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Charities fill a gap - we must support them — Charities fill a gap - we must support them

Stamford and Bourne MP Gareth Davies reflects on the Government's funding boost for charities, announced yesterday.

Free travel on bus service — Free travel on bus service

Charges for essential journeys have been scrapped on a bookable bus service during the coronavirus outbreak.

Hospital patients take part in Covid-19 treatment trials — Hospital patients take part in Covid-19 treatment trials

Patients who have been admitted to hospital with Covid-19 can now take part in a national research trial to look at various treatments.

Battle Proms concert at Burghley house cancelled — Battle Proms concert at Burghley house cancelled

A picnic concert in the grounds of a Stamford stately home has been cancelled to reduce the spread of coronavirus.

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Churches to operate in a new way — Churches to operate in a new way

Churches have set up virtual services to help stay connected with worshippers.

Coronavirus: bins are being emptied — Coronavirus: bins are being emptied

Messages of support have been pouring in for waste collection crews working in Stamford, Bourne and the Deepings areas.

Fire burned trees — Fire burned trees

Firefighters from Bourne and Stamford were called to a blaze that had caught some conifers alight.

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Coronavirus: latest statistics for the area — Coronavirus: latest statistics for the area

Cases of Coronavirus in Lincolnshire jumped by 42 yesterday compared to a rise of just two the previous day.

NHS volunteers report for duty in fight against coronavirus — NHS volunteers report for duty in fight against coronavirus

Hundreds of NHS Volunteer Responders are now being put to work across the area to help in the fight against coronavirus.

Organisers make a decision on Birdfair 2020 — Organisers make a decision on Birdfair 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has forced organisers to cancel this year's Birdfair at Rutland Water.

'We're just trying to do our bit to say thanks' — 'We're just trying to do our bit to say thanks'

The owners of a farm shop have handed out around 70 free fruit and veg boxes to key workers in the past few weeks.

Fake 'ambulance' voice note being spread on social media — Fake 'ambulance' voice note being spread on social media

An alarming voice note that has been shared on WhatsApp has been outed as fake by the ambulance service.

Community service will still provide advice and support despite 'lockdown' — Community service will still provide advice and support despite 'lockdown'

A wellbeing service will provide telephone and online assistance to support people during coronavirus lockdown.

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The origins of Easter traditions explained

The origins of Easter traditions explained

The origins of Easter traditions explained

Ever wondered why we buy chocolate eggs? We've researched the roots of the most beloved Easter traditions.

Organisers make a decision on Birdfair 2020

Organisers make a decision on Birdfair 2020

Organisers make a decision on Birdfair 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has forced organisers to cancel this year's Birdfair at Rutland Water.

This is how to watch dozens of West End shows from your sofa

This is how to watch dozens of West End shows from your sofa

This is how to watch dozens of West End shows from your sofa

Never mind the front row, you can catch these shows from your front room as theatres make their productions available online.

This is how to watch dozens of West End shows from your sofa

This is how to watch dozens of West End shows from your sofa

This is how to watch dozens of West End shows from your sofa

Never mind the front row, you can catch these shows from your front room as theatres make their productions available online.

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PREMIUM

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.

RSPCA animal collection officer discusses the work of the charity — RSPCA animal collection officer discusses the work of the charity

RSPCA workers don't just spend their days swanning around, they are often found rescuing and transporting animals.

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SPORT

Appetite for learning has been highlight of Stamford's success — Appetite for learning has been highlight of Stamford's success

Schwarz praises commitment to the cause after title triumph.

‘Right and fair’ decision to calculate the promotion places as Town take title

‘Right and fair’ decision to calculate the promotion places as Town take title

‘Right and fair’ decision to calculate the promotion places as Town take title

Stamford crowned champions as Oakham finish runners-up

Delight for Stamford and Oakham after promotion is confirmed

Delight for Stamford and Oakham after promotion is confirmed

Delight for Stamford and Oakham after promotion is confirmed

Final standings are calculated on a best playing record formula as rugby maintains promotion and relegation.

Harry’s hailing a super season by producing lifetime’s best

Harry’s hailing a super season by producing lifetime’s best

Harry’s hailing a super season by producing lifetime’s best

Merger of rival clubs is benefitting talented young athletes.

Memorable FA Cup runs and record-breaking FA Vase exploits

Memorable FA Cup runs and record-breaking FA Vase exploits

Memorable FA Cup runs and record-breaking FA Vase exploits

Departing Deeping boss recalls memorable moments of his tenure.

Departing Deeping boss proud of his achievements in managing home-town club — Goode is leaving the Clarets in a strong position both on and off the pitch.

Goode steps down as Deeping boss — Clarets chief calls time on successful spell at United Counties League club

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WHAT'S ON

This is how to watch dozens of West End shows from your sofa — This is how to watch dozens of West End shows from your sofa

Never mind the front row, you can catch these shows from your front room as theatres make their productions available online.

This is how to watch dozens of West End shows from your sofa — This is how to watch dozens of West End shows from your sofa

Never mind the front row, you can catch these shows from your front room as theatres make their productions available online.

Another town festival cancelled — Another town festival cancelled

Organisers of a popular festival have been forced to cancel.

Stamford Festival events cancelled — Stamford Festival events cancelled

The two biggest events of Stamford Festival - the Parade of Floats and the Family Fun Day - have both been cancelled.

Burghley House's inaugural Classic Ibiza concert postponed — Burghley House's inaugural Classic Ibiza concert postponed

A concert that was due to come to Burghley House near Stamford for the first time this Summer has been postponed.

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LIFESTYLE

Mercury Memories — Mercury Memories

Explore this time of year as it was in times past through the pages of the Mercury.

A farmhouse look to Somerby home — A farmhouse look to Somerby home

This stunning family home, which provides substantial space in a village location, has gone on the market.

Looking back over the years with our Mercury Memories — Looking back over the years with our Mercury Memories

Here we look back on articles we published 10 years ago; 25 years ago; 50 years ago; 100 years ago; 150 years ago and 200 years ago.

Burghley House opens for a special season on Saturday — Burghley House opens for a special season on Saturday

2020 marks the 500th anniversary of William Cecil's birth

Find out if Wednesday’s father manages to keep her secret at Stamford Corn Exchange on Friday and Saturday — Find out if Wednesday’s father manages to keep her secret at Stamford Corn Exchange on Friday and Saturday

Enjoy a comical evening with the Addams Family at Stamford Corn Exchange on Friday and Saturday.

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