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A successful nesting season for some birds, others less so

A successful nesting season for some birds, others less so

A successful nesting season for some birds, others less so

22 June 2025

Our nature columnist writes about the birds that have a successful nesting season - and some that have not.


Local production earns coveted spot at national festival

Local production earns coveted spot at national festival

Local production earns coveted spot at national festival

22 June 2025

A local theatre production has been chosen to perform at a national festival after being judged as one of the UK’s best amateur plays this year.


‘Madness to close bridge at height of tourist season’

‘Madness to close bridge at height of tourist season’

‘Madness to close bridge at height of tourist season’

22 June 2025

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

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Under-threat library will ‘remain open in current form’

Under-threat library will ‘remain open in current form’

Under-threat library will ‘remain open in current form’

21 June 2025

A library which has been under threat of closure will remain open ‘in its current form and from its existing premises’.


Just when you thought it was safe, a demand for $77,000 arrives

Just when you thought it was safe, a demand for $77,000 arrives

Just when you thought it was safe, a demand for $77,000 arrives

21 June 2025

Just when you thought it was safe to go out again and that stuff had been sorted, writes Rutland columnist Allan Grey.


Thanks for your efforts to throw away less and recycle more

Thanks for your efforts to throw away less and recycle more

Thanks for your efforts to throw away less and recycle more

21 June 2025

The leader of Rutland County Council writes about changes to waste collections.


How your MP voted in assisted dying bill

How your MP voted in assisted dying bill

How your MP voted in assisted dying bill

20 June 2025

MPs have voted to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales - how did your MP vote?

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‘We’re beyond grateful’: Travel agency crowned best in region at prestigious ceremony

‘We’re beyond grateful’: Travel agency crowned best in region at prestigious ceremony

‘We’re beyond grateful’: Travel agency crowned best in region at prestigious ceremony

20 June 2025

A travel agency has been named the best in the region at a prestigious ceremony.


Town traders: ‘We are each trying so hard and on a good day it is just magic’

Town traders: ‘We are each trying so hard and on a good day it is just magic’

Town traders: ‘We are each trying so hard and on a good day it is just magic’

20 June 2025

Small traders are asking the town to support them and appreciate the shopping experience they have on their doorstep.


Tickets available for variety performance honouring community figure

Tickets available for variety performance honouring community figure

Tickets available for variety performance honouring community figure

20 June 2025

Tickets are now on sale for a one-night celebration honouring a community figure who devoted her life to helping others.


Man dies in town street

Man dies in town street

Man dies in town street

20 June 2025

A man has died after falling ill in a town street on Thursday.


MP accuses government of playing politics with women’s safety

MP accuses government of playing politics with women’s safety

MP accuses government of playing politics with women’s safety

20 June 2025

An MP has welcomed a plan by the government to ban porn strangulation, but has accused the Labour government of playing politics with women’s safety.


Bespoke homes could be built close to Rutland Water

Bespoke homes could be built close to Rutland Water

Bespoke homes could be built close to Rutland Water

20 June 2025

Two large bespoke homes are being planned close to Rutland Water.


Significant milestone in school rebuild project

Significant milestone in school rebuild project

Significant milestone in school rebuild project

20 June 2025

A significant milestone in the rebuilding project for a school has been confirmed.


News and adverts featured in May 2015, 2000, 1950, 1925 and 1825

News and adverts featured in May 2015, 2000, 1950, 1925 and 1825

News and adverts featured in May 2015, 2000, 1950, 1925 and 1825

20 June 2025

We’re on a little trip down memory lane to look at news from up to 200 years ago.


‘We’re ready to celebrate the talent’

‘We’re ready to celebrate the talent’

‘We’re ready to celebrate the talent’

20 June 2025

The headline sponsor of the Rutland & Stamford Mercury Business Awards 2025 is looking forward to celebrating some outstanding talent.


Win tickets to flower and garden show

Win tickets to flower and garden show

Win tickets to flower and garden show

20 June 2025

This year’s Belvoir Castle’s Flower and Garden Show is set to be the best one yet - and you could be there.


Fears that major change could harm vulnerable children

Fears that major change could harm vulnerable children

Fears that major change could harm vulnerable children

19 June 2025

A Rutland headteacher has voiced concerns about the impact the impending local government reorganisation could have on vulnerable children.


‘The heat has excited people to cool off but swimming in open water does carry risks’

‘The heat has excited people to cool off but swimming in open water does carry risks’

‘The heat has excited people to cool off but swimming in open water does carry risks’

19 June 2025

A water park operator is highlighting the importance of open water safety and continuing to enhance its lifeguard training.


Last chance to enter Race for Life

Last chance to enter Race for Life

Last chance to enter Race for Life

19 June 2025

There are just a few days left to get involved in this year’s Race For Life at Burghley House.


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