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'Our headbands will stop health workers getting sore ears!'

02 April 2020
'Our headbands will stop health workers getting sore ears!'

'Our headbands will stop health workers getting sore ears!'

02 April 2020

Two art and textile teachers are making special headbands for nurses and other key workers to stop their ears getting sore wearing face masks.

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Here are the most popular birds spotted in our gardens

02 April 2020
Here are the most popular birds spotted in our gardens

Here are the most popular birds spotted in our gardens

02 April 2020

Thousands of people across Lincolnshire and Rutland took part in the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch in January - and the results are now in.


Company receives abuse for staying open - but stresses it is manufacturing parts for hospitals

02 April 2020
Company receives abuse for staying open - but stresses it is manufacturing parts for hospitals

Company receives abuse for staying open - but stresses it is manufacturing parts for hospitals

02 April 2020

A company that makes plastic components has stressed it remains operational for good reason after it received abuse for endangering staff.


Garden centre owner faces throwing away £10,000 of stock

02 April 2020
Garden centre owner faces throwing away £10,000 of stock

Garden centre owner faces throwing away £10,000 of stock

02 April 2020

The owner of a garden centre says he will have to throw up to £10,000 worth of stock away if the lockdown doesn’t end soon.


Counselling charity to offer deliveries and phone support service

01 April 2020
Counselling charity to offer deliveries and phone support service

Counselling charity to offer deliveries and phone support service

01 April 2020

A charity in Bourne that offers counselling to people and families on low incomes is starting a new delivery service.


Warning as fraudsters tap into coronavirus fears to scam public

01 April 2020
Warning as fraudsters tap into coronavirus fears to scam public

Warning as fraudsters tap into coronavirus fears to scam public

01 April 2020

Despicable fraudsters are taking advantage of the response to coronavirus by duping the public into handing over personal details.


'Virtual Scouting' proves a hit for youngsters stuck at home

01 April 2020
'Virtual Scouting' proves a hit for youngsters stuck at home

'Virtual Scouting' proves a hit for youngsters stuck at home

01 April 2020

A Scout group in Rutland has trialled 'virtual Scouting' over video conferencing website Zoom - and it's proved a hit.


Hospital staff overwhelmed by support from community

30 March 2020
Hospital staff overwhelmed by support from community

Hospital staff overwhelmed by support from community

30 March 2020

Healthcare workers from hospitals in the area say they have been overwhelmed by the support and generosity of the community.


More than 90 people volunteer to help vulnerable villagers through coronavirus outbreak

30 March 2020
More than 90 people volunteer to help vulnerable villagers through coronavirus outbreak

More than 90 people volunteer to help vulnerable villagers through coronavirus outbreak

30 March 2020

From food and prescription collections to comforting phone calls, vulnerable people in Ketton are not being forgotten by their community.


Greengrocer thanks people for their support during pandemic

28 March 2020
Greengrocer thanks people for their support during pandemic

Greengrocer thanks people for their support during pandemic

28 March 2020

The owner of a fruit and veg stall in Stamford town centre has thanked people for continuing to support his business.


Online learning company vows to help schools continue children's education

27 March 2020
Online learning company vows to help schools continue children's education

Online learning company vows to help schools continue children's education

27 March 2020

An online learning company has seen the use of its services more than triple since schools were closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.


Long queues outside town supermarkets

27 March 2020
Long queues outside town supermarkets

Long queues outside town supermarkets

27 March 2020

Dozens of people have been queuing outside supermarkets in Stamford on day four of the UK’s coronavirus lockdown.


Free minibus service for essential journeys

27 March 2020
Free minibus service for essential journeys

Free minibus service for essential journeys

27 March 2020

A free replacement minibus service for essential trips between Oakham and Stamford is being launched.


Engineering company responds to claims it is not following virus safety guidance

26 March 2020
Engineering company responds to claims it is not following virus safety guidance

Engineering company responds to claims it is not following virus safety guidance

26 March 2020

An engineering company has responded to allegations it has not been enforcing the two-metre social distancing rule in its Stamford factory.


High Sheriff ceremony relegated to cold car park

26 March 2020
High Sheriff ceremony relegated to cold car park

High Sheriff ceremony relegated to cold car park

26 March 2020

The declaration of a new High Sheriff in Rutland is usually a grand public event at Oakham Castle - but not this time.


Lads flout lockdown rules to play football on town meadows

25 March 2020
Lads flout lockdown rules to play football on town meadows

Lads flout lockdown rules to play football on town meadows

25 March 2020

A group of four young men were seen brazenly flouting the prime minister’s lockdown rules on Stamford’s meadows.


Parking charges in county car parks suspended to help key workers

25 March 2020
Parking charges in county car parks suspended to help key workers

Parking charges in county car parks suspended to help key workers

25 March 2020

Parking charges in council-run car parks in Rutland are to be suspended until further notice.


Police officer called on to disperse two 'gatherings' in Rutland

25 March 2020
Police officer called on to disperse two 'gatherings' in Rutland

Police officer called on to disperse two 'gatherings' in Rutland

25 March 2020

Police in Rutland have urged people to be mindful of government advice on coronavirus after an officer had to disperse two 'gatherings'.


Pictures: Stamford in lockdown

24 March 2020
Pictures: Stamford in lockdown

Pictures: Stamford in lockdown

24 March 2020

The streets of Stamford are far quieter following the lockdown announced on Monday night.


Mum sets up help group to share tips on grocery buying during pandemic

24 March 2020
Mum sets up help group to share tips on grocery buying during pandemic

Mum sets up help group to share tips on grocery buying during pandemic

24 March 2020

A mum-of-six and her pals have started Facebook groups to help people swap tips and locate items that are tough to find in the shops.


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