28 May 2025

Reigning champion betters his performance from the previous round.


Harry has wonderful weekend after claiming podium double

28 May 2025
Harry has wonderful weekend after claiming podium double

Harry has wonderful weekend after claiming podium double

28 May 2025

Second place is followed by top spot for race ace Gamble.


Second England vest of the season for Marshall

27 May 2025
Second England vest of the season for Marshall

Second England vest of the season for Marshall

27 May 2025

Leigh’s among the leading lights in an England Athletics Masters Qualifier.


Tough afternoon for the Nationals against strong Blue Sox side

27 May 2025
Tough afternoon for the Nationals against strong Blue Sox side

Tough afternoon for the Nationals against strong Blue Sox side

27 May 2025

Speed of the Leicester side proves too much for Newark team.


Leaders bounce back from first defeat to maintain top spot

27 May 2025
Leaders bounce back from first defeat to maintain top spot

Leaders bounce back from first defeat to maintain top spot

27 May 2025

Wheatsheaf Bellies and Bullseyes remain the only side with a 100 percent winning record.


Grantham go for Griffiths as their new manager

12 May 2025
Grantham go for Griffiths as their new manager

Grantham go for Griffiths as their new manager

12 May 2025

Mitch makes the move from Newark to join Gingerbreads.


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.


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