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Community hub revived by grant

Community hub revived by grant

Trustees of a community hub hope to expand their reach within the community.
Could you be our next apprentice journalist?

Could you be our next apprentice journalist?

Iliffe Media, owner of Rutland & Stamford Mercury and its sister titles, is opening its journalism apprentice scheme again.
Plans to expand A1 truckstop diner

Plans to expand A1 truckstop diner

The A1 Stadium Diner on Bourne Road, Colsterworth, is set to expand after plans were submitted to South Kesteven District Council.
Kelham re-elected as leader of Tories

Kelham re-elected as leader of Tories

South Kesteven District Council leader Kelham Cooke has won a leadership challenge to stay in position.
Couple who previously lived in Ukraine hope to return with vital supplies

Couple who previously lived in Ukraine hope to return with vital supplies

A couple are appealing for funds and donations ahead of their trip from to Ukraine, where they will visit a refugee centre on the Polish border.
Businesses hope trade will bloom at flower show

Businesses hope trade will bloom at flower show

As RHS Chelsea Flower Show gets underway, business owners are hoping their trade will blossom.
Eat safely during Jubilee celebrations

Eat safely during Jubilee celebrations

South Kesteven District Council is working to help residents serve safe food across the Jubilee celebrations.

BUSINESS

Could you be our next apprentice journalist?

Could you be our next apprentice journalist?

Iliffe Media, owner of Rutland & Stamford Mercury and its sister titles, is opening its journalism apprentice scheme again.
Plans to expand A1 truckstop diner

Plans to expand A1 truckstop diner

The A1 Stadium Diner on Bourne Road, Colsterworth, is set to expand after plans were submitted to South Kesteven District Council.
Businesses hope trade will bloom at flower show

Businesses hope trade will bloom at flower show

As RHS Chelsea Flower Show gets underway, business owners are hoping their trade will blossom.

Gymnast club owner hopes to raise the bar
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CRIME

Police hope paedophile's capture offers reassurance

Police hope paedophile's capture offers reassurance

Police say they hope the community can take 'reassurance and confidence' from their operation to catch a paedophile.
Man jailed for sexual offences after being caught by 'decoy' at church

Man jailed for sexual offences after being caught by 'decoy' at church

A man who admitted a string of sexual offences after being caught by a "decoy" at a church was today (Friday) jailed for four years and eight months.
Man, 70, sentenced for 'appalling’ fly-tipping

Man, 70, sentenced for 'appalling’ fly-tipping

A 70-year-old man has been handed a suspended sentence for fly-tipping.
Warning issued to trespassing swimmers

Warning issued to trespassing swimmers

Young people swimming in a river have been reported for trespassing.
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HEALTH

Eat safely during Jubilee celebrations
Community defibrillator saved Tony's life

Community defibrillator saved Tony's life

A man who survived a cardiac arrest thanks to the fast actions of those around him wants defibrillators to be more readily available.
Covid deaths recorded

Covid deaths recorded

Two further covid deaths have been recorded in the area.
New home a fairytale ending to a nightmare for amputee

New home a fairytale ending to a nightmare for amputee

A former tae kwon-do world champion has described his new home as a ‘fairytale ending’ to the ‘horrific nightmare’ of losing a leg.
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TRANSPORT

Bus company hits out over road closure

Bus company hits out over road closure

A bus company has slammed Anglian Water's 'abysmal' traffic management after a road was closed without warning.
Long diversion while pipe is fixed

Long diversion while pipe is fixed

Anglian Water is shuting a road for up to three days while engineers fix a pipe.

One-way system could solve ‘mayhem’ roads

One-way system could solve ‘mayhem’ roads

A new road system could be introduced on a town centre route.

Rail worker strike could be 'biggest in history'

Rail worker strike could be 'biggest in history'

Passengers could face travel chaos this summer if plans for a national rail strike go ahead.
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POLITICS

General Election 2019: Conservatives sweep the board locally and nationally

General Election 2019: Conservatives sweep the board locally and nationally

The candidates in the five constituencies covered by the Mercury have been officially announced tonight - find out who they are.
Kelham re-elected as leader of Tories

Kelham re-elected as leader of Tories

South Kesteven District Council leader Kelham Cooke has won a leadership challenge to stay in position.
Over 300 Ukrainian refugees are now settled in Lincolnshire

Over 300 Ukrainian refugees are now settled in Lincolnshire

More than 300 refugees from the war in Ukraine are now making new lives in Lincolnshire – and 10 times that number could eventually settle here.

Whatever your politics, we should recognise our area’s place in history
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EDUCATION

Could you be our next apprentice journalist?

Could you be our next apprentice journalist?

Iliffe Media, owner of Rutland & Stamford Mercury and its sister titles, is opening its journalism apprentice scheme again.
School’s award for diversity

School’s award for diversity

Staff and pupils are celebrating their school being recognised for its commitment to diversity.

Covid jabs available at school

Covid jabs available at school

Children aged five to 11 years can receive a covid jab at a town school.

New home for deaf swim group

New home for deaf swim group

Deaf children who attended lessons at a pool that closed to the public have found a new home.

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