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Kerry Coupe joined the Rutland & Stamford Mercury in 2007 as a trainee reporter, qualifying as a senior reporter in 2009. She became head of content in 2014. In 2017, she became editor of the Rutland & Stamford Mercury, Rutland Times and Bourne Local.

It’s not much from the outside - but inside the food is faultless

10 April 2025
It’s not much from the outside - but inside the food is faultless

It’s not much from the outside - but inside the food is faultless

10 April 2025

This restaurant doesn’t look much from the outside - in fact, you could be forgiven for passing by and not even noticing it.


Serious crash closes A1 southbound

06 April 2025
Serious crash closes A1 southbound

Serious crash closes A1 southbound

06 April 2025

The southbound carriageway of the A1 is likely to be shut for most of this morning (after a serious crash.


County schools to receive new nursery places

02 April 2025
County schools to receive new nursery places

County schools to receive new nursery places

02 April 2025

The first schools in the county to receive new nursery places as part of a wave of Government funding have been announced today.


‘The perfect place to relax and recharge’

21 March 2025
‘The perfect place to relax and recharge’

‘The perfect place to relax and recharge’

21 March 2025

I’ve recently been told I must take better care of myself so when I was invited to try a new wellbeing experience locally, I jumped at the chance.


Shopkeeper jailed and ordered to pay £20,000 after raid uncovered illegal cigarettes

19 March 2025
Shopkeeper jailed and ordered to pay £20,000 after raid uncovered illegal cigarettes

Shopkeeper jailed and ordered to pay £20,000 after raid uncovered illegal cigarettes

19 March 2025

A shopkeeper who sold illegal cigarettes in three counties has been sentenced to more than three years in prison and ordered to pay £20,000 in costs.


Operation aims to clean county’s streets of illegal waste

12 March 2025
Operation aims to clean county’s streets of illegal waste

Operation aims to clean county’s streets of illegal waste

12 March 2025

Vehicles carrying hazardous waste have been stopped at the roadside to prevent illegal dumping in the county.


‘Above all he was the most cherished dad - the space you’ve left is immeasurable’

12 March 2025
‘Above all he was the most cherished dad - the space you’ve left is immeasurable’

‘Above all he was the most cherished dad - the space you’ve left is immeasurable’

12 March 2025

Tributes have been paid to a “beloved grandad and the most cherished dad” who was killed in a motorcycle accident.


Motorcyclist killed in crash

10 March 2025
Motorcyclist killed in crash

Motorcyclist killed in crash

10 March 2025

A motorcyclist died in a crash yesterday.


Police praise community after ‘horrific and traumatic incident’ in which man died after two convicted

07 March 2025
Police praise community after ‘horrific and traumatic incident’ in which man died after two convicted

Police praise community after ‘horrific and traumatic incident’ in which man died after two convicted

07 March 2025

Police officers have said ‘there is no reason to carry a knife’ after two people were convicted of manslaughter.


It’s not just picture perfect, the food tastes great too

06 March 2025
It’s not just picture perfect, the food tastes great too

It’s not just picture perfect, the food tastes great too

06 March 2025

If you pay a visit to the Instagram page of this bakery, you could be forgiven for wondering whether it’s all style over substance?


Exercise class helps good cause

05 March 2025
Exercise class helps good cause

Exercise class helps good cause

05 March 2025

An exercise class raised £400 for a charity close to the organiser’s heart.


Biogas plant costing tens of millions of pounds opens

27 February 2025
Biogas plant costing tens of millions of pounds opens

Biogas plant costing tens of millions of pounds opens

27 February 2025

A biogas plant supporting the sustainable production of medicines costing “tens of millions of pounds” has opened today.

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‘These shops really do make our high streets what they are’

27 February 2025
‘These shops really do make our high streets what they are’

‘These shops really do make our high streets what they are’

27 February 2025

An MP has recognised the importance of local independent businesses with the winners of her competition revealed today (Thursday).


Breakfast clubs coming to county schools

24 February 2025
Breakfast clubs coming to county schools

Breakfast clubs coming to county schools

24 February 2025

County schools are among those to benefit from the first wave of free breakfast clubs.


‘Our residents deserve better’ say council leaders as Leicestershire pushes ahead with devolution plan

20 February 2025
‘Our residents deserve better’ say council leaders as Leicestershire pushes ahead with devolution plan

‘Our residents deserve better’ say council leaders as Leicestershire pushes ahead with devolution plan

20 February 2025

A county council leader has joined with other leaders to say ‘residents deserve better’ as Leicestershire continues with its reorganisation plan.


Brunch was the perfect start to sunny Sunday

20 February 2025
Brunch was the perfect start to sunny Sunday

Brunch was the perfect start to sunny Sunday

20 February 2025

Meeting a friend for brunch is one of the most perfect ways to spend a weekend.


Cocktails were the star of the show at this Instagram friendly venue

13 February 2025
Cocktails were the star of the show at this Instagram friendly venue

Cocktails were the star of the show at this Instagram friendly venue

13 February 2025

When I heard this bar was reopening, I was thrilled and couldn’t wait to give it a try.


Comedian Josh Widdicombe: ‘Stamford story was a gift of content - I loved it’

13 February 2025
Comedian Josh Widdicombe: ‘Stamford story was a gift of content - I loved it’

Comedian Josh Widdicombe: ‘Stamford story was a gift of content - I loved it’

13 February 2025

Comedian Josh Widdicombe returned to the theatre that gave him a “gift” of content last time he visited as he urged people to support it.


School wishes former pupil luck in the final of BBC’s The Traitors

24 January 2025
School wishes former pupil luck in the final of BBC’s The Traitors

School wishes former pupil luck in the final of BBC’s The Traitors

24 January 2025

A former Oundle School pupil will battle it out in the final of The Traitors tonight (Friday).


Work to sports hall means indoor farmers’ market is cancelled

24 January 2025
Work to sports hall means indoor farmers’ market is cancelled

Work to sports hall means indoor farmers’ market is cancelled

24 January 2025

The first indoor farmers’ market for 2025 in Bourne has had to be cancelled.


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