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.
25 June 2025
The life of a key player in one of a town football club’s most successful periods will be celebrated.
23 June 2025
Flowers have been left in tribute to two teenagers who died in a crash on Friday.
11 June 2025
Tributes have been paid to a man who dedicated more than 50 years to breaking cars following his death on Sunday.
06 June 2025
Mourners lined familiar pick-up points today (Friday) as a heartfelt tribute in honour of “legendary” coach driver Alan Cartwright.
26 May 2025
A veteran radio presenter whose career spanned more than five decades has died aged 75.
14 May 2025
Tributes have been paid to a former town mayoress and Second World War veteran following her death aged 101.
04 April 2025
Tributes have been paid to a popular former teacher and town “celebrity” who died last week at the age of 106.
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.
05 September 2024
A school teacher who was elected to local government last year has died.
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.
03 July 2024
The football world has joined together in tribute after losing one of its champion players, who lived in the area.
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.
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.
27 November 2023
The equestrian community is mourning a renowned horseman who died at his home in Rutland earlier this month.
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.
09 August 2023
Police are investigating the unexplained deaths two people found in their village home.
21 May 2023
Friends have paid tribute to a ‘dashing’ Sheikh who fell in love with our area during his wide and varied life.
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.
26 February 2023
Local legend, sporting hero, and businessman Bill Parker has recently died - and here we look back on his amazing life story...