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Teenager assaulted in town — Teenager assaulted in town

Police are investigating after a teenager was assaulted in town at the weekend.

Aerial video shows incredible scale of solar farm — Aerial video shows incredible scale of solar farm

Protestors against a solar farm have released an aerial video revealing the huge scale of the proposed scheme.

White material appears on town river — White material appears on town river

Concerns have been expressed after an unfamiliar substance appeared in a town river.

Discovery is exciting — Discovery is exciting

The discovery of an enormous ‘sea dragon’ at Rutland Water has caused excitement at a primary school.

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Escaped wallaby is found — Escaped wallaby is found

A joey that escaped from a petting farm has been captured and returned unharmed.

Car on fire on A1 — Car on fire on A1

An incident caused delays on the roads near Stamford yesterday.

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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Town hall tours are back again — Town hall tours are back again

The Friday tours of Stamford Town Hall will resume on February 25.

Renovation work begins at village hall — Renovation work begins at village hall

Work is now underway to improve a village community hub.

Affectionate Roxi needs a home — Affectionate Roxi needs a home

Three Counties Dog Rescue in Bourne is looking for a home for Roxi.

Wool firm targets further US growth — Wool firm targets further US growth

A town company is making inroads in the United States and has announced ambitious plans to further expand its reach across the Atlantic.

Dogs can be embarrassing — Dogs can be embarrassing

Baston animal expert Karen Wild discusses awkward dog behaviour and how to stop it.

Solar park plans given green light — Solar park plans given green light

Plans to build a large solar park, which cover an area equivalent to 15,337 parked cars, have been given the green light.

SPORT

Four-some away victory boosts Stamford's play-off push — Four-some away victory boosts Stamford's play-off push

Late goal treble earns Deeping a fourth successive league win.

Injury woes continue to hit Stamford's push for the play-offs

Injury woes continue to hit Stamford's push for the play-offs

Injury woes continue to hit Stamford's push for the play-offs

Series of setbacks in bid to secure top five finish.

Five-star Bels stretch unbeaten run with dominant display

Five-star Bels stretch unbeaten run with dominant display

Five-star Bels stretch unbeaten run with dominant display

Stamford side are now unbeaten in seven league games.

Ladies overcome pre-match setback to secure share of the spoils

Ladies overcome pre-match setback to secure share of the spoils

Ladies overcome pre-match setback to secure share of the spoils

Girls produce one of their best performances of the season to defeat Lincoln.

Winning return and points boost in Town's title bid

Winning return and points boost in Town's title bid

Winning return and points boost in Town's title bid

Uppingham now have a five-point advantage at the top of the Premier Division table.

Vital victory could prove to be turning point in United's season — Deeping take pole position after victory over Casterton.

Last-gasp try secures victory as Stamford remember past captain — Players past and present join both teams in a minute silence for Martyn.

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WHAT'S ON

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.

Town hall tours are back again — Town hall tours are back again

The Friday tours of Stamford Town Hall will resume on February 25.

So much to see even in the winter — So much to see even in the winter

Looking for somewhere to blow off the cobwebs this winter? Look no further.

Book explores history of town's fairs — Book explores history of town's fairs

A new book takes an in-depth look at how Stamford has let its hair down through the ages and traces the origins of one our most popular fairs.

Visitor centre set for Easter launch — Visitor centre set for Easter launch

A new information service for visitors to Stamford will be up and running in time for Easter following the closure of the tourist information centre.

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LIFESTYLE

Cottage has stunning gardens — Cottage has stunning gardens

A recently renovated cottage with beautiful gardens has gone on the market.

A stroll down memory lane — A stroll down memory lane

The panic buying of candles, a sewage pumping station exploding and ruffians being hit with whip.

So much to see even in the winter — So much to see even in the winter

Looking for somewhere to blow off the cobwebs this winter? Look no further.

Help is on hand at the library to find out who you really are — Help is on hand at the library to find out who you really are

Discovering you descend from a long line of French aristocrats sounds like the stuff of BBC One’s ‘Who Do You Think You Are?’

New 50p Jubilee coin to enter circulation and here's how to get one — New 50p Jubilee coin to enter circulation and here's how to get one

A new 50p coin to celebrate The Queen's Platinum Jubilee is to enter circulation and here's how you can get your hands on one.

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