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School celebrates 50 years of co-education with event

School celebrates 50 years of co-education with event

Former pupils returned to their old school to celebrate its 50 years of co-education.

New member welcomed at Lions club

New member welcomed at Lions club

Members of the Deepings Lions Club have welcomed their new member.

Looking back over our archives

Looking back over our archives

A bid to save Stamford Museum from closure fails - this and other stories in our Mercury Memories.
New home for business

New home for business

A Stamford business has moved into a new home in St Mary’s Street to join other independents.

Could you give a new home to friendly AJ?

Could you give a new home to friendly AJ?

Three Counties Dog Rescue in Bourne is looking for a home for AJ.
School welcomes three-time Olympic gold medallist

School welcomes three-time Olympic gold medallist

A school has hosted lessons with an Olympic gold medallist and world record holder to inspire young swimmers.

Taking the stress out of mortgages

Taking the stress out of mortgages

A new mortgage company is offering simple, no-nonsense advice.

BUSINESS

New home for business

New home for business

A Stamford business has moved into a new home in St Mary’s Street to join other independents.

Taking the stress out of mortgages

Taking the stress out of mortgages

A new mortgage company is offering simple, no-nonsense advice.
Calls made for pop-up shops to revive high street's 'delicate' future

Calls made for pop-up shops to revive high street's 'delicate' future

A brand expert looking to set up a pop-up shop in Stamford believes long-term leases are stopping new businesses from filling empty high street units.

Hotel's multi-million refurbishment nears completion

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CRIME

Vandals turn to baked beans in latest viral internet stunt

Vandals turn to baked beans in latest viral internet stunt

Yobs are turning to baked beans in the latest criminal craze to hit the internet and Tik Tok, prompting warnings from police and to dog owners.

A1 lorries targeted by thieves

A1 lorries targeted by thieves

Lorries parked alongside the A1 overnight are a target for thieves.

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Flower vandal to reimburse community group

Flower vandal to reimburse community group

A man has agreed to reimburse a community group after vandalising one of its floral displays.
Tax discount for special constables delayed

Tax discount for special constables delayed

Plans to give unpaid special constables a 25 per cent council tax discount have faced “frustrating” delays.
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HEALTH

Healthcare provider is improving
Care home closes after concerns by fire service and CQC

Care home closes after concerns by fire service and CQC

Elderly residents have been moved out of a troubled care home which was closed after concerns were raised by the fire service.
Covid-19 boosters to begin

Covid-19 boosters to begin

County health bosses say Covid-19 booster jabs will begin to be given out soon - with plans being made for issuing vaccines to schoolchildren too.
Evening for vaccine staff

Evening for vaccine staff

A thank you evening has taken place to applaud the volunteers and staff that helped in the Rutland vaccination programme.
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TRANSPORT

Thousands of fines and penalty points to be cancelled after discrepancy with reduced speed limit on A1 Grantham

Thousands of fines and penalty points to be cancelled after discrepancy with reduced speed limit on A1 Grantham

Thousands of speeding fines could be cancelled due to an error with a reduced speed limit put in place to protect road workers.
A1 blocked after multi-vehicle crash

A1 blocked after multi-vehicle crash

An incident is causing delays on the A1.

Volunteers join road safety campaign

Volunteers join road safety campaign

Volunteers in Lincolnshire's Community Speed Watch teams are being encouraged to take part in a road safety campaign this week.
Severe delays on busy main road

Severe delays on busy main road

Drivers are experiencing severe delays due to traffic queuing near a construction site.
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POLITICS

Police boss discusses underfunding with Prime Minister

Police boss discusses underfunding with Prime Minister

Lincolnshire’s police and crime commissioner has addressed the underfunding in the county in a meeting with the Prime Minister and chancellor.
Universal Credit cut explained - as charities warn working families will be hit hardest

Universal Credit cut explained - as charities warn working families will be hit hardest

Working families may be left struggling to pay for food and heating when Universal Credit is cut. But what is the reduction and why is it happening?
Tax discount for special constables delayed

Tax discount for special constables delayed

Plans to give unpaid special constables a 25 per cent council tax discount have faced “frustrating” delays.

Councillor explains reason for resignation
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EDUCATION

School celebrates 50 years of co-education with event

School celebrates 50 years of co-education with event

Former pupils returned to their old school to celebrate its 50 years of co-education.

School rated excellent in latest inspection

School rated excellent in latest inspection

An independent school has been awarded the highest rating in all areas after its latest inspection.
Covid jab recommended for children aged 12 to 15 by chief medical officers

Covid jab recommended for children aged 12 to 15 by chief medical officers

Around three million children could be eligible for a first dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid jab.
Scout Association launches Squirrels for early years children

Scout Association launches Squirrels for early years children

Children aged just four and five will now be able to join the Scout Association as it launches its first new group for 35 years.

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