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Surprise for pupils returning to school

Pupils at a primary school returned from their summer break to discover a new outdoor area where they can learn and play.

Secondary school open evenings

Secondary school staff are opening the doors to prospective pupils at a series of open evenings.

Teacher and chess champion dies just hours before beloved wife

A married couple who were devoted to each other for almost seven decades passed away within hours of each other earlier this month.

Burghley House stars in new film

Burghley House is set to feature in a new film, documenting its vital role in Elizabethan history.

Teacher banned for fudging test results

A teacher who altered pupil’s exam papers has been banned from the country’s classrooms.

‘The lack of school transport is ludicrous’

A woman is calling on the council to tackle historic village transport issues.

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

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

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

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.

Experiments and virtual reality to help people understand pain

A Brain Bus is pulling into Stamford and is aimed at helping people understand the concept of pain.

School faces its worst covid outbreak

An outbreak of covid has been described as the worst one to date after a steep rise of cases were recorded within days.

School looks to get temporary sports hall after 'regrettable' leisure centre closure

A headteacher has called for a ‘realistic and workable solution’ to provide suitable sports facilities in the Deepings.

Are we facing an October firebreak lockdown?

With Covid cases rising could a short, sharp lockdown and longer half term break be needed? Reports suggest the government is considering it.

Library to close temporarily

Visitors to Stamford had a surprise at the end of last week when they noticed Stamford Library has been boarded up for roof repairs.

Capturing the first day at school

Proud parents have been capturing their child's first days at school.

Firefighters’ visit was a treat for children

A crew from Stamford has been busy telling children about their charity car wash.

Cadets bounce back after the pandemic

Bourne Army Cadets is set to welcome new members as it bounces back after the pandemic.

Good citizens help to tidy town with two weeks’ work

Two groups of National Citizen Service students have helped to tidy Stamford during a fortnight of hard work.

Storytelling in a woodland setting

A storytelling day takes place at Grimsthorpe Castle on Tuesday, August 31.

Fire drama is all part of the drill

Visitors to a sports centre were met by action-packed scenes on Monday.

Education

Surprise for pupils returning to school

Secondary school open evenings

Secondary school open evenings

Teacher and chess champion dies just hours before beloved wife

Teacher and chess champion dies just hours before beloved wife

Burghley House stars in new film

Burghley House stars in new film

Teacher banned for fudging test results

Teacher banned for fudging test results

‘The lack of school transport is ludicrous’

‘The lack of school transport is ludicrous’

School celebrates 50 years of co-education with event

School celebrates 50 years of co-education with event

School rated excellent in latest inspection

School rated excellent in 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

Scout Association launches Squirrels for early years children

Scout Association launches Squirrels for early years children

Experiments and virtual reality to help people understand pain