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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.

Town gets fabulous to celebrate its fashion pioneer

15 October 2025
Town gets fabulous to celebrate its fashion pioneer

Town gets fabulous to celebrate its fashion pioneer

15 October 2025

A year of planning and preparation came to fruition last weekend as a town celebrated the fabulous legacy of a globally famous son.


Hotel named among Britain’s finest places to stay in latest Michelin Guide

14 October 2025
Hotel named among Britain’s finest places to stay in latest Michelin Guide

Hotel named among Britain’s finest places to stay in latest Michelin Guide

14 October 2025

A country house hotel has retained its place in a Michelin guide for ‘exceptional’ accommodation.


West End stars to perform at festive show

14 October 2025
West End stars to perform at festive show

West End stars to perform at festive show

14 October 2025

A large-scale Christmas event is returning to a local venue after last year’s successful sell-out.


Justice celebrated as castle hosts High Court sitting

13 October 2025
Justice celebrated as castle hosts High Court sitting

Justice celebrated as castle hosts High Court sitting

13 October 2025

Visitors are being invited to see an ancient tradition upheld involving a centuries-old courtroom.


Free afternoon show to celebrate togetherness

13 October 2025
Free afternoon show to celebrate togetherness

Free afternoon show to celebrate togetherness

13 October 2025

Local musicians and writers will join forces with Ukrainian performers later this month for a celebratory show.


Singed hair and spilt wine sparks debut novel for new author

13 October 2025
Singed hair and spilt wine sparks debut novel for new author

Singed hair and spilt wine sparks debut novel for new author

13 October 2025

A dramatic twist helped turn the dream of writing for a living into a reality for a new author.


Festive tractor run set to return

11 October 2025
Festive tractor run set to return

Festive tractor run set to return

11 October 2025

Festive farm vehicles will be hitting the road once more after organisers confirmed the date of a popular pre-Christmas tractor run.


Publicans wanted to take on town’s ‘go-to’ pub

10 October 2025
Publicans wanted to take on town’s ‘go-to’ pub

Publicans wanted to take on town’s ‘go-to’ pub

10 October 2025

A brewery is on the lookout for budding publicans to run a Grade II listed pub after ill health forced a couple to give it up.


New ‘destination’ restaurant earns AA Rosette

10 October 2025
New ‘destination’ restaurant earns AA Rosette

New ‘destination’ restaurant earns AA Rosette

10 October 2025

A new fine dining restaurant has made a stunning start to life by being awarded a top accolade.


Bringing a touch of Rutland to a classic Scottish design

10 October 2025
Bringing a touch of Rutland to a classic Scottish design

Bringing a touch of Rutland to a classic Scottish design

10 October 2025

A Rutland town is making headlines in the world of fashion after the launch of its own bespoke tweed.


Town ready to celebrate iconic fashion designer

10 October 2025
Town ready to celebrate iconic fashion designer

Town ready to celebrate iconic fashion designer

10 October 2025

After many months of planning, a town will get together to celebrate one of its most notable sons this weekend.


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.


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