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Plaque for Stamford's ‘big man’ — Plaque for Stamford's ‘big man’

England's fattest man died in Stamford and is buried here.

Help Maz of Ryhall in her firewalk feat

Help Maz of Ryhall in her firewalk feat

Help Maz of Ryhall in her firewalk feat

Fundraiser needs support in advance to pay for event.

Photos: check out what rolled into Burghley Park

Photos: check out what rolled into Burghley Park

Photos: check out what rolled into Burghley Park

The largest gathering of its kind in the world.

Former South Kesteven leader says councillor recording meetings "violates my human rights"

Former South Kesteven leader says councillor recording meetings "violates my human rights"

Former South Kesteven leader says councillor recording meetings "violates my human rights"

Bob Adams says Ashley Baxter's recordings could be construed as bullying or intimidating

‘Lorry that swims” will be on display before Queen and Trump

‘Lorry that swims” will be on display before Queen and Trump

‘Lorry that swims” will be on display before Queen and Trump

Farmer's amphibious vehicle in D-Day commemoration.

Stamford hen rehoming this weekend as part of record event

Stamford hen rehoming this weekend as part of record event

Stamford hen rehoming this weekend as part of record event

300 birds to get new homes in Lincolnshire

Antiques from Daniel Radcliffe film set to go under the hammer

Antiques from Daniel Radcliffe film set to go under the hammer

Antiques from Daniel Radcliffe film set to go under the hammer

Sale includes contents of Grade I listed hall from The Woman in Black film

Farmer Bytham is all set to chase people

Farmer Bytham is all set to chase people

Farmer Bytham is all set to chase people

Fun 5k event will launch midsummer festival.

Josh Widdicombe rounds off stage show with Stamford Mercury story

Josh Widdicombe rounds off stage show with Stamford Mercury story

Josh Widdicombe rounds off stage show with Stamford Mercury story

Online article gets a laugh from home crowd at Corn Exchange

Firefighters close town centre for gas leak as Josh Widdicombe eats pizza next door

Firefighters close town centre for gas leak as Josh Widdicombe eats pizza next door

Firefighters close town centre for gas leak as Josh Widdicombe eats pizza next door

Comedian in town for show at Corn Exchange.

Thieving otter might have been a mink

Thieving otter might have been a mink

Thieving otter might have been a mink

Plot thickens in mystery of the missing koi carp and goldfish.

Baby name Archie is not so popular in South Kesteven and Rutland

Baby name Archie is not so popular in South Kesteven and Rutland

Baby name Archie is not so popular in South Kesteven and Rutland

Parents preferred Oliver, Florence, George, Harry, Amelia and Imogen.

Camera club wins trophy for third year

Camera club wins trophy for third year

Camera club wins trophy for third year

This year 14 camera clubs entered coming from as far afield as Cambridge, Ely, St Ives and Grantham.

Guinness World Record attempt during school's summer fete

Guinness World Record attempt during school's summer fete

Guinness World Record attempt during school's summer fete

They are trying to break the record for the most people in a human horseshoe.

Traditional event in Bourne raises the dough

Traditional event in Bourne raises the dough

Traditional event in Bourne raises the dough

Custom arises out of will made in 1742.

Morton New Day Baptist Church minister Andy McManus to cycle from Brighton to Bourne for Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice

Morton New Day Baptist Church minister Andy McManus to cycle from Brighton to Bourne for Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice

Morton New Day Baptist Church minister Andy McManus to cycle from Brighton to Bourne for Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice

A retired police officer turned Baptist minster from Morton will be cycling around 180 miles from Brighton to Bourne inside two days.

Royal Marine tackles scooter ride dressed as a Smurf

Royal Marine tackles scooter ride dressed as a Smurf

Royal Marine tackles scooter ride dressed as a Smurf

Toby Gelsthorpe is taking on the challenge for Cancer Research UK

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