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‘Local legend’ opens village fete

‘Local legend’ opens village fete

A local legend was given the honour of opening a village fete in her 90th year.
Two risky drivers caught in weekend A1 crackdown

Two risky drivers caught in weekend A1 crackdown

Two drivers face enforcement action after police stopped dangerously overloaded and unroadworthy vehicles on the A1 at the weekend.
Town bridge closed off as seven weeks of work begins

Town bridge closed off as seven weeks of work begins

A seven week closure of Stamford Town Bridge has started today (Monday, July 14).
‘You were lucky you didn’t kill yourself or other road users!’ Ban for man driving poorly with crystal meth in system

‘You were lucky you didn’t kill yourself or other road users!’ Ban for man driving poorly with crystal meth in system

A man driving with crystal meth in his system alerted police by his ‘poor’ driving.
Club’s day out created bridge between town venues

Club’s day out created bridge between town venues

A card-playing club attracted new interest by taking its game on tour.

Decision to hold events must be reviewed

Decision to hold events must be reviewed

Decision to hold events must be reviewed

Readers have shared their thoughts on what’s in the news.

How can I spot parcel delivery scams?

How can I spot parcel delivery scams?

How can I spot parcel delivery scams?

Every month, South Lincolnshire Citizens Advice answers your question on parcel delivery scams.

NHS urges residents to use pharmacies first for minor illnesses this summer

NHS urges residents to use pharmacies first for minor illnesses this summer

NHS urges residents to use pharmacies first for minor illnesses this summer

Think ‘Pharmacy First’ for fast NHS treatment this summer writes Dr Sunil Hindocha, medical director of NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board.

Health event sheds light on brain disorders

Health event sheds light on brain disorders

Health event sheds light on brain disorders

An event dedicated to a much-misunderstood brain disorder attracted hundreds of people to the area.

How to keep drinking under control this summer

How to keep drinking under control this summer

How to keep drinking under control this summer

Carol Urry is a habit-change coach who provides free, weekly sessions through the charity MindSpace to help people cut down or give up drinking.

MP reports back on progress on promises a year on from General Election

MP reports back on progress on promises a year on from General Election

MP reports back on progress on promises a year on from General Election

A year on from being elected as your MP I wanted to report on progress against the promises I made you, writes Alicia Kearns.
New shop combines art and heritage

New shop combines art and heritage

A new shop crammed full of art materials has opened at a nearby attraction.
Hard work starts now for awards judges

Hard work starts now for awards judges

The hard work starts now for the judges in the Rutland & Stamford Mercury Business Awards 2025.
Mercury Memories: news and adverts we featured 10 years, 25, 50, 100 and 200 years ago

Mercury Memories: news and adverts we featured 10 years, 25, 50, 100 and 200 years ago

From stripping off for defibs through to saving a sports centre, there was plenty going on in Julys of the past.
Walkway between hospital and supermarket is ‘temporary measure’

Walkway between hospital and supermarket is ‘temporary measure’

A new ‘footbridge’ between a hospital and a supermarket car park may have raised false hopes for patients.
Council comes under fire for pesticide use
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Council comes under fire for pesticide use

A councillor has branded a decision to delay the phase-out of the use of pesticides on council land a ‘weak response’.
Police cannot meet ‘unrealistic’ patrol targets - commissioner
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Police cannot meet ‘unrealistic’ patrol targets - commissioner

Police can’t afford to put on extra patrols during the summer which the Government has promised, its commissioner says.

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Quick-fire Doncaster doubles send Stamford to pre-season defeat

Quick-fire Doncaster doubles send Stamford to pre-season defeat

League One visitors score twice in rapid succession in each half to secure friendly victory.
Stamford squad is in a good place after busy summer of recruitment

Stamford squad is in a good place after busy summer of recruitment

Doncaster test is next for Drury’s charges.
Two new signings for Wakes ahead of second pre-season friendly

Two new signings for Wakes ahead of second pre-season friendly

Munton makes the decision to leave home-town club.
Hot weather will provide added test to bowlers at Federation finals

Hot weather will provide added test to bowlers at Federation finals

A number of players will face a gruelling 12-hour day of competition.
Setpiece struggles for Stamford in friendly defeat to Posh

Setpiece struggles for Stamford in friendly defeat to Posh

Peterborough run out comfortable winners in friendly at the Zeeco Stadium.
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Free fashion workshops to celebrate bicentenary of designer’s birth

Free fashion workshops to celebrate bicentenary of designer’s birth

Would-be designers are being invited to unleash their fabulous side and take part in a series of free fashion workshops this summer.
Steampunk festival returns to village pub with costumes and curiosities

Steampunk festival returns to village pub with costumes and curiosities

Steampunk enthusiasts are preparing to descend on a village pub for a festival packed with eccentricity and entertainment.
Archaeological dig to uncover Newton’s roots

Archaeological dig to uncover Newton’s roots

Families are being invited to join an archaeological dig to uncover a lost piece of Isaac Newton’s past.
More acts wanted for park busking festival

More acts wanted for park busking festival

Organisers of a summer busking festival are calling for more local acts to bring a town park alive with music.
Choir leader’s immense pride as gold medal youngsters hail ‘magical’ winning feeling

Choir leader’s immense pride as gold medal youngsters hail ‘magical’ winning feeling

A student choir say its award-winning achievement was ‘incredibly gratifying’ — as members hope to encourage others to take up the rewarding hobby.
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Business

Grower cashes in on boom in ‘Italian kale’

Grower cashes in on boom in ‘Italian kale’

It’s a brassica variety many people might not be aware of but a surge in popularity for cavolo nero is good news for a south Lincolnshire producer.

New shop combines art and heritage

New shop combines art and heritage

A new shop crammed full of art materials has opened at a nearby attraction.
Green credentials help earn recognition for town firm

Green credentials help earn recognition for town firm

A motoring business has been recognised for its green credentials by a major manufacturer.
‘Every business has the chance to be recognised for the outstanding work that they do’

‘Every business has the chance to be recognised for the outstanding work that they do’

“Every business has the chance to be recognised for the outstanding work that they do.”
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Lifestyle

How can I spot parcel delivery scams?

How can I spot parcel delivery scams?

Every month, South Lincolnshire Citizens Advice answers your question on parcel delivery scams.
‘Desirable as any spot’—how a Grantham estate was sold in 1791

‘Desirable as any spot’—how a Grantham estate was sold in 1791

The well-known estate called the Whong was described as one of the most desirable plots in Lincolnshire, writes Grantham Civic Society.
Grower cashes in on boom in ‘Italian kale’

Grower cashes in on boom in ‘Italian kale’

It’s a brassica variety many people might not be aware of but a surge in popularity for cavolo nero is good news for a south Lincolnshire producer.

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