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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.

Bridging the gap so hospital patients can enjoy nearby nature reserve

19 January 2025
Bridging the gap so hospital patients can enjoy nearby nature reserve

Bridging the gap so hospital patients can enjoy nearby nature reserve

19 January 2025

Staff and visitors can now escape the hustle and bustle of a hospital and escape back to nature thanks to charitable donations.


Two arrested for possession of firearm after police armed response

13 January 2025
Two arrested for possession of firearm after police armed response

Two arrested for possession of firearm after police armed response

13 January 2025

Two people have been arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm.


Ambulance service declares critical incident

06 January 2025
Ambulance service declares critical incident

Ambulance service declares critical incident

06 January 2025

East Midlands Ambulance Service has this evening declared a critical incident.


Plea to ‘avoid non-essential travel’ as major incident declared in response to flooding

06 January 2025
Plea to ‘avoid non-essential travel’ as major incident declared in response to flooding

Plea to ‘avoid non-essential travel’ as major incident declared in response to flooding

06 January 2025

A major incident has been declared across Leicestershire and Rutland this morning.


Flooding batters county

06 January 2025
Flooding batters county

Flooding batters county

06 January 2025

Flooding has battered the county today with warnings still in place as we head into the evening.


School recognised for commitment to letting children play

28 December 2024
School recognised for commitment to letting children play

School recognised for commitment to letting children play

28 December 2024

A school has been recognised for its commitment to letting children play as well as learn.


The perfect place to spend an evening with old friends

26 December 2024
The perfect place to spend an evening with old friends

The perfect place to spend an evening with old friends

26 December 2024

This was a night out that will live long in my memory.


Dog breeder has donated 25 puppies who grew up to help others

16 December 2024
Dog breeder has donated 25 puppies who grew up to help others

Dog breeder has donated 25 puppies who grew up to help others

16 December 2024

A dog breeder who has been supplying an assistance dogs charity with superhounds for the past four years has been honoured with an award.


Plaque pays tribute to seeds company

13 December 2024
Plaque pays tribute to seeds company

Plaque pays tribute to seeds company

13 December 2024

A blue plaque pays tribute to an international seeds company.


Brunch at tearoom provided perfect shelter from storm

12 December 2024
Brunch at tearoom provided perfect shelter from storm

Brunch at tearoom provided perfect shelter from storm

12 December 2024

We hid from the weather in tearooms and sampled brunch.


Pet neglect reports up 22% in county

10 December 2024
Pet neglect reports up 22% in county

Pet neglect reports up 22% in county

10 December 2024

There were more than 1,000 reports of pet neglect in the first nine months of 2024 in Lincolnshire.


Unflappable waitress made Sunday roast one to remember

05 December 2024
Unflappable waitress made Sunday roast one to remember

Unflappable waitress made Sunday roast one to remember

05 December 2024

Sometimes you remember a meal out because of the food - good or bad - and sometimes it’s because of the service.


Prize is a ‘complete and utter shock’

01 December 2024
Prize is a ‘complete and utter shock’

Prize is a ‘complete and utter shock’

01 December 2024

A Judges’ Prestige Award left the winner in shock.


Third time lucky for Business of the Year

01 December 2024
Third time lucky for Business of the Year

Third time lucky for Business of the Year

01 December 2024

It was third time lucky for a firm that finally took home the Business of the Year prize.


Second trophy for household as husband wins same prize as wife did previously

30 November 2024
Second trophy for household as husband wins same prize as wife did previously

Second trophy for household as husband wins same prize as wife did previously

30 November 2024

A husband has followed in the footsteps of his wife to win the Employee of the Year category.


Supportive boss helps apprentice win prize

30 November 2024
Supportive boss helps apprentice win prize

Supportive boss helps apprentice win prize

30 November 2024

The winner of the Apprentice of the Year category at the Grantham Journal Business Awards 2024 put his success down to the support of his boss.


App that is a ‘national game changer’ helps firm win Business Innovation prize

29 November 2024
App that is a ‘national game changer’ helps firm win Business Innovation prize

App that is a ‘national game changer’ helps firm win Business Innovation prize

29 November 2024

An app that was described as “potentially a national game-changer” helped a firm to win the Business Innovation prize.


Tears as first award of business awards night is presented

28 November 2024
Tears as first award of business awards night is presented

Tears as first award of business awards night is presented

28 November 2024

There were tears of surprise as the first award of the evening at the Grantham Journal Business Awards 2024 was presented.

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Santa is setting off on Friday to meet children in Bourne

27 November 2024
Santa is setting off on Friday to meet children in Bourne

Santa is setting off on Friday to meet children in Bourne

27 November 2024

Santa is setting off on his annual sleigh ride through Bourne and the surrounding areas on Friday.


Dish of spaghetti carbonara followed by brownies wins young chef a place in regional competition

26 November 2024
Dish of spaghetti carbonara followed by brownies wins young chef a place in regional competition

Dish of spaghetti carbonara followed by brownies wins young chef a place in regional competition

26 November 2024

Young chefs have battled it out in an annual competition.


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