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Village in a flap over huge hen house — Village in a flap over huge hen house

Feathers are most certainly ruffled in a Rutland village where plans have been approved to build a rearing shed for 80,000 chickens.

Up to 30 suspected migrants jumped off lorry at Empingham — Up to 30 suspected migrants jumped off lorry at Empingham

Between 20 and 30 suspected migrants jumped off a lorry on the A606 at Empingham last night (Thursday, August 6).

More funding and powers needed to tackle impact of coronavirus — More funding and powers needed to tackle impact of coronavirus

The leader of Lincolnshire County Council is still calling for more funding and powers to help tackle the impact of coronavirus on the rural economy.

Leader apologises for breaking social distancing rules — Leader apologises for breaking social distancing rules

The leader of South Kesteven District Council has apologised after being photographed with his arms around friends.

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This is where you must wear face masks from tomorrow — This is where you must wear face masks from tomorrow

From cinemas to massage parlours - face covering becomes mandatory almost everywhere.

'The Face of Rutland' celebrates 90th birthday — 'The Face of Rutland' celebrates 90th birthday

A former town mayor who plays an integral role in the community has celebrated her 90th birthday.

Mum kicked and spat on police officers after row at beach — Mum kicked and spat on police officers after row at beach

Police called to a row between a couple on the beach were kicked and spat on by a mum-of-two.

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Mayor joins in rugby training — Mayor joins in rugby training

A mayor took off his livery chains and immersed himself in a rugby training session to see its importance in the town.

Sorrow at theft from son's grave — Sorrow at theft from son's grave

A mother has been left devastated after ornaments and flowers were taken from her son's grave.

Town clothing store saved in financial restructuring — Town clothing store saved in financial restructuring

A town store is set to be saved in a financial restructuring exercise which has preserved over 2,200 jobs.

Council company's boss leaves amid cost-saving management 'streamlining' — Council company's boss leaves amid cost-saving management 'streamlining'

A council-owned economic regeneration company has "streamlined" its management team to save money and refocus.

Advice issued as heatwave returns — Advice issued as heatwave returns

With hot weather arriving from tomorrow (August 7), Public Health England (PHE) has issued advice for staying safe.

Theatre venue to host carvery — Theatre venue to host carvery

Sunday lunches are set to be dished out in Bourne Corn Exchange in a bid to boost the economy.

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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

Burghley Horse Trials is going online — Burghley Horse Trials is going online

The organisers of the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials are organising an online event to mark the weekend when the trials should have taken place.

Five-month wait nearly over as Stamford club is set to reopen

Five-month wait nearly over as Stamford club is set to reopen

Five-month wait nearly over as Stamford club is set to reopen

Bowlers eagerly awaiting their return to indoor action after pandemic.

Drury praises progress of players after Posh friendly match

Drury praises progress of players after Posh friendly match

Drury praises progress of players after Posh friendly match

Narrow one-goal defeat for the Daniels who had been hit for six 12 months earlier.

Narrow defeat for Daniels in first friendly match against Posh

Narrow defeat for Daniels in first friendly match against Posh

Narrow defeat for Daniels in first friendly match against Posh

League One side edge close contest in private clash behind closed doors.

Students are wanted to join academy’s scholarship plan

Students are wanted to join academy’s scholarship plan

Students are wanted to join academy’s scholarship plan

Private football academy offers opportunities for day students.

School leads plaudits for old boy Broad after cricket milestone — Former Oakham pupil collects his 500th Test wicket in victory against the West Indies.

Cottesmore’s plans for the new season are starting to flourish — Top scorer re-signs and popular players return to the club.

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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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