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Andrea Scholes joined the Rutland Times as a trainee reporter in 2005. Following a short break in 2014, she returned to the company as a senior reporter in July 2018, working for the Rutland & Stamford Mercury, Rutland Times and Bourne Local

Exhibition honours memory of servicewomen

18 March 2025
Exhibition honours memory of servicewomen

Exhibition honours memory of servicewomen

18 March 2025

A new exhibition is celebrating outstanding wartime contributions made by women.


18-metre whale draws a crowd

17 March 2025
18-metre whale draws a crowd

18-metre whale draws a crowd

17 March 2025

Children learnt about the importance of protecting the environment by stepping inside an inflatable whale.


School hailed as ‘remarkable’

12 March 2025
School hailed as ‘remarkable’

School hailed as ‘remarkable’

12 March 2025

Inspectors say a primary school’s DNA - the principles of discover, nurture and achieve - are the key to its success.


Community hub will offer widespread support

07 March 2025
Community hub will offer widespread support

Community hub will offer widespread support

07 March 2025

A newly-registered charity which helps people in all aspects of life is opening a community hub.


Desperate plea to help teens in crisis

07 March 2025
Desperate plea to help teens in crisis

Desperate plea to help teens in crisis

07 March 2025

Urgent help is needed to address the lack of support for young people in Stamford.


Council to display memorial plaque

06 March 2025
Council to display memorial plaque

Council to display memorial plaque

06 March 2025

A memorial plaque for Prince Philip will be displayed in a council chamber.


Keen sailor will attempt to break world record at Rutland Water

06 March 2025
Keen sailor will attempt to break world record at Rutland Water

Keen sailor will attempt to break world record at Rutland Water

06 March 2025

A keen sailor is hoping to set a new world record for the distance sailed across a reservoir within eight hours.


Musician named as one to watch

05 March 2025
Musician named as one to watch

Musician named as one to watch

05 March 2025

A Stamford violinist has been named as “one to watch” by Classic FM.


High-value health and beauty goods stolen from supermarkets

05 March 2025
High-value health and beauty goods stolen from supermarkets

High-value health and beauty goods stolen from supermarkets

05 March 2025

Razors and stop-smoking products worth thousands of pounds were stolen from two supermarkets on the same day.


Final designs revealed for disused factory site

04 March 2025
Final designs revealed for disused factory site

Final designs revealed for disused factory site

04 March 2025

Developers have finalised detailed plans for new homes and businesses on a derelict factory site.

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Kiosk to open in supermarket carpark

03 March 2025
Kiosk to open in supermarket carpark

Kiosk to open in supermarket carpark

03 March 2025

A kiosk offering services such as key cutting, engraving and watch repairs will open in a supermarket carpark.


Soldiers train for urban fighting

03 March 2025
Soldiers train for urban fighting

Soldiers train for urban fighting

03 March 2025

Soldiers have been training to become experts in urban fighting.


Damaged mace won’t be used in traditional parade

27 February 2025
Damaged mace won’t be used in traditional parade

Damaged mace won’t be used in traditional parade

27 February 2025

A mace which dates back to the 1600s will not be used during the opening ceremony of Stamford’s Mid-Lent Fair.


New social group for women

27 February 2025
New social group for women

New social group for women

27 February 2025

A new social group for women is launching next month.


New councillor has a passion for events and the environment

26 February 2025
New councillor has a passion for events and the environment

New councillor has a passion for events and the environment

26 February 2025

A newcomer to local politics is bringing a passion for community events and the environment.


Housing plan rejected for a second time

26 February 2025
Housing plan rejected for a second time

Housing plan rejected for a second time

26 February 2025

A housing developer has been denied permission to build on agricultural land for a second time.


‘There is so much to see in our quaint market town - we hope this project will bring lots of people in to support the shops, restaurants, cafes and pubs’

26 February 2025
‘There is so much to see in our quaint market town - we hope this project will bring lots of people in to support the shops, restaurants, cafes and pubs’

‘There is so much to see in our quaint market town - we hope this project will bring lots of people in to support the shops, restaurants, cafes and pubs’

26 February 2025

Tourists and locals will be able to learn more about a town’s history and heritage during a four-week project.


Help needed to prepare pool for summer season

25 February 2025
Help needed to prepare pool for summer season

Help needed to prepare pool for summer season

25 February 2025

An army of helpers is needed to prepare an outdoor pool for the new season.


Dads appeal for new members to join cycling club

25 February 2025
Dads appeal for new members to join cycling club

Dads appeal for new members to join cycling club

25 February 2025

The founders of a new cycling club are hoping to attract new members.


Chance for parents to discuss the pitfalls of smartphones

24 February 2025
Chance for parents to discuss the pitfalls of smartphones

Chance for parents to discuss the pitfalls of smartphones

24 February 2025

Workshops are being held in schools to help parents understand the impact of smartphones on young people.


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