Rutland and Stamford Mercury - News Feed

Rutland Lottery could pay off for good causes across the county

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:16:44 GMT

People could be winning jackpot cash prizes and helping community groups raise thousands of pounds through a county lottery.

Uppingham’s first film night is a big success

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:13:06 GMT

Organisers were delighted by the success of their first film night event in Uppingham.

Almost time for Dyke summer fair

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:08:58 GMT

Villagers are getting ready for this year’s summer fair.

Jewellery and tile cutter taken in two burglaries

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:40:54 GMT

Police are investigating two high-value thefts.

Photo competition: Searching for a Super Star 2013

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:51:57 GMT

If you are the parent of a young person aged 6-12 years who likes to pull a funny face, has got the look of a cheeky monkey or just makes you smile then don’t miss your chance to enter our Super Star photo competition!

Rutland police and crime commissioner invites people to join panel to tackle anti-social behaviour

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:45:42 GMT

Leicestershire and Rutland Police and Crime Commissioner Sir Clive Loader is inviting members of the public and community representatives to become part of a new advisory panel to help tackle anti-social behaviour.

Teenager from Uppingham looks forward to National Citizen Service

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:40:54 GMT

A teenager is looking forward to joining a volunteering scheme this summer.

Thieves steal garden equipment from Bourne garage

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:32:40 GMT

Thieves broke into a garage at the back of Edinburgh Crescent, Bourne, at about 9pm on Sunday night and took petrol garden equipment.

Blaze destroys shed in Teigh

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:56:06 GMT

A shed was destroyed after a bonfire got out of control.

The Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust warns gardeners to check hedges for nests

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:10:59 GMT

The Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust is urging gardeners to take extra care when trimming or removing garden greenery this spring because it is the time of year when birds build their nests and lay their eggs.

Cancer care at Peterborough City Hospital rates favourably on new website

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:41:38 GMT

The cancer unit at Peterborough and Stamford Hospitals Trust has come out favourably on a new website.

Eggy breakfast and car boot sale at Grimsthorpe farm

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:23:48 GMT

A car boot sale and eggy breakfast is being held for a second time.

Children scoot their way to success

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:19:21 GMT

Youngsters scooted, biked and ran their way around a school as part of an annual scootathon.

Bundles of wool and happiness for knitting club

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:58:05 GMT

Members of a knitting group were overjoyed when they were kindly given balls of wool from a clothing catalogue firm.

Children have great time at school May fair

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:51:52 GMT

Children and parents alike had a great time at a May fair.

Manufacturer MJD opens new print facility

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:32:00 GMT

Point-of-sale designer and manufacturer MJD has expanded and opened a new print facility.

Bourne Grammar School team claim second in contest

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:10:39 GMT

A team of young mathematicians from Bourne Grammar School have narrowly missed out on winning a regional award.

Scallywags Nursery hold charity car wash to raise funds for sisters’ challenge

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:20:08 GMT

Staff at Scallywags Nursery in Oakham were busy scrubbing wheels on Saturday to raise funds for a good cause.

Butterfly walk will be led through Bourne Wood

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:18:28 GMT

A butterfly walk will be led through Bourne Wood.

Burghley Street car park in Bourne will close for redevelopment work

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:54:40 GMT

The Burghley Street car park in Bourne will be closed for two weeks.