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Dakota seen in skies above Stamford ahead of flypast at Captain Sir Tom Moore’s funeral — Dakota seen in skies above Stamford ahead of flypast at Captain Sir Tom Moore’s funeral

A Second World War Dakota was seen in the skies above Stamford ahead of the funeral of veteran and NHS charity fundraiser Captain Sir Tom Moore.

71 households will be evicted — 71 households will be evicted

An MP has expressed disappointment that more than 70 households will lose their homes after being served with an eviction notice.

'Roadmap sets out how we can get back to seeing friends and going clubbing' — 'Roadmap sets out how we can get back to seeing friends and going clubbing'

Gareth Davies MP for Stamford and Bourne discusses seeing friends, shopping and clubbing in his latest column.

Ian is ready to 'March the Month' for cancer charity — Ian is ready to 'March the Month' for cancer charity

The fact that charities are having a tough time raising money at the moment is not lost on Ian Misselbrook.

Delve into the past with Mercury Memories — Delve into the past with Mercury Memories

From police cuts to rowdy yobs, find out what was happening in years gone by.

Footpath to reopen across meadows — Footpath to reopen across meadows

A campaigner who wants to protect one of Stamford’s meadows from development has called for footpaths to be accessible again.

What does it mean to be a ‘limited’ company? — What does it mean to be a ‘limited’ company?

A legal expert from Hegarty Solicitors explains what it means to be a 'limited' company.

BUSINESS

What does it mean to be a ‘limited’ company? — What does it mean to be a ‘limited’ company?

A legal expert from Hegarty Solicitors explains what it means to be a 'limited' company.

Huge rise in number of young people looking for work — Huge rise in number of young people looking for work

The number of young people looking for work and claiming benefits has nearly tripled in some areas during the pandemic.

Aldi construction to begin in early summer — Aldi construction to begin in early summer

Work is underway to clear the site which will be occupied by a new supermarket before the end of the year.

Landlord finds a way to beat lockdown blues

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CRIME

Land Rover Defender stripped of doors — Land Rover Defender stripped of doors

Vehicles have been the target of thieves who steal doors and bonnets.

Beware of sneak thieves' criminal tactics — Beware of sneak thieves' criminal tactics

Thieves have been caught using a simple method to get inside people's homes.

Lincolnshire County Council agrees to tax discount for special constables — Lincolnshire County Council agrees to tax discount for special constables

Special Constables will be given a discount on their council tax bills under a scheme put forward by the Police and Crime Commissioner.

Lincolnshire Police recruitment campaign sees increases in applicants from more diverse backgrounds — Lincolnshire Police recruitment campaign sees increases in applicants from more diverse backgrounds

Lincolnshire police has seen increased diversity in the number of applications from BAME communities, females and people with second language skills.

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HEALTH

Ian is ready to 'March the Month' for cancer charity

Can over 60s now have their Covid-19 vaccinations? — Can over 60s now have their Covid-19 vaccinations?

Lincolnshire residents aged 60 and over are being invited to make appointments at the county's 'large vaccination centres'.

'10,000th patient' receives Covid-19 vaccination — '10,000th patient' receives Covid-19 vaccination

A quarter of a county's population has now received their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine.

No hospital admissions with flu in Lincolnshire — No hospital admissions with flu in Lincolnshire

There have been no patients admitted to hospitals in Lincolnshire with flu, despite it being the height of the usual flu season.

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TRANSPORT

A1 closed after incident — A1 closed after incident

Police have closed the A1 north of Stamford this afternoon.

Bike rack rejected by the Deepings to be installed in Stamford's Bath Row — Bike rack rejected by the Deepings to be installed in Stamford's Bath Row

A bright green bike rack which proved too unpopular elsewhere is being moved into Stamford's conservation area.

Roads to be resurfaced as Tarmac team gets to work — Roads to be resurfaced as Tarmac team gets to work

Resurfacing is to be carried out by Rutland County Council on a selection of the county's roads.

What do you think about cameras? — What do you think about cameras?

People's views are wanted on cameras that read vehicle number plates.

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POLITICS

'Bring a pencil to the polling station' — 'Bring a pencil to the polling station'

People are being given advice on keeping Covid-secure when they vote on May 6.

Prison outbreak accounts for 60% of Rutland's Covid-19 cases — Prison outbreak accounts for 60% of Rutland's Covid-19 cases

The outbreak at Stocken Prison in Stretton accounts for 60 per cent of Covid-19 cases in Rutland, says the MP for the county.

Councillor criticised for "unacceptable behaviour" — Councillor criticised for "unacceptable behaviour"

A town councillor will be referred to the monitoring officer for investigation after concerns were raised about his behaviour and conduct.

Council chooses new deputy leader

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EDUCATION

Schools are ready to welcome pupils back for face-to-face lessons — Schools are ready to welcome pupils back for face-to-face lessons

Teachers have expressed their excitement following news that pupils will return to the classroom for face-to-face lessons.

Building firm supports learning — Building firm supports learning

A building company is supporting a primary school with home learning.

Community rallied to help primary school — Community rallied to help primary school

A school in Stamford has received a donation of £12,000 and a number of laptops to aid pupils with remote learning.

Oundle school pupils go green with virtual 7,750km African trek for Great Green Wall Challenge — Oundle school pupils go green with virtual 7,750km African trek for Great Green Wall Challenge

Eco-friendly school pupils earn national recognition for epic virtual trip across Africa.

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