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Hospital expands its service during pandemic — Hospital expands its service during pandemic

Stamford Hospital has expanded its orthopaedic services during the pandemic to ensure patients needing urgent hand surgery did not have to wait.

Sellers launch Poppy Appeal — Sellers launch Poppy Appeal

Poppy Appeal sellers will be manning a stall in Stamford High Street.

Businesses step up to offer free school meals — Businesses step up to offer free school meals

More businesses have stepped forward to offer free meals during the school holidays.

MindSpace garden at Uffington Road, Stamford begins to take shape — MindSpace garden at Uffington Road, Stamford begins to take shape

Plans for a wellbeing garden have taken a step forward this month.

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Resident's windfall on lottery — Resident's windfall on lottery

A Stamford woman has won £2,000 in a local lottery that supports good causes.

'We have a lot to offer town' — 'We have a lot to offer town'

A business owner is fulfilling her ‘greatest wish’ by opening a second store.

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

Delve into the past with this week's Mercury Memories.

MOST READ

One man’s need for speed that created a motor-racing legacy — One man’s need for speed that created a motor-racing legacy

Raymond Mays was the driving force behind Bourne's motor racing car industry. We take a look at his extraordinary life and work.

'As it gets colder keep your dog active' — 'As it gets colder keep your dog active'

Animal expert Karen Wild discusses how to keep your dog active in autumn and winter.

Van driver killed in accident on A6003 at Gunthorpe — Van driver killed in accident on A6003 at Gunthorpe

Police officers are investigating a fatal road traffic collision on the A6003 at Gunthorpe.

Will’s guide reveals best walks — Will’s guide reveals best walks

A Stamford writer has penned a 68-page guide outlining 21 of his favourite walks in the Stamford and Rutland area.

Police close road near Rutland Water — Police close road near Rutland Water

The A6003 between Gunthorpe and Manton has been closed this morning (October 25).

Open day planned for small development — Open day planned for small development

Valley View is a small development of six large detached family homes set back from Holywell Road in Castle Bytham and accessed via electric gates.

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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.

Book details history of league — Book details history of league

A non-league football enthusiast has written a book about a historic football league that includes many of the area’s clubs.

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SPORT

Promising start fades as Ketton are beaten by 10-man Eye — Promising start fades as Ketton are beaten by 10-man Eye

Rutland side now seeking first victory in crucial derby duel.

Blackstones get back to winning ways after super second half showing

Blackstones get back to winning ways after super second half showing

Blackstones get back to winning ways after super second half showing

Stones overturn half-time deficit with five-star performance.

Stamford maintain unbeaten start despite letting two-goal lead slip

Stamford maintain unbeaten start despite letting two-goal lead slip

Stamford maintain unbeaten start despite letting two-goal lead slip

Ketton and Oakham still searching for first Premier Division victories.

Clarets postpone home match after Covid-19 situation at club

Clarets postpone home match after Covid-19 situation at club

Clarets postpone home match after Covid-19 situation at club

Stamford start run of five successive away games; home test for Blackstones.

Students reflect on fifth year of successful Academy scheme

Students reflect on fifth year of successful Academy scheme

Students reflect on fifth year of successful Academy scheme

Partnership between Stamford AFC and Stamford College continues to flourish.

Daniels gain momentum for flurry of away tests — Five successive trips for Stamford as Chasetown get the all clear to stage match after Covid-19 cases.

Dragons sticking together in tough spell of matches — Ladies second team take top spot after maintaining unbeaten start.

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WHAT'S ON

Find out what's on this week — Find out what's on this week

Attractions across the area are hosting Halloween events this half term.

Art on display for One World Week — Art on display for One World Week

Students from Stamford College are marking One World Week with an exhibition of their art.

Sacrewell announces opening date for new playground — Sacrewell announces opening date for new playground

A new playground will open at Sacrewell to coincide with its Halloween activities.

Join the Burghley ghost hunt — Join the Burghley ghost hunt

A ghost hunt at Burghley Park kicked off today.

Songwriter releases debut EP — Songwriter releases debut EP

A 20-year-old singer-songwriter has released his debut EP.

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LIFESTYLE

One man’s need for speed that created a motor-racing legacy — One man’s need for speed that created a motor-racing legacy

Raymond Mays was the driving force behind Bourne's motor racing car industry. We take a look at his extraordinary life and work.

Open day planned for small development — Open day planned for small development

Valley View is a small development of six large detached family homes set back from Holywell Road in Castle Bytham and accessed via electric gates.

Frank Newbon's History of Stamford welcomes 5,000th member — Frank Newbon's History of Stamford welcomes 5,000th member

Stamford cobbler Frank Newbon - who lived and worked in the town a century ago - is celebrating a new milestone.

New book traces terrace’s history — New book traces terrace’s history

Have you ever wondered who lived in your house in the years before you?

Owning this cottage would be a victory — Owning this cottage would be a victory

Could this Rutland cottage be your next home?

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