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Club's dismay at vandalism — Club's dismay at vandalism

A sports club has become the latest victim of vandalism and graffiti.

New homes could be built behind supermarket — New homes could be built behind supermarket

Plans for 120 homes on a former wool depot site have been submitted to South Kesteven District Council.

Escaped horses rescued from busy road — Escaped horses rescued from busy road

Police have rescued a group of escaped horses which cantered onto the A1.

Business to open in empty town centre building — Business to open in empty town centre building

A new business is set to move to Stamford.

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Domino's opens its doors — Domino's opens its doors

A popular takeaway has opened in a town centre.

Escaped horses run into traffic on A1 — Escaped horses run into traffic on A1

The A1 has closed after a group of horses escaped onto the road.

Company hosts summer festival — Company hosts summer festival

Colleagues enjoyed a summer festival staged by their employer.

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Rail passengers urged not to travel as more rail strikes set to take place — Rail passengers urged not to travel as more rail strikes set to take place

Grantham rail passengers are being urged to only travel if necessary on the East Coast Main Line when strikes take place this week.

Television star visits hospital team — Television star visits hospital team

Charity patron Craig Revel Horwood visited the team at Stamford and Rutland Hospital.

Children learn about environment — Children learn about environment

Children learned about the environment during an event hosted by Oakham in Bloom.

Tributes to truck driver with 'heart of gold' — Tributes to truck driver with 'heart of gold'

The family of a man killed in a lorry collision on the A47 last week have described him as having a “heart of pure gold”.

More time allowed for views on solar scheme — More time allowed for views on solar scheme

The company behind a proposed solar energy capture and storage scheme has extended the consultation period.

Bomb disposal engineer launches drone venture — Bomb disposal engineer launches drone venture

The sky’s the limit for a former bomb disposal engineer who is set to retire from the RAF and launch his own drone photography business.

SPORT

Bastock keeps clean sheet as Rangers record first win of the season — Bastock keeps clean sheet as Rangers record first win of the season

Winning start for Stamford as Blackstones make it four wins from four games.

Career-best performances by sisters at pinnacle of club events

Career-best performances by sisters at pinnacle of club events

Career-best performances by sisters at pinnacle of club events

Olivia and Sadie shine at the British and English summer national competitions.

Daniels may need time to settle into new campaign

Daniels may need time to settle into new campaign

Daniels may need time to settle into new campaign

Points will take priority over performances in early stages.

Army major’s life saved

Army major’s life saved

Army major’s life saved

A 33-year-old who suffered a cardiac arrest at Rutland Water Parkrun has spoken of his relief at being resuscitated.

Equaliser with last kick of the game earns Wakes derby point

Equaliser with last kick of the game earns Wakes derby point

Equaliser with last kick of the game earns Wakes derby point

Fantastic finish to epic encounter as Wakes and Arrows share eight goals.

Posh pair help girls celebrate Euro triumph — Special guests from Peterborough United Ladies helped a soccer school celebrate the England Lionesses' success at the European Championships.

Injury-time goal double secures dramatic win for Blackstones — Stones maintain unbeaten start to the season with second successive victory.

Sam scores quick-fire century to maintain Bourne's push for honours — Sleaford still in hot pursuit of champions after victory over Deeping.

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WHAT'S ON

Nights will celebrate Abba and George — Nights will celebrate Abba and George

Concerts celebrating the music of George Michael and Abba are coming to Peterborough and you could be there.

What's on this week — What's on this week

What's on this week in Stamford, Rutland, Bourne and the Deepings.

Castle to host Firework Champions competition — Castle to host Firework Champions competition

Belvoir Castle will host the fourth instalment of this year's Firework Champions event.

Railway switches from steam to diesel — Railway switches from steam to diesel

A rail museum which runs a steam locomotive experience is switching to diesel to prevent fires during the hot, dry weather.

Panto tickets go on sale during heatwave — Panto tickets go on sale during heatwave

Theatregoers have started to book pantomime tickets amid the summer heatwave.

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LIFESTYLE

What was making the news 200 years ago — What was making the news 200 years ago

We take a look at the stories making the news up to 200 years ago including the death of a woman.

Bungalow has been renovated to a high standard — Bungalow has been renovated to a high standard

Located in a highly desirable village, this spacious three bedroom bungalow benefits from being fully renovated to an extremely high standard.

Yellow thunderstorm warning issued — Yellow thunderstorm warning issued

Thunderstorms could hit on Monday as the weather breaks following what is supposed to be another hot weekend.

The car button you should always switch on in a heatwave — The car button you should always switch on in a heatwave

With motorists driving in sweltering temperatures, car experts say there is one tiny button in a vehicle that car owners should switch on.

Charities caution against people joining mass boycott of energy bills — Charities caution against people joining mass boycott of energy bills

A new campaign aims to persuade one million people to stop paying their bills if energy prices aren't cut but charities are warning against joining.

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