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Café regains hygiene status — Café regains hygiene status

A café has regained its five-star hygiene status.

Can someone ask my age in a job interview and what should I be paid? — Can someone ask my age in a job interview and what should I be paid?

Citizens Advice answers your question about job interviews and wages.

School change is a good one — School change is a good one

In our letter of the week, a woman from Oakham praises the move by a private school to change to mixed-sex classes.

'We demand more engagement and less evasion from solar farm developers' — 'We demand more engagement and less evasion from solar farm developers'

Rutland MP Alicia Kearns speaks out ahead of the second stage of consultation on a solar farm development.

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Travel back in time — Travel back in time

In this week's Mercury Memories, a teenager got tangled in church bell ropes - this and other news articles from up to 200 years ago.

Double the creativity as two new poet laureates are appointed — Double the creativity as two new poet laureates are appointed

To mark the 10th anniversary year of Stamford having its own poet laureate, this year two poets have been appointed.

Do I need to buy pet insurance? — Do I need to buy pet insurance?

Baston animal behaviourist Karen Wild shares her advice on pet insurance.

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From a life of crime to becoming a caring mental health advocate — From a life of crime to becoming a caring mental health advocate

A man who has turned his life around has set up a YouTube channel to break the mental health stigma.

Over 300 Ukrainian refugees are now settled in Lincolnshire — Over 300 Ukrainian refugees are now settled in Lincolnshire

More than 300 refugees from the war in Ukraine are now making new lives in Lincolnshire – and 10 times that number could eventually settle here.

Photo special from model railway club's 'comeback event' — Photo special from model railway club's 'comeback event'

Three years after it was ruined by vandals, a model railway show attracted more than 1,000 visitors.

College is first to sign anti-racism charter — College is first to sign anti-racism charter

The education provider which runs Stamford College is the first in the country to sign a new anti-racism charter.

Give Bella a new home — Give Bella a new home

Three Counties Dog Rescue is looking for a home for Bella.

Thatched cottage is stunning — Thatched cottage is stunning

This stunning detached thatched cottage is on the market.

SPORT

Newly-created player pathway is reaping the rewards for Rangers — Newly-created player pathway is reaping the rewards for Rangers

Successful end to the season as plans start to come to fruition.

Success for Stamford youngsters at popular Deeping tournament

Success for Stamford youngsters at popular Deeping tournament

Success for Stamford youngsters at popular Deeping tournament

Shoot-out success for Reds in final of memorial tournament.

George guides Uppingham to second successive league win

George guides Uppingham to second successive league win

George guides Uppingham to second successive league win

Burghley bounce back to knock Town out of Charity Shield.

Skipper Sammy's six-wicket haul helps Marko to first victory

Skipper Sammy's six-wicket haul helps Marko to first victory

Skipper Sammy's six-wicket haul helps Marko to first victory

Rutland rivals seek first win in derby day showdown.

Fourth successive win as Bourne triumph in tense tussle

Fourth successive win as Bourne triumph in tense tussle

Fourth successive win as Bourne triumph in tense tussle

Spalding brought back down to earth while Deeping still seeking first win.

International chance for Stevens to shine — Wakes youngster to attend training camp with Gibraltar Under 19s.

Super Sadie seals bronze medal win at regional finals — Briers bounces back from illness with four personal bests.

Stones are staying up as United Counties League place is retained — Reprieve for Stamford side as league allocations for next season are revealed.

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WHAT'S ON

What's on this weekend — What's on this weekend

Don't miss these events over the next week.

Award-winning firm set for The One Show appearance — Award-winning firm set for The One Show appearance

A business which won a national award for revamping the remembrance garden at a children’s hospice is to have its work showcased on TV.

New book reveals fall and rise of an iconic local industry — New book reveals fall and rise of an iconic local industry

The history of an ancient local industry, brought back to life in recent years and booming once again, has been charted in a new book.

Blind author and former mayor earns book deal — Blind author and former mayor earns book deal

A retired solicitor and former mayor, who lost his sight as a teenager, has put life in the blind community in the spotlight in his debut novel.

Exhibition is back on track — Exhibition is back on track

Three years after it was ruined by vandals, a model railway show is back and attracting hundreds of visitors.

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LIFESTYLE

Travel back in time — Travel back in time

In this week's Mercury Memories, a teenager got tangled in church bell ropes - this and other news articles from up to 200 years ago.

Thatched cottage is stunning — Thatched cottage is stunning

This stunning detached thatched cottage is on the market.

5 of the best plants for attracting bees as numbers continue to fall — 5 of the best plants for attracting bees as numbers continue to fall

The UK's bee populations are in a frightening freefall so what can we do to try and halt their decline?

The 10 best 'hacks' for saving money in the supermarket — The 10 best 'hacks' for saving money in the supermarket

From not shopping at eye level to the best time for reduced items -TikTok is helping a new generation to be savvy but how many tips do you use?

Petrol stations accused of not passing on tax cuts to drivers — Petrol stations accused of not passing on tax cuts to drivers

Fuel retailers have been told to make sure tax cuts are being passed to customers as campaign groups say hard-pressed drivers aren't benefitting.

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