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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 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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Proceeds of charity bingo night will keep air ambulance flying

29 July 2025
Proceeds of charity bingo night will keep air ambulance flying

Proceeds of charity bingo night will keep air ambulance flying

29 July 2025

Friends who organise charity bingo nights have handed over their most recent cheque.


Unexceptional cars as far as the eye can see

28 July 2025
Unexceptional cars as far as the eye can see

Unexceptional cars as far as the eye can see

28 July 2025

The 11th Hagerty Festival of the Unexceptional took place at the weekend, once again attracting thousands of guests and cars from around the world.


County school namechecked in Sex and The City spin-off show

25 July 2025
County school namechecked in Sex and The City spin-off show

County school namechecked in Sex and The City spin-off show

25 July 2025

A county school was namechecked in a Sex and The City spin-off show.


Charming stone cottage is full of character

19 July 2025
Charming stone cottage is full of character

Charming stone cottage is full of character

19 July 2025

Rose Cottage is an attractive period cottage that has been thoughtfully improved to create a comfortable and stylish home.


First look inside as Jo Malone opens in town to ‘real buzz’

17 July 2025
First look inside as Jo Malone opens in town to ‘real buzz’

First look inside as Jo Malone opens in town to ‘real buzz’

17 July 2025

The newest addition to Stamford’s High Street proved a big draw when it opened this morning (Thursday, July 17).


Gardening favourites delight fans at annual show

16 July 2025
Gardening favourites delight fans at annual show

Gardening favourites delight fans at annual show

16 July 2025

Famous gardening faces delighted fans at an annual show.


Patient survey shows improvements at GP surgery

16 July 2025
Patient survey shows improvements at GP surgery

Patient survey shows improvements at GP surgery

16 July 2025

A patient survey has shown improvements at a GP surgery for the second year running.


Changing festival date results in weekend of perfect weather for beer drinkers

14 July 2025
Changing festival date results in weekend of perfect weather for beer drinkers

Changing festival date results in weekend of perfect weather for beer drinkers

14 July 2025

Perfect weather shone on Bourne Festival as the three-day beer and music festival returned.


Town bridge closed off as seven weeks of work begins

14 July 2025
Town bridge closed off as seven weeks of work begins

Town bridge closed off as seven weeks of work begins

14 July 2025

A seven week closure of Stamford Town Bridge has started today (Monday, July 14).


A blooming great day as judges visit

14 July 2025
A blooming great day as judges visit

A blooming great day as judges visit

14 July 2025

Glorious sunshine matched the beauty of Uppingham as the town welcomed East Midlands in Bloom judges.


A truly exceptional home

12 July 2025
A truly exceptional home

A truly exceptional home

12 July 2025

This imposing ironstone home is situated on an elevated position in a picturesque village.


Young cast were surrounded by attentive people - and they really did thrive

10 July 2025
Young cast were surrounded by attentive people - and they really did thrive

Young cast were surrounded by attentive people - and they really did thrive

10 July 2025

We review Wuthering Heights - the latest production from Tolethorpe Youth Drama’s Theatre Makers programme.


Vintage weekend will return next weekend

09 July 2025
Vintage weekend will return next weekend

Vintage weekend will return next weekend

09 July 2025

A now-annual vintage weekend, which raises money for a firefighters' charity, returns next weekend.

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