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Crews called to fire — Crews called to fire

A garden fire sparked an emergency service call out.

Missing man found — Missing man found

A missing man has been found 'alive and well'.

Village pub taken back to its roots — Village pub taken back to its roots

People will soon be able to enjoy a pint in a pub once again as a man embarks on his first venture as a landlord.

Crash blocks main road — Crash blocks main road

Drivers are facing delays following a crash.

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Salon flies the flag for Rutland — Salon flies the flag for Rutland

A hair salon was the only Rutland business to claim a title in the Muddy Stilettos awards.

Crime writer turns detective — Crime writer turns detective

A crime writer put his detective skills to the test at an escape room.

Over 130 local families will host Ukrainian refugees — Over 130 local families will host Ukrainian refugees

Lincolnshire continues to open its doors to Ukrainian refugees, with nearly 300 hosts being confirmed across the county.

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Drinkers welcome back beer festival — Drinkers welcome back beer festival

Real ale connoisseurs welcomed back the Rutland CAMRA Beer Festival as it returned for the first time since 2019.

Doors open at new Starbucks — Doors open at new Starbucks

A new coffee shop has opened in Stamford.

Questions asked over £500k council loan used to set up company — Questions asked over £500k council loan used to set up company

Councillors examining the potential end of an authority-owned company have asked what will happen to a loan of more than £500,000.

Stamford celebrities honoured with blue plaques — Stamford celebrities honoured with blue plaques

Relatives of late great Stamfordians gathered on Saturday to see blue plaques unveiled in their ancestors’ honour.

Call for artists to enter exhibition — Call for artists to enter exhibition

Artists are encouraged to submit work for a popular exhibition taking place this summer.

The route to better mental health — The route to better mental health

A map showing all the different places to go for fun and company in the community has been created by an artist.

SPORT

Ashwin's amazing display helps Burghley bounce back — Ashwin's amazing display helps Burghley bounce back

Park head into club's cricket week as KO Shield winners.

Hughes hits maiden century for Sports as Barnack batsmen find the run groove

Hughes hits maiden century for Sports as Barnack batsmen find the run groove

Hughes hits maiden century for Sports as Barnack batsmen find the run groove

Deeping take pole position after victory in table-topping tussle.

Six wickets for Niazi as Deeping record fourth successive win

Six wickets for Niazi as Deeping record fourth successive win

Six wickets for Niazi as Deeping record fourth successive win

Bourne beaten for first time after surprise away defeat.

New management team for Deeping as Bogusz and Hipwell take the helm

New management team for Deeping as Bogusz and Hipwell take the helm

New management team for Deeping as Bogusz and Hipwell take the helm

First team coach departs Daniels to take on new Rangers role

Tilley takes positives in his first test at Thruxton

Tilley takes positives in his first test at Thruxton

Tilley takes positives in his first test at Thruxton

Hopes of a victory double are dashed when suspension component bolt snaps.

Premier League footballer charts remarkable career in new book — Stamford born pro footballer Malcolm Christie went from stacking shelves to the Premier League in six months and has told his story in a new book.

Ashton’s on cloud nine after perfect winning performance — Hunter also breaks two Deepings age group club records.

Rangers ready to continue progression despite French's departure — New business ventures forces Deeping boss to depart.

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WHAT'S ON

Your day-by-day guide to Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations in the area — Your day-by-day guide to Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations in the area

Make plans to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee with our day-by-day guide.

Call for artists to enter exhibition — Call for artists to enter exhibition

Artists are encouraged to submit work for a popular exhibition taking place this summer.

Drinkers welcome back beer festival — Drinkers welcome back beer festival

Real ale connoisseurs welcomed back the Rutland CAMRA Beer Festival as it returned for the first time since 2019.

Library takes Pride in diversity — Library takes Pride in diversity

Inclusiveness and diversity were celebrated as a library marked Pride Month with a colourful event last week.

Stamford celebrities honoured with blue plaques — Stamford celebrities honoured with blue plaques

Relatives of late great Stamfordians gathered on Saturday to see blue plaques unveiled in their ancestors’ honour.

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LIFESTYLE

Fixing broken goods may cost less than 'worthless warranties' suggests report — Fixing broken goods may cost less than 'worthless warranties' suggests report

Households keen to save money should consider cancelling extended warranties on appliances and instead pay for the repairs themselves, says Which?

Energy exit fees now 10 times higher in further hike to bills — Energy exit fees now 10 times higher in further hike to bills

Customers face further hikes to energy bills with exit fees for leaving fixed-rate deals now up to 10 times higher than they were in 2021.

A look back in time through the Mercury archives — A look back in time through the Mercury archives

The Stamford Mercury Archive Trust volunteers look after a collection of newspapers dating back to the 18th Century.

Extensive and impressive home could be yours — Extensive and impressive home could be yours

An impressive home in a sought-after village is on the market.

Weather is heating up for the longest day of the year — Weather is heating up for the longest day of the year

Tuesday marks this year's Summer Solstice but what does the weather forecast look like for the longest day of the year?

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