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Photographer aims to make women over 50 feel more confident — Photographer aims to make women over 50 feel more confident

A photographer has launched a project to make women over the age of 50 feel more confident about themselves.

Charity to create ‘green corridor’ — Charity to create ‘green corridor’

A new charity has been set up by a team of determined volunteers to protect and improve the environment around the old Oakham Canal.

A1 blocked following multi-vehicle crash — A1 blocked following multi-vehicle crash

A large accident has caused the A1 to be blocked northbound near Wansford this afternoon.

'Benefits of vaccine outweigh risks' — 'Benefits of vaccine outweigh risks'

When taking a vaccine with potentially life-threatening side effects it's important to look at the bigger picture, writes Maddy Baillie.

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‘It’s a fatality waiting to happen’ — ‘It’s a fatality waiting to happen’

Residents fed up with speeding traffic and vehicles crashing in their village are calling for more to be done.

Firm announces 150 new jobs — Firm announces 150 new jobs

A food manufacturer is creating new jobs in a move set to boost the local economy.

Bourne family business to close for the final time next month — Bourne family business to close for the final time next month

JT Whyles to close its Abbey Road shoe shop having served the town's customers since the 1950s

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Online service of remembrance for Prince Philip — Online service of remembrance for Prince Philip

People who live in Rutland are being invited to join an online service of remembrance tonight to honour Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Five extra tracks added to Classic Ibiza's setlist — Five extra tracks added to Classic Ibiza's setlist

Music fans have chosen five extra tracks they want to be played at Classic Ibiza at Burghley House.

“Seeing volunteers picking up other people’s litter sends a loud message" — “Seeing volunteers picking up other people’s litter sends a loud message"

As the prime minister gets 'hot on litter', the Keep Britain Tidy boss praises volunteer groups.

95% of children get first place primary school choice — 95% of children get first place primary school choice

The vast majority of children, 99 per cent, have been offered a place at one of their preferred primary schools this year.

Machine destroys potholes in minutes — Machine destroys potholes in minutes

A new piece of machinery could be the key to getting rid of a national foe - potholes.

People urged to register to vote as deadline looms — People urged to register to vote as deadline looms

Time is running out to register to vote and have a say in next month’s local elections, with the deadline only days away.

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Opening the door to hidden secrets — Opening the door to hidden secrets

Researcher Stuart Henderson has opened the door to some of the secrets hidden within our surroundings.

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.

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SPORT

Sponsorship boost for Burghley as club hits 250-year milestone — Sponsorship boost for Burghley as club hits 250-year milestone

Park pocket three-year partnership agreement ahead of start of anniversary season.

Deepings to stage trials after boost of pools reopening

Deepings to stage trials after boost of pools reopening

Deepings to stage trials after boost of pools reopening

Club is looking to attract new members.

Uppingham make solid start despite late dismissal

Uppingham make solid start despite late dismissal

Uppingham make solid start despite late dismissal

Town score five goals to start cup campaign with away victory.

Reserves gain revenge as United bag brace of cup wins

Reserves gain revenge as United bag brace of cup wins

Reserves gain revenge as United bag brace of cup wins

Spartans hit for six by Stamford Bels' second string.

Travers at the double as Wittering claim Ketton success

Travers at the double as Wittering claim Ketton success

Travers at the double as Wittering claim Ketton success

Harriers determined to make their mark in new cup competition as Ketton plan for next season.

Last-gasp winner as Cottesmore harvest the points in cup opener — Atkins strikes vital goal to secure Sileby success.

New course best as Harrison takes victory in Rutland half marathon — Success for Stamford Strider as organisers praise runners for following strict guidelines.

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WHAT'S ON

Five extra tracks added to Classic Ibiza's setlist — Five extra tracks added to Classic Ibiza's setlist

Music fans have chosen five extra tracks they want to be played at Classic Ibiza at Burghley House.

Hear talk on criminal justice — Hear talk on criminal justice

Stamford Anti-Racism Group chairman Louise Thomson is among those who will speak at Amnesty International's Festival of Social Justice next month.

Gardens open for fresh air and fun — Gardens open for fresh air and fun

People an enjoy visiting gardens in the coming weeks thanks to the National Open Garden Scheme.

The Rutland Mammoth is returning to reservoir — The Rutland Mammoth is returning to reservoir

Rutland Water Aqua Park is to open on May 29.

Deepings Literary Festival moves online for 2021 — Deepings Literary Festival moves online for 2021

Coronavirus has cancelled many events but the team behind Deepings Literary Festival were determined not to let a pandemic stand in their way.

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LIFESTYLE

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

From cuts to policing to cotroversial care home plans, delve into the past with Mercury Memories.

Stamford ranks in top 20 small towns and villages — Stamford ranks in top 20 small towns and villages

Stamford features in a list of 20 of the UK's most searched small towns and villages on the internet put together by a holiday rental search engine.

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.

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

Take a look back at what was happening in Stamford, Rutland, Bourne and The Deepings in years gone by.

Oundle named in list of top 10 off the beaten track destinations — Oundle named in list of top 10 off the beaten track destinations

Oundle has been named in a list of the top 10 off the beaten track destinations in the UK in a list by Lonely Planet and Sony Xperia 5.

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