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A spacious home with a wealth of character — A spacious home with a wealth of character

A charming semi-detached cottage situated in a sought after village location has gone on the market.

Exhibition to be held at arts centre — Exhibition to be held at arts centre

An artist is set to hold a long-awaited exhibition.

Take a trip down memory lane — Take a trip down memory lane

Delve into the past of Stamford, Rutland, Bourne and The Deepings with Mercury Memories.

New fundraising mission for couple — New fundraising mission for couple

A selfless Stamford couple are embarking on another fundraising mission, just weeks after completing a huge project.

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Plans for memorial garden — Plans for memorial garden

Plans are in the pipeline for a memorial garden in Stamford.

My Dad’s Filofax is a treasure trove — My Dad’s Filofax is a treasure trove

Rutland columnist Allan Grey discusses the wonders he found in his dad's Filofax.

Deborah's determination to raise funds for charity close to her heart — Deborah's determination to raise funds for charity close to her heart

Completing a month-long charity challenge will mean so much to one woman who is battling chronic illnesses.

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People are still being mindful while coming together to enjoy our county — People are still being mindful while coming together to enjoy our county

MP for Rutland Alicia Kearns discusses easing of covid restrictions, policing in Rutland and monthly tours of Parliament for residents.

Rutland businesses win titles at Muddy Stiletto Awards — Rutland businesses win titles at Muddy Stiletto Awards

Four Rutland businesses have gained the top spots in the Muddy Stiletto Awards.

New crime plan will give people more access to the police and make communities safer — New crime plan will give people more access to the police and make communities safer

MP for Stamford and Bourne Gareth Davies discusses the Tokyo Olympics, Beating Crime Plan and covid.

New community park opens — New community park opens

A picnic was held to mark the grand opening of a new community park.

Fake county council ballot papers found — Fake county council ballot papers found

Rutland County Council has recovered a number of fake ballot papers for the Oakham South by-election that appear to have been intentionally discarded.

Library to close for essential repairs — Library to close for essential repairs

Essential roof repairs have prompted a temporary move for library services in Stamford.

SPORT

New Blackstones boss Hunnings aims to win race against time — New Blackstones boss Hunnings aims to win race against time

Manager takes the helm less than a fortnight before the new season starts.

Rangers recruit quartet from near neighbours

Rangers recruit quartet from near neighbours

Rangers recruit quartet from near neighbours

Bird, Brown Ellis and Wilson make the switch from Blackstones to Deeping.

Leisure centre closed while condition of building reviewed

Leisure centre closed while condition of building reviewed

Leisure centre closed while condition of building reviewed

Heavy rain has resulted in a leak which forced the closure of a council leisure centre.

Brewin aiming to build on fantastic response to first professional fight

Brewin aiming to build on fantastic response to first professional fight

Brewin aiming to build on fantastic response to first professional fight

Boxer is hoping for strong show of support in Manchester bout.

Final ball defeat for Ketton Sports in cracking clash

Final ball defeat for Ketton Sports in cracking clash

Final ball defeat for Ketton Sports in cracking clash

In-form duo lead Oakham's charge while Radford hits a century for the second team.

Drury wants Stamford to sharpen up for competitive clashes — Daniels score six goals in friendly win over Holbeach United.

Competitive return sees outstanding Deepings displays — Swimmers claim 11 medals in first meeting for almost 18 months.

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WHAT'S ON

New fundraising mission for couple — New fundraising mission for couple

A selfless Stamford couple are embarking on another fundraising mission, just weeks after completing a huge project.

Exhibition to be held at arts centre — Exhibition to be held at arts centre

An artist is set to hold a long-awaited exhibition.

Singing project seeks voices for live show — Singing project seeks voices for live show

If you enjoy a good sing in the shower, you could be needed for singing projects culminating in a big live performance for charity.

Take part in Picnic in the Park — Take part in Picnic in the Park

People can take advantage of a break in the rainy weather to enjoy an event this weekend.

An ‘undercover’ experience awaits for shoppers — An ‘undercover’ experience awaits for shoppers

A two-day arts, crafts, and enterprise fair will take place at Rutland Garden Centre in Ashwell as part of its ‘Small Business Summer’ initiative.

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LIFESTYLE

Take a trip down memory lane — Take a trip down memory lane

Delve into the past of Stamford, Rutland, Bourne and The Deepings with Mercury Memories.

Singing project seeks voices for live show — Singing project seeks voices for live show

If you enjoy a good sing in the shower, you could be needed for singing projects culminating in a big live performance for charity.

Holidaymakers warned to check passports after Government error — Holidaymakers warned to check passports after Government error

Travellers are being reminded to check passports are valid following confusion with post-Brexit rules and the government's own passport checker.

7 ways to keep kids reading in the holidays — 7 ways to keep kids reading in the holidays

Are you trying to get children to pick up a book this summer? Here's some expert tips for keeping their reading going through the school break.

Take a trip down Memory Lane — Take a trip down Memory Lane

From sightings of a lynx-like cat to the closure of a struggling town centre pub, read about what was happening in years gone by.

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