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Suzanne Moon became the news editor of the Rutland and Stamford Mercury, the Bourne Local and the Rutland Times in 2019, having previously held the role for the Mercury.

Raise money at the races

08 October 2025
Raise money at the races

Raise money at the races

08 October 2025

People can enjoy a night at the races without leaving the bar thanks to a popular community event.


Final say on fate of quarry plan

08 October 2025
Final say on fate of quarry plan

Final say on fate of quarry plan

08 October 2025

People have a last chance to comment on plans for a new, large-scale quarry that will operate for 10 years.


Sixty learn to save a life with the WI

07 October 2025
Sixty learn to save a life with the WI

Sixty learn to save a life with the WI

07 October 2025

People learned how to carry our CPR and use a defibrillator at a community training session.


Teenagers invited to try out the air cadets

07 October 2025
Teenagers invited to try out the air cadets

Teenagers invited to try out the air cadets

07 October 2025

Potential air cadets can have a taste of squadron life over two evenings.


Fire being treated as arson

06 October 2025
Fire being treated as arson

Fire being treated as arson

06 October 2025

An arsonist is believed responsible for firefighters being called out for an hour.


CQC inspectors rate ‘compassionate’ care home with good food

05 October 2025
CQC inspectors rate ‘compassionate’ care home with good food

CQC inspectors rate ‘compassionate’ care home with good food

05 October 2025

A care home for up to 61 residents has received a ‘good’ rating from inspectors.


Adventure awaits new cadet force

03 October 2025
Adventure awaits new cadet force

Adventure awaits new cadet force

03 October 2025

A taste of life in the armed forces is coming to a town secondary school.


Isla’s smile says it all after wheelchair donation

03 October 2025
Isla’s smile says it all after wheelchair donation

Isla’s smile says it all after wheelchair donation

03 October 2025

A three-year-old girl is zipping around her nursery school playground thanks to a community group’s support.


The formation of ‘Lakeside Stamford’, a red herring, and grocery prices from 50 years ago

03 October 2025
The formation of ‘Lakeside Stamford’, a red herring, and grocery prices from 50 years ago

The formation of ‘Lakeside Stamford’, a red herring, and grocery prices from 50 years ago

03 October 2025

We take a look back at what was making the news in years gone by.


Natural burial ground lands award

02 October 2025
Natural burial ground lands award

Natural burial ground lands award

02 October 2025

A last resting place offering a choice of meadow or woodland has been named ‘the best’.


‘You will be refunded for lack of heating’ housing association promises

02 October 2025
‘You will be refunded for lack of heating’ housing association promises

‘You will be refunded for lack of heating’ housing association promises

02 October 2025

Residents have been told they will be reimbursed after a housing association continued charging for heating while it was out of order.


Temporary road closures to encourage shoppers

01 October 2025
Temporary road closures to encourage shoppers

Temporary road closures to encourage shoppers

01 October 2025

Measures are being considered to encourage shoppers to support independent retailers.


New estate plan raises concerns about road junction

01 October 2025
New estate plan raises concerns about road junction

New estate plan raises concerns about road junction

01 October 2025

A major housebuilder has submitted a planning application for 270 homes to replace fields on the edge of a town.


Vet opens new independent practice

01 October 2025
Vet opens new independent practice

Vet opens new independent practice

01 October 2025

A new independent vets has launched, with the owner keen to get to know people and their animals.


Award honours John’s ‘huge contribution to town’

30 September 2025
Award honours John’s ‘huge contribution to town’

Award honours John’s ‘huge contribution to town’

30 September 2025

A former museum curator has been rewarded for the contributions he has made to a town.


Clipping marvellous chance to learn art of topiary

30 September 2025
Clipping marvellous chance to learn art of topiary

Clipping marvellous chance to learn art of topiary

30 September 2025

People have been learning the art of topiary from experts thanks to National Heritage Lottery funding.


Enjoying a brew or two for Macmillan

29 September 2025
Enjoying a brew or two for Macmillan

Enjoying a brew or two for Macmillan

29 September 2025

Thousands of cups were raised across the area in support of this year’s Macmillan Coffee Morning.


Duck race donations total £4,000

29 September 2025
Duck race donations total £4,000

Duck race donations total £4,000

29 September 2025

Two charities have benefited from an equal share of £4,000 raised at a Lion’s club duck race.


New allotment for pupils is ‘about planting first seeds of happy new memories’

29 September 2025
New allotment for pupils is ‘about planting first seeds of happy new memories’

New allotment for pupils is ‘about planting first seeds of happy new memories’

29 September 2025

Pupils have pulled on gardening gloves for a lesson on their new allotment.


Top marks and a great story for Businessperson of the Year

28 September 2025
Top marks and a great story for Businessperson of the Year

Top marks and a great story for Businessperson of the Year

28 September 2025

Although named 2025 winner of the Mercury Businessperson of the Year, Mark Story is adamant a ‘team effort’ is behind what he has achieved.


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