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Police close road after serious incident — Police close road after serious incident

A town road has been closed after reports of a serious incident in the early hours of this morning (October 23).

Shop team set out community ambitions — Shop team set out community ambitions

An enterprise which started out as an eco-shop is quickly becoming a key part of the community.

A1 at standstill — A1 at standstill

Drivers have been brought to a standstill following an incident on the A1 this morning (October 23).

Huge surprise for Talk Networking — Huge surprise for Talk Networking

Talk Networking received the Business Innovation Award at the Rutland and Stamford Mercury Business Awards 2021.

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Win a family ticket to festive light competition — Win a family ticket to festive light competition

Belton’s hugely-popular Christmas light trail is returning for its third year with amazing new features — and you could be there on the opening night.

Prepare to be scared at farm — Prepare to be scared at farm

Sacrewell Farm is welcoming children to come and celebrate Halloween with a 'passport' to Scarewell.

Pippa is a striking girl — Pippa is a striking girl

Three Counties Dog Rescue is looking to rehome Pippa.

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Sponsored walk for stroke charity — Sponsored walk for stroke charity

An event for the Stroke Association charity will be held on World Stroke Day.

Money raised at Mercury Business Awards will help brain tumour charity — Money raised at Mercury Business Awards will help brain tumour charity

Guests at the Mercury Business Awards were encouraged to make a donation to brain tumour charity Anna’s Hope.

MP: 'Sir David was among the best of us - he was a kind friend' — MP: 'Sir David was among the best of us - he was a kind friend'

Rutland MP Alicia Kearns reflects on the outpouring of support following the death of her colleague and friend Sir David Amess.

Well-dressed team take home prize — Well-dressed team take home prize

Iris and Violet was named Best Independent Retailer at the Rutland and Stamford Mercury Business Awards 2021.

Secure your place at Christmas tree festival — Secure your place at Christmas tree festival

Community groups and businesses are invited secure their place at a Christmas tree festival that will bring extra cheer to a town

Pub is at heart of heating trial for homes that don’t get gas — Pub is at heart of heating trial for homes that don’t get gas

A potential alternative to expensive heat pumps for homes that don't get gas is being explored and a village pub is part of the trial.

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Push for promotion is now the main goal for Stamford — Push for promotion is now the main goal for Stamford

Daniels return to league action with tough trip to Shepshed.

Bourne boss 'bitterly disappointed' to see game abandoned

Bourne boss 'bitterly disappointed' to see game abandoned

Bourne boss 'bitterly disappointed' to see game abandoned

Wakes have five players sin-binned after controversial call to award equaliser.

Moss hits hat-trick as Wittering net vital away point

Moss hits hat-trick as Wittering net vital away point

Moss hits hat-trick as Wittering net vital away point

Depleted Harriers side earn a share of the spoils.

Fantastic fortnight as Stephen takes prestigious pairs prize

Fantastic fortnight as Stephen takes prestigious pairs prize

Fantastic fortnight as Stephen takes prestigious pairs prize

National accolades continue as Stamford bowler triumphs in tense tussle.

Uppingham's unbeaten run ends after 21 matches without defeat

Uppingham's unbeaten run ends after 21 matches without defeat

Uppingham's unbeaten run ends after 21 matches without defeat

Missed chances prove costly as Crowland are more clinical.

Late heartbreak as Clarets concede last-gasp goal against league leaders — Rangers miss out on reaping the rewards of superb all-round display.

United hit six goals for the second successive Saturday — Casterton bounce to winning ways with emphatic home victory.

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Prepare to be scared at farm — Prepare to be scared at farm

Sacrewell Farm is welcoming children to come and celebrate Halloween with a 'passport' to Scarewell.

Comedy, music and children’s fun — Comedy, music and children’s fun

People keen to get back to seeing live shows are in for a treat at Stamford Corn Exchange Theatre this week.

Funding will help group spread cheer — Funding will help group spread cheer

A creative community group has received funding to help it spread cheer this festive season.

Church concert will raise funds — Church concert will raise funds

A concert will take place to raise funds for good causes.

Group reveals its next stage show — Group reveals its next stage show

A theatre group has unveiled the title of its next production.

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LIFESTYLE

'My parrot destroyed it' and other odd reasons why drivers need new vehicle log books — 'My parrot destroyed it' and other odd reasons why drivers need new vehicle log books

'My parrot destroyed it' are among the unusual reasons drivers have given the DVLA when asking for a replacement registration certificate.

Could you save your family £700 by changing the way you drive? — Could you save your family £700 by changing the way you drive?

Motorists could save £700 a year by changing how they drive, say experts, who suggest more thought must now be given to environmental footprints.

Top tips to calm your pets this firework season — Top tips to calm your pets this firework season

With Bonfire Night fast approaching here is how you can reduce your animals stress.

Is it time to make the move to an all-electric car? — Is it time to make the move to an all-electric car?

We take a look at the pros and cons of making the move – and ask if the infrastructure is there to support a surge in sales?

The most popular regional baby names since 2001 revealed — The most popular regional baby names since 2001 revealed

As Olivia and Oliver are named the most popular names for 2020, analysis of baby name data since 2001 paints a different regional picture.

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