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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.

Cash boost for meals on wheels providers

09 October 2025
Cash boost for meals on wheels providers

Cash boost for meals on wheels providers

09 October 2025

A charity which helps deliver meals to the elderly is to expand its services thanks to a large donation.


‘They were just like absolute maniacs’ - elderly couple caught up in phone shop raid

09 October 2025
‘They were just like absolute maniacs’ - elderly couple caught up in phone shop raid

‘They were just like absolute maniacs’ - elderly couple caught up in phone shop raid

09 October 2025

An elderly couple said they were left to fend for themselves as raiders damaged a phone store during an attempted robbery.

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Village pupils build link with Ukrainian ‘classmates’

09 October 2025
Village pupils build link with Ukrainian ‘classmates’

Village pupils build link with Ukrainian ‘classmates’

09 October 2025

Primary school pupils are teaming up with children in Ukraine as part of an international bridge-building reading project.


Club opens doors to the community at its new-look home

08 October 2025
Club opens doors to the community at its new-look home

Club opens doors to the community at its new-look home

08 October 2025

A sports club wants its refurbished home to be an asset for the community after the completion of a £650,000 upgrade.


RATS ready for Curtain Up!

08 October 2025
RATS ready for Curtain Up!

RATS ready for Curtain Up!

08 October 2025

An all-female cast is in final rehearsals for an amateur dramatic group’s latest production.


Ukraine support group launches appeal for pre-Christmas aid run

07 October 2025
Ukraine support group launches appeal for pre-Christmas aid run

Ukraine support group launches appeal for pre-Christmas aid run

07 October 2025

A humanitarian group which has shipped 100 tons of aid to help civilians and troops in Ukraine is welcoming donations for its pre-Christmas mission.


Village gallery to host award-winning Hungarian artist

07 October 2025
Village gallery to host award-winning Hungarian artist

Village gallery to host award-winning Hungarian artist

07 October 2025

An artist whose work was chosen for a respected international exhibition earlier this year is to showcase her work at a village gallery.


Rutland’s Roman mystery unearthed in new book

06 October 2025
Rutland’s Roman mystery unearthed in new book

Rutland’s Roman mystery unearthed in new book

06 October 2025

The man who stumbled upon a major archaeological find while on a stroll has retold the exciting discovery in a new book.


Town charity splits from international body after ‘amicable divorce’

06 October 2025
Town charity splits from international body after ‘amicable divorce’

Town charity splits from international body after ‘amicable divorce’

06 October 2025

A group which holds events to raise money for local causes has changed its name to reflect its commitment to the community.


Has anyone lost a skunk?

03 October 2025
Has anyone lost a skunk?

Has anyone lost a skunk?

03 October 2025

The RSPCA is appealing for information about a stray skunk which was found on the loose in a back garden.


Man arrested as driver seriously injured in three-vehicle crash

03 October 2025
Man arrested as driver seriously injured in three-vehicle crash

Man arrested as driver seriously injured in three-vehicle crash

03 October 2025

Police are appealing for witnesses after a driver was seriously injured in a three-vehicle crash this morning (Friday).


Clean team volunteer time on hit TV makeover show

03 October 2025
Clean team volunteer time on hit TV makeover show

Clean team volunteer time on hit TV makeover show

03 October 2025

Kind-hearted cleaners will tune in tonight (Friday) to watch the new series of DIY SOS after helping out on the primetime show for a third time.


Hospice devastated as storm fears force cancellation of flagship fundraiser

02 October 2025
Hospice devastated as storm fears force cancellation of flagship fundraiser

Hospice devastated as storm fears force cancellation of flagship fundraiser

02 October 2025

A hospice charity has been left “heartbroken” after bad weather forced the cancellation of its flagship fundraiser for the second year running.


Barracks to undergo major revamp in £237m Army programme

02 October 2025
Barracks to undergo major revamp in £237m Army programme

Barracks to undergo major revamp in £237m Army programme

02 October 2025

An Army base is to undergo a major multi-million pound refurbishment as it welcomes other units from around the country.


Weekend of action for opening of refurbished clubhouse

02 October 2025
Weekend of action for opening of refurbished clubhouse

Weekend of action for opening of refurbished clubhouse

02 October 2025

A town sports club is hosting a packed weekend of action to celebrate the opening of its new clubhouse.


Long-standing health group chair steps aside

01 October 2025
Long-standing health group chair steps aside

Long-standing health group chair steps aside

01 October 2025

The long-standing leader of a community health group has passed on the baton.


Firm refuses public meeting over latest quarry plans

30 September 2025
Firm refuses public meeting over latest quarry plans

Firm refuses public meeting over latest quarry plans

30 September 2025

The company behind a proposed new quarry has refused requests to hold a public meeting about alterations to its plans.


Cigarettes taken in petrol station break-in

30 September 2025
Cigarettes taken in petrol station break-in

Cigarettes taken in petrol station break-in

30 September 2025

Thieves have made off with cigarettes after an overnight break-in at a petrol station.


Comedy show pays for Christmas reindeer

30 September 2025
Comedy show pays for Christmas reindeer

Comedy show pays for Christmas reindeer

30 September 2025

Actors have helped bring back reindeer for a town’s Christmas event thanks to a successful comedy performance.


Fashion designer’s childhood home set for packed weekend of bicentenary events

30 September 2025
Fashion designer’s childhood home set for packed weekend of bicentenary events

Fashion designer’s childhood home set for packed weekend of bicentenary events

30 September 2025

The childhood home of revolutionary fashion designer Charles Worth is to host a weekend of activities to mark the 200th anniversary of his birth.


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