Environment

People can now recycle their gift bags in Stamford as guidance is issued regarding what Christmas items can be recycled.

A Great Casterton-based scientist has received international recognition for his work on climate change.

Two villages can better plan their futures after five years of cross-county co-operation.

An existing planning application for homes in Castle Bytham is due to expire in March.

Review: Bright, colourful lights and festive music make for a great Christmas trip out.

Fly-tippers have dumped bags of rubbish in a walk way in Grantham.

Stamford town councillors have heard of more trips and slips in Red Lion Square.

Smokers are being encouraged to vote with their butts thanks to a new bin in Stamford's Broad Street.

Hundreds of Grantham area homes are without power due to a fault.

In the weekly growers' column, farmer Chris Carter bemoans the amount of rain we've had this year....

Homes built on a former football ground have received industry recognition.

A gardening magazine has praised designer Nicola Oakey

Volunteers planted 150 trees last Wednesday to help link together two of Grantham’s most popular visitor attractions.

A leading councillor says more needs to be done to save our heritage.

Town officials are working on proposals which they hope to have ready next Spring.

Climate activists will gather on election night to protest with a lantern vigil.

Mercury reader Adrian Gombault was surprised to see Inca in one of the country lanes to the east of Stamford.

Residents with concerns about potentially contaminated land at Elsea Park in Bourne have 'not had their questions answered adequately’.

A plastic barrier which was in a town square for a year has finally been replaced.

There's a reprieve for 9 home owners as a council today removed the demolition threat hanging over them since February.