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One carriageway reopens on A1 following serious collision — One carriageway reopens on A1 following serious collision

Highways England have confirmed a carriageway has reopened to clear traffic.

Police incident closes A47 at Duddington — Police incident closes A47 at Duddington

The A47 is closed from Duddington to Tixover.

A1 closed due to serious accident — A1 closed due to serious accident

The A1 southbound is closed this evening (Wednesday, October 28) due to a serious accident.

Coronavirus cases continue to rise in South Kesteven and Rutland — Coronavirus cases continue to rise in South Kesteven and Rutland

Coronavirus cases confirmed by tests are continuing to rise in South Kesteven and Rutland.

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Plans for 110 affordable homes and a care home refused — Plans for 110 affordable homes and a care home refused

Plans for 110 affordable homes and an 80-bed care home in Bourne were unanimously refused today because they did not have "community support".

Woman admits burglary three months after being released from prison — Woman admits burglary three months after being released from prison

A woman has admitted burgling a home just three months after she was released from prison following previous burglaries in South Witham and Stamford.

YouTuber Colin Furze releases latest 'invention'... a jigsaw puzzle — YouTuber Colin Furze releases latest 'invention'... a jigsaw puzzle

Inventor Colin Furze has added a puzzle to his madcap merchandise range.

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Travellers stopped off in car park — Travellers stopped off in car park

A group of travellers stopped in a town car park this week, but moved on after only a short stay.

Thousands have spoken on surgery closure — Thousands have spoken on surgery closure

A group representing the patients of two GP surgeries are encouraging people to complete a five-minute survey to gain even more views.

Rutland listed on best socially-distanced staycations list — Rutland listed on best socially-distanced staycations list

Rutland has been voted number four in the top destinations for socially-distanced staycations in the UK according to Instagram data.

More support for police officers who are attacked — More support for police officers who are attacked

Lincolnshire Police has launched a new robust process and an enhanced welfare package to support staff and officers who are victims of crime.

Town firms team up to offer safer fitness environment — Town firms team up to offer safer fitness environment

The fight against coronavirus has taken a step forward in Stamford using antimicrobial technology.

Ribbon is cut to open new shop — Ribbon is cut to open new shop

A new convenience store has opened its doors on the site of the former Northfields Pub in Stamford.

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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

Town hit late leveller to tie topsy-turvy tussle — Town hit late leveller to tie topsy-turvy tussle

Early two-goal advantage is wiped out before Henshaw hits last-gasp equaliser.

Reserves remain without a win as Lions left frustrated by lack of pitch markings in away match

Reserves remain without a win as Lions left frustrated by lack of pitch markings in away match

Reserves remain without a win as Lions left frustrated by lack of pitch markings in away match

First team game is called off as second string twice let lead slip away.

Johnson joins Daniels as Drury lands long-term target

Johnson joins Daniels as Drury lands long-term target

Johnson joins Daniels as Drury lands long-term target

Striker switches to Stamford from league rivals Spalding United.

Deeping drop first points of the campaign as prolific strike force are kept at bay

Deeping drop first points of the campaign as prolific strike force are kept at bay

Deeping drop first points of the campaign as prolific strike force are kept at bay

United's teenage youth team defender shines to help Netherton pocket a point.

Goalkeeper Greenhalgh on target as Wittering Premiair stretch winning run to eight games

Goalkeeper Greenhalgh on target as Wittering Premiair stretch winning run to eight games

Goalkeeper Greenhalgh on target as Wittering Premiair stretch winning run to eight games

Victory for Division One table-toppers after a decent day of results for the Harriers.

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

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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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