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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

Village celebrates the return of poignant tribute to fallen soldiers

08 July 2025
Village celebrates the return of poignant tribute to fallen soldiers

Village celebrates the return of poignant tribute to fallen soldiers

08 July 2025

Church bells which double up as a village war memorial will be on display this weekend following a £60,000 refurbishment.


Riverside fun brings community together

07 July 2025
Riverside fun brings community together

Riverside fun brings community together

07 July 2025

A fun day brought families together and gave community groups the opportunity to share ideas on how they can work more closely together.


Nature event will support ocean project

07 July 2025
Nature event will support ocean project

Nature event will support ocean project

07 July 2025

Event organisers hope to plough £100,000 into an ocean project with the proceeds from this year’s Global Birdfair.


66-bed care home plans approved

06 July 2025
66-bed care home plans approved

66-bed care home plans approved

06 July 2025

A new care home will be built to provide living accommodation for 66 older people after gaining council approval.


Iconic hotel feature in need of repair

04 July 2025
Iconic hotel feature in need of repair

Iconic hotel feature in need of repair

04 July 2025

An iconic feature of Stamford’s street scene is expected to disappear for a month for essential repairs.


Anniversary event supports six good causes

03 July 2025
Anniversary event supports six good causes

Anniversary event supports six good causes

03 July 2025

Teenagers took part in a charity walk to celebrate their school’s 105th anniversary


Council to fund new photos for updated website

03 July 2025
Council to fund new photos for updated website

Council to fund new photos for updated website

03 July 2025

A council will spend £170 to obtain new professional photos for its website.


Retiring subpostmistress says her customers have become her friends

03 July 2025
Retiring subpostmistress says her customers have become her friends

Retiring subpostmistress says her customers have become her friends

03 July 2025

A subpostmistress who stepped up to save a village service from closure is retiring after 27 years.


Council purchase supports Bins for Boys campaign

02 July 2025
Council purchase supports Bins for Boys campaign

Council purchase supports Bins for Boys campaign

02 July 2025

A bin for incontinence products has been installed in a public toilet.


Fire crew to host ‘have a go’ day

02 July 2025
Fire crew to host ‘have a go’ day

Fire crew to host ‘have a go’ day

02 July 2025

Firefighters are hosting a “have a go” day in the hope of attracting some new recruits.


Villagers invited to celebrate huge anniversary

01 July 2025
Villagers invited to celebrate huge anniversary

Villagers invited to celebrate huge anniversary

01 July 2025

Villagers are invited to celebrate the 1,100th anniversary of their local church.


Party in the park celebrates historic milestones

01 July 2025
Party in the park celebrates historic milestones

Party in the park celebrates historic milestones

01 July 2025

A party in the park was held to mark the 80th anniversary of two key moments in history.


Owners showcase old and new at popular car show

30 June 2025
Owners showcase old and new at popular car show

Owners showcase old and new at popular car show

30 June 2025

Old and new lined up side by side at a popular car and bike show.


Diamond couple ‘just take each day as it comes’

05 June 2025
Diamond couple ‘just take each day as it comes’

Diamond couple ‘just take each day as it comes’

05 June 2025

A couple who met through a mutual friend are celebrating their diamond wedding anniversary.


Celebration of rural life returns to showground

27 May 2025
Celebration of rural life returns to showground

Celebration of rural life returns to showground

27 May 2025

A celebration of rural life and the best of Rutland is returning for the 191st year.


Fun for all at gala weekend

21 May 2025
Fun for all at gala weekend

Fun for all at gala weekend

21 May 2025

A village pub will be the centre of attention when it hosts a beer festival and gala weekend.


Praise for ‘family-focused’ nursery

20 May 2025
Praise for ‘family-focused’ nursery

Praise for ‘family-focused’ nursery

20 May 2025

A “family-focused and friendly” nursery has been praised for the way it cares for young children.


Group supports animals in need

20 May 2025
Group supports animals in need

Group supports animals in need

20 May 2025

A friendship group has raised thousands of pounds to help an animal charity pay its vet bills.


Locomotive named after loyal volunteer

20 May 2025
Locomotive named after loyal volunteer

Locomotive named after loyal volunteer

20 May 2025

A locomotive has been named after a volunteer who lovingly dedicated 20 years of his life to restoring it.


‘I want soldiers of today to have the support I didn’t’

20 May 2025
‘I want soldiers of today to have the support I didn’t’

‘I want soldiers of today to have the support I didn’t’

20 May 2025

A military veteran is gearing up to complete his 20th charity challenge as part of a mission to raise £50,000 for Help for Heroes.


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