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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.

Firm has grown from the ground up to win Business of the Year prize

30 November 2025
Firm has grown from the ground up to win Business of the Year prize

Firm has grown from the ground up to win Business of the Year prize

30 November 2025

A business that has grown from the ground up was named Business of the Year.


‘Running a business is a wild ride’ says winner of Judges’ Prestige Award

30 November 2025
‘Running a business is a wild ride’ says winner of Judges’ Prestige Award

‘Running a business is a wild ride’ says winner of Judges’ Prestige Award

30 November 2025

The winner of our Judges’ Prestige Award put his success down to the teams at the heart of his many businesses.


Fifth time is a charm for award winners

29 November 2025
Fifth time is a charm for award winners

Fifth time is a charm for award winners

29 November 2025

Never mind third time lucky, it was fifth time’s a charm for the Business Innovation winners.


Pedestrian hit by car seriously injured

28 November 2025
Pedestrian hit by car seriously injured

Pedestrian hit by car seriously injured

28 November 2025

A man was seriously injured after he was hit by a car.


‘Looking at all the beautifully decorated trees in this calm and peaceful church is a really lovely way to start Christmas’

28 November 2025
‘Looking at all the beautifully decorated trees in this calm and peaceful church is a really lovely way to start Christmas’

‘Looking at all the beautifully decorated trees in this calm and peaceful church is a really lovely way to start Christmas’

28 November 2025

A community Christmas Tree Festival has been officially declared open.


Town’s festive season gets off to unusual start as YouTube personality Colin sprays toilet roll ‘snow’ over crowds

28 November 2025
Town’s festive season gets off to unusual start as YouTube personality Colin sprays toilet roll ‘snow’ over crowds

Town’s festive season gets off to unusual start as YouTube personality Colin sprays toilet roll ‘snow’ over crowds

28 November 2025

A town’s festive season got off to an unusual start last night (Thursday, November 27).


Business launched just months ago wins award as it aims to make town a ‘hotspot for young footballers’

28 November 2025
Business launched just months ago wins award as it aims to make town a ‘hotspot for young footballers’

Business launched just months ago wins award as it aims to make town a ‘hotspot for young footballers’

28 November 2025

A young company committed to raising its game - quite literally - took home the Best New Start Up prize.


Awards winners receive unique trophy that is nod to town’s manufacturing and engineering history

27 November 2025
Awards winners receive unique trophy that is nod to town’s manufacturing and engineering history

Awards winners receive unique trophy that is nod to town’s manufacturing and engineering history

27 November 2025

Each of our Grantham Journal Business Awards category winners took home a unique trophy.


MP secures maintenance work at town railway station

24 November 2025
MP secures maintenance work at town railway station

MP secures maintenance work at town railway station

24 November 2025

Maintenance work has been carried out at a town railway station after an MP intervened.


It was the perfect meal - or so I thought

13 November 2025
It was the perfect meal - or so I thought

It was the perfect meal - or so I thought

13 November 2025

One of the joys of this Eat My Words review column is trying new places - but it’s sometimes nice to return to what you know.


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).

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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.


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