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Calls to make electric vehicle charging points more accessible

Heavy cables and poor lighting are among the problems people can encounter with EV charging points, claim disability charities and the AA.

Young people are the most lonely in society says charity

Young people are the most lonely in society, says a charity, which is using 'Blue Monday' to encourage people to check on others this month.

A delve into the long archives of the Mercury

A demonstration against radioactive waste plans and a proposal to upgrade Rutland Water are among the stories in our Mercury Memories archive.

Meet Harry - the man who photographed Tutankhamun

A century ago, Stamford photographer Harry Burton was at the centre of a global news event which went down in history - here is his incredible story.

Could you be next owner of fireman's house?

A cottage, which dates to 1625 and is thought to have been a fireman’s house, has gone on the market.

Play area gets £25,000 revamp

Children are set to enjoy a bigger and better play area thanks to the combined efforts of community groups.

Sixty years of The Rolling Stones depicted in 12 new stamps

The Rolling Stones are to become only the fourth band in history to have their own stamps, being released to mark the group's 60th anniversary.

What's the strangest thing you've left behind in a hotel?

A hotel chain has revealed some of the most unusual items discovered in its annual lost and found audit.

Take a walk down memory lane

The future of Stamford Hospital's in-patient ward was in doubt a decade ago while an adventurer was helping tsunami victims.

There is a choir out there for everyone

If the only time you sing is to join in with a spot of Auld Lang Syne, then why not make singing your resolution for 2022?

Bungalow on oversized plot hits the market

This bungalow sitting on an oversized plot in the popular village of Empingham has just gone on the market and is a move-in condition.

Advice on how to protect your pets in the cold

With cold weather forecast this weekend, a national vet charity is urging pet owners to take extra precautions to protect furry friends.

Vegan options take centre stage on menu

Fast food giants Burger King and McDonald's now have vegan options on their menu - just in time for Veganuary.

10 board games you need to try according to play experts

From quick fire entertainment to games you can lose hours playing, two experts have chosen the 10 games you need to play with friends and family.

Take a trip down memory lane

Look back over some of the stories from the Christmas period in years gone by with Mercury Memories.

A new home for 2022?

Could this charming cottage full of character be your next home?

These are seven of the best mocktails you can make this New Year's eve

For those wanting to enjoy New Year's Eve without the next day hangover, Suffolk News has compiled a list of seven mocktails to try this year.

Christmas past has come to visit

Two boys jailed for stealing a side of beef, a switch to comprehensive schools, and a request to 'stop creating a nuisance of smells'.

Real vs Fake: The Christmas tree debate continues

We take a look at whether re-using your plastic Christmas tree or getting a new real tree every year is better for the environment.

The Queen honours family centre

A charity for children with additional needs has received an MBE equivalent honour, awarded by The Queen, for its work during the pandemic.

The untold story of who put Stamford on world map

A new book charting Stamford’s industrial heritage has been published as a posthumous tribute to its author who died three years ago.

Lifestyle

Calls to make electric vehicle charging points more accessible

Young people are the most lonely in society says charity

Young people are the most lonely in society says charity

A delve into the long archives of the Mercury

A delve into the long archives of the Mercury

Meet Harry - the man who photographed Tutankhamun

Meet Harry - the man who photographed Tutankhamun

Could you be next owner of fireman's house?

Could you be next owner of fireman's house?

Play area gets £25,000 revamp

Play area gets £25,000 revamp

Sixty years of The Rolling Stones depicted in 12 new stamps

Sixty years of The Rolling Stones depicted in 12 new stamps

What's the strangest thing you've left behind in a hotel?