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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.

Family fun day will remember Tommy and raise awareness

03 July 2025
Family fun day will remember Tommy and raise awareness

Family fun day will remember Tommy and raise awareness

03 July 2025

The parents of a toddler whose life was cut short by a little-known disease are hosting a family fun day to raise awareness and funds.


Go Johnny go! Rider feels the heat in 100-mile school fundraiser

02 July 2025
Go Johnny go! Rider feels the heat in 100-mile school fundraiser

Go Johnny go! Rider feels the heat in 100-mile school fundraiser

02 July 2025

A cycling club founder completed his longest-ever endurance ride in searing heat to help his daughter’s school.


‘Every time we do a big campaign, it gets bigger’ - Group completes biggest Ukraine aid mission

02 July 2025
‘Every time we do a big campaign, it gets bigger’ - Group completes biggest Ukraine aid mission

‘Every time we do a big campaign, it gets bigger’ - Group completes biggest Ukraine aid mission

02 July 2025

A humanitarian group’s concerns that people may ‘forget’ Ukraine’s plight were eased as it sent over its largest convoy of donated aid.


Plans unveiled for historic town building as new civic society head looks to future

01 July 2025
Plans unveiled for historic town building as new civic society head looks to future

Plans unveiled for historic town building as new civic society head looks to future

01 July 2025

A group which protects and celebrates the past wants to look to the future after naming its first new chairman in 25 years.


State school cricket crusader inspires new Ben Stokes-backed cup

30 June 2025
State school cricket crusader inspires new Ben Stokes-backed cup

State school cricket crusader inspires new Ben Stokes-backed cup

30 June 2025

A cricket-lover’s bid to halt the decline of the sport in state schools has joined forces with a new competition backed by England captain Ben Stokes.


Tractor run organisers hope to see red this summer

28 June 2025
Tractor run organisers hope to see red this summer

Tractor run organisers hope to see red this summer

28 June 2025

Organisers of a popular tractor run hope to paint the town red when the wheels turn again on its latest edition.


Group urges ‘Stop Stamford Solar City’ as latest major solar farm plans unveiled

27 June 2025
Group urges ‘Stop Stamford Solar City’ as latest major solar farm plans unveiled

Group urges ‘Stop Stamford Solar City’ as latest major solar farm plans unveiled

27 June 2025

Opponents have slammed proposals to turn a big swathe of countryside into a second large-scale solar farm.

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Alfie wins award for service at school

26 June 2025
Alfie wins award for service at school

Alfie wins award for service at school

26 June 2025

A volunteer and her four-legged friend have won an award for their work helping school pupils.


Road still closed following Wednesday incident

26 June 2025
Road still closed following Wednesday incident

Road still closed following Wednesday incident

26 June 2025

A main road remains closed this morning almost 24 hours after an incident on Wednesday afternoon.


Hospital support group calls it a day after 62 years

26 June 2025
Hospital support group calls it a day after 62 years

Hospital support group calls it a day after 62 years

26 June 2025

A group set up to protect and improve Stamford Hospital has been forced to fold after more than 60 years of service.


Filmmakers scoop national award

25 June 2025
Filmmakers scoop national award

Filmmakers scoop national award

25 June 2025

Filmmakers are celebrating their latest recognition after picking up a national award.


Foot patrols to rise as police secures extra £1m to tackle ASB

25 June 2025
Foot patrols to rise as police secures extra £1m to tackle ASB

Foot patrols to rise as police secures extra £1m to tackle ASB

25 June 2025

Patrols to tackle anti-social behaviour are to be expanded in county towns after Lincolnshire Police secured an extra £1 million in funding.

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County invited to celebrate and remember at 80th anniversary events

25 June 2025
County invited to celebrate and remember at 80th anniversary events

County invited to celebrate and remember at 80th anniversary events

25 June 2025

A range of weekend events are being held as a county comes together to commemorate two wartime anniversaries.


Tommy’s legacy lives on as schoolfriend writes book for grieving parents

25 June 2025
Tommy’s legacy lives on as schoolfriend writes book for grieving parents

Tommy’s legacy lives on as schoolfriend writes book for grieving parents

25 June 2025

A toddler who died from a little-known disease is leaving a lifesaving legacy thanks to a new book about his life.


‘Undeterred’ council appeal for help after Pride flag removed again

24 June 2025
‘Undeterred’ council appeal for help after Pride flag removed again

‘Undeterred’ council appeal for help after Pride flag removed again

24 June 2025

A town council has pledged to continue celebrating diversity despite a Pride flag being taken for the second year running.

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‘Sound magicians’ set for town show

24 June 2025
‘Sound magicians’ set for town show

‘Sound magicians’ set for town show

24 June 2025

A blend of musical styles will come together as a duo take to the stage on Friday.


Discarded grape skins used to make award-winning vodka

24 June 2025
Discarded grape skins used to make award-winning vodka

Discarded grape skins used to make award-winning vodka

24 June 2025

A eco-friendly vodka used from leftover grape skins has earned a distillery a highly-prized international medal.


Blooming club says it with flowers

23 June 2025
Blooming club says it with flowers

Blooming club says it with flowers

23 June 2025

A town club added colour to the community with floral displays for National Flower Arranging Day on Friday.


Lottery win for town’s landmark building

23 June 2025
Lottery win for town’s landmark building

Lottery win for town’s landmark building

23 June 2025

The restoration of an historic town building has taken a step forward thanks to National Lottery cash.

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Local production earns coveted spot at national festival

22 June 2025
Local production earns coveted spot at national festival

Local production earns coveted spot at national festival

22 June 2025

A local theatre production has been chosen to perform at a national festival after being judged as one of the UK’s best amateur plays this year.


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