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Old photo inspires new innings for roller

Old photo inspires new innings for roller

Old photo inspires new innings for roller

09 June 2024

A photo from the Rutland and Stamford Mercury’s front page in 1959 has been recreated by members of a cricket club.


Shop officially opens in new premises

Shop officially opens in new premises

Shop officially opens in new premises

28 May 2024

A comic book and collectables shop has officially moved into its new home.


Ice cream van owner threatened with legal action for ‘excessive noise’ from chimes

Ice cream van owner threatened with legal action for ‘excessive noise’ from chimes

Ice cream van owner threatened with legal action for ‘excessive noise’ from chimes

27 May 2024

An ice cream van owner has been threatened with possible legal action over the ‘excessive use’ of his ‘overly loud’ Blue Peter-style chimes.


Nursery children treated to ‘fantastic performance’ from Britain’s Got Talent dog act

Nursery children treated to ‘fantastic performance’ from Britain’s Got Talent dog act

Nursery children treated to ‘fantastic performance’ from Britain’s Got Talent dog act

25 May 2024

Nursery staff and children were wowed by a special performance from a Britain’s Got Talent act.


Care home residents have ‘bee-rilliant’ time on World Bee Day

Care home residents have ‘bee-rilliant’ time on World Bee Day

Care home residents have ‘bee-rilliant’ time on World Bee Day

23 May 2024

Care home residents have celebrated World Bee Day.


Successful drag bingo night raises over £1,000

Successful drag bingo night raises over £1,000

Successful drag bingo night raises over £1,000

22 May 2024

A drag bingo night raised over £1,000 for a disabled children’s society.


Cow burp research could settle stomach issues in humans

Cow burp research could settle stomach issues in humans

Cow burp research could settle stomach issues in humans

22 May 2024

Research that helped to cut the amount of burping in cows could be used to help tackle stomach conditions in humans.


‘I’m pregnant…and so are four of my bridesmaids!’

‘I’m pregnant…and so are four of my bridesmaids!’

‘I’m pregnant…and so are four of my bridesmaids!’

21 May 2024

A Lincolnshire woman is pregnant at the same time as four of her bridesmaids – and says their babies will be ‘ready-made best friends’.


New 50p coin marks 80th anniversary of D-Day

New 50p coin marks 80th anniversary of D-Day

New 50p coin marks 80th anniversary of D-Day

20 May 2024

The Royal Mint has unveiled the design of a new 50 pence piece which has been produced to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.


Shop to move to bigger premises to meet growing demand

Shop to move to bigger premises to meet growing demand

Shop to move to bigger premises to meet growing demand

20 May 2024

A shop is moving to a bigger premises.

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Film-maker creates a real-life toy town

Film-maker creates a real-life toy town

Film-maker creates a real-life toy town

19 May 2024

A filmmaker who portrays the ‘world in miniature’ has produced a second short film about Lincolnshire.


Put your mind to the test and try to work out what this month’s mystery item is

Put your mind to the test and try to work out what this month’s mystery item is

Put your mind to the test and try to work out what this month’s mystery item is

19 May 2024

Are you able to work out what this item was used for? Test your grey matter with our Cabinet of Curiosities feature…


Cat from Middle East is missing

Cat from Middle East is missing

Cat from Middle East is missing

14 May 2024

A pet-owner is devastated after the Arabian mau she adopted disappeared from her home.

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Farthing discovered in ground has close connections to Sir Isaac Newton

Farthing discovered in ground has close connections to Sir Isaac Newton

Farthing discovered in ground has close connections to Sir Isaac Newton

14 May 2024

A farthing discovered by metal detectorists has close connections to a young Isaac Newton.


Show offers a model future

Show offers a model future

Show offers a model future

13 May 2024

Sci-fi designs and young minds brought a vibrant new twist to a traditional hobby.


Care home residents enjoy ukulele performance

Care home residents enjoy ukulele performance

Care home residents enjoy ukulele performance

12 May 2024

Care home residents were left with big smiles on their faces following a live musical performance.


Debut novel puts twist on rural life

Debut novel puts twist on rural life

Debut novel puts twist on rural life

11 May 2024

An author’s debut novel puts a fantastical twist on his memories of growing up in the countryside.


‘Taboos have been broken and men are talking to their wives - but people are laughing until their faces hurt’

‘Taboos have been broken and men are talking to their wives - but people are laughing until their faces hurt’

‘Taboos have been broken and men are talking to their wives - but people are laughing until their faces hurt’

10 May 2024

A former nurse is using comedy to educate audiences about taboo subjects — and appeared in a television advert for a Dragon’s Den-featured product.


Familiar faces from the Antiques Roadshow ‘raised the roof’ with laughter

Familiar faces from the Antiques Roadshow ‘raised the roof’ with laughter

Familiar faces from the Antiques Roadshow ‘raised the roof’ with laughter

08 May 2024

Two experts brought local history to life with quirky and comical tales to help illustrate the past.


‘I used to think people had green, brown or blue eyes – but with these pictures you can really see all the different lines of the eye’

‘I used to think people had green, brown or blue eyes – but with these pictures you can really see all the different lines of the eye’

‘I used to think people had green, brown or blue eyes – but with these pictures you can really see all the different lines of the eye’

08 May 2024

A photographer is offering an eye-catching new service - by taking pictures of an individual’s iris to create a stunning and unique piece of artwork.


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