Stamford

A Deepings councillor has started a social media campaign to abolish the idea of a Greater Lincolnshire mayor, before one is even elected.

Huge numbers of visitors from near and far enjoyed Castle Bytham’s Midsummer Festival in June and thousands of pounds was raised for good causes despite parking and entrance being free.

Easton-on-the-Hill has a thriving Horticultural and Crafts Society, and this was wonderfully demonstrated at its 97th annual show on Sunday.

Residents who use Hinchingbrooke, Peterborough and Stamford hospitals are invited to attend public events to hear about the proposed merger between the two trusts that run them.

Bourne Town manager Jimmy McDonnell and playmaker George Couzens were both uncompromising in their disappointment after a below-par performance against Woodford United.

A community in Zambia have been able to build their own workshop thanks to the donations of tools by Mercury readers and church goers.

A keen crafter from Rutland has enlisted the help of the crochet community to produce a blanket in aid of national charity Friends of the Elderly.

Thousands of people have been attending Birdfair 2016 in Egleton, Rutland, this weekend.

Two buildings, a mechanical digger and a large quantity of lumber and wood chippings were damaged in a fire yesterday.

A nostalgic ceremony has taken place to provide a permanent reminder of a spectacular field of red poppies.

More than 80 Exton villagers brought 250 entries of fruit, flowers, vegetables, home baking , preserves and crafts to the village hall for the 28th Exton Produce and Craft Show on Sunday.

Chapterhouse Theatre Company is delighted to present the unforgettable story of Peter Pan, the boy who wouldn’t grow up - at Rutland Water Park next weekend.

The Peterborough and District Branch of the Campaign for Real Ale presents five days of beer, cider, perry, wine, bottled beers, live music and great food in the heart of Peterborough.

UPDATE: 10pm - The fire is now under control and just one fire appliance remains at the scene.

The Evergreen Care Trust in Stamford has thanked all those who contributed to its team’s efforts at the Deepings Raft Race.

Stamford Round Table’s popular car show will return to Stamford Meadows on Sunday, August 28.

A coffee morning at Bourne Almshouses raised £500 for charity.

A mother-of-two is hoping to raise awareness of breast cancer and even her young sons are raising funds to help the cause.

The popular Easton-on-the-Hill Car, Bike and Scooter Show returns next weekend.

A free workshop will offer advice on applying for a Big Lottery grant.