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Council chairman marks 30 years of public service

Council chairman marks 30 years of public service

Council chairman marks 30 years of public service

13 September 2025

A councillor has celebrated three decades in public office.


Historic hall needs a new roof

Historic hall needs a new roof

Historic hall needs a new roof

13 September 2025

A hall built during the reign of James VI and described as ‘the jewel’ of a town’s architectural heritage is to be reroofed to prevent its decay.


Roar of success for Lions’ family fun day

Roar of success for Lions’ family fun day

Roar of success for Lions’ family fun day

13 September 2025

Fun day visitors were treated to music and dance displays while helping to raise funds for community causes.


Tories propose asylum motions but are slammed for ‘pouring petrol on the flames’ by disappointed leader

Tories propose asylum motions but are slammed for ‘pouring petrol on the flames’ by disappointed leader

Tories propose asylum motions but are slammed for ‘pouring petrol on the flames’ by disappointed leader

12 September 2025

A Tory group will put forward motions to address their concerns around asylum seekers - but they have been accused of 'pouring petrol on the flames'.

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A EuroMillions Lottery win and other stories from our archives

A EuroMillions Lottery win and other stories from our archives

A EuroMillions Lottery win and other stories from our archives

12 September 2025

Take a look at what was making the news this week over the years.

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Meet the Independent Retailer finalists in the Rutland & Stamford Mercury Business Awards 2025

Meet the Independent Retailer finalists in the Rutland & Stamford Mercury Business Awards 2025

Meet the Independent Retailer finalists in the Rutland & Stamford Mercury Business Awards 2025

12 September 2025

Meet the Independent Retailer finalists for the Rutland & Stamford Mercury Business Awards 2025.


Meet the Large Business of the Year finalists in the Rutland & Stamford Mercury Business Awards 2025

Meet the Large Business of the Year finalists in the Rutland & Stamford Mercury Business Awards 2025

Meet the Large Business of the Year finalists in the Rutland & Stamford Mercury Business Awards 2025

12 September 2025

Meet the Large Business of the Year finalists for the Rutland & Stamford Mercury Business Awards 2025.


Plans drawn up for shops, flats and a small pub

Plans drawn up for shops, flats and a small pub

Plans drawn up for shops, flats and a small pub

12 September 2025

One of a town’s most established pubs is being given a new lease of life to fight back against the competition.


Trial date for motorist who denies refusing police a breath sample

Trial date for motorist who denies refusing police a breath sample

Trial date for motorist who denies refusing police a breath sample

11 September 2025

A trial date has been set for a driver accused of refusing to give police a breath sample.


Flats plan causes concern for business owners

Flats plan causes concern for business owners

Flats plan causes concern for business owners

11 September 2025

A developer has told neighbouring business owners he has no intention of ousting them.


Quarry plans to be heard at meeting

Quarry plans to be heard at meeting

Quarry plans to be heard at meeting

10 September 2025

Residents have the chance to hear about revised plans for a new quarry operation.


Council dips into reserve to fund weekly food waste collection after Government got its sums wrong

Council dips into reserve to fund weekly food waste collection after Government got its sums wrong

Council dips into reserve to fund weekly food waste collection after Government got its sums wrong

10 September 2025

Leading councillors say they have had to dig into their reserves to pay for a weekly food waste collection after the Government got its sums wrong.

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Hereward wakes from history to watch match

Hereward wakes from history to watch match

Hereward wakes from history to watch match

10 September 2025

The legendary figure Hereward The Wake has made an appearance at Bourne Town’s match.


‘Safety hazard’ parcel lockers must be shipped out, council says

‘Safety hazard’ parcel lockers must be shipped out, council says

‘Safety hazard’ parcel lockers must be shipped out, council says

10 September 2025

A unit of parcel lockers must be removed after failing to gain retrospective planning permission.

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‘You wouldn’t want to walk through the park at night’ Call for crackdown on anti-social groups

‘You wouldn’t want to walk through the park at night’ Call for crackdown on anti-social groups

‘You wouldn’t want to walk through the park at night’ Call for crackdown on anti-social groups

10 September 2025

Night-time anti-social behaviour has led a parent to ask police and a council to act.


Reminder that it’s all change for bin collections

Reminder that it’s all change for bin collections

Reminder that it’s all change for bin collections

09 September 2025

Householders are being reminded that their bin collections are due to change next week.


Actors lend their help to village hall restoration

Actors lend their help to village hall restoration

Actors lend their help to village hall restoration

09 September 2025

Actors are to set to perform at a revived village venue to raise money for further restoration work.


Police name motorcyclist who died after collision

Police name motorcyclist who died after collision

Police name motorcyclist who died after collision

08 September 2025

Police have named the motorcyclist who died after a four vehicle collision.


Homeless man left in car after council failings, says Ombudsman - but council says it acted appropriately

Homeless man left in car after council failings, says Ombudsman - but council says it acted appropriately

Homeless man left in car after council failings, says Ombudsman - but council says it acted appropriately

08 September 2025

A council has been criticised for failing to provide adequate support to a man who became homeless - but the council says it acted appropriately.

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Could you be a buddy for Bud?

Could you be a buddy for Bud?

Could you be a buddy for Bud?

07 September 2025

Three Counties Dog Rescue in Bourne is looking for a home for this dog.


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