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Police seek CCTV footage after recent vehicle thefts

Police seek CCTV footage after recent vehicle thefts

A spate of thefts from vehicles has sparked a call for CCTV from police.
Five-vehicle crash causes severe traffic delays

Five-vehicle crash causes severe traffic delays

A crash on the A17 is causing severe traffic delays.
Delays on A1 after crash between car and lorry

Delays on A1 after crash between car and lorry

There are delays on the A1 this afternoon (Tuesday, September 17) after a crash between a car and a lorry.
Over 6,000 people attend first ever community festival

Over 6,000 people attend first ever community festival

A stately home hosted its first ever community festival at the weekend.
Jazz day celebrates park’s musical roots

Jazz day celebrates park’s musical roots

An event has celebrated the musical roots of a town park.

Co-op stores to get new solar panels as part of £2 million investment

Co-op stores to get new solar panels as part of £2 million investment

Co-op stores to get new solar panels as part of £2 million investment

New solar panels have been installed at county Co-op stores as part of a £2 million investment into energy.

‘You can see the problems we've had previously are not as prolific’

‘You can see the problems we've had previously are not as prolific’

‘You can see the problems we've had previously are not as prolific’

Councillors have praised Anglian Water for making improvements, 15 months after the firm was accused of causing issues for the highways team.

History group turned back the clock

History group turned back the clock

History group turned back the clock

A village’s Second World War airborne heritage was commemorated with vintage vehicles, ration book food and street theatre.

History talk to explore life of doctor

History talk to explore life of doctor

History talk to explore life of doctor

History enthusiasts are being invited to discover the town’s medical past at a free event tomorrow.

Council defends solar supplier amid forced labour allegations

Council defends solar supplier amid forced labour allegations
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Council defends solar supplier amid forced labour allegations

A council has defended its supplier of leisure centre solar panels amidst allegations of forced labour.

Rising star joins top drummers at UK Drum Show

Rising star joins top drummers at UK Drum Show

Rising star joins top drummers at UK Drum Show

A young drummer gaining recognition for his achievements will join legends on stage at a national show this month.
Plea to reverse ‘blunt and insensitive’ winter fuel allowance cuts
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Plea to reverse ‘blunt and insensitive’ winter fuel allowance cuts

Concerned councillors have urged the government to review its decision to cut the winter fuel allowance for most pensioners.
Night time closures for roadworks begin next month

Night time closures for roadworks begin next month

A series of night time road closures will begin next month.
Expectant mother completes centenary run on baby’s due date

Expectant mother completes centenary run on baby’s due date

An expectant mother successfully completed her 100th parkrun on her baby’s due date.
Marathon challenge inspired by youngster’s courage during cancer treatment

Marathon challenge inspired by youngster’s courage during cancer treatment

Two friends-turned-running buddies are to take on a marathon in aid of Leukaemia UK — inspired by a brave five-year-old fighting the disease.
Man caught with nearly 2,000 indecent images of children
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Man caught with nearly 2,000 indecent images of children

A man who was caught with nearly 2,000 indecent images of children after police searched his home was given a suspended jail sentence.
‘We have looked after so many families at the hospice and they all bring a different story with them’

‘We have looked after so many families at the hospice and they all bring a different story with them’

Hospice staff have celebrated the 10th anniversary of one of its hospital bases.

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Balfe keeps title dream alive after rollercoaster of a race weekend

Balfe keeps title dream alive after rollercoaster of a race weekend

Third place has been consolidated but top spot is still up for grabs.
Organisers praised over success of three-day world karting extravaganza

Organisers praised over success of three-day world karting extravaganza

British driver among the winners at international circuit.
Kesteven claim first victory of the season after narrow win in close contest

Kesteven claim first victory of the season after narrow win in close contest

Resilient display earns victory between two teams who both won promotion last season.
Lessons to be learned for Arrows after letting two-goal lead slip

Lessons to be learned for Arrows after letting two-goal lead slip

Conceding cheap goals proves costly for Harrowby in home defeat.
Grantham give a good account of themselves in cup exit to county rivals

Grantham give a good account of themselves in cup exit to county rivals

Gainsborough fend off fightback from Gingerbreads after Howe hits first half double.
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What's On

Visitors support new event under umbrellas in the rain – as musician steps in last minute to perform

Visitors support new event under umbrellas in the rain – as musician steps in last minute to perform

A musician has been praised after stepping in at the last minute to perform for a new community event.
Over 6,000 people attend first ever community festival

Over 6,000 people attend first ever community festival

A stately home hosted its first ever community festival at the weekend.
Jazz day celebrates park’s musical roots

Jazz day celebrates park’s musical roots

An event has celebrated the musical roots of a town park.
History talk to explore life of doctor

History talk to explore life of doctor

History enthusiasts are being invited to discover the town’s medical past at a free event tomorrow.
Blind adventurer to share story

Blind adventurer to share story

An inspirational explorer and entrepreneur will take to the stage at a charity evening.
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Business

Burst sewer did not contaminate nearby river say water bosses

Burst sewer did not contaminate nearby river say water bosses

Water bosses say repairs to a sewer are now complete and a town road should be reopen in the ‘coming days’.
‘There are currently no plans to electrify this route’ say rail bosses - despite millions being spent on ‘white elephant’ bridge

‘There are currently no plans to electrify this route’ say rail bosses - despite millions being spent on ‘white elephant’ bridge

Rail bosses say there are no plans to electrify a busy route - despite including it within their vision for the county.
Firm has ‘built a highly profitable business on the backs of workers and yet fails to recognise their hard work’ says union

Firm has ‘built a highly profitable business on the backs of workers and yet fails to recognise their hard work’ says union

Union leaders have confirmed that factory workers will be taking part in ‘continuous strike action’ later this month.
Co-op stores to get new solar panels as part of £2 million investment

Co-op stores to get new solar panels as part of £2 million investment

New solar panels have been installed at county Co-op stores as part of a £2 million investment into energy.

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Lifestyle

Can you guess what this mystery item is?

Can you guess what this mystery item is?

Last month's item from the Spalding Gentlemen's Society museum had you scratching your heads.
Looking back at the royal days of Burghley and some rather natty masks

Looking back at the royal days of Burghley and some rather natty masks

With the help of the Rutland & Stamford Mercury Archive Trust, we look back at interesting stories from years gone by…
10,000 sign up for a glimpse into town’s rich (and quirky) history

10,000 sign up for a glimpse into town’s rich (and quirky) history

Members of the Frank Newbon’s History of Stamford group have uncovered some incredible nuggets from the past.
Ridlingtons sold a range of fine wines

Ridlingtons sold a range of fine wines

A wine merchant was open in town for nearly 20 years.
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