News
Lincolnshire Trading Standards give advice to avoid nuisance calls
Lincolnshire Trading Standards are offering advice to help people avoid nuisance calls.
JD Wetherspoon’s move to Oakham set for go-ahead
Plans for a pub chain’s £1.8m move to Oakham town centre could be given the green light by councillors at a meeting next week.
Tattoo artist fined after Facebook photos revealed illegal business based in her garage in Deeping St James
A woman caught running an illegal tattoo business from her home when she posted pictures on Facebook faces a £2,000 bill.
Volunteers show interest in crime commissioner Sir Clive Loader’s forum
More than 30 people turned out to see how they can join the county’s Police and Crime Commissioner Sir Clive Loader’s new Volunteer Forum advisory panel.
Police remove skimming device from cash machine at Tesco in Oakham
A card skimming device has been discovered on the cash machine at Tesco in Oakham.
Police warn residents to look out for second illegal rave near Bourne
Police believe a second illegal rave could take place near Bourne this weekend.
Sport
Leading lights chase place in world finals
Top triathletes from Rutland will be among the 1,000 entries competing in the Dambuster Race centred on Rutland Water on Saturday.
Josh’s roguish round leaves the field in his wake
Josh Paylor left the field in his wake during Rutland County Golf Club’s The Rogues Trophy.
Back to back wins for Barrowden
Wakerley and Barrowden picked up two comprehensive victories, against Craig-y-Nos and Braybrooke, last weekend.
Empingham demolish strugglers by 189 runs
Empingham demolished bottom-of-the-table Frisby on Sunday to record back-to -back wins in the Grantham League’s top flight.
Cummins take Mirless title for third straight year
The Mirless Trophy, fought between Stamford businesses and institutions, was won by Cummins Engineering at Burghley Park this week.
The Colonel’s racing tips for Royal Ascot
Top racing tipster Kevan Minter, known as The Colonel, gives Mercury readers his top tips for the week ahead. Kevan, who lives in Stamford, is trackside most days and is regularly on television.
Video
Video: CCTV released of £30,000 handbag shop raid video
CCTV footage of the moments burglars stole £30,000 worth of Mulberry handbags from a store in Oakham has been released.
Lifestyle
Theatre company to perform Tudor play
The story of one of Henry VIII’s six wives will be told in a theatre company’s latest play.
Classic car and bike show attracts thousands to park
Organisers are celebrating the biggest and best classic car show they have run with more cars and visitors than ever before.
Community
Birthing centre’s future could be reviewed
The future of a birthing unit which serves Rutland may come under scrutiny, according to an independent report.
Developers in plan for firstout-of-town shopping area
Developers are hoping to turn industrial units which have been empty for nearly a year into Bourne’s first out-of-town shopping area.
Hospital bosses plan to provide better access to emergency care
Health bosses at a hospital trust have drawn up a plan of action to ease growing pressure on its emergency department.
Photo competition: Searching for a Super Star 2013
If you are the parent of a young person aged 6-12 years who likes to pull a funny face, has got the look of a cheeky monkey or just makes you smile then don’t miss your chance to enter our Super Star photo competition!
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- Video: Car goes up in flames after crash with bus in Easton-on-the-Hill
- Tattoo artist fined after Facebook photos revealed illegal business based in her garage in Deeping St James
- Tributes for rail death teenagers
- Man flown to hospital following serious crash on A15 at Bourne
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Weather for Stamford
Thursday 20 June 2013
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