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A strange treat The Beatles ate in a Stamford cafe

Former Mercury journalist Roy Croft recalls the time he met The Beatles in Stamford.

Old English custom marked at community orchard in Bourne on Saturday

Wrap-up warm and enjoy a traditional wassail at Bourne Community Orchard on Saturday.

Have people really not heard of Rutland?

The Daily Telegraph might suggest ‘few people have ever even heard of Rutland'’, but flourishing visitor numbers tell a different story.

35 village homes approved

A ‘major’ housing scheme of 35 homes has been approved in Ketton.

Ex-Rutland County Council boss in new life of crime

A former council official has spent 18 months going through the process of changing his career.

YouTube inventor drives Star Wars Landspeeder around town

In a galaxy not so far away, a touch of Star Wars was brought to shoppers.

George ploughs his big proposal in Rutland field

A Caldecott man has came up with an original way to woo his bride-to-be.

Rutland ploughmen brave wet and mud in annual competition

An annual event attracted entrants from far and wide.

Plaque unveiled to remember Stamford’s ‘big man’ Daniel lambert

A plaque has been unveiled adding to other momentoes of Daniel's life in Stamford.

Busy day of dance marks end of year on Saturday

Rutland Morris will be out and about in Rutland and Northamptonshire on Saturday to mark the end of their year.

Unique images of an everyday subject

The Stamford and Rutland Photographic Society held their competition in July with the theme of sky.

Last Maxey newspaper deliveries for siblings

Three siblings shared paper round over 11 years.

What big surprise was there for spectators at Deepings Duck Race?

Deepings Duck Race took place on Sunday, raising money for St Barnabas Hospice.

Curious tales to be heard at town talks

History will be brought to life through a series of talks, walks and other events in Stamford and Bourne.

Beer and Bats prove popular in Rutland as All Saints Church leads the way

120 people attend 'beer and bats' night at Rutland's oldest pub.

Stepping back in time for vintage speed trials race

Vintage Speed Trials event returned to Grimsthorpe Castle on Saturday for the second consecutive year.

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YouTube inventor Colin Furze reaches a billion video views

A strange treat The Beatles ate in a Stamford cafe

A strange treat The Beatles ate in a Stamford cafe

Old English custom marked at community orchard in Bourne on Saturday

Old English custom marked at community orchard in Bourne on Saturday

Have people really not heard of Rutland?

Have people really not heard of Rutland?

35 village homes approved

35 village homes approved

Ex-Rutland County Council boss in new life of crime

Ex-Rutland County Council boss in new life of crime

YouTube inventor drives Star Wars Landspeeder around town

YouTube inventor drives Star Wars Landspeeder around town

George ploughs his big proposal in Rutland field

George ploughs his big proposal in Rutland field

Rutland ploughmen brave wet and mud in annual competition

Rutland ploughmen brave wet and mud in annual competition

Plaque unveiled to remember Stamford’s ‘big man’ Daniel lambert

Plaque unveiled to remember Stamford’s ‘big man’ Daniel lambert

Busy day of dance marks end of year on Saturday

Busy day of dance marks end of year on Saturday

Unique images of an everyday subject

Unique images of an everyday subject

Last Maxey newspaper deliveries for siblings

Last Maxey newspaper deliveries for siblings

What big surprise was there for spectators at Deepings Duck Race?

What big surprise was there for spectators at Deepings Duck Race?

Curious tales to be heard at town talks

Curious tales to be heard at town talks

Beer and Bats prove popular in Rutland as All Saints Church leads the way

Beer and Bats prove popular in Rutland as All Saints Church leads the way

Stepping back in time for vintage speed trials race

Stepping back in time for vintage speed trials race

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