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Did you see attempted theft? — Did you see attempted theft?

Police are appealing for witnesses after someone scaled a fence before attempting to break into a van.

Couple who lost their jobs and shielded vulnerable baby through lockdown start new business — Couple who lost their jobs and shielded vulnerable baby through lockdown start new business

A couple who lost their jobs over lockdown and have been shielding with a vulnerable baby have now launched their own culinary business.

Pilot tells of 'miracle' 130mph crash landing in vintage fighter plane — Pilot tells of 'miracle' 130mph crash landing in vintage fighter plane

A pilot has said it is a miracle he survived after the vintage fighter plane he was flying crash-landed in a field and slammed into a tree at 130mph.

Church community helps struggling family start card business — Church community helps struggling family start card business

Ten months ago the Nicholls family found themselves struggling after mum-of-three Rachel was admitted to a mental health unit.

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Shooting stars to light up the night sky with 150 meteors every hour — Shooting stars to light up the night sky with 150 meteors every hour

A display of celestial fireworks is expected to peak before dawn on Thursday as the Earth passes through a cloud of cometary dust,

Patrols stepped up at park to tackle drugs and anti-social behaviour — Patrols stepped up at park to tackle drugs and anti-social behaviour

Police have increased high-visibility patrols in a bid to reduce anti-social behaviour.

Man completes own Ironman Triathlon — Man completes own Ironman Triathlon

The cancellation of many sporting events did not stop a Market Deeping man completing his own Ironman Triathlon.

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A third of workers at coronavirus-hit factory in Newark live in Lincolnshire — A third of workers at coronavirus-hit factory in Newark live in Lincolnshire

Health bosses estimate that a third of workers at a Newark factory, which is dealing with a coronavirus outbreak, actually live in Lincolnshire.

80-year-old woman left devastated after car crashed into her home — 80-year-old woman left devastated after car crashed into her home

A mother and son have been left with 'nowhere to go' after a crash destroyed part of their home.

These are the Stamford and Rutland eateries which have signed up for Eat Out to Help Out discount scheme — These are the Stamford and Rutland eateries which have signed up for Eat Out to Help Out discount scheme

The Eat Out to Help Out scheme launches on Monday, August 3 and offers a discount on certain days.

Investigations underway after serious house fire — Investigations underway after serious house fire

An investigation is underway after a serious house fire in Market Deeping.

New history tours of town are set to start — New history tours of town are set to start

A group of guides, with social distancing, is set to take to the streets and delve into the town’s colourful history.

Outdoor fitness trail opens — Outdoor fitness trail opens

An outdoor fitness facility has been designed to help older and vulnerable people stay fit and healthy.

NETWORK STAMFORD

Which face covering is best for you?

Which face covering is best for you?

Which face covering is best for you?

Here is a handy list of face covering options people have to choose from as they become mandatory in shops from July 24.

Does my child need a face mask?

Does my child need a face mask?

Does my child need a face mask?

With face coverings in shops about to become mandatory we take a look at what the new rules mean for children and teenagers.

Half-price meals will be offered to diners eating out after the Chancellor's mini-budget

Half-price meals will be offered to diners eating out after the Chancellor's mini-budget

Half-price meals will be offered to diners eating out after the Chancellor's mini-budget

This is how to get half-price meals every Monday to Wednesday during August

Video reveals beauty of town's architecture

Video reveals beauty of town's architecture

Video reveals beauty of town's architecture

A stone company has produced a video showing how beautiful Stamford's architecture is and it has received more than 2,000 hits in just four days.

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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

Latest angling news from Rutland Water — Latest angling news from Rutland Water

Fishing holding up well despite high temeperatures

Eight-wicket win for Ketton's Rutland League side

Eight-wicket win for Ketton's Rutland League side

Eight-wicket win for Ketton's Rutland League side

Half centuries for Underwood and Potter in Ketton victory

Running club returns with social distancing

Running club returns with social distancing

Running club returns with social distancing

Having stopped their activities with the lockdown in March, Stamford Striders have resumed running.

Bourne fail to defend low target

Bourne fail to defend low target

Bourne fail to defend low target

Grantham easily pick off target at Abbey Lawn

Morris snaps up six wickets as Oakham ease to away victory

Morris snaps up six wickets as Oakham ease to away victory

Morris snaps up six wickets as Oakham ease to away victory

Rutlanders lose just two wickets on way to Leicestershire and Rutland League success

Eddie and Chris win Market Overton mixed pairs event — 16 players compete in high temperatures

Deeping make Bond head of football — Former first-team coach appointed to new role

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WHAT'S ON

Police officer pens first fantasy novel after recovering from stroke — Police officer pens first fantasy novel after recovering from stroke

A Lincolnshire Police officer who started reading fantasy novels while recovering from a stroke has now written his own.

Cancelled events prompt new exhibition — Cancelled events prompt new exhibition

An artist is hosting an exhibition after her regular events were cancelled.

Singer Charity promotes single released during lockdown — Singer Charity promotes single released during lockdown

A singer from Stamford is busy promoting her second single which was released during lockdown.

Online music event a hit with viewers — Online music event a hit with viewers

Five charities will benefit from an online music event.

Theatrical comedy to take place outside — Theatrical comedy to take place outside

A socially distanced performance of The Importance of Being Earnest is set to be staged at Peterborough Cathedral Cloisters.

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LIFESTYLE

Look back through history with Mercury Memories — Look back through history with Mercury Memories

Our memories this week include a concert at Burghley House, and a burial near Bourne which took place without consent

Old copies of the Mercury to go under the hammer — Old copies of the Mercury to go under the hammer

Copies of the Rutland and Stamford Mercury from the mid-1800s will be on sale with Batemans auctioneers tomorrow (Saturday, August 1).

Family home has countryside views and stunning sunsets — Family home has countryside views and stunning sunsets

Views over open countryside and spectacular sunsets are what await the second owner of this lovely property.

You could own imposing Grade II Georgian home — You could own imposing Grade II Georgian home

Fairfax House is one of the most imposing Grade II listed detached Georgian properties in the area - and it's on the market with Briggs Residential.

Take a look back in time through the pages of the Mercury — Take a look back in time through the pages of the Mercury

Britain's oldest continuously published newspaper has an amazing archive managed by the Stamford Mercury Archive Trust.

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