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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.

‘Thank you for trying to save our son’

04 August 2025
‘Thank you for trying to save our son’

‘Thank you for trying to save our son’

04 August 2025

The parents of a young man who died in a crash have expressed gratitude to those who tried to help him.


Rafts, crafts and plenty of laughs

04 August 2025
Rafts, crafts and plenty of laughs

Rafts, crafts and plenty of laughs

04 August 2025

A raft race pulled in the crowds despite everyone getting a soaking.


Dual carriageway cancelled - but fight for safety goes on

04 August 2025
Dual carriageway cancelled - but fight for safety goes on

Dual carriageway cancelled - but fight for safety goes on

04 August 2025

A large-scale project to convert a busy road to dual carriageway has been scrapped by the Government.


Driver crashed into bar

04 August 2025
Driver crashed into bar

Driver crashed into bar

04 August 2025

A driver crashed into the wall of a bar, causing a road to be closed.


Canoe club join challenge in memory of Toby

04 August 2025
Canoe club join challenge in memory of Toby

Canoe club join challenge in memory of Toby

04 August 2025

A man who is kayaking and climbing in 70 counties over 70 days for his 70th year was joined by members of a canoe club on Rutland Water.


Fire concerns stamp out flats plan

04 August 2025
Fire concerns stamp out flats plan

Fire concerns stamp out flats plan

04 August 2025

Concerns that fire engines could not access a dozen proposed flats has caused the planning application to be refused.


Bobbies are back on the beat

04 August 2025
Bobbies are back on the beat

Bobbies are back on the beat

04 August 2025

Police on the beat are becoming a more familiar sight again thanks to extra funding for patrols.


Town businesses spared flooding after drain flushing work

01 August 2025
Town businesses spared flooding after drain flushing work

Town businesses spared flooding after drain flushing work

01 August 2025

Torrential rain did not result in flooding in areas of a town that have suffered previously.


Backing is given to stop the rot up bell tower

01 August 2025
Backing is given to stop the rot up bell tower

Backing is given to stop the rot up bell tower

01 August 2025

A bell turret has been quietly lowered from a town centre building so repairs can be made.


Rare dragonfly sighting points to warming climate

01 August 2025
Rare dragonfly sighting points to warming climate

Rare dragonfly sighting points to warming climate

01 August 2025

A dragonfly rarely spotted in this area has been photographed by an enthusiast.


Town bridge closure signs change after appeal by shop owner

01 August 2025
Town bridge closure signs change after appeal by shop owner

Town bridge closure signs change after appeal by shop owner

01 August 2025

A shop owner has initiated a simple solution to help mitigate the negative effects of a town bridge closure.


What Stan Ogden got up to in a supermarket, and other stories that made the news

01 August 2025
What Stan Ogden got up to in a supermarket, and other stories that made the news

What Stan Ogden got up to in a supermarket, and other stories that made the news

01 August 2025

The Mercury archive opens up each week to look back at what was making the news


‘Disrespectful’ dog owners face fines at cemetery

31 July 2025
‘Disrespectful’ dog owners face fines at cemetery

‘Disrespectful’ dog owners face fines at cemetery

31 July 2025

Signs will warn of fines if people leave dog mess at a cemetery.

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Man dies in five-vehicle crash

31 July 2025
Man dies in five-vehicle crash

Man dies in five-vehicle crash

31 July 2025

Police are appealing for witnesses following an accident involving several people.


Crash on main road

31 July 2025
Crash on main road

Crash on main road

31 July 2025

Drivers are reporting an accident which is affecting traffic in both directions.


Gift for couple who helped their town become a ‘twin’

31 July 2025
Gift for couple who helped their town become a ‘twin’

Gift for couple who helped their town become a ‘twin’

31 July 2025

A couple who have clocked up about 45 years’ service for their town have been presented with a shield recognising their work.


More space for coach visitors

31 July 2025
More space for coach visitors

More space for coach visitors

31 July 2025

Coach parking could be increased in the summer due to the number of visitors coming to a town.


Tributes paid to ‘a true gentleman and loyal friend’

31 July 2025
Tributes paid to ‘a true gentleman and loyal friend’

Tributes paid to ‘a true gentleman and loyal friend’

31 July 2025

One of Stamford’s best-known craftsmen has died aged 56.


‘Buyer’ of town Post Office announced

30 July 2025
‘Buyer’ of town Post Office announced

‘Buyer’ of town Post Office announced

30 July 2025

A town’s Crown Post Office will be run by a franchise partner based Greater Manchester.


Changes afoot for town drop-off zone

30 July 2025
Changes afoot for town drop-off zone

Changes afoot for town drop-off zone

30 July 2025

Loading bays could be changed to ‘goods only’ in a bid to prevent them being blocked.


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