Rutland and Stamford MP opens a new day center in Oakham, providing support and activities for adults with disabilities. Alicia Kearns Opens Support and Connections Oakham in Tungsten Park A new day center for adults just opened in Oakham. This center will help adults with disabilities. The center is called Support and Connections Oakham. It’s…
Remembering Eileen Bullimore, the former Stamford Mercury and Rutland Times reporter, who passed away at the age of 94. Eileen Bullimore, Former Stamford Mercury Reporter, Dies at 94 Okay, so this woman, Eileen Bullimore passed away. She used to be a newspaper reporter and actually kept working until she turned 80! Eileen started writing in…
Duchess Sophie visited RAF Wittering, meeting families and personnel. She also observed flying training activities. Duchess Sophie Visits RAF Wittering, Meets Families and Personnel The Duchess of Edinburgh visited families at their homes. This event happened at RAF Wittering near Stamford. The visit occurred last week, on Thursday, February 13th. Sophie has been Honorary Air…
A man with Down syndrome and advanced dementia is being evicted from his supported living home in Bourne, raising concerns. Man with Down Syndrome Faces Eviction from Bourne Supported Home Michael is forty-eight. He has Down’s syndrome and advanced dementia. He is getting evicted from his supported living home. His family says the decision is…
Race night at Burghley Park Golf Club in Stamford raises over £4,000. Funds to purchase a 4×4 for medical evacuations in Ukraine. Race Night at Burghley Park GC Raises Over £4,000 for Ukraine A race night boosted the appeal for medical vehicles. Guests in race attire raised over £4,000. The charity event supported Ukrainian friends.…
Stamford Lions Club donates £1,000 to Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance after the Christmas tree festival. Lions Club Boosts Air Ambulance Donation after Tree Festival A festival had lots of attendees. It raised one thousand pounds for an air ambulance. The St John’s Church in Stamford hosted it. They have a Christmas Tree Festival each…
Council considers a 3% tax increase for 2025/26, pending full council approval. Extra funds for property upkeep are also proposed. South Kesteven Council Recommends 3% Tax Rise for Residents The council might increase taxes by 3% in 2025/26. Senior council members discussed it on February 11 and agreed on draft budget plans. The full council…
Animal waste was dumped in a Stamford resident’s recycling bin. The woman alerts authorities after discovering the gruesome find. Pig Parts Mystery Pig’s Head in Stamford Woman’s Recycling Bin Someone dumped pig parts in a woman’s bins. The woman, Bettina Bryan, lives in Stamford. She found the animal waste on Thursday, February 6. The butchered…
Explore local history across decades: innovative designs, charity events, community spirit, and unsolved mysteries. Rutland and Stamford Mercury: A Look Back at Local History Let’s check out some old news. This comes from the Rutland & Stamford Mercury archives. Ten years ago, a designer improved microwaves. Emma Maskery made one that chills drinks fast and…