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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.

New hospital unit to open within weeks

06 November 2025
New hospital unit to open within weeks

New hospital unit to open within weeks

06 November 2025

A town hospital’s new state-of-the-art unit is set to treat its first patients later this month.


Hunt for hidden fashion treasures as popular sale returns

06 November 2025
Hunt for hidden fashion treasures as popular sale returns

Hunt for hidden fashion treasures as popular sale returns

06 November 2025

An ever-popular event is fast approaching for those looking to freshen up their wardrobe with a fabulous and unique fashion bargain.


Award-winning carer who went ‘above and beyond’ is honoured

05 November 2025
Award-winning carer who went ‘above and beyond’ is honoured

Award-winning carer who went ‘above and beyond’ is honoured

05 November 2025

An “exceptional” carer has been recognised with a county award which celebrates health and care professionals.


Celebrity line-up confirmed for festive concert

05 November 2025
Celebrity line-up confirmed for festive concert

Celebrity line-up confirmed for festive concert

05 November 2025

Familiar faces from television will be among the guests at an annual fundraising Christmas concert next month.


Town cements its bond with Ukrainian community in free arts event

28 October 2025
Town cements its bond with Ukrainian community in free arts event

Town cements its bond with Ukrainian community in free arts event

28 October 2025

A free afternoon of the arts was held as town groups celebrated the integration of its Ukrainian community.


Just days left to apply for local student grant

28 October 2025
Just days left to apply for local student grant

Just days left to apply for local student grant

28 October 2025

Time is running out for students to apply for a financial helping hand from a charitable fund.


Last chance to apply for ‘on the house’ handyman offer

28 October 2025
Last chance to apply for ‘on the house’ handyman offer

Last chance to apply for ‘on the house’ handyman offer

28 October 2025

Time is running out to pitch projects to a charitable handyman who is gifting his DIY skills for free to worthy causes.


Local wildlife loses a ‘conservation hero’ with death of well-loved volunteer

27 October 2025
Local wildlife loses a ‘conservation hero’ with death of well-loved volunteer

Local wildlife loses a ‘conservation hero’ with death of well-loved volunteer

27 October 2025

Tributes have been paid to a “hero” of nature and conservation who died this month after almost 50 years of service to local wildlife.


Tank driving venture rumbles into life

21 October 2025
Tank driving venture rumbles into life

Tank driving venture rumbles into life

21 October 2025

If you’ve ever fancied rumbling around the countryside in a tank, a novel new family-friendly activity can help.


Bespoke dementia support service launched by former sufferer

20 October 2025
Bespoke dementia support service launched by former sufferer

Bespoke dementia support service launched by former sufferer

20 October 2025

A former teacher has made it her mission to help dementia sufferers get the best out of life and change wider attitudes towards the condition.


Councillors advised to refuse ‘disproportionately large’ Muslim cemetery

17 October 2025
Councillors advised to refuse ‘disproportionately large’ Muslim cemetery

Councillors advised to refuse ‘disproportionately large’ Muslim cemetery

17 October 2025

Officers have recommended that proposals to turn farmland into a cemetery should be turned down.

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New TV series to showcase stately home ‘as you’ve never seen it before’

16 October 2025
New TV series to showcase stately home ‘as you’ve never seen it before’

New TV series to showcase stately home ‘as you’ve never seen it before’

16 October 2025

Television viewers will get both a bird’s-eye view and a behind-the-scenes look at a stately home when it stars in a new show later this month.


Burghley talk supports historic town church

16 October 2025
Burghley talk supports historic town church

Burghley talk supports historic town church

16 October 2025

A talk on how a renowned landscape gardener shaped the grounds of Burghley House is to be held to help a town church.


Generous handyman, who puts up poppies, to work for free for 12 days in Christmas ‘giveaway’

16 October 2025
Generous handyman, who puts up poppies, to work for free for 12 days in Christmas ‘giveaway’

Generous handyman, who puts up poppies, to work for free for 12 days in Christmas ‘giveaway’

16 October 2025

A handyman is set to give out some early Christmas cheer by helping those in need free of charge.


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.


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