Football
Leicester City lost 2-1 at home to Aston Villa.
Peterborough United suffered back-to- back home league defeats, losing to Wrexham 2-0. Former Posh striker Jack Marriot opening the scoring for the visitors.
In the first qualifying round of the FA Cup, the Daniels lost 1-0 away at Carlton Town with the winner coming in the 92nd minute.
Peterborough and District Premier Division:
Uppingham Town produced and good away win at Stanground Cardea Sports. The only goal of the game coming from Josh Sennett.
Deeping United beat Moulton Harrox 2-0 with Wittering Premiair going down 2-1 to Leverington Sports.
In the United Counties Premier Division North, Bourne Town returned to league action with a 5-0 home win over Shirebrook Town.
Bottom of the table Deeping Rangers lost 4-0 at Sleaford Town.
Blackstones could not make it five league wins in row losing 2-1 away at Coalville Town in Division 1.
Cottesmore still await their first oints of the season in the Everards Brewery Premier Division following a 2-0 defeat at Thurnby Rangers.
Women’s football:
Stamford AFC lost 2-1 away at SJR Worksop with Emma Pollard scoring the goal in the East Midlands Women’s Regional Football League – Premier Division, whilst Oakham United also on their travels going down 4-2 at Thurmaston DPC in the Leicestershire Women’s Division
Tributes are being paid to Stewart Francis
Team GB swimmer reopens the gym at Meres Leisure Centre
Shoppers being urged to prevent excess food waste
Appeal for witnesses to accident
New funding for rural crime projects
No ticket machine for now at Oakham Railway Station
Wizard of Oz at Stamford Corn Exchange
Last day for Cards for Good Causes
Weekend sports round up
Peace Light comes to Stamford
Accident on the A1
Well known violinist performs at Stamford Arts Centre
