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‘Poppy Appeal raised an incredible amount - thank you’

01 June 2025
‘Poppy Appeal raised an incredible amount - thank you’

‘Poppy Appeal raised an incredible amount - thank you’

01 June 2025

Our readers have once again put pen to paper and sent in an array of letters on varying topics.


Have a crack at the Saturday Social - the weekend’s toughest online quiz

31 May 2025
Have a crack at the Saturday Social - the weekend’s toughest online quiz

Have a crack at the Saturday Social - the weekend’s toughest online quiz

31 May 2025

Our online quiz returns with 13 trivia questions on everything from Friends to football.


Then and now: Annual exhibition attracts hundreds

31 May 2025
Then and now: Annual exhibition attracts hundreds

Then and now: Annual exhibition attracts hundreds

31 May 2025

In 1874, the Grantham Journal reported that the Lincolnshire Agricultural Society’s annual exhibition was held at Grantham on Harrowby Road.


Woman jailed for assaulting police officers

30 May 2025
Woman jailed for assaulting police officers

Woman jailed for assaulting police officers

30 May 2025

A woman who admitted assaulting two police officers after being given a chance to avoid jail was today sentenced to 20 months imprisonment.


Sentencing date set for man who carried out offences against children

30 May 2025
Sentencing date set for man who carried out offences against children

Sentencing date set for man who carried out offences against children

30 May 2025

The sentence of a man who admitted carrying out child sexual offences has been adjourned so his defence team can get medical evidence on his behalf.


Shop thief jailed

28 May 2025
Shop thief jailed

Shop thief jailed

28 May 2025

A man who stole clothing worth more than £2,500 has been jailed.


For they are jolly good fellows!

28 May 2025
For they are jolly good fellows!

For they are jolly good fellows!

28 May 2025

A community-minded trio have been handed awards for their commitment to helping a friendship group thrive.


Convicted sex offender sentenced for breaching order restricting contact with children

27 May 2025
Convicted sex offender sentenced for breaching order restricting contact with children

Convicted sex offender sentenced for breaching order restricting contact with children

27 May 2025

A convicted sex offender who admitted breaching a court order which limits his contact with children has been given a suspended jail sentence.


‘Support us otherwise we won’t be here for years to come’

27 May 2025
‘Support us otherwise we won’t be here for years to come’

‘Support us otherwise we won’t be here for years to come’

27 May 2025

Swimmers made a splash as an outdoor pool reopened for the summer season.


Event is a celebration of country pursuits

26 May 2025
Event is a celebration of country pursuits

Event is a celebration of country pursuits

26 May 2025

A celebration of country sports and pursuits attracted thousands of visitors.


Teenager-only event to be held in bid to give more young people to do

26 May 2025
Teenager-only event to be held in bid to give more young people to do

Teenager-only event to be held in bid to give more young people to do

26 May 2025

A teenager-only event is being held due to a lack of things for youngsters to do in a town.


‘To you it was just a cat’

25 May 2025
‘To you it was just a cat’

‘To you it was just a cat’

25 May 2025

Readers have shared their thoughts, including a letter from a woman who’s cat was hit by a car.


Can you get top marks in the ultimate online pub quiz?

24 May 2025
Can you get top marks in the ultimate online pub quiz?

Can you get top marks in the ultimate online pub quiz?

24 May 2025

Bond, battles and booze! Have a crack at this week’s Saturday Social general knowledge quiz.


Ideal for family looking for modern and spacious home

24 May 2025
Ideal for family looking for modern and spacious home

Ideal for family looking for modern and spacious home

24 May 2025

Situated on a generous and favourable plot, this home represents the ideal solution for families looking for a modern and spacious home.


Why are music festivals so expensive? And how to keep your costs down…

24 May 2025
Why are music festivals so expensive? And how to keep your costs down…

Why are music festivals so expensive? And how to keep your costs down…

24 May 2025

Festivals certainly aren’t cheap, but there are ways to enjoy yourselves while sticking to a budget.


Calling independent retailers - it’s your time to shine at awards

23 May 2025
Calling independent retailers - it’s your time to shine at awards

Calling independent retailers - it’s your time to shine at awards

23 May 2025

Now nominations are starting to come in for the 20th year of the Rutland & Stamford Mercury Business Awards, we’re now looking to find sponsors.


Machete killers will be sentenced this summer

22 May 2025
Machete killers will be sentenced this summer

Machete killers will be sentenced this summer

22 May 2025

Two people found guilty of using a machete to kill a man in a Bourne park will not be sentenced until July.


64-year-old ‘nuisance’ killed single mum

21 May 2025
64-year-old ‘nuisance’ killed single mum

64-year-old ‘nuisance’ killed single mum

21 May 2025

A woman found dead in her home was killed by a 64-year-old man who she had allowed to stay at the property, a jury decided today (Wednesday).


Mobile phone helped put burglar behind bars

21 May 2025
Mobile phone helped put burglar behind bars

Mobile phone helped put burglar behind bars

21 May 2025

A prolific burglar has been jailed for more than three years.


Kristine suffered severe skull fracture, jury told

21 May 2025
Kristine suffered severe skull fracture, jury told

Kristine suffered severe skull fracture, jury told

21 May 2025

A woman who was found dead in her home had suffered a severe skull fracture consistent with blunt force, a jury heard today (Wednesday).


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