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John creates comical comedy award for The Edinburgh Festival

John creates comical comedy award for The Edinburgh Festival

John creates comical comedy award for The Edinburgh Festival

22 August 2019

A South Holland inventor has created a brand new award to be presented at The Edinburgh Festival this weekend.


'Million-to-one coincidence' as trout is dropped on golf course

'Million-to-one coincidence' as trout is dropped on golf course

'Million-to-one coincidence' as trout is dropped on golf course

12 August 2019

When one man promised he'd catch a trout for dinner, this wasn't what he was expecting.


Comedy podcast is set in Rutland

Comedy podcast is set in Rutland

Comedy podcast is set in Rutland

31 July 2019

Life in a typically rural part of England is parodied in a new comedy podcast set in a village 'near Oakham'.


Still gliding at the age of 90

Still gliding at the age of 90

Still gliding at the age of 90

30 July 2019

Age is nothing but a number, as a pensioner has proved by taking to the skies for over 45 years


Rutland to Norfolk at 14 miles per hour

Rutland to Norfolk at 14 miles per hour

Rutland to Norfolk at 14 miles per hour

23 July 2019

Jonny Baker drove the 70 miles on the tractor with a top speed of 14 miles per hour in aid of Headway Cambridgeshire.


Plaque for Stamford's ‘big man’

Plaque for Stamford's ‘big man’

Plaque for Stamford's ‘big man’

13 July 2019

England's fattest man died in Stamford and is buried here.


Help Maz of Ryhall in her firewalk feat

Help Maz of Ryhall in her firewalk feat

Help Maz of Ryhall in her firewalk feat

13 July 2019

Fundraiser needs support in advance to pay for event.


Children ‘buzzing’ as Baston ‘library bus’ rolls into school

Children ‘buzzing’ as Baston ‘library bus’ rolls into school

Children ‘buzzing’ as Baston ‘library bus’ rolls into school

09 July 2019

New lease of life for bus that reached the end of the road.


Photos: check out what rolled into Burghley Park

Photos: check out what rolled into Burghley Park

Photos: check out what rolled into Burghley Park

24 June 2019

The largest gathering of its kind in the world.


WARD'S WORLD

WARD'S WORLD

WARD'S WORLD

18 June 2019

In his weekly column, John Ward recalls the fun times he had with Screaming Lord Sutch


Former South Kesteven leader says councillor recording meetings "violates my human rights"

Former South Kesteven leader says councillor recording meetings "violates my human rights"

Former South Kesteven leader says councillor recording meetings "violates my human rights"

17 June 2019

Bob Adams says Ashley Baxter's recordings could be construed as bullying or intimidating


WARDS WORLD

WARDS WORLD

WARDS WORLD

11 June 2019

In his weekly column, John Ward recalls his meetings with the mayors


‘Lorry that swims” will be on display before Queen and Trump

‘Lorry that swims” will be on display before Queen and Trump

‘Lorry that swims” will be on display before Queen and Trump

06 June 2019

Farmer's amphibious vehicle in D-Day commemoration.


Stamford hen rehoming this weekend as part of record event

Stamford hen rehoming this weekend as part of record event

Stamford hen rehoming this weekend as part of record event

06 June 2019

300 birds to get new homes in Lincolnshire


Guinness World Record attempt during school's summer fete

Guinness World Record attempt during school's summer fete

Guinness World Record attempt during school's summer fete

05 June 2019

They are trying to break the record for the most people in a human horseshoe.


Antiques from Daniel Radcliffe film set to go under the hammer

Antiques from Daniel Radcliffe film set to go under the hammer

Antiques from Daniel Radcliffe film set to go under the hammer

03 June 2019

Sale includes contents of Grade I listed hall from The Woman in Black film


WARD'S WORLD

WARD'S WORLD

WARD'S WORLD

28 May 2019

In his weekly column, John Ward thinks back to the days when he made children's play equipment...


Farmer Bytham is all set to chase people

Farmer Bytham is all set to chase people

Farmer Bytham is all set to chase people

22 May 2019

Fun 5k event will launch midsummer festival.


Josh Widdicombe rounds off stage show with Stamford Mercury story

Josh Widdicombe rounds off stage show with Stamford Mercury story

Josh Widdicombe rounds off stage show with Stamford Mercury story

22 May 2019

Online article gets a laugh from home crowd at Corn Exchange


Firefighters close town centre for gas leak as Josh Widdicombe eats pizza next door

Firefighters close town centre for gas leak as Josh Widdicombe eats pizza next door

Firefighters close town centre for gas leak as Josh Widdicombe eats pizza next door

21 May 2019

Comedian in town for show at Corn Exchange.


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