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Charities fill a gap - we must support them

Charities fill a gap - we must support them

Stamford and Bourne MP Gareth Davies reflects on the Government's funding boost for charities, announced yesterday.
Free travel on bus service

Free travel on bus service

Charges for essential journeys have been scrapped on a bookable bus service during the coronavirus outbreak.
Hospital patients take part in Covid-19 treatment trials

Hospital patients take part in Covid-19 treatment trials

Patients who have been admitted to hospital with Covid-19 can now take part in a national research trial to look at various treatments.

Battle Proms concert at Burghley house cancelled

Battle Proms concert at Burghley house cancelled

A picnic concert in the grounds of a Stamford stately home has been cancelled to reduce the spread of coronavirus.

Churches to operate in a new way

Churches to operate in a new way

Churches have set up virtual services to help stay connected with worshippers.

Coronavirus: bins are being emptied

Coronavirus: bins are being emptied

Messages of support have been pouring in for waste collection crews working in Stamford, Bourne and the Deepings areas.
Fire burned trees

Fire burned trees

Firefighters from Bourne and Stamford were called to a blaze that had caught some conifers alight.

BUSINESS

'We're just trying to do our bit to say thanks'

'We're just trying to do our bit to say thanks'

The owners of a farm shop have handed out around 70 free fruit and veg boxes to key workers in the past few weeks.
Number of Clarks stores 'will not reopen' after lockdown

Number of Clarks stores 'will not reopen' after lockdown

Long-standing footwear retailer Clarks has confirmed a number of its stores have permanently ceased trading and will not reopen.
'Coronavirus will change people's eating habits forever'

'Coronavirus will change people's eating habits forever'

The CEO of the Food and Drink Federation, who lives in Rutland, has shared his insight into the effects of the pandemic.

Family-run business keeps virus fight ticking along
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CRIME

Lincolnshire Police issue warning as people continue 'absolute madness' of ignoring lockdown rules

Lincolnshire Police issue warning as people continue 'absolute madness' of ignoring lockdown rules

Deputy chief warns tighter lockdown restrictions could be imposed as police break up house parties.
Tax scam targets people across area

Tax scam targets people across area

The Government is urging people to be aware of bogus texts and emails.
'Numerous reports' of people ignoring Government guidelines

'Numerous reports' of people ignoring Government guidelines

Stamford, Bourne and Deepings Police Team says it has received "numerous reports" of people ignoring Government guidelines.
Police video on speeding and non-essential driving

Police video on speeding and non-essential driving

A top policeman has warned about travelling and speeding.
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HEALTH

Hospital patients take part in Covid-19 treatment trials
NHS volunteers report for duty in fight against coronavirus

NHS volunteers report for duty in fight against coronavirus

Hundreds of NHS Volunteer Responders are now being put to work across the area to help in the fight against coronavirus.
'We're just trying to do our bit to say thanks'

'We're just trying to do our bit to say thanks'

The owners of a farm shop have handed out around 70 free fruit and veg boxes to key workers in the past few weeks.
Coronavirus: NHS patients to be treated at private hospital in Peterborough

Coronavirus: NHS patients to be treated at private hospital in Peterborough

Patients due to receive cancer surgery at Peterborough City Hospital may have their operations carried out at a private hospital instead.

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TRANSPORT

Free travel on bus service

Free travel on bus service

Charges for essential journeys have been scrapped on a bookable bus service during the coronavirus outbreak.
Free minibus service for essential journeys

Free minibus service for essential journeys

A free replacement minibus service for essential trips between Oakham and Stamford is being launched.
Parking charges in county car parks suspended to help key workers

Parking charges in county car parks suspended to help key workers

Parking charges in council-run car parks in Rutland are to be suspended until further notice.
Coronavirus: Changes to bus times

Coronavirus: Changes to bus times

A bus company will be revising their timetables from tomorrow (March 24) due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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POLITICS

Charities fill a gap - we must support them

Charities fill a gap - we must support them

Stamford and Bourne MP Gareth Davies reflects on the Government's funding boost for charities, announced yesterday.
Council leaders’ well-wishes for Prime Minister Boris Johnson as he fights coronavirus in intensive care

Council leaders’ well-wishes for Prime Minister Boris Johnson as he fights coronavirus in intensive care

The hospitalisation of the prime minster 'brings home the importance of following government’s instructions'.
Historic building faces demolition

Historic building faces demolition

A piece of history could be demolished because the building is in a poor state of repair.

Stamford and Rutland MPs send well wishes to Prime Minister
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EDUCATION

Mum's motivational singalong for daughter's class - in sign language

Mum's motivational singalong for daughter's class - in sign language

A mum-of-two organised a motivational online singalong for her daughter’s class using sign language.
Raising a smile with art

Raising a smile with art

Schools are continuing to brighten up their communities by hanging artwork on their gates.
‘You can help to make NHS visors’

‘You can help to make NHS visors’

A teacher making thousands of visors for NHS staff and other frontline workers is asking for the community's help.

'Our headbands will stop health workers getting sore ears!'

'Our headbands will stop health workers getting sore ears!'

Two art and textile teachers are making special headbands for nurses and other key workers to stop their ears getting sore wearing face masks.

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