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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.

Burst main leaves hundreds with no water as schools are forced to close

06 November 2025
Burst main leaves hundreds with no water as schools are forced to close

Burst main leaves hundreds with no water as schools are forced to close

06 November 2025

Hundreds of people are waking up to no water this morning (Thursday, November 6).


Spectacular fireworks display set to music attracts 3,500 people

03 November 2025
Spectacular fireworks display set to music attracts 3,500 people

Spectacular fireworks display set to music attracts 3,500 people

03 November 2025

Thousands of people gathered to watch a spectacular firework display.


Three-vehicle crash on A1 involving a horsebox causes delays

29 October 2025
Three-vehicle crash on A1 involving a horsebox causes delays

Three-vehicle crash on A1 involving a horsebox causes delays

29 October 2025

Traffic is at a standstill on the A1 this afternoon (Wednesday, October 29) after a crash involving a horsebox.


Castle will become House of Fun as Madness set to perform

27 October 2025
Castle will become House of Fun as Madness set to perform

Castle will become House of Fun as Madness set to perform

27 October 2025

Madness are returning to the county next summer with a hit-filled headline show.


Our guide to the best fireworks displays

24 October 2025
Our guide to the best fireworks displays

Our guide to the best fireworks displays

24 October 2025

The sky will soon be filled with the sights and sounds of fireworks - here’s our guide to the best displays in South Lincolnshire and Rutland.


Shipping containers will create workshop to help men with their mental health

24 October 2025
Shipping containers will create workshop to help men with their mental health

Shipping containers will create workshop to help men with their mental health

24 October 2025

Shipping containers could be placed on a town’s green space to create a workshop to help men with their mental health.


Man charged with murder

23 October 2025
Man charged with murder

Man charged with murder

23 October 2025

A man will appear in court charged with murder.


Castle reopens after essential repair work to protect building for years to come

23 October 2025
Castle reopens after essential repair work to protect building for years to come

Castle reopens after essential repair work to protect building for years to come

23 October 2025

A historic building has reopened following essential repair work inside.


Highway safety concerns lead to refusal of homes plan

21 October 2025
Highway safety concerns lead to refusal of homes plan

Highway safety concerns lead to refusal of homes plan

21 October 2025

Road safety concerns have led to a housing scheme for 140 homes to be refused.

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Previously refused homes plan wins approval

21 October 2025
Previously refused homes plan wins approval

Previously refused homes plan wins approval

21 October 2025

A plan for 41 homes that has twice been refused has narrowly won approval.


Man arrested as murder investigation launched

21 October 2025
Man arrested as murder investigation launched

Man arrested as murder investigation launched

21 October 2025

A man has been arrested as part of a murder investigation.


Billy Ocean and Pete Tong are heading to the county

13 October 2025
Billy Ocean and Pete Tong are heading to the county

Billy Ocean and Pete Tong are heading to the county

13 October 2025

More unmissable headliners have been announced to perform at Lincoln Castle next summer.


Agencies working together to remove abandoned trailer on A1 filled with potentially hazardous waste

08 October 2025
Agencies working together to remove abandoned trailer on A1 filled with potentially hazardous waste

Agencies working together to remove abandoned trailer on A1 filled with potentially hazardous waste

08 October 2025

Multiple agencies are working together to find the best way to remove an abandoned trailer that was involved in a crash on the A1.

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Charity Christmas card shop set to reopen

08 October 2025
Charity Christmas card shop set to reopen

Charity Christmas card shop set to reopen

08 October 2025

A charity Christmas card shop reopens for its 26th year on Monday.


Former mayor dies

07 October 2025
Former mayor dies

Former mayor dies

07 October 2025

A long-serving councillor and former mayor has died.


Michelin chef to open next restaurant

06 October 2025
Michelin chef to open next restaurant

Michelin chef to open next restaurant

06 October 2025

A new restaurant will open its doors in a town centre at the end of the month.

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Come All Ye Furry

06 October 2025
Come All Ye Furry

Come All Ye Furry

06 October 2025

A church hosted its first pet blessing - and it was a barking success!


Abandoned trailer remains in A1 layby following serious crash

06 October 2025
Abandoned trailer remains in A1 layby following serious crash

Abandoned trailer remains in A1 layby following serious crash

06 October 2025

A trailer that is understood to have been abandoned in a layby on the A1 is still in place following a serious crash.


Air ambulance called as serious crash closes A1

05 October 2025
Air ambulance called as serious crash closes A1

Air ambulance called as serious crash closes A1

05 October 2025

The A1 is blocked this afternoon (Sunday, October 5) after what is understood to be a serious accident.


Residents can return to luxury apartment building after fire risk notice was lifted

03 October 2025
Residents can return to luxury apartment building after fire risk notice was lifted

Residents can return to luxury apartment building after fire risk notice was lifted

03 October 2025

A notice stopping residents from returning to their flats because of a fire risk has been lifted.


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