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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.

Modern family home boasts countryside views

17 May 2025
Modern family home boasts countryside views

Modern family home boasts countryside views

17 May 2025

This detached family home set in an idyllic countryside location is ready for new owners to move in immediately.


‘What should I do when looking for a new home?’

17 May 2025
‘What should I do when looking for a new home?’

‘What should I do when looking for a new home?’

17 May 2025

Citizens Advice South Lincolnshire gives advice on moving into a rental property for the first time.


Local businessman named in Sunday Times Rich list

16 May 2025
Local businessman named in Sunday Times Rich list

Local businessman named in Sunday Times Rich list

16 May 2025

A billionaire from the Stamford area has featured on a list of Britain’s richest people.

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‘With an influx in homes it will be difficult to retain the sense of community’

16 May 2025
‘With an influx in homes it will be difficult to retain the sense of community’

‘With an influx in homes it will be difficult to retain the sense of community’

16 May 2025

Fears that a tight-knit community could double in size have prompted a meeting.


Two vehicles stuck in ditch after crash on main road

15 May 2025
Two vehicles stuck in ditch after crash on main road

Two vehicles stuck in ditch after crash on main road

15 May 2025

Emergency services have been called to the scene of a two-vehicle crash on the A15.


Here’s what is opening in empty town centre shop

14 May 2025
Here’s what is opening in empty town centre shop

Here’s what is opening in empty town centre shop

14 May 2025

Jobs are being advertised and refurbishment work has started as a high-end fragrance chain prepares to open in a town centre.


New sports hall and teaching block opens at school

14 May 2025
New sports hall and teaching block opens at school

New sports hall and teaching block opens at school

14 May 2025

The ribbon has been cut to open a new £10million school building.


Number of tickets sold at arts venues revealed

14 May 2025
Number of tickets sold at arts venues revealed

Number of tickets sold at arts venues revealed

14 May 2025

Ticket sales at council-run arts centres are rocketing - helping to offset the costs of providing a programme of events.


Riverside building could be turned back into restaurant and bar

14 May 2025
Riverside building could be turned back into restaurant and bar

Riverside building could be turned back into restaurant and bar

14 May 2025

An application for a premises licence at an empty town building has been made - just weeks after apartment plans were submitted for the same site.


£200k investment in play areas

13 May 2025
£200k investment in play areas

£200k investment in play areas

13 May 2025

More than a dozen playparks across the district have received an upgrade.


Thought-provoking exhibition held for VE Day

12 May 2025
Thought-provoking exhibition held for VE Day

Thought-provoking exhibition held for VE Day

12 May 2025

Dozens of inquisitive visitors delved into their town’s history at a VE Day exhibition.


Five-vehicle crash on A1

12 May 2025
Five-vehicle crash on A1

Five-vehicle crash on A1

12 May 2025

Emergency services are at the scene of a five-vehicle crash on the A1.


Club members chuffed with ‘overwhelming success’ of show

12 May 2025
Club members chuffed with ‘overwhelming success’ of show

Club members chuffed with ‘overwhelming success’ of show

12 May 2025

Model railway enthusiasts travelled hundreds of miles to attend a popular show.


Sun shines down on annual event

12 May 2025
Sun shines down on annual event

Sun shines down on annual event

12 May 2025

Hundreds of gardeners and food fanatics flocked to a spring fair.


‘Help save the dormice’

11 May 2025
‘Help save the dormice’

‘Help save the dormice’

11 May 2025

A nature-lover has launched a petition to ‘save the dormice’ at a woodland reserve.


Issues with housing supply ‘tilts balance’ in favour of 60 new homes

11 May 2025
Issues with housing supply ‘tilts balance’ in favour of 60 new homes

Issues with housing supply ‘tilts balance’ in favour of 60 new homes

11 May 2025

The lack of a five-year housing supply in Rutland has led to the resubmission of previously-refused plans for a village development.


Cash, crutches and cakes among donations at coffee morning

10 May 2025
Cash, crutches and cakes among donations at coffee morning

Cash, crutches and cakes among donations at coffee morning

10 May 2025

A village coffee morning raised funds to support a Ukrainian humanitarian group.


‘We have a big adder community but they are more scared of us than we are of them’

10 May 2025
‘We have a big adder community but they are more scared of us than we are of them’

‘We have a big adder community but they are more scared of us than we are of them’

10 May 2025

For centuries snakes have been associated with danger and evil - but a venomous viper enthusiast hopes that can change.


‘Experiences like this keep the legacy of these brave men and women alive’

09 May 2025
‘Experiences like this keep the legacy of these brave men and women alive’

‘Experiences like this keep the legacy of these brave men and women alive’

09 May 2025

A cubs group was surprised by an inspirational 100-year-old veteran on VE Day.


Steak bakes are back on the menu for town

09 May 2025
Steak bakes are back on the menu for town

Steak bakes are back on the menu for town

09 May 2025

A British bakery chain will be returning to a town - despite previously shutting down rumours it was opening.


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