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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.

Carers’ support group get helping hand

07 December 2023
Carers’ support group get helping hand

Carers’ support group get helping hand

07 December 2023

A charity dedicated to helping carers has received a helping hand from a local friendship group.


Trio complete second epic desert race

07 December 2023
Trio complete second epic desert race

Trio complete second epic desert race

07 December 2023

A dad turned back time this month and battled through a desert heatwave for a twice-in-a-lifetime challenge.


Don’t forget friendship this winter

05 December 2023
Don’t forget friendship this winter

Don’t forget friendship this winter

05 December 2023

A friendship group is urging people to stay social as winter approaches despite the ongoing cost of living challenges.


Cost of living woes spark ‘unprecedented’ Citizens Advice demand

04 December 2023
Cost of living woes spark ‘unprecedented’ Citizens Advice demand

Cost of living woes spark ‘unprecedented’ Citizens Advice demand

04 December 2023

More funding is being given to Lincolnshire’s Citizens Advice service to help it meet soaring demand caused by the cost of living crisis.


War veteran Ron filmed for international history project

03 December 2023
War veteran Ron filmed for international history project

War veteran Ron filmed for international history project

03 December 2023

A Second World War airman is set to feature in an international social history project charting the memories of veterans around the world.


Ruff! Cocker spaniel Matilda lands part in Shakespeare play

01 December 2023
Ruff! Cocker spaniel Matilda lands part in Shakespeare play

Ruff! Cocker spaniel Matilda lands part in Shakespeare play

01 December 2023

A four-legged thespian is braced to steal the show in a new town theatre production next week.


Teams get quizzy to help convoy

30 November 2023
Teams get quizzy to help convoy

Teams get quizzy to help convoy

30 November 2023

Trivia knowledge helped raise vital funds for three organisations sending aid to war-torn Ukraine.


Wildlife and history groups oppose quarry plans

30 November 2023
Wildlife and history groups oppose quarry plans

Wildlife and history groups oppose quarry plans

30 November 2023

Wildlife and heritage groups have added their ‘serious concerns’ over plans to build a new quarry.


Plans in to change pub into housing

30 November 2023
Plans in to change pub into housing

Plans in to change pub into housing

30 November 2023

Plans have been drawn up to turn a 19th century pub into housing.


Memory tree tribute to lost loved ones

29 November 2023
Memory tree tribute to lost loved ones

Memory tree tribute to lost loved ones

29 November 2023

People are being encouraged to write down their memories of lost loved ones in the run-up to Christmas.


Former Navy man conquers Everest trek

29 November 2023
Former Navy man conquers Everest trek

Former Navy man conquers Everest trek

29 November 2023

A former Royal Navy mariner battled through altitude sickness and a chest infection to complete an epic Himalayan trek to the world’s highest peak.


Tributes paid to doctor whose disaster work saved ‘thousands of lives’

29 November 2023
Tributes paid to doctor whose disaster work saved ‘thousands of lives’

Tributes paid to doctor whose disaster work saved ‘thousands of lives’

29 November 2023

Tributes have been paid to a ‘groundbreaking’ former doctor and medical expert who is credited with saving thousands of lives around the world.


Festive fayre raises big sum for school playground

27 November 2023
Festive fayre raises big sum for school playground

Festive fayre raises big sum for school playground

27 November 2023

A new Christmas fayre on the calendar proved a big hit despite a clash with some high profile events.


School pupils send Christmas cheer to Ukraine children

27 November 2023
School pupils send Christmas cheer to Ukraine children

School pupils send Christmas cheer to Ukraine children

27 November 2023

Town school pupils spread a little pre-Christmas joy for children affected by the war in Ukraine.


Tributes paid to renowned horseman

27 November 2023
Tributes paid to renowned horseman

Tributes paid to renowned horseman

27 November 2023

The equestrian community is mourning a renowned horseman who died at his home in Rutland earlier this month.


Growing school retains good rating

27 November 2023
Growing school retains good rating

Growing school retains good rating

27 November 2023

A secondary school has retained a ‘good’ rating following its latest inspection.


Mental health start-up aims to go global

25 November 2023
Mental health start-up aims to go global

Mental health start-up aims to go global

25 November 2023

An award-winning start-up is looking to go global after expanding its team.


Farm’s escapee wallaby Ant stars in new children’s book

25 November 2023
Farm’s escapee wallaby Ant stars in new children’s book

Farm’s escapee wallaby Ant stars in new children’s book

25 November 2023

A wallaby who made the headlines for its escapology acts from a petting farm has become the star of a children’s book.


Ukraine war widow Olena joins local aid convoy to help homeland

24 November 2023
Ukraine war widow Olena joins local aid convoy to help homeland

Ukraine war widow Olena joins local aid convoy to help homeland

24 November 2023

Olena Popova escaped Russian atrocities in her hometown which claimed her husband. This week she joins a local aid convoy to help her homeland.


Poet’s new collection to help Ukraine charity

24 November 2023
Poet’s new collection to help Ukraine charity

Poet’s new collection to help Ukraine charity

24 November 2023

A poet is hoping his latest collection of verse will go some way to helping people in wartorn Ukraine.


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