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Helping paw from Kennel Club charity for dog rescue — Helping paw from Kennel Club charity for dog rescue

Three Counties Dog Rescue in Bourne has benefited from the Kennel Club Charitable Trust’s recently-launched emergency fund.

Diabetes talks to give help online — Diabetes talks to give help online

Stamford and Rutland Diabetes Support Group is taking its meetings online using Zoom.

The many benefits of trees — The many benefits of trees

Stamford and Bourne MP Gareth Davies pens his regular column.

New bar and restaurant opening in Stamford — New bar and restaurant opening in Stamford

The owners of a new wine/cocktail bar and fine dining restaurant are preparing to open its 'slanted' door for the first time next month.

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New salon has the ‘wow factor’ — New salon has the ‘wow factor’

A new salon, which had its opening postponed due to the pandemic, has welcomed in customers for the first time.

Council receives grant from Department for Transport — Council receives grant from Department for Transport

Lincolnshire County Council has received a grant to help make cycling, walking, and social distancing easier.

Food businesses in South Kesteven could get licences to set up outdoor table and chairs more quickly under new rules — Food businesses in South Kesteven could get licences to set up outdoor table and chairs more quickly under new rules

Businesses selling food in Stamford, Bourne and the Deepings, may soon be able to quickly set up tables and chairs to serve customers outdoors.

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Noisy teens are blighting residents' evenings — Noisy teens are blighting residents' evenings

Residents close to Gypsy Meadows in Stamford are having summer evenings blighted by ‘arrogant’ teenagers.

Call for supermarket to come to town — Call for supermarket to come to town

A councillor is appealing to the bosses of a supermarket giant to consider amending their plans to expand.

Van driver beaten with baton during robbery attempt — Van driver beaten with baton during robbery attempt

A van driver was beaten with a police-style baton during an attempted robbery by four men on mopeds.

Police to continue strong weekend presence — Police to continue strong weekend presence

Police officers will continue to carry out highly visible patrols with pubs open this weekend.

Call for proposed northern bypass plan to ‘go even further’ — Call for proposed northern bypass plan to ‘go even further’

A resident of West Deeping is calling on backers of a bypass plan to extend its reaches even further.

Apprentice star's business will be a social media sensation — Apprentice star's business will be a social media sensation

A former candidate on The Apprentice says her new business venture will be one of the most Instagrammable places in the county.

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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.

This is how many new Covid-19 infections there are in Lincolnshire and across England

This is how many new Covid-19 infections there are in Lincolnshire and across England

This is how many new Covid-19 infections there are in Lincolnshire and across England

University of Cambridge researchers have reported the latest statistics on SARS-CoV-2 infections by area.

Farm park prepares to open at weekends from July 4

Farm park prepares to open at weekends from July 4

Farm park prepares to open at weekends from July 4

Sacrewell Farm in Thornhaugh, will be opening its doors again on Saturday, July 4.

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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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Stamford launch recruitment drive for new campaign — Stamford launch recruitment drive for new campaign

Women's rugby is a key focus in development plan.

Ambitious match as Hipwell makes Stamford switch

Ambitious match as Hipwell makes Stamford switch

Ambitious match as Hipwell makes Stamford switch

New first team coach feels Daniels move is perfect opportunity to progress.

Stamford make coaching change as Hipwell joins Daniels

Stamford make coaching change as Hipwell joins Daniels

Stamford make coaching change as Hipwell joins Daniels

Former Wisbech and Yaxley coach becomes part of the Daniels' management team.

Future is bright as Team Jones target a return to action

Future is bright as Team Jones target a return to action

Future is bright as Team Jones target a return to action

Rutland eventing duo looking forward to a return to competitions.

Boss Baines buoyant at variety of signings for new-look Blackstones

Boss Baines buoyant at variety of signings for new-look Blackstones

Boss Baines buoyant at variety of signings for new-look Blackstones

Goalkeeper Dalton joins list of new recruits at United Counties League club.

Jessop is aiming to rise up the ranks in important season — Up-and-coming rider gearing up for a crucial campaign

New coach Watts is aiming to build on Stamford's solid foundations — Ben is relishing the chance to have a tilt at the title this term.

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WHAT'S ON

West End performers to lead virtual workshops — West End performers to lead virtual workshops

Stamford Arts Centre is set to host a short series of online dance workshops led by West End professionals.

Farm gets boost from Lottery — Farm gets boost from Lottery

Sacrewell Farm has received a £50,000 cash boost from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to help with the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.

With Battle Proms cancelled, host a garden party instead — With Battle Proms cancelled, host a garden party instead

Crowds who should have been at Burghley House in Stamford this weekend are urged to host a picnic party in their garden instead to help charity.

All aboard the Rutland Belle — All aboard the Rutland Belle

Rutland’s iconic pleasure boat the Rutland Belle will reopen for business on Saturday (July 4).

Curtain up on new digital age for district arts and culture — Curtain up on new digital age for district arts and culture

Arts and culture across South Kesteven have been kept alive and well during lockdown thanks to digital technology.

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Memories from the Stamford Mercury newspaper archive — Memories from the Stamford Mercury newspaper archive

Britain's oldest continuously published newspaper has an amazing archive managed by the Stamford Mercury Archive Trust.

Take a trip down memory lane — Take a trip down memory lane

Britain's oldest continuously published newspaper has an amazing archive managed by the Stamford Mercury Archive Trust.

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.

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