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Coronavirus: Preparations for outdoor swimming put on hold — Coronavirus: Preparations for outdoor swimming put on hold

A town's popular outdoor swimming pool has delayed its preparation works due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Latest coronavirus case numbers in this area — Latest coronavirus case numbers in this area

This week saw a significant rise in the number of Covid-19 cases in Lincolnshire and the counties surrounding Stamford, Bourne and the Deepings.

School offers key workers free parking — School offers key workers free parking

A school is supporting the local community by giving key workers access to 24-hour free parking.

Patients help surgery to win award — Patients help surgery to win award

A doctors’ surgery has won an a top award from a healthcare TripAdvisor-style website for the fifth year running.

NETWORK STAMFORD

Coming together in extraordinary times

First coronavirus case diagnosed in Rutland — First coronavirus case diagnosed in Rutland

A resident of Rutland has been confirmed to have coronavirus, Public Health England has revealed.

Lincolnshire patient with coronavirus has died — Lincolnshire patient with coronavirus has died

A hospital trust has confirmed that a patient with Covid-19 has died.

Saturday recycling collection from Stamford's Cattle Market cancelled — Saturday recycling collection from Stamford's Cattle Market cancelled

Tomorrow's recycling materials collection from Stamford Cattle Market car park has been cancelled for the duration of the coronavirus crisis.

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Online learning company vows to help schools continue children's education — Online learning company vows to help schools continue children's education

An online learning company has seen the use of its services more than triple since schools were closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Parking charges suspended at car parks in Stamford — Parking charges suspended at car parks in Stamford

South Kesteven District Council has today (Friday, March 27) suspended all car park charges and enforcement across all car parks in the district.

'Homeless people must be housed by the weekend' — 'Homeless people must be housed by the weekend'

Councils in Greater Lincolnshire have been asked by the government to house all people sleeping rough by the weekend.

Long queues outside town supermarkets — Long queues outside town supermarkets

Dozens of people have been queuing outside supermarkets in Stamford on day four of the UK’s coronavirus lockdown.

Free minibus service for essential journeys — Free minibus service for essential journeys

A free replacement minibus service for essential trips between Oakham and Stamford is being launched.

Firefighters can now deliver food and drive ambulances — Firefighters can now deliver food and drive ambulances

A national agreement has been made so firefighters can deliver food and medicines, drive ambulances, and retrieve dead bodies.

NETWORK STAMFORD

Share with us the moments that made you smile

Share with us the moments that made you smile

Share with us the moments that made you smile

Editor Kerry Coupe launches Mercury Positives initiative during the coronavirus pandemic.

NHS workers saluted during Clap for Carers

NHS workers saluted during Clap for Carers

NHS workers saluted during Clap for Carers

People across the area have put their hands together in a round of applause aimed at showing appreciation for NHS staff battling coronavirus

Ease the boredom with our guide to top TV streaming services

Ease the boredom with our guide to top TV streaming services

Ease the boredom with our guide to top TV streaming services

We take a look at the UK's top streaming services to help keep you entertained during the lockdown.

Key workers go the extra mile with community campaign

Key workers go the extra mile with community campaign

Key workers go the extra mile with community campaign

Key workers are juggling their day jobs with coordinating a volunteer scheme to help people in isolation.

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PREMIUM

Dog rescue centre continues to be helped by lottery — Dog rescue centre continues to be helped by lottery

A dog rescue charity and an animal lover have found themselves in a win-win situation from a lottery.

Looking back over the years with Mercury Memories — Looking back over the years with Mercury Memories

Take a trip down memory lane.

Save a hen from slaughter by giving it a home — Save a hen from slaughter by giving it a home

A rehoming event for hens is taking place in Collyweston this weekend.

RSPCA animal collection officer discusses the work of the charity — RSPCA animal collection officer discusses the work of the charity

RSPCA workers don't just spend their days swanning around, they are often found rescuing and transporting animals.

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SPORT

Devastated Daniels boss Drury vows to bounce back stronger after promotion heartbreak — Devastated Daniels boss Drury vows to bounce back stronger after promotion heartbreak

Stamford are thwarted in bid for promotion after league season is ended with all results expunged.

Daniels denied promotion chance as season is ended with all results expunged

Daniels denied promotion chance as season is ended with all results expunged

Daniels denied promotion chance as season is ended with all results expunged

Football Association makes decision after coronavirus outbreak

League wants to terminate Stamford's season

League wants to terminate Stamford's season

League wants to terminate Stamford's season

Daniels face anxious wait over promotion decision

Sporting community pays tribute to popular photographer Geoff

Sporting community pays tribute to popular photographer Geoff

Sporting community pays tribute to popular photographer Geoff

Cameraman Geoff Atton was a familiar face around the area's football and cricket clubs.

Coronavirus: Preparations for new cricket season are put on hold

Coronavirus: Preparations for new cricket season are put on hold

Coronavirus: Preparations for new cricket season are put on hold

The English Cricket Board suspends training, pre-season friendlies and any associated cricket activity.

Lions maintain momentum to move level with leaders — Ten wins in 11 games and 29 goals in the last five matches for in-form Stamford side.

Town continue to shoot down big guns after victory at reigning champions — Forster fires winning goal as Uppingham secure back-to-back victories.

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WHAT'S ON

Supermarket worker bags a bargain on BBC show — Supermarket worker bags a bargain on BBC show

A Tesco employee will be featuring on this week's episode of Bargain Hunt.

Musical Archy has single played on radio — Musical Archy has single played on radio

A talented musician has had a single he wrote and recorded in his bedroom played on regional radio.

People invited to sing at home — People invited to sing at home

A women's singing group is encouraging people to join their Skype rehearsals to help combat loneliness.

Coronavirus: Theatre will stay open until it is forced to close — Coronavirus: Theatre will stay open until it is forced to close

Signed contracts mean that a charity-run theatre will face legal action if it shuts before the Government enforces closure.

Coronavirus: events and activities on hold to stop the spread — Coronavirus: events and activities on hold to stop the spread

Here we can post any events that are unable to go ahead as planned, and any postponement dates.

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LIFESTYLE

A farmhouse look to Somerby home — A farmhouse look to Somerby home

This stunning family home, which provides substantial space in a village location, has gone on the market.

Looking back over the years with our Mercury Memories — Looking back over the years with our Mercury Memories

Here we look back on articles we published 10 years ago; 25 years ago; 50 years ago; 100 years ago; 150 years ago and 200 years ago.

Burghley House opens for a special season on Saturday — Burghley House opens for a special season on Saturday

2020 marks the 500th anniversary of William Cecil's birth

Find out if Wednesday’s father manages to keep her secret at Stamford Corn Exchange on Friday and Saturday — Find out if Wednesday’s father manages to keep her secret at Stamford Corn Exchange on Friday and Saturday

Enjoy a comical evening with the Addams Family at Stamford Corn Exchange on Friday and Saturday.

Senior pupils at Stamford Endowed Schools to perform the musical Legally Blonde from Tuesday to Saturday — Senior pupils at Stamford Endowed Schools to perform the musical Legally Blonde from Tuesday to Saturday

Pupils bring the characters in Legally Blonde - The Musical to life between Tuesday and Saturday.

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