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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.

Pedestrian hit by tractor in village

12 August 2025
Pedestrian hit by tractor in village

Pedestrian hit by tractor in village

12 August 2025

A pedestrian suffered ‘life-changing’ injuries after they were hit by a tractor.


Ambulance carrying patient hit haybale on A1 leading to 10 hour road closure

12 August 2025
Ambulance carrying patient hit haybale on A1 leading to 10 hour road closure

Ambulance carrying patient hit haybale on A1 leading to 10 hour road closure

12 August 2025

An ambulance carrying a patient crashed into a haybale - leading to a road closure for 10 hours.


A1 northbound reopens after crash

12 August 2025
A1 northbound reopens after crash

A1 northbound reopens after crash

12 August 2025

The A1 in Lincolnshire has reopened following a crash.


New busking festival ‘showcased park at its best’

11 August 2025
New busking festival ‘showcased park at its best’

New busking festival ‘showcased park at its best’

11 August 2025

There was a real party in the park atmosphere on Saturday (August 9) as buskers took centre stage.


Baker’s cake for high society wedding appears in Vogue

11 August 2025
Baker’s cake for high society wedding appears in Vogue

Baker’s cake for high society wedding appears in Vogue

11 August 2025

A baker’s cake for a high society wedding has featured in British Vogue magazine.


Dogs of all sizes take part in world’s largest agility festival

11 August 2025
Dogs of all sizes take part in world’s largest agility festival

Dogs of all sizes take part in world’s largest agility festival

11 August 2025

Thousands of four-legged athletes have taken part in the world’s largest agility festival.


Friends organise music festival

11 August 2025
Friends organise music festival

Friends organise music festival

11 August 2025

An idea between two friends resulted in hundreds of people enjoying the first Elsea Park-ival.


A1 southbound closes after crash

11 August 2025
A1 southbound closes after crash

A1 southbound closes after crash

11 August 2025

The A1 southbound has closed this morning after a crash.


Family home is within stone’s throw of school

09 August 2025
Family home is within stone’s throw of school

Family home is within stone’s throw of school

09 August 2025

A family property close to a school and with a ‘wow factor’ kitchen has gone on the market.


Gas leak leads to road closure

07 August 2025
Gas leak leads to road closure

Gas leak leads to road closure

07 August 2025

A gas leak has closed a road.


Crash on busy town road

06 August 2025
Crash on busy town road

Crash on busy town road

06 August 2025

Emergency services have been called to a crash on a town road.


Investigations after man found injured

06 August 2025
Investigations after man found injured

Investigations after man found injured

06 August 2025

A man was found injured.


Britain in Bloom judges pay a visit

05 August 2025
Britain in Bloom judges pay a visit

Britain in Bloom judges pay a visit

05 August 2025

First it was the East Midlands in Bloom judges - now Uppingham has welcomed the Britain in Bloom judges.


‘It’s Dr Furze now’ as Colin receives honorary degree

04 August 2025
‘It’s Dr Furze now’ as Colin receives honorary degree

‘It’s Dr Furze now’ as Colin receives honorary degree

04 August 2025

An inventor and YouTube personality has been awarded an honorary degree.


Stately home closed due to high winds

03 August 2025
Stately home closed due to high winds

Stately home closed due to high winds

03 August 2025

A tourist attraction is closing tomorrow because of high winds.


Man, 76, charged after children fall ill at summer camp

01 August 2025
Man, 76, charged after children fall ill at summer camp

Man, 76, charged after children fall ill at summer camp

01 August 2025

A man has been charged after a number of children becoming unwell at a summer camp.


Biggest haul of illegal cigarettes found in crackdown as two shops shut

01 August 2025
Biggest haul of illegal cigarettes found in crackdown as two shops shut

Biggest haul of illegal cigarettes found in crackdown as two shops shut

01 August 2025

More than 320,000 illegal cigarettes and 165kg of hand rolling tobacco have been removed from the county’s streets as part of a crackdown.


Broadcaster makes fundraising video as Belton Estate steams into action to replace popular miniature train

31 July 2025
Broadcaster makes fundraising video as Belton Estate steams into action to replace popular miniature train

Broadcaster makes fundraising video as Belton Estate steams into action to replace popular miniature train

31 July 2025

A National Trust estate has secured the support of Hull Trains for a fundraising campaign to raise funds for a new miniature railway.


Photos show work underway on Stamford Town Bridge

29 July 2025
Photos show work underway on Stamford Town Bridge

Photos show work underway on Stamford Town Bridge

29 July 2025

An update has been issued on how the work to improve Stamford Town Bridge is progressing.


Could Happy Plaice replace Jolly Fisherman?

29 July 2025
Could Happy Plaice replace Jolly Fisherman?

Could Happy Plaice replace Jolly Fisherman?

29 July 2025

He’s been an enduring sight for many years but Skegness’ Jolly Fisherman could be replaced by a smiling fish if an animal rights charity gets its way.

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