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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.

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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Help find wanted man

08 July 2025
Help find wanted man

Help find wanted man

08 July 2025

Police officers are trying to track down a wanted man who has links to Grantham.


Charity worker ditches shoes on hottest day to walk 40,000 steps barefoot to mark 40th birthday

07 July 2025
Charity worker ditches shoes on hottest day to walk 40,000 steps barefoot to mark 40th birthday

Charity worker ditches shoes on hottest day to walk 40,000 steps barefoot to mark 40th birthday

07 July 2025

A charity worker ditched her shoes to walk 40,000 steps barefoot to mark her 40th birthday.


Tranquil garden is real surprise of town centre property

05 July 2025
Tranquil garden is real surprise of town centre property

Tranquil garden is real surprise of town centre property

05 July 2025

This beautifully presented four-bedroom character residence offers a rare opportunity to acquire a high-specification home.


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.


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