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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.

Watch video of deer exploring town

03 July 2025
Watch video of deer exploring town

Watch video of deer exploring town

03 July 2025

While most people were soundly sleeping, an unusual visitor was exploring the streets of Grantham.


A sea of pink as Race for Life makes triumphant return to Burghley House

02 July 2025
A sea of pink as Race for Life makes triumphant return to Burghley House

A sea of pink as Race for Life makes triumphant return to Burghley House

02 July 2025

The grounds of Burghley House near Stamford were once again transformed into a sea of pink.


Anyone for a drink? Bottle tombola one of highlights of village fun day

01 July 2025
Anyone for a drink? Bottle tombola one of highlights of village fun day

Anyone for a drink? Bottle tombola one of highlights of village fun day

01 July 2025

A well-stocked bottle tombola was one of the highlights of a village fun day/


Lauren wins national writing competition

01 July 2025
Lauren wins national writing competition

Lauren wins national writing competition

01 July 2025

A Rutland pupil has won a national Rotary competition.


Party for residents was a success

27 June 2025
Party for residents was a success

Party for residents was a success

27 June 2025

An annual party for residents was another great success.


Walk will finally celebrate school’s anniversary

26 June 2025
Walk will finally celebrate school’s anniversary

Walk will finally celebrate school’s anniversary

26 June 2025

Hundreds of school pupils will take part in a 10.5km walk to mark the 105th anniversary of a school.


Accident closes main road as drivers travel home

25 June 2025
Accident closes main road as drivers travel home

Accident closes main road as drivers travel home

25 June 2025

An accident has closed a main road in Rutland.


Charity fundraising event was muddy good fun!

23 June 2025
Charity fundraising event was muddy good fun!

Charity fundraising event was muddy good fun!

23 June 2025

More than 1,000 people got muddy during a fundraising event held for the first time in Rutland.


Village homes left without water

22 June 2025
Village homes left without water

Village homes left without water

22 June 2025

Dozens of village homes are without water this afternoon (Sunday. June 22) due to pump problems.


Under-threat library will ‘remain open in current form’

21 June 2025
Under-threat library will ‘remain open in current form’

Under-threat library will ‘remain open in current form’

21 June 2025

A library which has been under threat of closure will remain open ‘in its current form and from its existing premises’.


Residents told keep doors and windows shut as fire burns

21 June 2025
Residents told keep doors and windows shut as fire burns

Residents told keep doors and windows shut as fire burns

21 June 2025

Fire crews are still at the scene of a blaze that broke out in the early hours.


Family home has gone on the market

21 June 2025
Family home has gone on the market

Family home has gone on the market

21 June 2025

An individual detached family home in a sought-after village has gone on the market.


Book showcasing town history launched

16 June 2025
Book showcasing town history launched

Book showcasing town history launched

16 June 2025

A book showcasing the history of Stamford has been officially launched.


Meet the Lincolnshire and Rutland people joining Sir David Beckham in the King’s Birthday Honours List

13 June 2025
Meet the Lincolnshire and Rutland people joining Sir David Beckham in the King’s Birthday Honours List

Meet the Lincolnshire and Rutland people joining Sir David Beckham in the King’s Birthday Honours List

13 June 2025

Never mind the new Sir David Beckham, a host of people from our area have also been recognised by the King.


If you’ve gone to a palace, why not stay?

12 June 2025
If you’ve gone to a palace, why not stay?

If you’ve gone to a palace, why not stay?

12 June 2025

Burghley House near Stamford and Belton House in Grantham are the closest Lincolnshire comes to having a palace.

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Firefighters called to town shopping centre

28 May 2025
Firefighters called to town shopping centre

Firefighters called to town shopping centre

28 May 2025

Firefighters were called to a town shopping centre on Wednesday night.


Young Elvis fan, 5, performs on stage

28 May 2025
Young Elvis fan, 5, performs on stage

Young Elvis fan, 5, performs on stage

28 May 2025

A five-year-old schoolboy stole the show with a rendition of Elvis Presley’s Burning Love during a tribute show.


You won’t be disappointed by this meal - even the waiter says so

08 May 2025
You won’t be disappointed by this meal - even the waiter says so

You won’t be disappointed by this meal - even the waiter says so

08 May 2025

When you choose something from a menu and the waiter responds with ‘that burger has won awards’, your expectations are high.


‘Becoming leader of the opposition is a significant responsibility’ says new leader of Tory group

06 May 2025
‘Becoming leader of the opposition is a significant responsibility’ says new leader of Tory group

‘Becoming leader of the opposition is a significant responsibility’ says new leader of Tory group

06 May 2025

The Lincolnshire County Council Conservative Group has elected a new leader.

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Tory leader stands down after 20 years at helm: ‘I have felt for a while it was an appropriate milestone to hand over to fresh hands’

06 May 2025
Tory leader stands down after 20 years at helm: ‘I have felt for a while it was an appropriate milestone to hand over to fresh hands’

Tory leader stands down after 20 years at helm: ‘I have felt for a while it was an appropriate milestone to hand over to fresh hands’

06 May 2025

The long-standing leader of the Conservative group on Lincolnshire County Council is stepping down.

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