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Quitting council leaves heavy costs

Quitting council leaves heavy costs

An uncertain political future and the scrapping of a £1.2m plan for development has led to many quitting Rutland County Council.


Planes, trains, and automobiles for a good cause

Planes, trains, and automobiles for a good cause

Model enthusiasts flocked to South Holland for a show that raised cash for a great cause.


Hospital gets a boost thanks to fun filled fayre

Hospital gets a boost thanks to fun filled fayre

Fundraisers were chuffed to bits at the success of their first event in more than two years.


Rider launches boutique cycling business

Rider launches boutique cycling business

The co-founder of a cycling club has realised a long-held ambition by launching a boutique cycling business.


Royal Mail team take on Dragon Boat Festival

Royal Mail team take on Dragon Boat Festival

Eleven Royal Mail workers from Grantham teamed up for Newark Dragon Boat Festival to help two charities.


Closed care home to be reopened

Closed care home to be reopened

A care home which closed after fire safety concerns is to be reopened next week under new ownership after an extensive revamp.


Wetherspoon plans and a fortune teller who lacked foresight

Wetherspoon plans and a fortune teller who lacked foresight

Britain's oldest continuously published newspaper has an amazing archive managed by the Stamford Mercury Archive Trust.


George’s Food Hub launches at school

George’s Food Hub launches at school

A new food hub launched at a school with a warning that rising bills will make it all the more important.


Infant School celebrates one of its 'most significant changes in our 150-year history'

Infant School celebrates one of its 'most significant changes in our 150-year history'

The Little Gonerby Infant School is embarking on an exciting future as plans have been approved for it to become a primary school.


Former teacher banned for sexual misconduct at school

Former teacher banned for sexual misconduct at school

A former teacher has been banned from the profession after being found guilty of sexual misconduct while working at a school.


New venture for car firm

New venture for car firm

A new shop is set to open in premises which have been empty for two years.


Three-generation family queued 14 hours to visit the Queen lying in state

Three-generation family queued 14 hours to visit the Queen lying in state

Three generations of a Grantham family queued for 14 hours to visit the Queen lying in state last week.


The latest planning applications in the area

The latest planning applications in the area

A proposal to remove the glazed roof at The George Shopping Centre is among the latest plans near you.


Mouths water at food and drink fair

Mouths water at food and drink fair

A food festival kicked off Rutland Food and Drink Week.


Seven-year-old deemed 'total inspiration' completes 20-mile bike ride for charity

Seven-year-old deemed 'total inspiration' completes 20-mile bike ride for charity

A seven-year-old has completed a 20-mile bike ride to raise money for charity.


'Brilliant' firefighters saved home

'Brilliant' firefighters saved home

A man has praised the emergency services and neighbours for their response.


Cost of living crisis takes restaurant in a new direction

Cost of living crisis takes restaurant in a new direction

A popular restaurant will close next month and reopen as an affordable, family-friendly pub.


Grandfather suffers heart attack just hours after completing Great North Run

Grandfather suffers heart attack just hours after completing Great North Run

A man who ran 10km a day for 70 days for charity was rushed to hospital just hours after completing the challenge, but is now recovering at home.


Pictures from Mercury Business Awards 2022

Pictures from Mercury Business Awards 2022

The winners of the Rutland & Stamford Mercury Business Awards were revealed during a ceremony on Friday (September 16).


Business is 'prime target' for drunken vandals

Business is 'prime target' for drunken vandals

A window at a town centre shop was smashed, causing hundreds of pounds of damage.


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