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Maddy Baillie joined Iliffe Media Publishing in 2019 as an editorial apprentice for the Rutland and Stamford Mercury. In 2020 she became a trainee reporter for the Rutland and Stamford Mercury. In 2022, she qualified as a senior reporter.

Charming countryside home is on the market

07 June 2025
Charming countryside home is on the market

Charming countryside home is on the market

07 June 2025

A charming village home combines contemporary living with the appeal of rural life.


‘It’s not just digging a plant and putting it in a chair - this is floral art’

07 June 2025
‘It’s not just digging a plant and putting it in a chair - this is floral art’

‘It’s not just digging a plant and putting it in a chair - this is floral art’

07 June 2025

Floral chairs created by green-fingered volunteers are being unveiled for summer.


Plans to finally ban lorries from roads

06 June 2025
Plans to finally ban lorries from roads

Plans to finally ban lorries from roads

06 June 2025

A 13-year campaign for traffic restrictions has finally put the brake on HGVs.


Two-vehicle crash on A1

05 June 2025
Two-vehicle crash on A1

Two-vehicle crash on A1

05 June 2025

Drivers are facing delays on the A1 following a crash this afternoon.


Luxury hotel recovers 5* rating after inspection

05 June 2025
Luxury hotel recovers 5* rating after inspection

Luxury hotel recovers 5* rating after inspection

05 June 2025

An award-winning hotel has regained its five-star rating after a ‘blip’ picked up by inspectors.


Raft race event to be ramped up

04 June 2025
Raft race event to be ramped up

Raft race event to be ramped up

04 June 2025

Organisers of a new raft race are gearing up for a bigger and better day out after their inaugural event exceeded expectations.


Girl, 13, released under investigation after incident at town meadows

03 June 2025
Girl, 13, released under investigation after incident at town meadows

Girl, 13, released under investigation after incident at town meadows

03 June 2025

A teenage girl who was arrested after an incident at a town park has been released under investigation.


Road to close for three weeks for repairs

03 June 2025
Road to close for three weeks for repairs

Road to close for three weeks for repairs

03 June 2025

A main road which has been ‘pummelled by heavy farm machines and lorries’ is in line for a £700,000 repair project.


Closed A1 carriageway forces another road to shut amid ‘rat run’ fears

03 June 2025
Closed A1 carriageway forces another road to shut amid ‘rat run’ fears

Closed A1 carriageway forces another road to shut amid ‘rat run’ fears

03 June 2025

Safety concerns about a prolonged A1 carriageway closure have led to a nearby road being shut too.


Record numbers at rural show

02 June 2025
Record numbers at rural show

Record numbers at rural show

02 June 2025

An annual county show is continuing to grow in popularity - almost two centuries on from its founding.


Drop in pupil numbers prompts plans to change use of boarding house

02 June 2025
Drop in pupil numbers prompts plans to change use of boarding house

Drop in pupil numbers prompts plans to change use of boarding house

02 June 2025

A school building which is no longer needed to house pupils could be turned into classrooms.


Lottery funding will help to uncover lost manor houses

02 June 2025
Lottery funding will help to uncover lost manor houses

Lottery funding will help to uncover lost manor houses

02 June 2025

A group of amateur historians have been awarded more than £12,000 to uncover lost manor houses.


Driver seeks compensation for money spent on car repairs after pothole damage

01 June 2025
Driver seeks compensation for money spent on car repairs after pothole damage

Driver seeks compensation for money spent on car repairs after pothole damage

01 June 2025

A pensioner is calling for road improvements after an 18-month battle for compensation.


The Lincolnshire businesses named and shamed for underpaying staff

29 May 2025
The Lincolnshire businesses named and shamed for underpaying staff

The Lincolnshire businesses named and shamed for underpaying staff

29 May 2025

A veterinary practice, a nursery and an outdoor pursuits company are among the businesses named and shamed by the government.


Motorcyclists caused damage of up to £10,000 at nature reserve

29 May 2025
Motorcyclists caused damage of up to £10,000 at nature reserve

Motorcyclists caused damage of up to £10,000 at nature reserve

29 May 2025

Motorcyclists who rode through a nature reserve have caused thousands of pounds of damage.

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Spate of overnight vehicle break-ins sparks police appeal

29 May 2025
Spate of overnight vehicle break-ins sparks police appeal

Spate of overnight vehicle break-ins sparks police appeal

29 May 2025

Several vehicles parked in a residential area have been broken into in an overnight crime spree.


Girl, 13, arrested after incident at town meadows

29 May 2025
Girl, 13, arrested after incident at town meadows

Girl, 13, arrested after incident at town meadows

29 May 2025

A teenage girl has been arrested on suspicion of drunken behaviour and assaulting an emergency worker.


Third time’s a charm for new mayor

29 May 2025
Third time’s a charm for new mayor

Third time’s a charm for new mayor

29 May 2025

A former mayor has taken the chains of office for the third time.


Cancer survivor combines courage and couture as she struts in fashion show

29 May 2025
Cancer survivor combines courage and couture as she struts in fashion show

Cancer survivor combines courage and couture as she struts in fashion show

29 May 2025

A cancer survivor who wants to empower people to live life to the full has strutted her stuff at a charity fashion show.


Nurse-led aesthetics clinic to open in town

29 May 2025
Nurse-led aesthetics clinic to open in town

Nurse-led aesthetics clinic to open in town

29 May 2025

Four nurses have joined together to launch a high-end skin clinic.


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