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Chris Harby joined Iliffe Media as senior reporter for the Stamford Mercury in January 2021. Prior to this, he worked as the sports editor for the Melton Times.

Foodbank reports drop in emergency food parcels

31 May 2025
Foodbank reports drop in emergency food parcels

Foodbank reports drop in emergency food parcels

31 May 2025

A joint project to help people access benefits is behind a fall in demand for emergency food aid, according to the chairperson of a county foodbank.


Plans for large village housing development refused

30 May 2025
Plans for large village housing development refused

Plans for large village housing development refused

30 May 2025

A bid to build hundreds of new homes on the edge of a village have been turned down by council planners.


Landlady joins call to Save Britain’s Pubs with 9,000 locals set to close

30 May 2025
Landlady joins call to Save Britain’s Pubs with 9,000 locals set to close

Landlady joins call to Save Britain’s Pubs with 9,000 locals set to close

30 May 2025

A pub landlady has joined an action group campaigning to secure the future of Britain’s ‘critically endangered’ locals.


The Hoosiers pack in the punters at record store gig

29 May 2025
The Hoosiers pack in the punters at record store gig

The Hoosiers pack in the punters at record store gig

29 May 2025

A chart-topping band has asked to return to an independent town record store after playing an intimate gig to a packed house last weekend.


Canine care business earns award

29 May 2025
Canine care business earns award

Canine care business earns award

29 May 2025

A business dedicated to our four-legged friends has been recognised with an award of excellence.


Cast and director up for national festival spot after semi-final show

29 May 2025
Cast and director up for national festival spot after semi-final show

Cast and director up for national festival spot after semi-final show

29 May 2025

A local production has narrowly missed out on a place in the final of a national theatre competition.


Artists showcase power of friendship in new exhibition

28 May 2025
Artists showcase power of friendship in new exhibition

Artists showcase power of friendship in new exhibition

28 May 2025

A group of friends who formed a bond through art are the subject of a new exhibition opening next month.


Town gets creative to celebrate its fashionable former son

28 May 2025
Town gets creative to celebrate its fashionable former son

Town gets creative to celebrate its fashionable former son

28 May 2025

Heritage groups are taking a deep dive into the world of fashion as part of a town’s celebrations of a famous former son.


Former world champion joins high-class race in Tim’s memory

26 May 2025
Former world champion joins high-class race in Tim’s memory

Former world champion joins high-class race in Tim’s memory

26 May 2025

A race in honour of a late cyclist has helped to raise more than £1,000 for a young people’s cancer charity.


Theatre group to support charity at the heart of its next play

26 May 2025
Theatre group to support charity at the heart of its next play

Theatre group to support charity at the heart of its next play

26 May 2025

An amateur dramatics group will raise money for a breast cancer charity to tie in with its upcoming production.


Legal link restored to fashion icon’s home

24 May 2025
Legal link restored to fashion icon’s home

Legal link restored to fashion icon’s home

24 May 2025

An historic town building has come full circle after joining forces with a local business.


Villagers have their say on Gypsy caravan park plans

23 May 2025
Villagers have their say on Gypsy caravan park plans

Villagers have their say on Gypsy caravan park plans

23 May 2025

Plans to create a caravan park for Traveller families at a village site have met with opposition from scores of local residents.


Festival season approaching at hall

22 May 2025
Festival season approaching at hall

Festival season approaching at hall

22 May 2025

An arts and culture festival featuring famous names from the worlds of music, art, theatre, and comedy is set to get under way later this month.


Former Leicester Tigers star takes school role

21 May 2025
Former Leicester Tigers star takes school role

Former Leicester Tigers star takes school role

21 May 2025

A town school has added another high-profile sporting name to its staff.


Line-up confirmed for popular rock festival

21 May 2025
Line-up confirmed for popular rock festival

Line-up confirmed for popular rock festival

21 May 2025

Anticipation is building among music lovers after tickets for a popular four-day festival went on sale.


Community champ Emma honoured with county award and ‘VIP’ concert invite

20 May 2025
Community champ Emma honoured with county award and ‘VIP’ concert invite

Community champ Emma honoured with county award and ‘VIP’ concert invite

20 May 2025

A community champion was thanked for her countless hours of helping others with a county award and an invite to a prestigious concert.


Nursery place lottery launched as novel new way to help parents

19 May 2025
Nursery place lottery launched as novel new way to help parents

Nursery place lottery launched as novel new way to help parents

19 May 2025

A monthly lottery which gives parents the chance to win free nursery places is inviting nurseries all around the county to join.

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Outdoor pool ready to open for season thanks to ‘fantastic support’

19 May 2025
Outdoor pool ready to open for season thanks to ‘fantastic support’

Outdoor pool ready to open for season thanks to ‘fantastic support’

19 May 2025

A town’s outdoor swimming pool is gearing up to open for a new season this month thanks to a big community effort.


Well-loved indie band announce free gig at record shop

15 May 2025
Well-loved indie band announce free gig at record shop

Well-loved indie band announce free gig at record shop

15 May 2025

Indie pop band The Hoosiers are set to perform a surprise in-store gig at a town record store later this month.


Appeal for everyday essentials as aid group prepares for latest convoy

15 May 2025
Appeal for everyday essentials as aid group prepares for latest convoy

Appeal for everyday essentials as aid group prepares for latest convoy

15 May 2025

Donations of everyday essentials are being invited as a band of volunteers prepare for their 24th aid mission to Ukraine.


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