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Animal refuge is kept afloat by kindness — Animal refuge is kept afloat by kindness

A pet refuge says it is managing to stay afloat but is continuing to appeal for support as more animals are brought in.

'Our proud nation of shopkeepers will help get our economy back on track' — 'Our proud nation of shopkeepers will help get our economy back on track'

The enterprising, hardworking shopkeepers in our towns have helped fuel our local economy, writes MP Gareth Davies.

Coronavirus: cautious return by high street retailers — Coronavirus: cautious return by high street retailers

Since the coronavirus lockdown began high streets have taken on the air of a ghost town, but that is all set to change.

Tennis clubs reopen following easing of lockdown restrictions — Tennis clubs reopen following easing of lockdown restrictions

A number of tennis clubs have implemented new restrictions to ensure players and staff are kept safe.

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Businesses must start paying towards furlough scheme — Businesses must start paying towards furlough scheme

Changes allow firms to bring back its staff on a part-time basis from July on the condition businesses contribute to salaries from August.

Three men arrested on suspicion of theft — Three men arrested on suspicion of theft

Three men have been arrested on suspicion of theft of fuel from a lorry on the A1.

Your moggy's mood swings explained — Your moggy's mood swings explained

Animal behaviour expert Karen Wild writes on cats' needs and ever-g likes and dislikes.

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Limited edition t-shirt to help children's hospice raise vital funds — Limited edition t-shirt to help children's hospice raise vital funds

A hospice that supports children in Rutland has teamed up with a company to launch a limited edition t-shirt to raise vital funds.

Husband and wife teachers bid farewell during lockdown — Husband and wife teachers bid farewell during lockdown

A husband and wife are retiring from teaching without the chance to say goodbye in person.

Customers react enthusiastically to shops reopening — Customers react enthusiastically to shops reopening

Harrison and Dunn hardware store reopened both its branches to customers this week.

Do you recognise this lost and injured cat? — Do you recognise this lost and injured cat?

An animal-lover is keen to reunite a lost and injured cat with its owner.

Caring man is ‘changing the lives’ of people — Caring man is ‘changing the lives’ of people

A man who goes ‘above and beyond’ to help those in need, both during and before lockdown, is our Citizen of the Week.

Hotel owner says loss of 2020 Burghley Horse Trials will have huge impact on town — Hotel owner says loss of 2020 Burghley Horse Trials will have huge impact on town

The owner of an historic hotel in Stamford has spoken of the impact the cancellation of the Burghley Horse Trials will have on the town.

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This is when to see SpaceX Falcon 9 pass over the UK minutes after historic launch

This is when to see SpaceX Falcon 9 pass over the UK minutes after historic launch

This is when to see SpaceX Falcon 9 pass over the UK minutes after historic launch

History will be made when SpaceX Falcon 9 is launched from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida, this is how to watch.

This is what working will be like after lockdown according to Government

This is what working will be like after lockdown according to Government

This is what working will be like after lockdown according to Government

Government advice posters have been published, hoping to keep workplaces safe when they reopen.

Young riders back in the saddle

Young riders back in the saddle

Young riders back in the saddle

Stables and yards can now gradually reopen as a result of changes in lockdown rules - enabling some children to also now resume their riding lessons.

Share your last normal photo with the Stamford Mercury

Share your last normal photo with the Stamford Mercury

Share your last normal photo with the Stamford Mercury

We've put together the Mercury team's last normal photos and now we want to see yours.

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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

Running club are preparing to take on relay challenge — Running club are preparing to take on relay challenge

Natural Bourne Runners organise a 24-hour virtual event to raise funds for two charities.

Academy aces set to tackle Stoke starlets in pre-season friendly clash

Academy aces set to tackle Stoke starlets in pre-season friendly clash

Academy aces set to tackle Stoke starlets in pre-season friendly clash

Attractive clash is among a number of developments being worked on by the Borderville-based scheme.

Cricket week and popular Sixes tournament cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic

Cricket week and popular Sixes tournament cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic

Cricket week and popular Sixes tournament cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic

Burghley Park forced to make 'inevitable decision' over this year's event.

Jimmy hopes fundraising efforts will help educate youngsters

Jimmy hopes fundraising efforts will help educate youngsters

Jimmy hopes fundraising efforts will help educate youngsters

Marathon exploits have raised nearly £2,500 for mental health charity.

Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials cancelled for first time in its 59-year history

Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials cancelled for first time in its 59-year history

Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials cancelled for first time in its 59-year history

The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials has been cancelled for the first time in its history due to the coronavirus outbreak.

New challenge as Ben takes on Town role — Easson moves into management as joint Uppingham boss.

Massive boost for Daniels as Stamford strengthen boardroom with three new directors — Chairman aims to develop the club on and off the pitch to realise the ambition of progressing higher in the football pyramid.

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WHAT'S ON

Dancers rally to help Annmarie say thanks for mum's cancer treatment — Dancers rally to help Annmarie say thanks for mum's cancer treatment

When the lockdown was announced aspiring dancer Annmarie Saxton-Howes was devastated.

Boom! Pow! New comic is out now! — Boom! Pow! New comic is out now!

A children’s tutor with a brilliant eye for animation has launched a new retro comic.

Sharing the magic of Broadway — Sharing the magic of Broadway

Members of an amateur dramatics group are on cloud nine after swapping video messages with Broadway performers.

Captain Tom portrait donated to GP surgery — Captain Tom portrait donated to GP surgery

A portrait of national hero Captain Tom Moore now has pride of place on the wall of a GP surgery.

Rob is picked over Zoom to be town's poet laureate — Rob is picked over Zoom to be town's poet laureate

A new poet laureate has been selected for Stamford following online auditions by seven talented candidates.

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LIFESTYLE

Beware fraud and scams during Covid-19 pandemic — Beware fraud and scams during Covid-19 pandemic

How to stay safe online and avoid falling for coronavirus scams

Beware fraud and scams during Covid-19 pandemic — Beware fraud and scams during Covid-19 pandemic

How to stay safe online and avoid falling for coronavirus scams

Double treat for stargazers — Double treat for stargazers

The peak of a meteor showers could see up to 50 an hour zoom across our skies, while the year's third consecutive supermoon will also appear.

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.

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