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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.

Prehistoric axe and high-status Roman pottery among finds in pipeline digs

18 April 2025
Prehistoric axe and high-status Roman pottery among finds in pipeline digs

Prehistoric axe and high-status Roman pottery among finds in pipeline digs

18 April 2025

A series of archaeological digs around a major new pipeline have uncovered fascinating finds, spanning the prehistoric age through to Roman times.


Get on your bike or put your best foot forward for charity event

17 April 2025
Get on your bike or put your best foot forward for charity event

Get on your bike or put your best foot forward for charity event

17 April 2025

A group of local volunteers are hosting a walk or bike ride to raise awareness and funds for a charity.


The custom-made stretchers made from lorry curtain off-cuts that are helping Ukraine troops

16 April 2025
The custom-made stretchers made from lorry curtain off-cuts that are helping Ukraine troops

The custom-made stretchers made from lorry curtain off-cuts that are helping Ukraine troops

16 April 2025

A business owner who contributed to the British war effort during the Gulf War is now putting his manufacturing skills to helping Ukrainian troops.


Trust opens latest applications for student grants

15 April 2025
Trust opens latest applications for student grants

Trust opens latest applications for student grants

15 April 2025

A trust which helps students pay for college and university courses has announced that grant applications have opened.


Expanding firm toasts 25 years in business

14 April 2025
Expanding firm toasts 25 years in business

Expanding firm toasts 25 years in business

14 April 2025

A town recruitment firm is this month celebrating 25 years in business.


War memorial cleaned in time for 80th anniversary

11 April 2025
War memorial cleaned in time for 80th anniversary

War memorial cleaned in time for 80th anniversary

11 April 2025

A group which looks after a town war memorial has dipped into its funds to get the monument gleaming for landmark Second World War anniversaries.


Latest housing development under way

10 April 2025
Latest housing development under way

Latest housing development under way

10 April 2025

Work has begun on a town’s latest large-scale housing development


British art trio to feature in Spring exhibition

10 April 2025
British art trio to feature in Spring exhibition

British art trio to feature in Spring exhibition

10 April 2025

A town art gallery is gearing up to showcase the works of three important 20th century British artists in its spring exhibition.


Get ready for gags as comedy night returns

10 April 2025
Get ready for gags as comedy night returns

Get ready for gags as comedy night returns

10 April 2025

Those who enjoy a giggle can look forward to a monthly feast of gags as a comedy night returns to a town venue.


Paramedic campaigns for drones to deliver life-saving kit

09 April 2025
Paramedic campaigns for drones to deliver life-saving kit

Paramedic campaigns for drones to deliver life-saving kit

09 April 2025

A paramedic wants to see drones brought in to help deliver life-saving kit to emergency scenes after a decade of frustration.

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Young entrepreneur launches countryside clothing brand

09 April 2025
Young entrepreneur launches countryside clothing brand

Young entrepreneur launches countryside clothing brand

09 April 2025

The creator of a new countryside clothing brand is aiming high after making his long-running ambition a reality.


Volunteer on Ukraine front line: ‘It’s like I’ve been training my whole life for this job’

08 April 2025
Volunteer on Ukraine front line: ‘It’s like I’ve been training my whole life for this job’

Volunteer on Ukraine front line: ‘It’s like I’ve been training my whole life for this job’

08 April 2025

A Stamford aid volunteer describes 21 months spent supplying the Ukraine front lines - and his plans for what comes next.


Husband and wife move their businesses together under one roof

06 April 2025
Husband and wife move their businesses together under one roof

Husband and wife move their businesses together under one roof

06 April 2025

A new home has helped sport and dance clubs pull in hundreds of new members and improve the skills of their pupils.


Volunteers deliver rescue vehicles to Ukraine army

06 April 2025
Volunteers deliver rescue vehicles to Ukraine army

Volunteers deliver rescue vehicles to Ukraine army

06 April 2025

Aid volunteers have handed over rescue vehicles to the Ukrainian army thanks to a major town fundraiser.


‘Nancy, 106, had a wonderful life and lived it right up to the end’

04 April 2025
‘Nancy, 106, had a wonderful life and lived it right up to the end’

‘Nancy, 106, had a wonderful life and lived it right up to the end’

04 April 2025

Tributes have been paid to a popular former teacher and town “celebrity” who died last week at the age of 106.


Cars taken in overnight burglaries

03 April 2025
Cars taken in overnight burglaries

Cars taken in overnight burglaries

03 April 2025

Police are appealing for information after cars were stolen in two burglaries which took place in the space of two hours.


Writer and award-winning artist join forces on new children’s book

02 April 2025
Writer and award-winning artist join forces on new children’s book

Writer and award-winning artist join forces on new children’s book

02 April 2025

A writer has teamed up with an award-winning artist for her second children’s book.


Am dram group back after record-breaking show

02 April 2025
Am dram group back after record-breaking show

Am dram group back after record-breaking show

02 April 2025

An amateur dramatic group is hoping to emulate last year’s record audience figures after beginning rehearsals for its latest production.


Top UK jazz duo to perform ‘front room’ concert

02 April 2025
Top UK jazz duo to perform ‘front room’ concert

Top UK jazz duo to perform ‘front room’ concert

02 April 2025

A leading UK jazz duo are set to play an intimate gig at a town art gallery later this month.


Popular couple step down after combined 94 years’ service to town’s history

31 March 2025
Popular couple step down after combined 94 years’ service to town’s history

Popular couple step down after combined 94 years’ service to town’s history

31 March 2025

A retired couple who have dedicated almost a century of service between them to preserving a town’s heritage are easing down on their duties.


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