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Man jailed for violence in town centre

15 January 2021
Man jailed for violence in town centre

Man jailed for violence in town centre

15 January 2021

A drunken man who seriously injured two men during an incident was today (Friday, January 15) jailed for nine months.


Oakham man quits police after admitting indecent image charges

14 January 2021
Oakham man quits police after admitting indecent image charges

Oakham man quits police after admitting indecent image charges

14 January 2021

Police hold misconduct hearing after former special constable admits two charges of making indecent images


We went shopping with £30 to show what children should be getting

12 January 2021
We went shopping with £30 to show what children should be getting

We went shopping with £30 to show what children should be getting

12 January 2021

As pictures of woefully inadequate school meal packages circulate online, we went to Asda armed with £30 to show what children should be getting.


Amanda reflects on new challenge

11 January 2021
Amanda reflects on new challenge

Amanda reflects on new challenge

11 January 2021

A councillor who was elected for the first time in May 2019 reflects on her time in office.


Third coronavirus vaccine is approved for use in UK

08 January 2021
Third coronavirus vaccine is approved for use in UK

Third coronavirus vaccine is approved for use in UK

08 January 2021

The Moderna coronavirus vaccine has been approved for use in the UK.


Gang members jailed after £2m church lead thefts

06 January 2021
Gang members jailed after £2m church lead thefts

Gang members jailed after £2m church lead thefts

06 January 2021

A prolific gang stripped the lead from dozens of rural churches across England causing devastation to village communities, a court was told today.


Primary schools reopen as planned

04 January 2021
Primary schools reopen as planned

Primary schools reopen as planned

04 January 2021

Primary schools across the area are reopening today or tomorrow amid a debate over whether pupils should return with the current covid restrictions.


‘It’s really nice to know that you’re making a difference’

03 January 2021
‘It’s really nice to know that you’re making a difference’

‘It’s really nice to know that you’re making a difference’

03 January 2021

A nursing assistant shares why the Hospice at Home team at Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice has been making such a difference during the pandemic.


Student designs label for new beer

02 January 2021
Student designs label for new beer

Student designs label for new beer

02 January 2021

A graphic design student has had his artwork chosen by Oakham Ales


Kitchen living area has the 'wow factor'

02 January 2021
Kitchen living area has the 'wow factor'

Kitchen living area has the 'wow factor'

02 January 2021

A fabulous townhouse located in a desirable street has recently gone on the market.


Recycle responsibly this Christmas

24 December 2020
Recycle responsibly this Christmas

Recycle responsibly this Christmas

24 December 2020

Rutland County Council is encouraging residents to cut down on festive waste and recycle responsibly over the Christmas and New Year period.


Village road flooded after heavy rain

23 December 2020
Village road flooded after heavy rain

Village road flooded after heavy rain

23 December 2020

Cars have been unable to pass under the bridge in King's Cliffe after it became flooded.


Rutland County Council's office in Oakham to be used as community vaccination centre

21 December 2020
Rutland County Council's office in Oakham to be used as community vaccination centre

Rutland County Council's office in Oakham to be used as community vaccination centre

21 December 2020

Patients from four GP practices in Rutland will be invited to get their coronavirus vaccine at a community hub opening at the council offices.


Covid-19 vaccination centre to operate from the "heart of the district" in Grantham

15 December 2020
Covid-19 vaccination centre to operate from the "heart of the district" in Grantham

Covid-19 vaccination centre to operate from the "heart of the district" in Grantham

15 December 2020

A vaccination centre will be set up at Grantham's leisure centre but there is no mention of Stamford, Bourne or the Deepings.


Give the gift of news with a subscription to the Mercury this Christmas

11 December 2020
Give the gift of news with a subscription to the Mercury this Christmas

Give the gift of news with a subscription to the Mercury this Christmas

11 December 2020

You can give the gift of news this Christmas, with a subscription to the Rutland and Stamford Mercury.


Government cuts isolation period

11 December 2020
Government cuts isolation period

Government cuts isolation period

11 December 2020

People self-isolating will no longer have to stay inside for two weeks.


Shopkeeper who sold illicit cigarettes and tobacco escapes immediate prison sentence

11 December 2020
Shopkeeper who sold illicit cigarettes and tobacco escapes immediate prison sentence

Shopkeeper who sold illicit cigarettes and tobacco escapes immediate prison sentence

11 December 2020

A shopkeeper who was caught selling illicit cigarettes and tobacco was today given a suspended jail sentence at Lincoln Crown Court.


Man admits to sending penis picture to woman he was at school with

09 December 2020
Man admits to sending penis picture to woman he was at school with

Man admits to sending penis picture to woman he was at school with

09 December 2020

A Stamford man who sent a photograph of his penis to a woman and travelled to Wimbledon to harass her at work has appeared in court.


Detached character cottage is on the market

05 December 2020
Detached character cottage is on the market

Detached character cottage is on the market

05 December 2020

An extremely well-presented detached character cottage, which has been tastefully extended by the current owners is up for sale.


Council leader will reject increase in members' allowances

04 December 2020
Council leader will reject increase in members' allowances

Council leader will reject increase in members' allowances

04 December 2020

The leader of Lincolnshire County Council said he will reject proposals to increase councillors’ expenses by 2.75 per cent for 2021.


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