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Bright blue bench celebrates life of Bradley ‘who had a smile for everyone’

Bright blue bench celebrates life of Bradley ‘who had a smile for everyone’

Bright blue bench celebrates life of Bradley ‘who had a smile for everyone’

01 July 2025

A bright blue bench now stands in a village in memory of a young man who brought colour and joy to the community.


Celebrating the life of popular Wayne

Celebrating the life of popular Wayne

Celebrating the life of popular Wayne

25 June 2025

The life of a key player in one of a town football club’s most successful periods will be celebrated.


Community mourns two teenagers killed in car crash

Community mourns two teenagers killed in car crash

Community mourns two teenagers killed in car crash

23 June 2025

Flowers have been left in tribute to two teenagers who died in a crash on Friday.


‘Terry’s stories, his work ethic and his unforgettable sense of humour will live on in the hearts of all who knew him’

‘Terry’s stories, his work ethic and his unforgettable sense of humour will live on in the hearts of all who knew him’

‘Terry’s stories, his work ethic and his unforgettable sense of humour will live on in the hearts of all who knew him’

11 June 2025

Tributes have been paid to a man who dedicated more than 50 years to breaking cars following his death on Sunday.


Coach driver honoured with heartfelt funeral procession

Coach driver honoured with heartfelt funeral procession

Coach driver honoured with heartfelt funeral procession

06 June 2025

Mourners lined familiar pick-up points today (Friday) as a heartfelt tribute in honour of “legendary” coach driver Alan Cartwright.

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Tributes pour in for beloved radio presenter with ‘unmistakable style’

Tributes pour in for beloved radio presenter with ‘unmistakable style’

Tributes pour in for beloved radio presenter with ‘unmistakable style’

26 May 2025

A veteran radio presenter whose career spanned more than five decades has died aged 75.


‘Eternally cheerful’ war veteran and mayoress remembered

‘Eternally cheerful’ war veteran and mayoress remembered

‘Eternally cheerful’ war veteran and mayoress remembered

14 May 2025

Tributes have been paid to a former town mayoress and Second World War veteran following her death aged 101.


‘Nancy, 106, had a wonderful life and lived it right up to the end’

‘Nancy, 106, had a wonderful life and lived it right up to the end’

‘Nancy, 106, had a wonderful life and lived it right up to the end’

04 April 2025

Tributes have been paid to a popular former teacher and town “celebrity” who died last week at the age of 106.


Tributes paid to ‘devoted’ family man killed in head-on crash

Tributes paid to ‘devoted’ family man killed in head-on crash

Tributes paid to ‘devoted’ family man killed in head-on crash

07 March 2025

The family of a man killed in a car crash by a speeding driver have paid tribute to a ‘devoted’ husband and a ‘wonderful father’ to two young boys.


Tributes paid to teacher and councillor

Tributes paid to teacher and councillor

Tributes paid to teacher and councillor

05 September 2024

A school teacher who was elected to local government last year has died.


Town mourns loss of RAF war veteran Ron, aged 102

Town mourns loss of RAF war veteran Ron, aged 102

Town mourns loss of RAF war veteran Ron, aged 102

12 July 2024

An RAF veteran and ‘true gentleman’ who survived more than 30 perilous missions during the Second World War has died aged 102.


Tributes paid as a Busby Babe original and Forest legend dies

Tributes paid as a Busby Babe original and Forest legend dies

Tributes paid as a Busby Babe original and Forest legend dies

03 July 2024

The football world has joined together in tribute after losing one of its champion players, who lived in the area.


RAF pilot who died in Spitfire crash ‘cherished and deeply missed’ – family

RAF pilot who died in Spitfire crash ‘cherished and deeply missed’ – family

RAF pilot who died in Spitfire crash ‘cherished and deeply missed’ – family

31 May 2024

An RAF pilot who died in a Spitfire crash ‘lived his life with an unwavering passion’ and ‘will be deeply missed’, his family said.


Tributes paid to doctor whose disaster work saved ‘thousands of lives’

Tributes paid to doctor whose disaster work saved ‘thousands of lives’

Tributes paid to doctor whose disaster work saved ‘thousands of lives’

29 November 2023

Tributes have been paid to a ‘groundbreaking’ former doctor and medical expert who is credited with saving thousands of lives around the world.


Tributes paid to renowned horseman

Tributes paid to renowned horseman

Tributes paid to renowned horseman

27 November 2023

The equestrian community is mourning a renowned horseman who died at his home in Rutland earlier this month.


Rags to riches tale of successful entrepreneur

Rags to riches tale of successful entrepreneur

Rags to riches tale of successful entrepreneur

30 August 2023

The life of a man who took a small vehicle repair garage to a group of multi-million pound businesses is to be celebrated at his funeral.


Police investigate unexplained deaths of couple found at home

Police investigate unexplained deaths of couple found at home

Police investigate unexplained deaths of couple found at home

09 August 2023

Police are investigating the unexplained deaths two people found in their village home.


The amazing life of the dashing Sheikh who fell in love with Spalding

The amazing life of the dashing Sheikh who fell in love with Spalding

The amazing life of the dashing Sheikh who fell in love with Spalding

21 May 2023

Friends have paid tribute to a ‘dashing’ Sheikh who fell in love with our area during his wide and varied life.


Patient incorrectly prescribed drug before her death - but inquest hears she had 'adequate literature'

Patient incorrectly prescribed drug before her death - but inquest hears she had 'adequate literature'

Patient incorrectly prescribed drug before her death - but inquest hears she had 'adequate literature'

27 March 2023

A woman had ‘adequate literature’ about treatment which led to her death, despite having a drug incorrectly prescribed by her GP, an inquest was told.

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Looking back on popular Bill Parker's amazing life

Looking back on popular Bill Parker's amazing life

Looking back on popular Bill Parker's amazing life

26 February 2023

Local legend, sporting hero, and businessman Bill Parker has recently died - and here we look back on his amazing life story...


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