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Actors wanted for world premiere

Actors wanted for world premiere

Local actors are being sought to appear in the world premiere of a new one-act play.
How can I make sure I don’t buy a dud second-hand car?

How can I make sure I don’t buy a dud second-hand car?

South Lincolnshire Citizens Advice provides guidance on buying a second-hand car.
Questions still over future of disused site near Burghley
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Questions still over future of disused site near Burghley

Our readers have written in about a variety of issues including a disused site close to the entrance to Burghley Park, near Stamford.
Yellow weather warning issued for county due to heavy rain

Yellow weather warning issued for county due to heavy rain

Lincolnshire should brace for heavy rain and potential flooding as the Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for swathes of the UK.
Get a load of Glastonburghley

Get a load of Glastonburghley

For those who aren’t at Burghley on Saturday afternoon, live entertainment is available for a much lower price.

Minor injuries reported in two-vehicle crash

Minor injuries reported in two-vehicle crash

Minor injuries reported in two-vehicle crash

Minor injuries have been reported in a two-vehicle crash that took place on Friday.

‘It was only right my biggest challenge raised money for the charity that supported my dad’

‘It was only right my biggest challenge raised money for the charity that supported my dad’

‘It was only right my biggest challenge raised money for the charity that supported my dad’

A waterpolo player has thrown himself in at the deep end by completing the longest swim in England in memory of his dad.

Meet the finalists in our Small Business of the Year category

Meet the finalists in our Small Business of the Year category

Meet the finalists in our Small Business of the Year category

In the run-up to the Rutland & Stamford Mercury Business Awards 2024, we are introducing you to the finalists in each of our categories.

MP sets out plans as parliament returns

MP sets out plans as parliament returns

MP sets out plans as parliament returns

An MP has set out her plans for returning to parliament after the summer break.

Mystery surrounds arts project

Mystery surrounds arts project

Mystery surrounds arts project

A piece of art could be commissioned for a town - but details of what it is and where it will be are a mystery.

Stone cottage is brimming with character and style

Stone cottage is brimming with character and style

Stone cottage is brimming with character and style

A magnificent Grade II listed thatched stone cottage is on the market.

Joining forces for united front against pylon plan
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Joining forces for united front against pylon plan

County council bosses are planning to work alongside colleagues in Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex to oppose proposed pylon plans from National Grid.
Rock festival’s first full day in pictures

Rock festival’s first full day in pictures

A rock festival got off to a sunny start and has plenty more music planned for the weekend.
Photos from the Defender Burghley Horse Trials

Photos from the Defender Burghley Horse Trials

The Defender Burghley Horse Trials is underway, with thousands of people at the event.
Police stops vehicle in ‘dangerous condition’

Police stops vehicle in ‘dangerous condition’

Police stopped a vehicle that wasn’t safe to drive on the A1.
Fire crews extinguish caravan blaze

Fire crews extinguish caravan blaze

A touring caravan suffered fire damage last night.
Crew called out to oven fire

Crew called out to oven fire

Firefighters were called out to an oven fire.

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Football club honours founders at 50th anniversary event

Football club honours founders at 50th anniversary event

A grassroots junior sports club celebrated its founding fathers as it marked half a century of football on Saturday.
Calculators at the ready to settle close contest at Ketton

Calculators at the ready to settle close contest at Ketton

After 28 ends of three-bowl triples, played over four sessions of seven ends, three teams had compiled 22 points.
Leadership trio to head Stamford’s surge for success in new season

Leadership trio to head Stamford’s surge for success in new season

Three captains will support coaching team for exciting campaign.
Daniels bounce back from FA Cup exit with shoot-out success

Daniels bounce back from FA Cup exit with shoot-out success

Stamford will now host Boston United in the quarter-finals of county competition.
Former Stamford School pupil set to make his Test debut for England

Former Stamford School pupil set to make his Test debut for England

Hull has been named in the side for the match against Sri Lanka at The Oval.
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What's On

Actors wanted for world premiere

Actors wanted for world premiere

Local actors are being sought to appear in the world premiere of a new one-act play.
Get a load of Glastonburghley

Get a load of Glastonburghley

For those who aren’t at Burghley on Saturday afternoon, live entertainment is available for a much lower price.
Fun dog show, hot air balloon rides and bucking bronco on the cards for annual event

Fun dog show, hot air balloon rides and bucking bronco on the cards for annual event

A popular annual event, which organisers have been working on since January, is set to take place this weekend.
Rock festival’s first full day in pictures

Rock festival’s first full day in pictures

A rock festival got off to a sunny start and has plenty more music planned for the weekend.
Photos from the Defender Burghley Horse Trials

Photos from the Defender Burghley Horse Trials

The Defender Burghley Horse Trials is underway, with thousands of people at the event.
Read more

Business

Family insurer celebrates 30 years of growth

Family insurer celebrates 30 years of growth

A family company that grew from a garage start-up to a leading insurer is celebrating 30 years.
How can I make sure I don’t buy a dud second-hand car?

How can I make sure I don’t buy a dud second-hand car?

South Lincolnshire Citizens Advice provides guidance on buying a second-hand car.
Scrap tyre firm step closer to expanding site despite objections from residents

Scrap tyre firm step closer to expanding site despite objections from residents

A scrap tyre firm has taken a step closer to expanding its facilities - despite objections from neighbours.
Meet the finalists in our Small Business of the Year category

Meet the finalists in our Small Business of the Year category

In the run-up to the Rutland & Stamford Mercury Business Awards 2024, we are introducing you to the finalists in each of our categories.
Read more

Lifestyle

A great advert for a pub… but is it The GOAT?

A great advert for a pub… but is it The GOAT?

As someone who had their first beer back when professional sportspeople necked pints on TV, I can remember the golden age of alcohol adverts.
Chance to send letters to much-missed loved ones with crematorium post box

Chance to send letters to much-missed loved ones with crematorium post box

A ‘letters to loved ones’ post box has been installed for family and friends to send messages to those who have died.
Popular market set to host at biggest venue, after ‘great’ demand

Popular market set to host at biggest venue, after ‘great’ demand

A popular market is set to host its biggest event yet, after receiving ‘great’ demand.
‘The chicken Kiev was a gooey garlicky buttery treat’

‘The chicken Kiev was a gooey garlicky buttery treat’

Dining for one can be fun and delicious as reporter Jenny Beake proved in this funky bar and restaurant.
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