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‘We can’t wait’: Charity shop set to open at former bank site

‘We can’t wait’: Charity shop set to open at former bank site

‘We can’t wait’: Charity shop set to open at former bank site

09 July 2025

A charity shop is set to open at the site of a former bank which has stood empty for more than two years.


Builders offer an insight into construction careers

Builders offer an insight into construction careers

Builders offer an insight into construction careers

09 July 2025

Young engineers have been given a behind-the-scenes insight into what goes into constructing a new-build home.


Consultant hired to examine whether extra £250,000 could be raised from hiking car parking fees

Consultant hired to examine whether extra £250,000 could be raised from hiking car parking fees

Consultant hired to examine whether extra £250,000 could be raised from hiking car parking fees

08 July 2025

A consultant has been taken on by a council to look at how the authority can make an additional quarter of a million pounds in parking charges.


X-ray rules out foul play for death of osprey chick

X-ray rules out foul play for death of osprey chick

X-ray rules out foul play for death of osprey chick

08 July 2025

Hundreds of well wishers have contacted a wildlife conservation group after an osprey chick was found dead on Monday.


Report that finds county’s waterways are among country’s most polluted is branded ‘alarming’

Report that finds county’s waterways are among country’s most polluted is branded ‘alarming’

Report that finds county’s waterways are among country’s most polluted is branded ‘alarming’

08 July 2025

A nationwide rivers survey has found Rutland’s waterways are among the most polluted in the country.


Village celebrates the return of poignant tribute to fallen soldiers

Village celebrates the return of poignant tribute to fallen soldiers

Village celebrates the return of poignant tribute to fallen soldiers

08 July 2025

Church bells which double up as a village war memorial will be on display this weekend following a £60,000 refurbishment.


Village fete hailed as ‘fun and successful’ as £1,400 raised for church

Village fete hailed as ‘fun and successful’ as £1,400 raised for church

Village fete hailed as ‘fun and successful’ as £1,400 raised for church

07 July 2025

A village fete has been hailed as ‘fun and successful’ as about 200 people flocked to the church grounds to help raise funds.


Junior volunteer army contributes £7,500 of work to the community

Junior volunteer army contributes £7,500 of work to the community

Junior volunteer army contributes £7,500 of work to the community

07 July 2025

A junior volunteer army has been recognised for their efforts which saw 500 hours of unpaid work dedicated to the community.


‘County lines drug dealing is much more hidden here’

‘County lines drug dealing is much more hidden here’

‘County lines drug dealing is much more hidden here’

07 July 2025

County lines drug dealing is happening in Rutland and ‘is much more hidden’ a councillor has claimed.


Location key in osprey recovery revealed for first time in almost 25 years

Location key in osprey recovery revealed for first time in almost 25 years

Location key in osprey recovery revealed for first time in almost 25 years

07 July 2025

A secret location which has been instrumental in the recovery of ospreys has been revealed nearly 25 years after the first nest was built.


Charity worker ditches shoes on hottest day to walk 40,000 steps barefoot to mark 40th birthday

Charity worker ditches shoes on hottest day to walk 40,000 steps barefoot to mark 40th birthday

Charity worker ditches shoes on hottest day to walk 40,000 steps barefoot to mark 40th birthday

07 July 2025

A charity worker ditched her shoes to walk 40,000 steps barefoot to mark her 40th birthday.


Nature event will support ocean project

Nature event will support ocean project

Nature event will support ocean project

07 July 2025

Event organisers hope to plough £100,000 into an ocean project with the proceeds from this year’s Global Birdfair.


Debate continues over town bridge closure

Debate continues over town bridge closure

Debate continues over town bridge closure

06 July 2025

Readers have shared their thoughts on what’s in the news.


Tranquil garden is real surprise of town centre property

Tranquil garden is real surprise of town centre property

Tranquil garden is real surprise of town centre property

05 July 2025

This beautifully presented four-bedroom character residence offers a rare opportunity to acquire a high-specification home.


You know you’re getting old when…

You know you’re getting old when…

You know you’re getting old when…

05 July 2025

Every now and then it becomes patently obvious that you are getting old, writes our columnist.


‘Totally unsatisfactory’ reporting website to be replaced

‘Totally unsatisfactory’ reporting website to be replaced

‘Totally unsatisfactory’ reporting website to be replaced

04 July 2025

A council is set to replace the website residents use to report problems after it was declared by the council's leader as 'totally unsatisfactory'.


Country houses join open gardens scheme for July

Country houses join open gardens scheme for July

Country houses join open gardens scheme for July

04 July 2025

The gardens of a 16th-Century hall will be open to the public for the first time as part of the National Open Garden Scheme.


News and adverts featured in 2015, 2000, 1975, 1925 and 1825.

News and adverts featured in 2015, 2000, 1975, 1925 and 1825.

News and adverts featured in 2015, 2000, 1975, 1925 and 1825.

04 July 2025

Memories include the introduction of the Post Office Horizon system, Cascelloid, and awful incidents involving fish hooks and trains.


Nominations needed for employees and trainees as deadline nears

Nominations needed for employees and trainees as deadline nears

Nominations needed for employees and trainees as deadline nears

04 July 2025

There is just one week left to enter the Rutland & Stamford Mercury Business Awards 2025.


Young cricketers to bowl 3,227 balls in three hours for club fundraiser

Young cricketers to bowl 3,227 balls in three hours for club fundraiser

Young cricketers to bowl 3,227 balls in three hours for club fundraiser

04 July 2025

Young cricketers are to bowl the equivalent of 27 miles in one evening to raise money for their club’s flourishing women and girls’ section.


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