Human Interest

Plans are in motion for a festival celebrating the 100th anniversary of Margaret Thatcher’s birth to be held in her hometown later this year.

Changes to Rutland’s school travel arrangements, which will increase costs for some families, are set for approval next week.

A tribute to a Morrisons helper and gentle giant has raised £448.84 for care home residents.

A major prepared food company has announced a partnership with Samaritans to underpin its commitment to wellbeing.

Police are not treating the death of a body discovered in a town centre this morning as suspicious.

Families basked in the sunshine as a Gingerbread Festival returned with a lively mix of children’s races, community stalls and a surprise guest.

The opening date for a highly-anticipated burger chain restaurant and drive-thru has been announced.

More than a dozen playparks across the district have received an upgrade.

A local cast and director are one performance away from reaching a national theatre final.

Teenagers have topped the fundraising chart for a military charity.

An award-winning restaurant with franchises in Lincolnshire has announced that it will soon be opening its doors in a new location.

People will be able to channel their ‘inner Robin Hood’ at an archery taster day.

A family-run day care provider has opened a new centre catering for adults.

Two free tennis events will take place in a town park, offering something for everyone.

A veteran has shared a powerful memoir of his Falklands War experience as he paid tribute to lost friends.

A developer has shown a high rate of interest in converting part of a former bank into a two-bedroom apartment.

A popular town beer and music festival is moving to a later date in the summer to try to give revellers better weather.

Repairs that will restore an eye-catching war memorial back to its former glory will go ahead.

A care home has delighted its residents with an unexpected visit from two penguins.

Dozens of inquisitive visitors delved into their town’s history at a VE Day exhibition.