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Council pledges to protect food industry from solar farm plans — Council pledges to protect food industry from solar farm plans

A council has renewed its commitments to protecting its food production industry when considering plans for solar farms.

Moving ceremony marks Holocaust Memorial Day — Moving ceremony marks Holocaust Memorial Day

A moving ceremony highlighted how ‘one day’ can make a big difference in people’s lives.

Police no longer hunting for 'suspicious man' — Police no longer hunting for 'suspicious man'

A police case has been dropped after a man thought to have behaved suspiciously was found to be a taxi driver.

Council to spend £1.3m to demolish former factory site — Council to spend £1.3m to demolish former factory site

A council approved a budget of £1.3m to demolish the former Stamford Cummins site to allow a new development to begin.

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Police tax set to rise — Police tax set to rise

Lincolnshire’s policing tax will increase for certain properties, according to the latest announcement by the police and crime commissioner.

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Fight goes on for flyover at dangerous A1 junction — Fight goes on for flyover at dangerous A1 junction

Campaigners for a flyover over a dangerous junction on the A1 have met with MP Shailesh Vara (Con) to prepare their case for Government funding.

Pupils learn the science of music — Pupils learn the science of music

Youngsters from the Rutland and Stamford area are learning about sound thanks to an extraordinary instrument.

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Your chance to buy Stamford's Town Walls — Your chance to buy Stamford's Town Walls

A rare chance has arisen to buy a piece of Stamford's history.

Shadow joins school’s staff team — Shadow joins school’s staff team

A primary school has got a new assistance dog.

Singing their heart out for charity hospice — Singing their heart out for charity hospice

A choir has sang its praises to a hospice by donating more than £600.

Cracks appear in plan for new cobbles — Cracks appear in plan for new cobbles

Plans to lay new cobbles in Stamford have left councillors feeling angry as their views were ignored.

Arsonists target centre of town — Arsonists target centre of town

People are being urged to report arson attacks to police after a spate of fires started Stamford.

Extinct butterfly back after 40 years — Extinct butterfly back after 40 years

A butterfly which has been extinct for 40 years has been reintroduced right on our doorsteps.

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Daniels move for Margetts as ace marksman makes Stamford switch — Daniels move for Margetts as ace marksman makes Stamford switch

Prolific goal-getter will strengthen Stamford's attacking options for promotion push.

Clarets will focus on strengths in bid to topple league leaders

Clarets will focus on strengths in bid to topple league leaders

Clarets will focus on strengths in bid to topple league leaders

Rangers looking to record fifth successive league victory.

Stones aiming to bounce back with win in crucial home clash

Stones aiming to bounce back with win in crucial home clash

Stones aiming to bounce back with win in crucial home clash

Injuries and availability issues have stalled Blackstones' progress.

Successful weekend for United’s girls teams

Successful weekend for United’s girls teams

Successful weekend for United’s girls teams

Deeping teams continue to go from strength-to-strength.

Dominant defensive display helps Town secure ninth successive victory

Dominant defensive display helps Town secure ninth successive victory

Dominant defensive display helps Town secure ninth successive victory

O'Berg blasts early goal as Uppingham win at Wittering.

Battling Bourne dig deep to earn a point in stalemate — Swales saves early penalty to frustrate Harrowby.

Wheel of misfortune as tale of woe continues for Lions — Lions hoping for a change of luck after horrendous season.

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Arts project shortlisted for award — Arts project shortlisted for award

An arts project could win £100,000 after being named as one of the best in the country for its role in the community.

Film-maker tackles HIV in first television production — Film-maker tackles HIV in first television production

A short film about HIV testing has been developed by a Rutland director.

Band returns with new post-lockdown sound — Band returns with new post-lockdown sound

A Stamford band has emerged from the pandemic with a new musical direction after covid restrictions kept them apart for almost 18 months.

Fab-u-lous celebrity patron to boost hospitals’ charity — Fab-u-lous celebrity patron to boost hospitals’ charity

A celebrity patron guaranteed to bring the glitz and the glam has declared his support to a hospital trust's charity.

Playing a fond farewell — Playing a fond farewell

A well-known church organist has retired, bringing her family’s 90-year musical connection with the area to a close.

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LIFESTYLE

How to save £200 on your TV and broadband according to Which? — How to save £200 on your TV and broadband according to Which?

With household bills rising a new Which? report suggests broadband and TV customers can save up to £200 and here's how:

10 ways tired parents can find balance after the pandemic — 10 ways tired parents can find balance after the pandemic

Parents need balance and time to protect their own mental health after two difficult years say those behind the UK's first Parent Mental Health Day.

Coins bearing historic monarchs to be released — Coins bearing historic monarchs to be released

A collection of coins remastering portraits of historic monarchs will be released with Henry VII the first to be honoured, the Royal Mint has said.

How to be part of the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch — How to be part of the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch

You can help wildlife by looking out of your window for an hour this weekend, with the annual garden birds survey, the RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch.

6 ways to ask for a pay rise in 2022 — 6 ways to ask for a pay rise in 2022

With the cost of living soaring how is it best to raise the subject of a pay rise so that you can take home a little more money each month?

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