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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

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

An iconic hotel has been rebranded as part of a refurbishment project.

John Lewis to create thousands of Christmas jobs - with free food and drink among the perks

John Lewis is looking to recruit more than 7,000 people to festive job roles across the company, including at Waitrose supermarkets.

Supermarket carrier bag price rise trialled

Shoppers could be charged 50p for carrier bags in a bid to end single-use plastic.

Café finally reopens after 19 months

A team of café workers are thrilled to finally return to work following a 19 month closure.

Sainsbury's and Argos to shut on Boxing Day

Supermarket Sainsbury's has confirmed it will keep closed all stores on Boxing Day, including its Argos branches, to give staff a festive break.

Award for beautician

A beautician who puts organic treatments at the heart of her business has been recognised.

Newest businesses to compete for award

Owners of three new businesses will be competing for the top spot at the Mercury Business Awards.

BBC fishing show boosts profile of town shop

Tourists have flocked to a cheese shop after it appeared on a BBC fishing programme.

'It's not going to save Christmas'

As crunch talks take place in Whitehall to ease the lorry driver shortages, one industry expert warns it may be too little, too late.

Rally driver turned garage owner calls time

A familiar face to car owners across the district has hung up his overalls and retired after 45 years in the motor trade.

Gardeners’ World prize for greenfingered team

Barnsdale Gardens has won a gold award at the recent Gardeners' World Live Flower Show.

Waste water rules relaxed over chemical shortage caused by Brexit

Partially-treated waste water could be released into rivers and seas because of a chemical shortage caused by Brexit.

New Post Office for town

Post Office bosses have revealed the new location for services in a town that lost its branch in January.

Supermarket lorry gets trapped in town

Residents were left scratching their heads after a supermarket lorry became stuck in a Stamford street.

Chinese bowl sells at auction for £320,000

A bowl up for auction with an estimated price of £800 took everyone by surprise when the hammer fell, selling it for £320,000.

Take a look inside new fine dining restaurant

A new fine dining restaurant has opened in a town centre.

New studio will help women embark on fitness journey

A personal trainer has launched a new fitness studio in a historic building in the heart of her home town.

Judges will soon crown Mercury Business Award winner

Judges will soon be faced with the difficult decision of crowning the winner of a Mercury Business Award.

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Taking the stress out of mortgages

Taking the stress out of mortgages

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

Hotel's multi-million refurbishment nears completion

Hotel's multi-million refurbishment nears completion

John Lewis to create thousands of Christmas jobs - with free food and drink among the perks

John Lewis to create thousands of Christmas jobs - with free food and drink among the perks

Supermarket carrier bag price rise trialled

Supermarket carrier bag price rise trialled

Café finally reopens after 19 months

Café finally reopens after 19 months

Sainsbury's and Argos to shut on Boxing Day