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[] | 2016-08-27T10:50:06 | null | 2016-08-27T11:00:07 | A project manager is training five times a week for three marathons and two half marathons for The Brain Tumour Charity - a cause close to his heart. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fempingham-man-david-targets-marathon-challenge-for-the-brain-tumour-charity-1-7544874.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7544873.1472140291!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Empingham man David targets marathon challenge for The Brain Tumour Charity | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | A project manager is training five times a week for three marathons and two half marathons for The Brain Tumour Charity - a cause close to his heart.
David Holland, 32, from Empingham, is hoping to reach his target of £750 for The Brain Tumour Charity by completing various marathons.
Raising money for The Brain Tumour Charity is something that David is tremendously passionate about and he has known many people affected by the illness.
One person in particular that was affected by the illness was Tom Perry, a close family friend who passed away in April.
It was Tom’s death that inspired him to take on a vigorous training programme with David saying: “It brought things closer to home.”
David, a project manager at Marshal Aerospace and Defence Group in Cambridge said: “I find this is my motivation.”
It was this motivation that helped him with his first challenge - the Kimbolton Castle Half Marathon last weekend where he completed the run in just 1 hour 39 minutes, a personal best for David.
With a job, a family and a one-year-old child and as a player at Stamford Cricket Club, David has a fairly hectic life but still manages to find time to train five times a week.
He said: “This is something I am taking very seriously.”
To aid him in his training, David has a training companion to help him through it all, his dog Poppy.
David’s current target is set at £750 and after only completing his first challenge he has already raised over £500 for The Brain Tumour Charity. Because he’s raised such a huge amount so early on, David is now determined to exceed his target.
He will complete the Rutland Water Marathon on Sunday, September 18; the Robin Hood Marathon on Sunday, September 25; the Perkins Great Eastern Run in Peterborough - a half marathon - on Sunday, October 9; and finally the Leicester Marathon on Sunday, October 23.
If you want to donate and help David with his marathon journey then visit - https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/David-Holland9 | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/local/empingham-man-david-targets-marathon-challenge-for-the-brain-tumour-charity-1-7544874 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/cbacc6aa7edd6701ef7c9875dca26e75c7ef0305437e526f6171b8a212f4aaa6.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T04:52:39 | null | 2016-08-24T09:46:36 | Visit now for the latest non league football news - direct from the Rutland & Stamford Mercury | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fnon-league%2Ffootball-bourne-town-beaten-by-second-half-double-1-7540997.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7540995.1472028373!/image/image.jpg | en | null | FOOTBALL: Bourne Town beaten by second-half double | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | Bourne Town suffered their fourth defeat in six games as Stewarts & Lloyds recorded their first win under Ian Benjamin’s management to move off the foot of the table.
The Corby team took a 25th-minute lead through Connor Bird.
Four minutes later Craig Rook hauled the Wakes on terms from the penalty spot.
Bird restored the home advantage after 68 minutes and a decisive third from Jake Buckingham three minutes later sealed the S&L success.
Bourne: Brown, Corby, Relf, Smith, Jesson, Collins (sub Avory), Willerton (sub Quigley), Moss, Munton, Rook, Zealand (sub Spearink).
Bourne will be looking to bounce back at home against Irchester United on Saturday.
CHROMASPORT & TROPHIES UNITED COUNTIES LEAGUE
Premier Division: Newport Pagnell 0 ON Chenecks 0, Wellingborough 4 Rothwell Corinthians 1.
Division One: Burton Park Wanderers 0 Long Buckby 6, Daventry 2 Woodford 0, Lutterworth 5 Irchester 1, Olney 0 Potton 1, Raunds 2 Whittlesey 1, Stewarts & Lloyds 3 Bourne 1.
Reserve Division: Cogenhoe 0 Whitworth 0, Potton 2 Eynesbury 3. | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/sport/football/non-league/football-bourne-town-beaten-by-second-half-double-1-7540997 | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/e6f4a627393e08bd06e5da080e244d31641a4e00646a8bf02e754bc8b9838aa4.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:49:48 | null | 2016-08-16T10:49:13 | Rutland sides are setting the pace locally, with Oakham United sitting top of the UCL Division One and Ketton at the summit of the PDFL Premier Division. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ffootball-weekend-results-august-13-1-7528652.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7528651.1471340906!/image/image.jpg | en | null | FOOTBALL: Weekend results (August 13) | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | Email verification
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] | 2016-08-31T04:53:36 | null | 2016-08-22T11:09:16 | Visit now for the offbeat news - from the Rutland & Stamford Mercury | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Foffbeat%2Fcar-insurance-costs-soar-nearly-20-per-cent-in-12-months-1-7537740.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7537738.1471860539!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Car insurance costs soar nearly 20 per cent in 12 months | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | UK motorists have been hit by a near-20 per cent rise in insurance costs in the last year, new figures show.
The average driver now pays £715 a year for fully comprehensive cover, up 19 per cent on the same time last year.
The figures were revealed by the Confused.com car insurance price index, which tracks quarterly and annual trends.
After dropping for several years from a high of £843 in 2011, insurance costs have been rising since the start of 2015. The latest figures, for the period from April to June 2016 show that costs have risen by 6 per cent since the start of the year and drivers are paying an average of £115 more for their insurance than they were in the same period last year.
Northern Irish drivers have been worst hit by the latest rises, seeing their premiums climb 25 per cent year-on-year. They now face an average premium of £863.
Also feeling the impact badly are motorists in parts of Scotland - the Highlands and Islands saw rises of 24 per cent and drivers in the Hebrides were hit with a staggering 42 per cent annual increase.
Conversely, Orkney’s capital - Kirkwall - was one of only two places to see a drop in costs, with a quarterly fall of four per cent. Hereford, in the West Midlands, was the only other place to see a fall in quarterly premiums - down two per cent on the first three months of the year.
While younger drivers might face the highest premiums overall, they have actually escaped the worst of the rises. Drivers aged 17 saw an annual rise of just eight per cent - the lowest of any age bracket - but still face average premiums of £2,013. A the opposite end, 61-year-old drivers saw a 24 per cent rise - the highest of any age group - but still only pay £418 a year.
And the gender gap persists, with male drivers facing annual rises of 21 per cent in comparison with the 18 per cent faced by women. This continued difference means the gap between the sexes is growing as men pay an average of £92 a year more - up from £27 in 2013.
Confused’s motoring editor, Amanda Stretton, said: “We’ve not seen price rises of this magnitude for five years - a 19 per cent annual increase is substantial to say the least. And these price rises are being felt across the board, for drivers of all ages and genders, across all UK regions.
“If prices continues to rise at the rate we’ve been seeing, we could be facing the possibility of average comprehensive premiums reaching a high not seen since 2011. This, combined with rising fuel prices and increased motoring costs across the board, could result in a sizeable dent in drivers’ pockets.” | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/offbeat/car-insurance-costs-soar-nearly-20-per-cent-in-12-months-1-7537740 | en | 2016-08-22T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/27acb01b60a5ac90f52db494ae7dbf214f6fda75389971d6ff001c5c4e861269.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T04:52:03 | null | 2016-08-30T12:09:06 | Get the latest breaking news from the Rutland & Stamford Mercury - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fgallery-stamford-car-show-raises-thousands-of-pounds-for-good-causes-1-7550435.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7550412.1472555387!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Gallery: Stamford Car Show raises thousands of pounds for good causes | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | Classic car enthusiasts were in their element at the weekend as 400 vehicles took part in the popular Stamford Car Show.
The event, organised by Stamford Round Table, is now in its 13th year and raises thousands of pounds annually for good causes.
The show, on the Meadows, went ahead as planned on Sunday despite torrential downpours the day before which led to some owners who had registered to display their vehicles deciding to stay at home.
Stamford Round Table Chairman Neil Walker said between seven and eight thousand pounds had been raised on the day.
He said: “The footfall was great and we were lucky with the weather considering what it had been like 24-hours earlier.
“Sadly, some car owners didn’t turn up – presumably because they were worried about getting their pride and joy dirty, but actually there was no water-logging and the ground was fine.
“People had a great time looking at the vehicles on show – from pre-war to modern classics – and there was a great atmosphere.
“We are still working on the final total but I believe we have raised between seven and eight thousand pounds which we will donate to good causes and worthy recipients in the local area.
“We are open to suggestions about how the money could be spent.”
Neil said Stamford Round Table currently has 10 members but the group is actively looking for new faces. Membership is open to men aged 18 to 45.
He added: “As well as helping to organise events like the car show, and delivering food parcels to the elderly at Christmas, we also enjoy a lot of social activities too.”
For more information visit www.stamfordroundtable.co.uk
Stamford Car Show 2016 award winners
Stamford Trophy - sponsored by West St Garage. Winner: Dan Vincent - Rover Mini Sprite
Modern Trophy - sponsored by Hindmarch. Winner: Ray Tomlinson - Mazda MX5 Arizona
Chairman’s Trophy - sponsored by Gladstone Carriages. Winner: Paul Flower - Bentley Mk6, 4.25l
Pre-war / Vintage Trophy - sponsored by Lancaster Insurance. Winner: Keith and Ann Wilkinson - Sunbeam Tourer
Best in Show - sponsored by Rosedale. Winner: Chris Ward - Jaguar E Type S3 | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/gallery-stamford-car-show-raises-thousands-of-pounds-for-good-causes-1-7550435 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/22cf135f641610089c9f781de8f5ec531b398fb82e1d7ecdebfceaaee819a557.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T04:52:01 | null | 2016-08-30T12:42:14 | Visit now for the latest crime news - direct from the Rutland & Stamford Mercury | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fcrime%2Femergency-services-called-to-market-deeping-s-co-op-store-after-heavy-rain-triggered-cash-machine-alarm-1-7550533.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.6779259.1472566949!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Emergency services called to Market Deeping’s Co-op store after heavy rain triggered cash machine alarm | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | Police and fire crews were called to the Co-op supermarket in Market Deeping last night after a security alarm sounded and smoke was seen billowing into the sky.
Lincolnshire Police was notified an alarm had been activated at the premises, in Godsey Lane, at 9.20pm. Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Service also sent an appliance to the scene.
Police officers carried out a thorough search but there was no sign of any break-in or other criminal activity.
Lincolnshire Police said this morning it is believed a security alarm inside a cash machine which faces out into the supermarket’s car park had malfunctioned after torrential downpours over the weekend.
A spokesman said: “It was initially thought someone was attempting to break into or steal the ATM, but it transpired that heavy rain had got inside the machine and it incorrectly thought it was being stolen.
“An alarm was triggered and a SmokeCloak anti-theft device was activated.”
SmokeCloak is an anti-theft device commonly used by cash handling, financial and banking companies. Once an alarm is activated, the area is cloaked with an impenetrable curtain of fog, reducing visibility to less than an arm’s length - making it much harder for thieves to steal money or goods. | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/crime/emergency-services-called-to-market-deeping-s-co-op-store-after-heavy-rain-triggered-cash-machine-alarm-1-7550533 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/d5348dd15c3d75ece348048da7439c3c39519839f65fc359ce87653db150f95b.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T04:53:05 | null | 2016-08-21T09:00:00 | Get the latest breaking news from the Rutland & Stamford Mercury - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fsee-peter-pan-at-rutland-water-park-1-7532754.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7532753.1471518223!/image/image.jpg | en | null | See Peter Pan at Rutland Water Park | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | Chapterhouse Theatre Company is delighted to present the unforgettable story of Peter Pan, the boy who wouldn’t grow up - at Rutland Water Park next weekend.
Join Wendy, Michael and John Darling on their adventures with Peter, far away on the magical island of Neverland.
There they encounter the enchanting mermaids, magical fairies and the cruellest pirate of them all, Captain Hook.
Peter Pan is showing at Rutland Water Park, off Bull Brigg Lane, Whitwell on Saturday, August 27 at 2pm.
Tickets are £14 for adults, £10 for children or a family ticket (two adults and two children) for £42. Book online or call the Rutland Visitor Centre on 01780 686800.
Gates open at 1pm. Please bring your own rugs or low-backed seating. Picnics are welcome. Refreshments available from the Harbour Bar Café or Fox Café. | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/see-peter-pan-at-rutland-water-park-1-7532754 | en | 2016-08-21T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/6d32a48065045406462c42ebf36c1c1e0005d978c01cbd99c377254efe58788a.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T06:52:30 | null | 2016-08-31T06:00:00 | Get the latest breaking news from the Rutland & Stamford Mercury - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Frevealed-the-most-popular-baby-names-so-far-in-2016-1-7543534.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7543532.1472565238!/image/image.jpg | en | null | REVEALED - the most popular baby names so far in 2016 | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | A parenting advice website has listed the most popular baby names so far in 2016 and revealed previous favourites such as Sophia, Mia, Daniel and Harrison are on the decline.
Bounty Baby Club, a popular parenting advice site, has scaled its 100,000 visitors a month, to uncover the most popular baby names of the first half of 2016 and there are a few surprises.
A few favourites of recent years are still holding their popularity but the results reveal some new up and coming themes and trends.
The favourites
Holding onto their 2015 top spots, Alfie and Isla remain the most popular names for boys and girls. Out of the top 100 most popular names, the biggest winners have been Caleb, jumping up nine positions to 19, Jenson, rising up five places to 26 and Ellie, rising up nine positions to nine.
The biggest climber so far this year has been Arlo, previously was outside of the top 50, now cementing a top 10 position at number six. Other names you may start to hear more include Freddie, Aaron, Phoebe, Ellis and Millie.
So what names are falling out of favour this year?
Results show that for girls, Sienna, Mia, Sophia, Mila and Scarlett are on the decline in 2016. Yesterday’s news for boys’ names include Dylan, Sebastian, Daniel and Harrison which are proving less popular than they have in recent years.
There is a new trend of baby names emerging from Bounty’s findings, vowel heavy names, particularly for girls. Male names ending in a softer letter are also becoming more popular, for example names such as Alfie, Arlo, Archie and Harry.
Take a look at the top 10 for boys and girls for the first half of the year below:
Top 10 most popular baby boy names of 2016 so far:
Alfie
Oscar
Teddy
Harry
Jack
Arlo
Noah
Charlie
Jacob
Archie
Top 10 most popular baby girl names of 2016 so far:
Isla
Amelia
Ava
Freya
Evie
Olivia
Esme
Elsie
Mia
Ellie | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/revealed-the-most-popular-baby-names-so-far-in-2016-1-7543534 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/7800a65049729586315320fb3460ecf8ddb017785e3516d2520e1cb315e77af5.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T08:51:50 | null | 2016-08-30T09:23:51 | Two illegal raves in King’s Cliffe were disrupted by officers, following reports from the public in the early hours of Sunday morning. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fofficers-disrupt-illegal-raves-in-king-s-cliffe-1-7550015.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.5331471.1472545542!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Officers disrupt illegal raves in King’s Cliffe | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | Two illegal raves in King’s Cliffe were disrupted by officers, following reports from the public in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Officers attended the locations shortly after midnight after receiving reports of loud music.
There were hundreds of people and cars at the locations with sound systems set up.
Using powers under Section 63 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act, officers seized equipment, took details of vehicles, their drivers and passengers, and directed people to leave the area and prevented those arriving later from entering.
Officers worked during the early hours of today to ensure people were moved along safely and with minimal disruption.Sector Inspector Julie Mead, for East Northants and Corby, said: “Thanks to calls from members of the public, we were alerted to the raves and were able to respond.
“Raves can be very disruptive in terms of noise and nuisance and can be more difficult to clear once they are established. It’s therefore vital that people let us know if they concerned about any suspicious activity.
“We would remind people to be vigilant and look out for signs of a potential rave. Often, those who are looking to set-up a rave will visit the potential site before the event. If anyone spots any suspicious activity in their village, along a country road or around farm land, please let us know.”
Officers worked over the bank holiday to reassure residents, and work at the sites.
Some of the signs to look out for that might indicate a rave is being planned:
o Posters or messages advertising a rave
o Cropped bolts on a gate
o People in cars or vans stopping to look into a field or climbing over a fence into a field
o Flattened or disturbed hedgerows
o Anyone acting suspiciously
Anyone with information is asked to call Northamptonshire Police on 101 or in an emergency, call 999. | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/local/officers-disrupt-illegal-raves-in-king-s-cliffe-1-7550015 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/064356d5bd6307a04b44f6e18f02be878717ac017ec34d2f251d5b90af0207aa.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:11:50 | null | 2016-08-25T12:06:06 | A headteacher’s promise of “virtually a new school” has been delivered with a record-breaking year of GCSE results recorded. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Feducation%2Feducation-news%2Fgcse-results-a-record-breaking-year-of-results-at-casterton-college-rutland-1-7543530.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7543527.1472123153!/image/image.jpg | en | null | GCSE RESULTS: A record breaking year of results at Casterton College Rutland | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | A headteacher’s promise of “virtually a new school” has been delivered with a record-breaking year of GCSE results recorded.
Carl Smith, Principal at Casterton College Rutland, announced today (Thursday, August 26) that 80 per cent of pupils at the school in Great Casterton achieved five GCSEs with A* - C grades and 73 per cent with English and Maths included, six per cent higher than last year.
Of the school’s higher achieving pupils, 100 per cent got A* - C grades with English and Maths, which was well above the national average.
“There has been a real and fundamental improvement in standards at the college since 2014 and we are now in the top 10 per cent of similar schools nationally,” Mr Smith explained.
This year’s results in maths and English literature were particularly outstanding with 90 per cent or more pupils getting a C or above.
Catherine Waites, 16, from Stamford got five A* and four A grades and plans to study biology, chemistry, maths and psychology next year with a view to work in higher medical research.
She said: “I love chemistry but I really liked doing textiles as it was a lot more course work based.
“I was very nervous but am going to a folk festival this weekend to celebrate.”
Across the school, more than 50 per cent of Pupil Premium students, which are classed as disadvantaged, got five A* - C grades including Maths and English, which compared nationally is 15 per cent higher than average.
Matthew Fyall, 16, from Stamford got four A* and five A grades and is going to study French, History and English Literature at A Level.
“I wasn’t sure how I was going to do but I’m really happy now,” he said.
Oliver Johnson, 16, from Stamford was predicted Cs when he started the schools but achieved six A* and three A grades. He is going to study Physics, Maths, Computer Science and History.
The results come just a week after the school’s sister site, Rutland County College in Oakham, achieved similarly outstanding A Level results.
Mr Smith added: “A year ago I promised ‘virtually a new school’ and these results, together with our superb A-level results, prove that it is happening.
“Standards of teaching and behaviour are similarly outstanding and the great news for parents is that we have places to fill, so if you’d like your child to start with us this year, pay us a visit.” | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/education/education-news/gcse-results-a-record-breaking-year-of-results-at-casterton-college-rutland-1-7543530 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/1653188e83f26d2b52a10449c756e1f21a356751d5a773fe7badbf5822a75d58.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T06:50:04 | null | 2016-08-27T06:00:00 | Tickets have gone on sale for the second Phoebe Research Fund charity auction and dinner which takes place in Stamford in October. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fsecond-dinner-in-aid-of-the-phoebe-research-fund-1-7544817.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7544816.1472139399!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Second dinner in aid of the Phoebe Research Fund | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | Tickets have gone on sale for the second Phoebe Research Fund charity auction and dinner which takes place in Stamford in October.
Already there has been overwhelming support for the dinner organised by Phoebe’s mum Zoe to help her young daughter.
Seven-year-old Phoebe suffers from Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa - or RDEB - which results in major skin loss and blistering.
Since lauching the trust in 2015, Zoe has raised more than £30,000 to help find a cure for this disease, which means just getting dressed and eating meals is challenging for Phoebe.
She also can’t take part in sporting activities with her classmates at Copthill School in Uffington but despite this, the little girl who lives in Stamford remains positive.
Zoe said: “I am extremely lucky that Phoebe remains so positive despite the unfairness that life can sometimes throw at her, you will never hear her complain about having RDEB perhaps because she knows no different. I live for the day where I can see Phoebe play with her friends without getting hurt and do what other children do.”
The second charity auction and dinner to raise funds for the cause will be hosted at The William Cecil Hotel in Stamford on October. The hotel was also the venue for the first ball in September 2015 and was a huge success with more than 80 guests attending.
Tickets cost £50 and include a three-course meal. Prizes donated for the auction include a weekend break to Florence donated by Oundle Travel, Under Fine Wraps have donated a hamper, signed Leicester City Football Shirt, Maserati for the weekend courtesy of Marshall Maserati, an amethyst necklace donated by Dawson’s of Stamford, Photoshoot with Adrian Dewey, 18 holes of golf at Stapleford Park, Stay and dinner at both The William Cecil and The George of Stamford and nine course meal for two at Prevost courtesy of Lee Clarke.
To buy tickets for the dinner, call Zoe on 07718 071645 or e-mail info@phoeberesearch.org.uk. | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/local/second-dinner-in-aid-of-the-phoebe-research-fund-1-7544817 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/85e7dd10b129e3b97a8d15346cc9d53d18018f707e78ab3539f1d97ea9506f80.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T10:52:54 | null | 2016-08-31T10:20:23 | Visit now for the latest Daniels, non league and local football news - from the Rutland & Stamford Mercury | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fshield-success-for-oakham-reserves-1-7553693.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.6788544.1472636358!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Shield success for Oakham Reserves | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | Championship Shield
Riverside 2
Oakham United Reserves 3
Oakham United Reserves continued their good form and progressed to the second round of the Chairman Championship Shield, with a narrow victory over Riverside.
Despite having several regular players missing, Oakham went into this cup match positively.
After only eight minutes, they were ahead.
Debutant Matt O’Brien’s corner was met by the head of Danny Williams for his first goal of the season.
Riverside struck back within a few minutes when Sam Donohoe punished Oakham for not clearing a corner properly.
Oakham had to make a change midway through the half due to an injury to O’Brien.
Riverside took advantage of the disruption as Bradley Kemp raced past the defence, before drilling the ball past Andy Collin.
Five minutes after the break the scores were level, Craig Welbourn’s pinpoint cross met by the head of Rik Phoenix, who coolly nodded home from 10 yards out.
Less than 10 minutes after drawing level, Oakham took the lead.
Welbourn’s clever corner was helped on by Will Hanson and Nathan Arkle before Sam Wood poked the ball home.
Assistant Manager Dave Grieve said: “It was a solid performance and the lads are happy to progress, but there are still a couple of areas that we can improve on.
“The guys did very well to not let their heads go down after going behind - we didn’t go behind very often last season, but we’ve been behind in nearly all of our games so far this season and everyone has been learning quickly and they’ve dug in and pulled each other out of the mire every time.”
OAKHAM: Collin, Welbourn, Arkle, Wood, Crawford (Grieve), Wood, O’Brien (Smith), West (Simpson), Williams, Hanson, Phoenix. | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/sport/football/shield-success-for-oakham-reserves-1-7553693 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/00d9e781bdbf3ca76dd4a66e7a76a19788e08bcc5e92ef7eb3eb2e9b034d8478.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T04:53:06 | null | 2016-08-28T07:00:00 | Get the latest breaking news from the Rutland & Stamford Mercury - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fcome-and-learn-the-art-of-meditation-1-7544782.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7544780.1472139085!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Come and learn the art of meditation | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | Drolma Buddhist Centre presents a new term at Stamford Arts Centre, starting with a public talk on Friday, September 9.
Buddhist nun, Gen Kelsang Nyingpo will present ‘The Basics of Meditation’ at the Arts Centre from 7pm to 8pm. The talk will cost £6 per person. To book call the Box Office on 01780 763203.
Following the public talk, will be a special three-week course to explore basic meditation practices in more depth. The sessions will run at the Arts Centre on Fridays, including September 16, 23 and 30, from 7pm to 8.15pm. Each session is £6 or £15 discounted price for the whole course.
Weekly classes on ‘The Basics of Meditation’ are also held on Thursdays, 1pm to 2pm, starting on September 8.
To book call 01733 755444. | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/come-and-learn-the-art-of-meditation-1-7544782 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/f07b548f7a55d11aa3e093cfc1b159c57f020e4748091f11f4f7e526836c4101.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T10:52:20 | null | 2016-08-31T11:38:28 | Get the latest breaking news from the Rutland & Stamford Mercury - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fmowbeck-drummer-dreams-of-stardom-after-reading-and-leeds-festival-performances-1-7553944.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7553936.1472639875!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Mowbeck drummer dreams of stardom after Reading and Leeds Festival performances | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | Bourne drummer Finn Mclean has spoken of his excitement at playing in front of thousands of music fans at the world-famous Reading and Leeds Festival.
Finn, 23, and fellow members of Lincolnshire-based four-piece band Mowbeck performed at Bramham Park, Leeds on Friday and Richfield Avenue, Reading on Sunday.
As reported in the Mercury, the band was one of 30 selected from 300 nominated by BBC DJs to perform on the BBC Introducing stage at each location.
Finn said: “I’m over the moon with how the sets went. They are definitely the two biggest gigs of my life so far and the reaction we got from the crowd was great.
“I think we had the biggest crowd on the BBC Introducing stage and completed a 30 minute set, squeezing in six songs, at each site.
“A lot of people who were walking past the stage stopped to watch and listen to us. We’ve had lots of great feedback and a great response on social media too.”
Finn Mclean, right, from Bourne, in Mowbeck EMN-160817-170840001
Finn said the performances have made Mowbeck even more determined to achieve stardom.
He added: “We’re going to use this experience to drive forward. Saying you’ve recently played at Reading and Leeds is a nice little line to lead in with trying to get gigs.”
Mowbeck is made up of Finn on the drums, singer Andy Thomas from Grantham, bassist Phil Clark and Lee Hamilton-Cooper on guitar.
Since leaving the University of Nottingham, where he studied chemistry, Finn has been working as a session drummer and music teacher. He currently lives with his parents Brian and Nicola in Beech Avenue, Bourne. | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/mowbeck-drummer-dreams-of-stardom-after-reading-and-leeds-festival-performances-1-7553944 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/069b8d4c311f7f797ea432952b5799a79ac4fd07c4d1633ba6987779cb8581f4.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T10:52:25 | null | 2016-08-31T11:45:18 | Get the latest breaking news from the Rutland & Stamford Mercury - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fdog-owners-reminded-to-microchip-their-pets-1-7553968.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7553967.1472640295!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Dog owners reminded to microchip their pets | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | Dog owners are being reminded they must now microchip their pets.
Legislation came into force in the UK earlier this year that states owners must chip and register their animals on one of the authorised commercial databases.
This can be completed at veterinary practices throughout the district or through national dog charities.
Owners are also obligated to keep their contact details up to date on the databases and where a dog is transferred to a new keeper, the new owner must ensure any changes in the dog’s name or details are recorded.
Permanent identification of dogs through microchipping helps to reunite strays with their owners, tackle puppy farming and encourages responsible ownership. In pedigree dogs it also facilitates the reporting of hereditary health problems.
South Kesteven District Council’s executive member for environment Councillor Nick Craft said: “Most dog owners already have their pets microchipped but for those who haven’t it’s easy to arrange with a quick appointment at a vets.
“Some charities offer discounted chipping so there’s options available to ensure as an owner you’re in line with this year’s law changes.” | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/dog-owners-reminded-to-microchip-their-pets-1-7553968 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/c509bfea465c345923ecc1e4a3e2e45c9e8cd9f900ed99672414cd3cca3c1596.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T04:52:42 | null | 2016-08-30T12:13:55 | Visit now for the more sport news - direct from the Rutland & Stamford Mercury | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fmore-sport%2Fblackstones-duo-celebrate-pairs-glory-1-7550468.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7550467.1472556120!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Blackstones duo celebrate pairs glory | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | Blackstones Bowls Club duo Darren Middleton and Stephen Harris are celebrating winning the Under 25 Open Pairs competition at the prestigious English Bowls Federation finals at Skegness.
The pair were clear underdogs going into the final, at the Suncastle greens, against Nottinghamshire’s Will Marshall (Teversall) and Jack Emmerson (Bottesford), who had earlier eclipsed tournament favourites Jonathan West and Ashley Caress (Lincs) 23-3 in the semi-finals.
But with 24-year-old lead Middleton finding his length on the trickier swinging hand and Harris (19) showing composure under pressure at skip, belying his tender years, they took control by midway with a 12-5 lead.Open
The Nottinghamshire pair struck back in a purple patch to trail only 13-11 after 16 ends but the Blackstones young guns picked up five shots in the next three ends and they were able to concede only one on the 20th end to still win 18-12.
An emotional Darren cried tears of joy but Stephen showed little emotion, despite having the previous day reached the final of the Under 25 singles, only to lose 18-21 to West, who is the boyfriend of his sister Louise.
The victory completed a good tournament for Northants county bowlers with Peterborough-based Mick Duell triumphing in the veteran singles, following Ketton bowler Bob Warters’ success in it the previous year.
Another Blackstones pair - Nick Wilkie and Paul Buckley - failed to advance past the first round of the senior pairs, losing out by 19-12 to a strong Derbyshire duo who eventually lost in the final.
Langtoft’s Peter Cox produced some high quality bowls in the first round of the two-bowl singles to beat Notts’ Russell Pearce 21-8 but admitted he was out-bowled in his next match against Christian Lowings (Northumberland) - a 19- year-old who wasn’t even born the last time Cox had qualified for the Skegness finals.
It was not such a memorable a week for the Northants women but Ketton’s qualifiers in the three-bowl women’s triples featured in one of the most thrilling matches of the week.
Carol Warters, Shirley Suffling and Christine Ford looked to be heading for an early exit when they trailed Suffolk 15-3 at halfway but they staged an amazing comeback to level the scores with the last of the 21 ends to play.
With Northants holding two shots, Suffolk took the jack into the ditch to reduce the deficit but Carol, who had earlier switched to skip, as the rules allow, drew to within four feet of the jack to regain the advantage and when Suffolk’s skip came up short with her last bowl, cheers rang out from the contingent of Ketton supporters flanking the green.
Sadly the trio’s joy only lasted overnight. In the morning they were beaten by Northumberland in the two-bowl rinks in which they had also qualified and then went out to a formidable Derbyshire outfit in the three-bowl discipline.
l Stephen Harris will be in action again this weekend when he represents Lincolnshire in the Bowls England Under 25 doubles rink semi-finals. at Leamington.
He will be lead in Jordan Philpott’s rink against Oxfordshire, while West will play number three to Ashley Caress. Winners will play either Devon or Essex. | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/sport/more-sport/blackstones-duo-celebrate-pairs-glory-1-7550468 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/59fa64a5e7c355b36404818ea5163ed1ff1574788c7ff99ec94f6419bd390ea0.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T04:52:17 | null | 2016-08-29T18:00:10 | Get the latest breaking news from the Rutland & Stamford Mercury - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fstamford-couple-s-60-year-celebration-1-7545902.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7545894.1472206200!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Stamford couple’s 60-year celebration | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | A couple who met while working at Blackstones in Stamford in the 1950s celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary last week.
Marina and Reginald Grimmer were married in Barnack on August 18, 1956.
The couple set up home in the village before moving to Casterton Road, Stamford, 34 years ago.
Reginald, 84, was in hospital on the anniversary itself, but following his release a few days later they enjoyed a family barbecue.
Marina, 81, said: “We took a holiday to Majorca a few weeks ago and unfortunately Reginald got a water infection which meant he had to go into hospital out there.
“On our return he also had to spend a week at Peterborough City Hospital and a few days at Stamford Hospital, which is where we celebrated our anniversary in the John Van Geest centre.
“But he is home now and we have since enjoyed a barbecue with family and a meal out in Stamford.”
Marina first met Reginald after leaving Newage to join Blackstones where she was employed to inspect machine operators’ work.
She said: “He was always singing and whistling and one day came over and asked me if I wanted to go to the Nottingham Goose Fair.
“I wasn’t so keen on that idea but we ended up going to the cinema in Peterborough instead and have been together ever since.”
Marina and Reginald had five children, but daughter Deborah was killed by a car in Barnack at the age of seven around 40 years ago.
Marina added: “We’ve had a lot of tragedy to deal with in our lives but have got through it.
“It was awful when our daughter was killed. She was so beautiful, with lovely blonde hair and blue eyes. Things like that you never forget.”
Marina and Reginald enjoyed travelling and loved doing car boot sales and buying and selling antiques.
Marina has twice appeared on ITV’s Dickinson’s Real Deal.
For six years they ran a business together selling goods on RAF bases.
Reginald said: “We’ve been very happy together over the past 60 years.” | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/stamford-couple-s-60-year-celebration-1-7545902 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/9e028aa6710d3d4c56f4d72b69f2ddb52966c75820e437076e2ec674f9676929.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:09:52 | null | 2016-08-24T14:31:50 | A Lincolnshire police officer has been sacked by the force after he admitted stealing a kayak and a set of paddles before selling them on eBay. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fpolice-officer-sacked-after-stealing-kayak-and-paddles-1-7541767.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7368460.1472045496!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Police officer sacked after stealing kayak and paddles | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | A Lincolnshire police officer has been sacked by the force after he admitted stealing a kayak and a set of paddles before selling them on eBay.
Constable Andrew Hamilton was dismissed by Lincolnshire Police for gross misconduct just months after he was awarded a Chief Constable’s commendation for saving a motorist’s life.
It comes after the officer was convicted of two counts of theft when he appeared at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on August 8.
The thefts related to Hamilton removing a kayak and a set of paddles from Nottingham Kayak Club which belonged to two other club members. The items were then sold on internet auction site eBay.
Hamilton, who was a detective based in Grantham CID, kept the proceeds from the sale, despite knowing or believing he was not lawfully entitled to do so.
It happened between May 1 and July 9, this year.
A misconduct hearing was today (Wednesday) told Pc Hamilton, who did not attend the hearing, admitted the allegations and expected to be dismissed.
The public hearing was held at Lincolnshire Police headquarters in Nettleham and chaired by Chief Constable Neil Rhodes who himself awarded Pc Hamilton a special commendation for bravery last year.
In giving his ruling, the Chief Constable said: “I am satisfied on the balance of probabilities the officer’s conduct amounts to gross misconduct.”
He added: “There is no place in the police service for an officer who demonstrated such unequivocal dishonesty.”
In November, Pc Hamilton received a commendation from the Chief Constable for his role in saving a motorist who passed out at the wheel at 60mph.
Police constables Hamilton and Danielle Crompton were driving their marked patrol car along the A46 dual carriageway in June 2015 when they noticed that the driver of an Audi car which drove past them in the same direction was slumped at the wheel.
The car then hit the central reservation but continued driving.
Danielle, who was driving the patrol car, immediately accelerated and used the patrol car to bring the out-of-control Audi to a halt as it headed towards stationary traffic waiting at a roundabout.
The two officers immediately began first aid on the collapsed Audi driver until paramedics arrived.
It transpired that the man had suffered a seizure at the wheel and has since made a full recovery.
Chief Constable Rhodes awarded the officers commendations for their keen observational skills, outstanding professionalism and swift decisive actions which prevented serious injury to the Audi driver and other road users. | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/local/police-officer-sacked-after-stealing-kayak-and-paddles-1-7541767 | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/799c0b06cf17f0bd0228a29743f576deda2ba83eb8bb5027b70cf9f0d4e6a1db.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T04:52:02 | null | 2016-08-30T09:00:50 | Get the latest breaking news from the Rutland & Stamford Mercury - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fwildcats-learn-about-stamford-s-rich-history-1-7545883.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7545878.1472205968!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Wildcats learn about Stamford’s rich history | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | Children from across the area came together to learn about the history of Stamford in a one day workshop led by Wildcats.
The Horrible Histories workshop, which formed part of the summer school activities on offer saw children take to Stamford to produce a mini film about the town’s rich history. Wildcats runs a number of dance and drama classes in Stamford, as well as half-term workshops.
The group visited a number of historic sites including the old Stamford Castle, Brazenose knocker, Daniel Lambert’s grave and the old Stamford Hotel.
Alongside this the school took part in a tour of the town hall organised by Stamford Town Council’s Mark Murtagh.
Guides Max and Penny took the children on a fabulous tour of the building including the dungeons, all the time learning about the history of the site and the town.
Caz Dolby, director of Wildcats, said: “This workshop was incredibly popular and gave children a real insight into the history of our wonderful town.
“By the end of the day we had enough film to put together a short video about the day which has been shared on the internet.
“I would like to send our thanks to Mark Murtagh at the Town Hall for organising the event, and to Max and Penny for being such fun and informative guides.”
The finished video is narrated by the children themselves and can be found by visiting: http://bit.ly/StamfordVideo | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/wildcats-learn-about-stamford-s-rich-history-1-7545883 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/06b9aa28aa13ec43bcb612fb9bb4b2b3aaecef445ca0f7058f0180456f813ae5.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T04:53:25 | null | 2016-08-19T07:00:00 | Visit now for the latest entertainment and leisure news and features - from the Rutland & Stamford Mercury, updated daily | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Fcrowds-set-to-flock-to-this-year-s-birdfair-1-7532151.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7532149.1471508295!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Crowds set to flock to this year’s Birdfair | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | Thousands of people are once again expected to flock to Birdfair 2016, which starts today (Friday, August 19) and runs until Sunday (August 21) at Egleton.
As well as being a huge hit with visitors - affectionately known as the Glastonbury for birdwatchers - the event also raises much needed funds for conservation projects and a record £320,000 was handed over to Birdlife International from last year’s Birdfair, which was hailed the best event in its history.
Birdfair 2014 at Rutland water. Itziar Almarcegui promoting visits to the see wildlife in Spain. EMN-140816-201556009
Wildlife experts including Chris Packham and Simon King will be among the famous faces at the event, which has six marquees running packed programmes of events - meaning there really is something for everyone to enjoy.
Simon King, Nick Baker and Rutland Water’s own Tim Mackrill will be leading cruise events to spot the county’s own birds, while on Friday evening Chris Packham will interview a panel of experts on Rewilding Britain.
There will also be hundreds of stands selling the latest products for wildlife enthusiasts, everything, from scopes to sculptures, binoculars to bird food, e-Guides to eco holidays.
On the gate tickets are £15 for a single day or £35 for three days. It is free entry for children under 16 - with a full paying adult.
To buy tickets visit the website. | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/whats-on/crowds-set-to-flock-to-this-year-s-birdfair-1-7532151 | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/eaad3fe906020c47d0a5625b71340c46017a00db13e98b985be52518202243af.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T04:52:13 | null | 2016-08-30T12:35:59 | Visit now for the latest crime news - direct from the Rutland & Stamford Mercury | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fcrime%2Fpolice-and-crime-commissioner-for-leicestershire-and-rutland-asks-for-views-as-he-puts-together-four-year-plan-which-may-include-tax-rise-1-7550526.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7550525.1472556938!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Police and crime commissioner for Leicestershire and Rutland asks for views as he puts together four-year plan - which may include tax rise | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | Leicestershire’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Lord Willy Bach is asking people whether they are prepared to help steer the future of local policing by sharing their views.
The PCC is launching a countywide consultation exercise this week as he prepares to draft his first Police and Crime Plan since being elected in May and has urged everyone living and working in the county to get involved.
Among the suggestions people are encouraged to have a say on is a 1.99 per cent rise in the policing element of council tax – averaging an extra 7p per week.
“Everybody has their personal opinions on policing or public safety but I’m asking local people to tell me what these views are so we can address the issues that are important to them,” he said.
“The Police and Crime Plan is owned by everybody – essentially it’s a strategy for keeping people safe and supported, but I’m very conscious that to work effectively it has to reflect the very needs of the people it serves.
“Sitting on the fence isn’t an option; if you want to have a real impact on community safety and improve policing services for the benefit of all then now is the time to act and have your say. I am listening.”
The PCC has launched a survey which will be conducted over the telephone as well as being available to the public online.
It asks residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland which aspects of policing they think Leicestershire Police should prioritise, with options such as reducing offending and re-offending to making it easier for people to report crime or maintaining police visibility in communities.
Elsewhere, the survey asks people to select the three most important methods of police visibility to them and whether they would consider volunteering for the force in some capacity.
It also asks how people prefer to report crimes to the police, how victims of crime should be updated with information about their cases and whether they would be prepared to pay just over 7p extra per week, per year, in council tax for their policing service which represents the maximum 1.99 per cent rise the commissioner can set.
“I want to hear the views of as many people as possible so that I can work with the force and our partners to set the right objectives for people in every corner of the community,” said Lord Bach.
“The years of financial austerity have had an impact on our capacity and capabilities, as they have every force, and it is more important than ever to ensure those critical areas of community safety – the ones that matter most to local people – are protected in the long-term.”
The survey will be available for people to complete online until September 30 at midnight.
The Police and Crime Plan will be formally published in March 2017 after it has been presented to the Police and Crime Panel. The plan will set out what the PCC aims to achieve over his four-year term as well as set out the objectives and performance targets he hopes to deliver.
You can access the survey using this link www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/B78HPFL | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/crime/police-and-crime-commissioner-for-leicestershire-and-rutland-asks-for-views-as-he-puts-together-four-year-plan-which-may-include-tax-rise-1-7550526 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/812820fa4c97f2c7f00f2ecbf19d05c1d27ad179f3c98cddcd644bfd762c2ae2.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T12:51:47 | null | 2016-08-30T12:35:59 | Leicestershire’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Lord Willy Bach is asking people whether they are prepared to help steer the future of local policing by sharing their views. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fpolice-and-crime-commissioner-for-leicestershire-and-rutland-asks-for-views-as-he-puts-together-four-year-plan-which-may-include-tax-rise-1-7550526.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7550525.1472556938!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Police and crime commissioner for Leicestershire and Rutland asks for views as he puts together four-year plan - which may include tax rise | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | Leicestershire’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Lord Willy Bach is asking people whether they are prepared to help steer the future of local policing by sharing their views.
The PCC is launching a countywide consultation exercise this week as he prepares to draft his first Police and Crime Plan since being elected in May and has urged everyone living and working in the county to get involved.
Among the suggestions people are encouraged to have a say on is a 1.99 per cent rise in the policing element of council tax – averaging an extra 7p per week.
“Everybody has their personal opinions on policing or public safety but I’m asking local people to tell me what these views are so we can address the issues that are important to them,” he said.
“The Police and Crime Plan is owned by everybody – essentially it’s a strategy for keeping people safe and supported, but I’m very conscious that to work effectively it has to reflect the very needs of the people it serves.
“Sitting on the fence isn’t an option; if you want to have a real impact on community safety and improve policing services for the benefit of all then now is the time to act and have your say. I am listening.”
The PCC has launched a survey which will be conducted over the telephone as well as being available to the public online.
It asks residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland which aspects of policing they think Leicestershire Police should prioritise, with options such as reducing offending and re-offending to making it easier for people to report crime or maintaining police visibility in communities.
Elsewhere, the survey asks people to select the three most important methods of police visibility to them and whether they would consider volunteering for the force in some capacity.
It also asks how people prefer to report crimes to the police, how victims of crime should be updated with information about their cases and whether they would be prepared to pay just over 7p extra per week, per year, in council tax for their policing service which represents the maximum 1.99 per cent rise the commissioner can set.
“I want to hear the views of as many people as possible so that I can work with the force and our partners to set the right objectives for people in every corner of the community,” said Lord Bach.
“The years of financial austerity have had an impact on our capacity and capabilities, as they have every force, and it is more important than ever to ensure those critical areas of community safety – the ones that matter most to local people – are protected in the long-term.”
The survey will be available for people to complete online until September 30 at midnight.
The Police and Crime Plan will be formally published in March 2017 after it has been presented to the Police and Crime Panel. The plan will set out what the PCC aims to achieve over his four-year term as well as set out the objectives and performance targets he hopes to deliver.
You can access the survey using this link www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/B78HPFL | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/local/police-and-crime-commissioner-for-leicestershire-and-rutland-asks-for-views-as-he-puts-together-four-year-plan-which-may-include-tax-rise-1-7550526 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/d7498a9684fad72cd88bca862ebe7f0a171eb234235416e34336d4695a5150e3.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T13:11:44 | null | 2016-08-25T09:11:02 | Two bystanders tried to save the life of a man after his car went into a river in Crowland last night, it has emerged today. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Ftravel%2Ftravel-news%2Fupdate-thursday-2-25pm-frantic-efforts-to-save-man-who-died-in-crowland-river-crash-1-7542875.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.5304511.1472135711!/image/image.jpg | en | null | UPDATE THURSDAY 2.25PM: Frantic efforts to save man who died in Crowland river crash | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | Two bystanders tried to save the life of a man after his car went into a river in Crowland last night, it has emerged today.
Firefighters were helped by two men who went to the accident scene off Deeping High Bank, Crowland, at about 8pm on Wednesday.
Lincolnshire Free Press and Spalding Guardian reader Alison Rolfe
Two people were rescued from a Volkswagen Golf that ended up in the River Welland, near the A16, and then taken to Peterborough City Hospital where one of the occupants, a man, later died.
A message posted on our Lincolnshire Free Press and Spalding Guardian Facebook page by reader Alison Rolfe said: “I think a mention should go out to the two brave men, one of which was my dad, who dived in to try to save the man before the emergency services arrived.
“My dad, who is 67, did it with no thought for himself and our thoughts go out to the family of the person (who died)”.
However, another patient is still being treated there and a spokesman for East Midlands Ambulance Service said: “We received a call yesterday at 8.09pm to Deeping High Bank, Crowland, where the caller reported a car in a river.
“We sent ambulances to the scene, backed up by three responders from LIVES, and two patients were taken to Peterborough City Hospital.”
Despite the efforts of firefighters from Crowland and a specialist water rescue team from Spalding, the man is the 39th person to die on Lincolnshire’s roads this year.
A spokesman for South Lincolnshire Coroner’s Office said: “We are still waiting for information from Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Coroner’s Offices about the person who has passed away.
“Our expectation is that the coroner’s office in Peterborough will pass the case to us and as soon as we get the details, we will move the case forward.”
THURSDAY 9.10AM: Man dies in Crowland river crash
A man has died after a car entered the river near Crowland.
The incident happened around 8pm last night on (Wednesday) in the B1166 Deeping High Bank.
The man was rescued from VW Golf and taken to Peterborough hospital but he sadly died.
A Lincolnshire police spokesman said: “Identification procedures are ongoing so we are unable to confirm any further details about the victim at this time. A recovery operation is underway to remove the vehicle from the water.”
Any witnesses who have not already spoken to officers at the scene are asked to call the Collision Witness Hotline on 01522 558855.
This death brings to 39 the number killed on Lincolnshire’s roads in 2016.
I think a mention should go out to the 2 brave men, one of which was my dad, who dived in to try to save the man before the emergency services arrived.
At 67 and no thought for himself, that’s our dad AAlison RolfeMMolly Louise BaileyTThomas Baileythoughts go out to the family of the person | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/travel/travel-news/update-thursday-2-25pm-frantic-efforts-to-save-man-who-died-in-crowland-river-crash-1-7542875 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/ffefdacd23853dcfcd223cc8deffa17fb83c49efac9897104810a0309c4917fe.json |
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] | 2016-08-31T04:52:51 | null | 2016-08-20T06:00:00 | Visit now for gadgets & tech news and features from the Rutland & Stamford Mercury | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Flifestyle%2Ftech%2Fconsole-corner-no-man-s-sky-review-1-7528920.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7528918.1471347532!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Console Corner: No Man’s Sky review | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | Video game escapism in its purest form.
No Man’s Sky in undeniably a work of art, but have you got time to look around the whole gallery?
No Man’s Sky launched last week after much hype and billed as quite literally the biggest video game ever made.
The self-perpetuating game, which promises to be potentially endless, was four years in the making by a tiny team in game production terms. And you can tell as it will instantly take your breath away.
Make no mistake there has never been anything like this before. As you fly ever deeper into the universe, new planets and solar systems roll silently into view – some will have been seen before, others discovered for the very first time. And you have 18 quintillion of them to choose from...
Each has its own set of flora, fauna and inhabitants. By exploring, players gain information about the planets that they can submit to The Atlas, a universal database that can be shared with other players of the game and for which they are rewarded in currency each time.
Each planet is a work of art you could spend hours studying, analysing and dissecting. These works of art are housed in an endless gallery and for art connoisseurs it will be Manna from heaven.
However, most people’s playing time will be finite.... unless you’re at university and can afford to miss the odd class here and there to squeeze in just one more exploration of a peculiar alien planet.
And that is where one of the game’s key sticking points comes in. As much as No Man’s Sky takes us to Infinity and leaves us wondering what waits beyond, there is also an almost irresistible itch which you can’t scratch because you can never truly “complete” this game in the traditional sense.
But that is very much a personal take on NMS, many people might enjoy jumping on for a couple of hours here and there, discovering lots of different things and logging it to the Atlas, if anything it could be cathartic but many people like a beginning, a middle and an end to their games.
No Mans Sky is undeniably a work of art
The care, thought, time and brilliance that has gone into this utterly original video game is mindblowing and deserves to be experienced by PlayStation gamers.
It is the purest form of video game escapism we have ever seen and should be celebrated as such.
But it will more likely go down as a cult classic than the blockbuster success it’s craft deserves. | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/lifestyle/tech/console-corner-no-man-s-sky-review-1-7528920 | en | 2016-08-20T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/a4f6ad94182244a6457d400836bf8ae4bae4a8e7bce43a63d365bfb76e4e05da.json |
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] | 2016-08-29T20:51:23 | null | 2016-08-29T21:20:52 | A dream start quickly turned into the nightmare of a derby-day defeat for Stamford. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fderby-day-perfect-start-turns-into-defeat-for-stamford-1-7549757.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7549756.1472502032!/image/image.jpg | en | null | DERBY DAY: Perfect start turns into defeat for Stamford | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | A dream start quickly turned into the nightmare of a derby-day defeat for Stamford.
Ryan Robbins’ clinical finish after 80 seconds seemed to put the Daniels in control on Bank Holiday Monday – but Spalding United showed their spirit to hit back thanks to a couple of close-range finishes by Bradley Wells.
Tulips manager Dave Frecklington’s changes then ensured that half-time lead was protected.
It was clear that the big danger would come from Stamford playmaker David Bell’s long-range passes and creative skills.
So, from the start of the second half at 2-1 up, Matt Varley was given a holding role in front of Spalding’s defence.
Three minutes later, Bell was introduced to substitute Sam Downey who didn’t let him out of his sights in a man-marking job.
When Bell tried to push forward with time running out, Varley was already in position to deal with it.
Wells was left on his own up front and Stamford could not break down Spalding’s strong unit of organisation and commitment.
Although the Daniels may have levelled in first-half stoppage-time when Delroy Gordon’s far-post header hit the woodwork, they failed to create a clear-cut chance after Frecklington changed his formation.
Bell’s corner was cleared off the line by skipper Nathan Stainfield and then keeper Michael Duggan pushed the ball over the bar.
But the only threat came from set-pieces and Duggan was never truly tested thanks to plenty of protection.
Andrew Wright had three attempts at the other end and Wells’ hat-trick opportunity was halted by Peter Denton – mainly because the striker looked too tired to make yet another run.
Wells had done his job – nodding in Paul Walker’s assist and then taking a touch before finishing it off again from Varley’s long throw-in.
The early advantage came when Denton’s goal-kick was flicked on and Robbins slotted low past Duggan.
It was a typical derby – full of challenges and a few times when tempers flared.
Stamford were fortunate as Tom Batchelor escaped a red card for an apparent stamp on Wells following a foul on the halfway line. But Spalding got what they deserved overall.
SPALDING UNITED
4-4-2: Duggan 7; Lemon 6 (sub Downey 48 mins, 7), Spafford 7, Stainfield 7, Field 7; Walker 7, Varley 7, Whitehead 7, Wright 7; Lockie 7 (sub Cullingworth 71 mins), Wells 8. Subs not used: Costa, Acar.
STAMFORD
4-3-1-2: Denton 6; Gordon 6, Batchelor 5, Malone 4 (sub Miller h-t, 6), Luto 6 (sub King 59 mins, 6); Duffy 6, Bell 7, Hill 6; Brown 6 (sub Mulready 71 mins); Robbins 6, Smith 6. Subs not used: Hartley, Sandy.
REFEREE
Matthew Law.
GOALS
Robbins (1 min, 0-1); Wells (8 mins, 1-1); Wells (42 mins, 2-1).
BOOKINGS
Walker, Spafford, Whitehead (fouls); Batchelor (unsporting behaviour); Downey (kicking ball away).
ATTENDANCE
317
STAR MAN
David Bell – the only creative spark.
ENTERTAINMENT
★★★★
WHO’S NEXT
St Neots Town (A) – Emirates FA Cup first qualifying round, Saturday. | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/sport/football/derby-day-perfect-start-turns-into-defeat-for-stamford-1-7549757 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/5416acee8b504b45d6acb182479b20a7405b4eb47150e742ec6db1e8d96e04ec.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T16:52:06 | null | 2016-08-30T16:19:11 | The Rutland League promotion hopes of Burghley Park were dented when they slipped to a nail-biting defeat by one of their rivals to go up, East Carlton. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fcricket%2Fburghley-s-rutland-league-promotion-hopes-dented-1-7551061.json | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/sport/cricket/burghley-s-rutland-league-promotion-hopes-dented-1-7551061 | en | null | Burghley’s Rutland League promotion hopes dented | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | The Rutland League promotion hopes of Burghley Park were dented when they slipped to a nail-biting defeat by one of their rivals to go up, East Carlton.
Park posted 119 and very nearly defended their modest total, only to be denied by the hosts’ last-wicket pair in the Division 3 clash.
The earlier than anticipated start seemed to throw the Bears as a rare error of judgement from in-form batsmen Gareth Hook meant Australian Sam Nicholls was sent back to the pavilion run-out without facing a ball.
East Carlton’s opening bowlers, Evans and Leaning, bowled with good discipline and took advantage of the friendly bowling conditions, with number three Burghley batsman Chris Beard eventually bowled by Evans.
This brought Henry Charlton to the crease. Hook and Charlton set about rebuilding the shaky start with some lovely stroke play. Hook, in particular, showed why he is in such good form lately with some aesthetically pleasing boundaries. Charlton eventually fell for an industrious 25, caught off Evans to bring Park skipper Harris to the wicket.
Hook was eventually bowled for 44 by Evans before Nick Fisher and Stuart Biggs were castled by Clarke for ducks to leave the Bears threatening to be bowled out for a sub-100 score.
Further wickets fell before Popple and Swallow, to their credit, pushed the total score to 119 before the latter was bowled with an absolute ripper from Blair.
As Burghley set about the difficult task of restricting the opposition, Nicholls bowled inspiringly to take the wickets of Innes, Tomkins and Mason, who were all caught behind by Harris.
When Henry Charlton removed the dangerous Hoffbaeur with a skewed hook shot caught by Nicholls, Burghley dared to dream. However, the dream turned to a nightmare soon after with Harris pulling up from the nasty knock on the thumb, which was subsequently revealed as broken and thus ends Harris’ season. Credit was due to Gareth Hook, who did a fine job deputising with the gloves. Nicholls continued to take wickets and finished with figures of 5-35.
Biggs and Swallow took a wicket each before Charlton took Leaning’s middle stump out of the ground, leaving East Carlton to get eight runs from their last wicket partnership. Burghley struggled to keep Evans off strike and the pair just got over the line to win.
The defeat drops Burghley to fourth spot, 17 points behind second-placed East Carlton. Burghley have two matches left to play, at home to fellow promotion-challengers Werrington and Long Sutton. | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/sport/cricket/burghley-s-rutland-league-promotion-hopes-dented-1-7551061 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/4124fc3c075e31b37c5152edb9ac49bbd3bf34b42e8fa957693af89e2ab83e25.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:10:43 | null | 2016-08-23T17:06:00 | Tools worth thousands of pounds have been stolen after thieves broke into two metal shipping containers at the | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Ftools-stolen-from-deepings-lakes-nature-reserve-after-shipping-containers-forced-open-1-7540450.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7540449.1472028957!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Tools stolen from Deepings Lakes nature reserve after shipping containers forced open | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | Tools worth thousands of pounds have been stolen after thieves broke into two metal shipping containers at the
Deepings Lakes nature reserve.
The items – which including a Honda water pump, two boxes of hand tools, screws and fixings, two sprayers and specialist fencing tools – were taken at some point between 3pm on Monday and 7am this morning.
The tools were used by a team of dedicated volunteers who look after the 160-acre site, in Deeping St James, which is managed by Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust.
Project officer Dave Vandome today spoke of his sadness at the theft.
He said: “I left the site at 3pm on yesterday and when I returned this morning I saw the containers had been forced open and a number of tools taken.
“I believe it would have taken quite a long time to force open the locks and to remove the tools. The security was quite high – we used shrouded padlocks which are difficult to break.
“It’s possible someone may have seen or heard something suspicious and I’d urge them to contact the police.
“A wheelbarrow and three rakes had been jettisoned on the ground – it’s possible they wouldn’t fit in a vehicle used to take the tools away from the site.”
Mr Vandome said some of the tools were owned by volunteers and some had been acquired by the group over the years.
He is currently compiling a list of the stolen items and it is hoped some will be covered by insurance.
Anyone with any information about the theft should call Lincolnshire Police on 101 quoting incident number incident 56 of August 23, or contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111. | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/local/tools-stolen-from-deepings-lakes-nature-reserve-after-shipping-containers-forced-open-1-7540450 | en | 2016-08-23T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/4ec1695cec23c78286595841aec336354dc4117e67224a1167d312da6335bbbd.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T04:52:18 | null | 2016-08-30T16:16:04 | Get the latest breaking news from the Rutland & Stamford Mercury - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fdo-you-know-who-owns-peacock-and-peahen-found-in-whitwell-1-7551052.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7551051.1472570144!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Do you know who owns peacock and peahen found in Whitwell? | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | A Whitwell resident is trying to trace the owner of a peacock and peahen which have been living in her garden for the past fortnight.
The feathered friends were first spotted in the village on Wednesday, August 17.
Marlen Godwin, who lives in Main Street, said: “They were first seen in the churchyard and have visited most of the houses in Whitwell but have been in my garden for most of the past fortnight.
“I have been trying to keep them away from the A606 because they just amble across it with no urgency whatsoever. It’s likely they belong to someone, and I have tried calling local zoos and country estates but have so far not been able to find their owner. I’m hoping somebody out there might be able to solve the mystery, so they can return home. Failing that, I’ll carry on looking after them.”
Mrs Godwin said from the birds’ plumage she believes one is a peacock and the other a peahen.
Peafowl is the name given to two species of bird which are members of the pheasant family. The Indian Peafowl is a native bird to the Indian subcontinent and the Green Peafowl breeds from east Burma to Java.
The males are adorned with spectacular rear feathers, which they use to attract females. They can often be found gracing the lawns of statemly homes.
If you know who the owner is, call Mrs Godwin on 01780 460145. | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/do-you-know-who-owns-peacock-and-peahen-found-in-whitwell-1-7551052 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/ce6a870215afec8e3e0d45d0db356478b546e56b7f70e8b771ab310334e44736.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T10:52:28 | null | 2016-08-31T10:51:13 | Visit now for the latest transport and travel news - direct from the Rutland & Stamford Mercury | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Ftransport%2Fgraphic-video-dash-cam-footage-of-young-boy-being-hit-by-van-gives-stark-warning-at-end-of-police-speed-campaign-1-7553808.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7553805.1472640493!/image/image.jpg | en | null | GRAPHIC VIDEO: Dash cam footage of young boy being hit by van gives stark warning at end of police speed campaign | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | Sorry, we're having problems with our video player at the moment, but are working to fix it as soon as we can
As a month long Think! Speed police campaign ends today new dash cam footage has been released showing the importance of the “twenty’s plenty” message often given for driving in residential streets.
The shocking video captures the moment a little boy gets hit by a van. The van was travelling at 20mph at the time of the collision. If it had been going just 10mph faster the likelihood of death would have been five times higher.
The shocking moment the boy ran out into the street captured on dash cam
The youngster - believed to be eight - charges out into the road between two parked vehicles and flies off the van’s bumper after being struck before tumbling onto the road and running off.
The van driver is completely unsighted and could do nothing to avoid the collision with the boy, who was badly bruised but otherwise unhurt.
Throughout August the county’s Road Policing Units have been out in force targeting motorists breaking the law.
The minimum penalty for speeding is a £100 fine and three penalty points added to your license however drivers across the county are warned that the speed limit is a limit not a target. In some road conditions or road layouts even driving at the speed limit could be too fast.
Speed limits are not targets
Traffic Sergeant Ian Manley said: “Those who speed put not only their own lives at risk but also the lives of others.
“The faster you drive the less time you have to react. Speed remains one of the biggest factors in fatal collisions.
“The difference of a few miles per hour can mean the difference between life and death. The faster someone is driving, the less time they have to stop if something unexpected happens.
“There will be times when you need to drive under the speed limit in order to drive correctly for the conditions or layout of the road.
“I would urge anyone who drives to help us protect road users by reducing your speed and driving to the conditions of the roads.
“If you kill someone while speeding, you will have to live with the long-term emotional consequences. Remember that speed limits are there for a reason.”
* Make sure you leave plenty of time for your journey, taking into account traffic
* Watch out for changes in the speed limit
* Drive to suit the conditions and the layout of the road
* Don’t let peer pressure encourage you to break the law
* Don’t assume it’s safe to break the speed limit because there is less traffic.
* Don’t be tempted to put your foot down because the road ahead appears clear. | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/transport/graphic-video-dash-cam-footage-of-young-boy-being-hit-by-van-gives-stark-warning-at-end-of-police-speed-campaign-1-7553808 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/a2dce419f8e76087ab0425889da94313ee128ce9f78992e675f7b2d1cd3e34a2.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T14:49:56 | null | 2016-08-26T15:20:09 | Stamford-based Trinity Event Solutions are taking part in a duathlon in September raising money for the #teamgeorge charity trust. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Ftrinity-running-for-paralysed-stamford-schoolboy-george-robinson-1-7546654.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7546653.1472221191!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Trinity running for paralysed Stamford schoolboy George Robinson | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | Stamford-based Trinity Event Solutions are taking part in a duathlon in September raising money for the #teamgeorge charity trust.
#teamgeorge is a local charity established in 2015, after 18-year-old Stamford School pupil George Robinson suffered a life-changing spinal injury while playing rugby with his schoolmates in South Africa.
George recently returned home after 10 months in hospital, but will require long-term personal care and support.
The George Robinson Discretionary Trust – #teamgeorge - was established by family members, parents of fellow students, and members of the Stamford Endowed Schools faculty, and has enjoyed widespread local support of it’s fundraising on behalf of ongoing equipment and treatment needs.
Trinity Event Solutions is supporting #teamgeorge for an upcoming duathlon on the 10th September, consisting of a 5k run, followed by 25k bike ride, and finishing with a 2.5k run, looking to raise £5,000 towards #teamgeorge’s recovery and rehabilitation.
Trinity staff, including Managing Director Jacqui Kavanagh, as well as a few stray family members will be participating as a team.
You can donate to Trinity’s #teamgeorge efforts at their Just Giving page.
For more about #teamgeorge and ways you can donate or raise money, visit teamgeorge.org.uk and follow @teamgeorge37 on Twitter.
Related: Paralysed teen George Robinson is looking to future after rugby accident | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/local/trinity-running-for-paralysed-stamford-schoolboy-george-robinson-1-7546654 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/529401eafdf4a57b5b0b41efb283a38663e254a6dd55ca09a66b20f60bb01700.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:56:45 | null | 2016-08-22T09:46:50 | Stamfford AFC and Deeping Rangers both put mediocre starts to the new league season behind them with good victories in the FA Cup Preliminary Round on Saturday. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ffootball-weekend-results-august-20-1-7537583.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7537582.1471855599!/image/image.jpg | en | null | FOOTBALL: Weekend results (August 20) | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | Cookies are small data files which are sent to your browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome etc) from a website you visit. They are stored on your electronic device.
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:02:47 | null | 2016-08-15T10:51:18 | This weekend’s action, rounded-up by Ann Boulton... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fcricket%2Flincs-ecb-premier-round-up-1-7526806.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7348569.1471867320!/image/image.jpg | en | null | LINCS ECB PREMIER: Round-up | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | This weekend’s action, rounded-up by Ann Boulton...
A maiden ECB League century for Louth’s overseas player Keaton Critchell, a hat-trick for Dan Freeman and an eighth century for Obus Pienaar were the highlights of a weekend that saw Grantham move into second place in the Readers Lincolnshire ECB Premier League.
Critchell’s innings helped Louth to a winning draw over Nettleham and a place in the top half of the table, while Freeman’s three in a row came in a haul of six for 24 against Woodhall Spa.
Pienaar is moving ever closer to the league runs record - 52 runs from the final four matches will see him take over the mantle from his Sleaford predecessor Tim McIntosh, who set the record of 1323 in 2014.
At Market Deeping, Bracebridge Heath wicketkeeper Carl Stubbs was involved in two stands that rescued his side’s innings.
Coming in on 119 for six, Stubbs put on 67 for the seventh wicket with Vikram Atri, then 64 for the eighth with Stuart Fraser-Cattanach before being dismissed for 50.
Fraser-Cattanach went on to make an unbeaten 57, adding a further 28 with James Holden to take the final score to 278 for eight.
Steady batting down the Deeping order ate away at the total but the home side fell behind the run rate to finish on 220 for eight and a share of the points.
Woodhall Spa wicketkeeper Jack Timby was also on form with the bat, hitting 68 off 68 balls to take his side to 131 for four but when Woodhall had reached 163 for seven, Freeman claimed his hat trick and the final wicket fell on 168.
Ross Carnelley then hit an unbeaten 79 in Grantham’s eight wicket win.
Deeping are third in the table, just four behind Grantham, with Sleaford another four points adrift in fourth.
Pienaar made 121 off 114 balls at Grimsby, taking Sleaford to 290 for seven at the close.
Neal Snell then hit 49 to help the home side to 106 for three and at the close Grimsby were 168 for eight.
Ninth placed Boston notched up a seven wicket win over Skegness to open up a gap over their opponents who are now 12 points above the relegation zone occupied by Grimsby and Nettleham.
Chasing the seasiders’ 150, Boston were 66 for three when Jonny Cheer (64 not out) and Ryan Croom (52 not out) joined forces to take them to victory.
A high scoring game at Lindum saw Will Wright, Luke Robinson and Charlie Tomlinson all hit half-centuries in their side’s total of 285 for four.
Bourne lost early wickets but steady batting from the middle order took the visitors to 205 for seven and a share of the points.
Results: Woodhall Spa 168 (J Timby 68, Freeman 6-24 inc hat trick), Grantham 170-2 (Carnelley 79no); Louth 200 (Critchell 101, Bell 50, Bridgens 6-41), Nettleham 165-9 (Bridgens 87no); Skegness 150, Boston 154-3 (Cheer 64no, Croom 52no); Sleaford 290-7 (Pienaar 121), Grimsby 168-8; Lindum 285-4 (Wright 79, Robinson 61, Tomlinson 50), Bourne 205-7; Bracebridge Heath 278-8 (Stubbs 50, Fraser Cattanach 57no), Market Deeping 220-8. | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/sport/cricket/lincs-ecb-premier-round-up-1-7526806 | en | 2016-08-15T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/b3f73651629fefd3a38ac9416ad77cecbf216cd5bc3ea18bdf75297a2cf8dd49.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T04:52:19 | null | 2016-08-29T11:00:34 | Visit now for the latest health news - direct from the Rutland & Stamford Mercury | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fhealth%2Fvisit-chemist-for-minor-ailments-1-7545840.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.5723039.1472205170!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Visit chemist for minor ailments | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | South West Lincolnshire Clinical Commissioning Group say more GP appointments would be available for patients if local pharmacists were used more for minor ailments.
Chairman of the group Dr Vindi Bhandal urged people with minor conditions like hayfever, coughs or a rash, to visit their pharmacist for advice before going to the doctors. | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/health/visit-chemist-for-minor-ailments-1-7545840 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/7938ed991cd3686e5338eff592d76ba7b3628e3174b41d99d2acddfb5e3d0da6.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T04:52:25 | null | 2016-08-29T15:00:20 | Get the latest breaking news from the Rutland & Stamford Mercury - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Foliver-four-is-winner-of-tractor-model-1-7545850.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7545847.1472205401!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Oliver, four, is winner of tractor model | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | A four-year-old boy was presented with a model of a tractor after winning a farming question competition at the Rutland County Show in May.
Oliver Watchorn was handed the Massey Ferguson model last Tuesday by Simon Fisher, NFU County Adviser for Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Rutland.
Oliver was joined by his mum, Kelly, Rutland and Stamford NFU group secretary Ashley Oxer and the Melton Mowbray NFU group secretary Steve Jeal.
Oliver is pictured above with mum, Kelly, and NFU county adviser Simon Fisher. | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/oliver-four-is-winner-of-tractor-model-1-7545850 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/1de304c706ba0d44b7ffd02ba8274d8c477b6cd4e866f20af3e20b8ebbff6099.json |
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] | 2016-08-30T10:51:49 | null | 2016-08-30T10:47:08 | A recruitment firm has been named the best company in the UK for work-life balance. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Frevealed-the-top-uk-companies-for-work-life-balance-1-7550178.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7550177.1472550409!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Revealed: The top UK companies for work-life balance | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | A recruitment firm has been named the best company in the UK for work-life balance.
Financial recruiter Goodman Masson took first place in the list by jobs site Glassdoor, based on reviews submitted to its website by current and former staff.
The company, which is based in London and also has offices in Dusseldorf, was praised by staff for its “huge investment” in staff benefits and “great” parties twice a year.
“The attention paid to the wellbeing of staff is at a level rarely matched elsewhere,” said an anonymous employee working in the London office.
In second place was technology firm Cisco Systems, and in third place was insurer HomeServe.
West Midlands-based HomeServe, which employs 1,200 people at its headquarters in Walsall and has 2.1 million customers in the UK, was commended for its attitude towards the treatment of its staff.
“The salary is very competitive and you are rewarded very generously for your hard work and just for carrying out your role. The company has a great framework for career progression and is always looking to promote people internally for job roles,” said a water supply engineer working at the firm.
Greg Reed, chief marketing officer at HomeServe, said: “We believe if you take care of your people, they will take care of your customers. This means creating a culture where people genuinely enjoy coming to work every day because they feel what they do really makes a difference in our customers’ lives.”
Temping firm LOLA and Screwfix completed the top five. Other companies in the top 20 included Apple, American Express Lloyds Banking Group, Unilever and John Lewis.
Google is known for its plush offices, but doesn’t make the top 20 companies for work-life balance. Its new London office has sleep pods so workers can take a nap, although perhaps this is an indication of long hours.
For a company to have been considered, at least 50 work-life balance ratings must have been submitted by UK-based employees in the past year.
The top 20 companies for work-life balance:
1. Goodman Masson
2. Cisco Systems
3. HomeServe UK
4. LOLA Staffing
5. Screwfix
6. American Express
7. BP
8. Peninsula Business Services
9. ARM Holdings
10. Unilever
11.Thomson Reuters
12. Kantar Worldpanel
13. Atkins
14. Téléfonica
15. Credit Suisse
16. Rolls-Royce
17. John Lewis
18. Waitrose
19. Lloyds Banking Group
20. Apple | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/local/revealed-the-top-uk-companies-for-work-life-balance-1-7550178 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/1a1f811d2d7b9654c3c470939a15d5525c520f6836fdade0c9f4e4f1f184a097.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T06:51:31 | null | 2016-08-30T06:00:04 | George Robinson has become the inspiration for a duathlon in Uffington, in order to raise funds and awareness of the teenager’s serious injury. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fduathlon-for-teamgeorge-1-7545853.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.5893646.1472206336!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Duathlon for #TeamGeorge | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | George Robinson has become the inspiration for a duathlon in Uffington, in order to raise funds and awareness of the teenager’s serious injury.
It’s just over a year since the 18-year-old suffered the life-changing injury while playing rugby with his schoolmates in South Africa.
But since then people have come together as a community to help the family in many ways.
The duathlon which will take place on September 10 is a 5k run followed by a 25k bike ride and ends with a final 2.5k run, or alternatively a 50k bike ride.
Aiming for 250 entrants, organisers of the events are urging people to come along to support even if they are not taking part. There is plenty of parking available for the community to support friends and family.
The money invested will go towards a new off road electric chair called the Boma, for George.
Previously money has been invested for physiotherapy which has improved George’s condition tremendously.
Despite George’s condition, he is not letting this dampen his future and wants to live life to the full.
Lots of local businesses are helping with the running of the duathlon in order to help in whichever way they can.
The project is not only helping improve the quality of life for George but also bringing the community together.
It is also raising awareness of George’s condition so other people with the same or a similar condition can be enlightened by George’s determination to make a better life for himself and encourage others who have suffered with spinal cord injuries.
If you would like to be a supporter of #teamgeorge and participate in this duathalon then visit the website to register www.regonline.co.uk/teamgeorgeduathlon
Goodie bags, which include a #teamgeorge t-shirt are available for participants.
Also don’t forget your smiles and enthusiasm! | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/local/duathlon-for-teamgeorge-1-7545853 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/cfa7f73ee1b3bc923540f561d5c585742ae404f1dcde66be5c6be03e00b9d1ae.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T12:58:28 | null | 2016-08-22T16:37:34 | Leicester Tigers play their first home game of the new season on Friday night as they conclude their pre-season programme against Ospreys. But this week Tigers travelled to North East Italy to take on Treviso and returned with a 33-10 victory. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fsport%2Frugby%2Finside-the-tigers-den-leicester-beat-treviso-in-pre-season-1-7538584.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7538583.1471880241!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Inside the Tigers’ Den - Leicester beat Treviso in pre-season | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | Leicester Tigers play their first home game of the new season on Friday night as they conclude their pre-season programme against Ospreys. But this week Tigers travelled to North East Italy to take on Treviso and returned with a 33-10 victory.
Treviso are traditionally one of the weaker outfits in the Guniees Pro12 but the game last Friday was a good test of Leicester with two weeks to go to the start of the new season.
Leicester crossed the try line in just the third minute of play. After kicking for touch from a turn over penalty, won by Ed Slater, they executed a good catch and drive, and with the advantage being played broke off the back. Manu Tuilagi was used as the battering ram coming back against the grain, the ball was recycled quickly at the ruck and played out to Slater who once again show some beautiful handling skills to offload to Lachlan McCaffrey who passed back inside for his scrum half Jono Kitto to score under the posts.
It was a wonderfully simplistic try which would have had even the best defences in trouble.
Next followed some brilliant defence from Leicester, with plenty of line speed on display, with the skipper Tom Youngs leading the way by chopping down Italian attackers.
The pressure told and defence soon turned into attack after forcing a knock on. Fly half Freddie Burns spotted two props and a flanker in front of him and trusted his footwork to create a gap - stepping wilding to his left to leave two platers on the deck and getting the offload away before the third man could bring him down.
And who was on the inside shoulder? That man Kitto, who showed great pace to finish his second try inside of eight minutes of play.
It was some start from the young Kiwi, who only joined the club last summer and was third choice for the nine shirt last season, behind England international Ben Youngs and Sam Harrison.
While Tigers were brilliant in their open-field defence, particularly considering the time of year, having had little time to work together in a competitive environment, for the second week in a row their maul defence, and defence of the close range drives, looked suspect.
And it was from a driving maul at a lineout that Treviso’s tighthead Simone Ferrari powered over the line in the 14th minute.
Six minutes later Ferrari was zooming over the line again. In an almost comical moment Leicester’s defence lost track of the ball, trying to stop a driving maul which did not have the ball. This allowed the prop to get up from the ground five metres behind the action and run in to score. In a more important fixture questions of whether the maul was blocking defending players would surely have been raised.
However the first quarter finished 12-14, with Tigers just leading thanks to Burns sinking both conversions.
Burna looked good during his time on the pitch, especially considering he had an operation in the spring on his ankle after injuring it in the European semi-final defeat to Racing.
Burns’ looping pass to the wing started the move for Leicester’s third try of the game. The ball was recycled at the ruck and McCaffrey, assuming the scrum half role, threw a horrible bouncing pass back in-field towards Tuilagi. Somehow the England centre got down to scoop it off his boot laces and scrambled on his knees over the line to score.
In the second half Adam Thompstone, who you imagine will struggle for game time this season with the likes of JP Pieterson, Peter Betham and Telusa Veainu to compete with for a wing spot, scored on of the more bizarre tries you will see this season, eventually doting down a bouncing, ball which was tapped back by a Treviso player after Sam Harrison chipped a kick over the defence.
Tigers saved their best for last as new signing Luke Hamilton finish a length-of-the-field score. Ben White took a Treviso box-kick set off, linking with Harry Thacker and full back George Worth before Hamilton burst through the centre. He passed to White who went for the corner but was covered so passed to his support man Hamilton.
There were plenty of positives from the match. Tom Youngs showed good lineout accuracy in the match, making the most of having Slater and George Kitchener as his two main lineout options, both expert lineout operators with good hands.
It will be an important season for Kitchener whose progress stalled last season having looked on the verge of breaking into the England set-up a year earlier. He is a highly athletic lock who is a good ball playing and carrying option in the row.
McCaffrey continues to flourish at number eight and is a real footballer, with turn over skills, great hands and even a kicking game.
Kitto also had a superb game at scrum half.
They will all hope to be in contention for a start when the Aviva Premiership season opens away at Gloucester on September 2, under the Friday night lights at Kingsholm.
Last week the date of the club’s European Champions Cup fixtures were confirmed.
Leicester start their campaign away to Glasgow Warriors on Friday, October 14 in the first game of the tournament.
French champions Racing 92 then travel to Welford Road on Sunday, October 23.
The December back-to-back matches will be with Munster, visiting Thomond Park on December 10, with the Irish side visiting Welford Road on December 17.
After Christmas Tigers go to Paris to face Racing in Round Five and then host Glasgow in the last pool fixture in January.
Fixtures for Aviva Premiership A League, for the reserve teams, were also released this week. Tigers travel to Wasps first on Monday, September 12, before hosting Newcastle Flacons the next week. | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/sport/rugby/inside-the-tigers-den-leicester-beat-treviso-in-pre-season-1-7538584 | en | 2016-08-22T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/67e78edae079fa41cbbec3caef7a2ab68f6f0bf56b11a0d32888aa60d364043d.json |
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"Mark Lea"
] | 2016-08-31T04:52:54 | null | 2016-08-27T21:11:00 | Visit now for the latest non league football news - direct from the Rutland & Stamford Mercury | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fnon-league%2Ffootball-feelgood-factor-for-bourne-town-1-7547698.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7547696.1472329028!/image/image.jpg | en | null | FOOTBALL: Feelgood factor for Bourne Town | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | Bourne Town boss Jimmy McDonnell was happy to share the celebrations and credit after their first home win of the season.
The Wakes came from behind thanks to second-half goals from captain Dan Smith and top scorer Zak Munton.
Having collected a single point from three previous games at Abbey Lawn, they got a maximum haul against Irchester United on Saturday afternoon in the ChromaSport & Trophies United Counties League Division One.
McDonnell said: “It feels very good, to be honest.
“But I’ve had my go and enjoyed it so I want to give credit to all the lads.
“They deserved it because we got 100 per cent from every single one of them and I really couldn’t have asked for any more.
First-half action at Abbey Lawn on Saturday
“It wasn’t just a battle – we played our way and scored good goals against a decent side who wouldn’t surprise me if they finished around the top end of the table.
“Our lads have quality and hopefully they will believe in themselves.
“I can’t fault anyone and it’s a squad game now where everyone will be involved.
“We’ve got local lads and it means a lot to me as well.
We’re a proper little family club without any big finances but credit to those who put all the effort in. Jimmy McDonnell
“On Saturday we could go all home happy but we’ve got that togetherness as a club.
“Those lads can go on to play at a higher level but they will only leave if it’s the right move.
“It’s a good day all round for everyone – and it’s not just about the players. We’ve got committee members who are working hard around the ground at 8am.
“We won’t get carried away by one result and we’ve got a tough cup game at home to Yaxley on Tuesday night.
“I didn’t want to be one of those managers who kept saying after 10, 12 or 14 games that we would turn the corner and get another win.
“At some point you have got to do it and there are fine margins which all add up.
“We all like to win but I’d give credit to everyone in the UCL because we don’t do it for the money. We could play for a village side for nothing and just give it 70 per cent.
“I wanted to come back on board because certain things have not been right for a long time but now everyone here is working together.
“We’re a proper little family club without any big finances but credit to those who put all the effort in.” | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/sport/football/non-league/football-feelgood-factor-for-bourne-town-1-7547698 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/511dbee90c7f79c85f9dde4a3c7fd1d8b977d809618a86198ebc09d39e6673e7.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T14:49:39 | null | 2016-08-26T15:00:33 | The monthly surgery to make it easier for Uppingham residents to meet and talk to their county council and town council representatives is taking place again tomorrow (Saturday, August 27). | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fmeet-uppingham-councillors-at-monthly-surgery-1-7544833.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.5764060.1472139658!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Meet Uppingham councillors at monthly surgery | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | The monthly surgery to make it easier for Uppingham residents to meet and talk to their county council and town council representatives is taking place again tomorrow (Saturday, August 27).
The surgery takes place between 10am and 11am at the Town Hall in Uppingham.
Past surgeries have proved very useful in highlighting issues of concern to residents.
One county councillor and one town councillor will be on hand to hopefully answer your questions and to help solve any particular problems residents of the town are experiencing.
All three Uppingham county councillors, and five town councillors, have committed to take part.
There will be a rota in operation to ensure there will always be a representative available.
For more information contact Coun Marc Oxley on 01572 822334. | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/local/meet-uppingham-councillors-at-monthly-surgery-1-7544833 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/82ed8328f66d148456c8f1e0f4b73e07a60934d60bc2ac2bc5edd0d68d571541.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T00:52:15 | null | 2016-08-30T23:58:12 | Any interest Bourne Town had in this season’s UCL KO Cup effectively ended inside the first half at The Abbey Lawn. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fmatch-verdict-bourne-town-in-cup-exit-after-clinical-yaxley-take-chances-1-7551612.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7551611.1472598949!/image/image.jpg | en | null | MATCH VERDICT: Bourne Town in cup exit after clinical Yaxley take chances | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | Any interest Bourne Town had in this season’s UCL KO Cup effectively ended inside the first half at The Abbey Lawn.
The Wakes went behind warly when a Matt Sparrow free kick was spilled by Alex Brown for Tom Carroll to slot home.
Sparrow’s pace was posing problems for the Bourne defence and the Yaxley wide man made it 2-0 when the Wakes lost possession in their half for Charley Sanders to pick his team-mate out with a first-time pass to score.
Bourne striker Zak Munton shot wide from 18 yards and George Couzens went close from a corner before half time.
But shortly after it, Sparrow hit the post after rounding Brown and Sanders was given a straight red card for a bad foul on JonJo Roberts.
Dan Cotton finished the game off, poking home a Michael Mackrell cross. | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/sport/football/match-verdict-bourne-town-in-cup-exit-after-clinical-yaxley-take-chances-1-7551612 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/f0d3e22ff8592ff7c66113fe73663f17e21dde82e4cf0380f18b49efa45bf2e1.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T13:02:20 | null | 2016-08-14T19:47:04 | Deeping Rangers boss Michael Goode was under no illusions about his side’s escape from what looked like certain defeat in his side’s first league home game of the season. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ffootball-point-to-ponder-for-deeping-rangers-boss-goode-1-7526328.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7526326.1471200376!/image/image.jpg | en | null | FOOTBALL: Point to ponder for Deeping Rangers boss Goode | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | Deeping Rangers boss Michael Goode was under no illusions about his side’s escape from what looked like certain defeat in his side’s first league home game of the season.
A pivotal double substitution, allowing Will Bird and Henry Dunn ten minutes to catch up with the game’s ebbs and flows, saved Rangers’ blushes.
Henry Dunn made an impact when he came on as a substitute for Deeping Rangers against Sileby Rangers at the Hayden Witham Stadium. Photo by Will Kilpatrick.
Goode said: ”In the end, we’re up and running and we’ve got a point at home, having been 3-1 down.
“To come back to 3-3 and look like we could win it, you would take it.
“But the way we controlled the game in the first 25 minutes and opened them up at will, we really should have gone on and dominated the game.
“We’ve probably committed ten to 12 individual errors, some of which led to direct chances for Sileby and some of which led to a build-up of pressure which we didn’t need to let happen.
We’ve probably committed ten to 12 individual errors which have cost us and we need to go back to the basics of keeping a clean sheet Deeping Rangers manager Michael Goode after 3-3 draw at home to Sileby Rangers
“Those individual mistakes have cost us and we need to go back to the basics of keeping a clean sheet.”
Dunn backed up his manager’s to tighten up and said: “In the first half, we were playing some good football for 25 minutes.
“But after that, we stopped playing the ball and Sileby nicked a goal.
“In the second half, I thought our display was a bit lacklustre before I came on and their goal came at the wrong time as well.
“But in the end, we knew we were going to get chances.” | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-point-to-ponder-for-deeping-rangers-boss-goode-1-7526328 | en | 2016-08-14T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/7844e3d4510da66eb62f0d4eadf2ecd091694b3d01a0e9814a08a197d358ba21.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T08:50:03 | null | 2016-08-27T09:00:24 | A party was held to celebrate the 100 birthday of Stamford resident Florence Harrison. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fstamford-resident-florence-harrison-marks-100-years-1-7544840.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7544837.1472139790!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Stamford resident Florence Harrison marks 100 years | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | A party was held to celebrate the 100 birthday of Stamford resident Florence Harrison.
Florence, who still lives independently in Kesteven Road, was born on August 21, 1916 in London. S
he moved to Essex during the Blitz and to Collyweston in 1948, before moving to Stamford a few years later.
A party was held at Stamford Garden Centre, attended by around 20 family members and friends who enjoyed a roast dinner and birthday cake. Florence’s husband, George Leslie Harrison, died 11 years ago. The couple did not have any children. | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/local/stamford-resident-florence-harrison-marks-100-years-1-7544840 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/8751d65a952c94a146db2097dd2fadb7d1a6a3fd4fcd87497e4ce0bca647c997.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T04:53:12 | null | 2016-08-21T07:00:00 | Get the latest breaking news from the Rutland & Stamford Mercury - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fmusic-beer-and-real-ale-at-peterborough-beer-festival-1-7532696.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7532695.1471517661!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Music, beer and real ale at Peterborough Beer Festival | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | The Peterborough and District Branch of the Campaign for Real Ale presents five days of beer, cider, perry, wine, bottled beers, live music and great food in the heart of Peterborough.
Peterborough Beer Festival returns to the Embankment on Tuesday, next week (August 23) and runs until Saturday (August 27).
There will be live music all week and entry prices will vary from £2 to £6, depending on the day and time.
More than 400 draught real ales will be on sale and around 60 varieties of cider and perry.
There will also be a wide selection of foods available.
Visit the website for more details. | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/music-beer-and-real-ale-at-peterborough-beer-festival-1-7532696 | en | 2016-08-21T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/e8f4781420c3490d768958359c4414ae301c853b21584fbb44edc293c410743f.json |
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] | 2016-08-29T16:51:18 | null | 2016-08-29T15:48:00 | Motorists were hit by hazardous driving conditions in South Holland, the Deepings and Bourne as torrential rain and lightning swept through the area. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Ftorrential-rain-make-driving-conditions-hazardous-in-south-lincolnshire-1-7549133.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7549132.1472482060!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Torrential rain make driving conditions hazardous in south Lincolnshire | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | The types of cookies we, our ad network and technology partners use are listed below:
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:12:08 | null | 2016-08-26T06:00:00 | The family of Rutland County Council leader Roger Begy have set up a charity in his memory. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Ffamily-sets-up-trust-in-memory-of-popular-rutland-county-council-leader-roger-begy-1-7544756.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7544755.1472138511!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Family sets up trust in memory of popular Rutland County Council leader Roger Begy | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | The family of Rutland County Council leader Roger Begy have set up a charity in his memory.
Coun Begy, a popular figure in the Rutland community, lost his short battle with cancer in February. He was 72.
Since his death, his family including widow Sandy, sons Nick and Greg, daughters-in-law Michelle and Polly and grandson Will have been determined to honour his memory in some way and cope with their grief.
Nick was even elected unopposed to his father’s Greetham ward seat on the county council – a seat Roger had held since 2003 when he became leader of Rutland County Council. Since his death, Terry King, who served as Roger’s deputy and was a close friend, has become leader of the council.
Now the family have set up The Roger Begy Memorial Trust and are in the throes of planning their first fundraising event in October, which as well as raising the first funds, will also officially launch the registered charity.
The charity will have two aims – firstly to give either full or partial grants to children to help with either school tuition or additional equipment and books; and secondly to help young people up to the age of 21 secure apprenticeship opportunities if they are not going into further education.
Roger, who was a qualified geography teacher, was the first chairman of the Lincolnshire and Rutland Learning and Skills Council and in 2008 was appointed regional chairman for the East Midlands. It was for this work that he received an OBE for services to further education – an honour he was extremely proud of for a cause close to his heart.
His daughter-in-law Michelle, who lives in Oakham with husband Nick and son Will, said: “The trust has been set up to do the work that Roger couldn’t when we lost him. Education was such a massive part of Roger – he was passionate about making sure young people got the best opportunities.
“There was still so much he wanted to achieve and do and part of that is Nick becoming a councillor to carry on his work but as a family, we know the trust is something Roger would have supported.
“It is an idea that is helping us all to cope with our grief but it’s also something that we’re excited about and although it’s nerve-wracking, we’re looking forward to seeing it develop.”
Rutland County Council is aware and is supportive of the trust and the council’s portfolio holder for safeguarding and young people Richard Foster has a position on the charity’s committee along with Roger’s immediate family members.
The family are targeting raising about £15,000 a year and are looking to set up a website and Facebook page before the end of the year, with a view to taking applications for grants at the beginning of next year.
Tickets are on sale for the first fundraising event for the trust – a ball at Barnsdale Lodge on Saturday, October 22, which will officially launch the Roger Begy Memorial Trust. Tickets cost £60 and include a pre-arrival drink and three-course meal. There will also be a charity auction to raise further funds. Anyone who wishes to purchase individual tickets, corporate tables or donate auction prizes, is invited to contact Michelle Begy by calling her on 07801568732 or e-mailing mbegy@hotmail.com. | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/local/family-sets-up-trust-in-memory-of-popular-rutland-county-council-leader-roger-begy-1-7544756 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/6558013e9927eb430b0b338b3b4fce4c4526895a952b947145dcef877c4e00f8.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T10:51:52 | null | 2016-08-30T06:00:04 | George Robinson has become the inspiration for a duathlon in Uffington, in order to raise funds and awareness of the teenager’s serious injury. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Ftake-part-in-a-duathlon-for-teamgeorge-1-7545853.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.5893646.1472548773!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Take part in a duathlon for #TeamGeorge | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | George Robinson has become the inspiration for a duathlon in Uffington, in order to raise funds and awareness of the teenager’s serious injury.
It’s just over a year since the 18-year-old suffered the life-changing injury while playing rugby with his schoolmates in South Africa.
But since then people have come together as a community to help the family in many ways.
The duathlon which will take place on Saturday, 10 September is a 5k run followed by a 25k bike ride and ends with a final 2.5k run, or alternatively a 50k bike ride.
Aiming for 250 entrants, organisers of the events are urging people to come along to support even if they are not taking part. There is plenty of parking available for the community to support friends and family.
The money invested will go towards a new off road electric chair called the Boma, for George.
Previously money has been invested for physiotherapy which has improved George’s condition tremendously.
Despite George’s condition, he is not letting this dampen his future and wants to live life to the full.
Lots of local businesses are helping with the running of the duathlon in order to help in whichever way they can.
The project is not only helping improve the quality of life for George but also bringing the community together.
It is also raising awareness of George’s condition so other people with the same or a similar condition can be enlightened by George’s determination to make a better life for himself and encourage others who have suffered with spinal cord injuries.
If you would like to be a supporter of #teamgeorge and participate in this duathalon then register online at www.regonline.co.uk/teamgeorgeduathlon.
Goodie bags, which include a #teamgeorge t-shirt are available for participants.
Also don’t forget your smiles and enthusiasm!
For more about #teamgeorge and ways you can donate or raise money, visit teamgeorge.org.uk and follow @teamgeorge37 on Twitter.
Related: Paralysed teen George Robinson is looking to future after rugby accident | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/local/take-part-in-a-duathlon-for-teamgeorge-1-7545853 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/f30c9268e4f913e6cfd0b8b9e107367f7d461a725f980bdafbea4107f49643b3.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:50:55 | null | 2016-08-18T10:09:53 | Great Britain booked their place in the final of the Olympics women’s hockey last night - with the help of four Lincolnshire aces. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fother-sport%2Flincolnshire-aces-help-team-gb-book-their-place-in-hockey-final-1-7532273.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7532270.1471511886!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Lincolnshire aces help Team GB book their place in hockey final | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | Great Britain booked their place in the final of the Olympics women’s hockey last night - with the help of four Lincolnshire aces.
Shona McCallin, Hannah Macleod, Crista Cullen and Georgie Twigg all featured in last night’s semi-final against New Zealand.
Shona McCallin.
Alex Danson scored twice and Helen Richardson-Walsh was also on target in a display which owed as much to stoic defence as it did clinical finishing.
Team GB will now face the Netherlands - who beat Germany on penalties - in the gold medal match tomorrow night (9pm), screened live on BBC One.
Boston-born Cullen, who recently came out of retirement from the sport, and Lincoln’s Georgie Twigg both went through the pain barrier for their team.
A knee to the head saw Cullen receive stitches while Lincoln’s Twigg needed treatment after taking a ball to the chin.
Hannah Macleod.
Cullen said: “I took a knee to the face in the defensive D but I had some stitches, got checked out by the medical staff and came back on the pitch so I’m fine.
“This is what made me come back after four years of the disappointment of replaying the last semi-final (at London 2012).
“To come out here and be as clinical as we were is a tribute to this team and I’m just very proud of how we performed.
“We’ve got a numerous attacking threat now.
“It’s difficult to cover everything and people are taking their chances and that shows in our results.
“We’ve got an incredibly dogged defensive side and we’re really resilient so to score against is hard.
“If they’re not going in one end, and we’re putting them in the other it works out for us.”
Former Oakham School student Cullen, Twigg and Macleod, also from Boston, were part of the squad which won bronze at London 2012.
Rio 2016 is the first Olympics for McCallin, who comes from Dry Doddington. | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/sport/other-sport/lincolnshire-aces-help-team-gb-book-their-place-in-hockey-final-1-7532273 | en | 2016-08-18T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/29a139725767a344c4c671a8ca59738bcf9131307eff5c32f34d87296bcf190d.json |
[] | 2016-08-28T14:50:48 | null | 2016-08-28T15:00:58 | Foster families from Rutland have thanked Anglian Water after receiving a donation of parking permits that give them free access to Rutland Water. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fanglian-water-gives-parking-permits-for-rutland-water-to-foster-carers-1-7545803.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7545802.1472204658!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Anglian Water gives parking permits for Rutland Water to foster carers | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | Foster families from Rutland have thanked Anglian Water after receiving a donation of parking permits that give them free access to Rutland Water.
A total of 10 passes have been donated to Rutland County Council by Anglian Water and are being shared with local authority foster carers to help reduce the cost of days out for children in their care.
All the passes have no expiry date, and mean that foster families can visit events and attractions at Normanton, Whitwell and Egleton without having to pay for parking.
Ken and Louise are foster carers from Edmondthorpe and will benefit from a free pass. They said: “This will enhance the service we can provide for our looked after children, with more frequent visits to our fabulous Rutland Water.
“Little perks like this make us really valued in the work that we do but also have a very positive effect on the children in our care, which, after all, is why we do the job in the first place.”
Jake Williams, head of parks and conservation at Anglian Water, said: “Foster carers do an incredible job providing a caring home for children who need it so we wanted to do something that would help make their lives a little easier. Rutland Water is one of the most popular destinations for families in East Midlands, with lots to see and do at the reservoir. There is no expiry date on any of the passes so we hope families will enjoy visiting now and well into the future.”
Rutland County Council’s lead member for children and young people Coun Richard Foster (Con) said: “Like Ken and Louise, we would like to thank Anglian Water for their generosity. We currently have around 16 foster carers in Rutland and are always looking to recruit more to meet the needs of children in our care.”
To find out about fostering call: 01572 720 942 or e-mail: fostering@rutland.gov.uk | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/local/anglian-water-gives-parking-permits-for-rutland-water-to-foster-carers-1-7545803 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/5a68498b50311ff5746d4bf7169fa06c517eb5fe66a5b82f6d3236b102aadc54.json |
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] | 2016-08-31T04:52:35 | null | 2016-08-29T08:51:49 | Visit now for the latest sports news - from the Rutland & Stamford Mercury, updated daily | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fsport%2Flincs-ecb-premier-round-up-1-7548490.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7348569.1472549274!/image/image.jpg | en | null | LINCS ECB PREMIER: Round-up | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | Rain sweeping across the county made the Readers Lincolnshire ECB Premier League a programme of one-innings matches, with three teams making it back on to the field but soon returning to the pavilion.
However those innings added two points to Bracebridge Heath’s cushion at the top and took Nettleham to within one point of Grimsby at the bottom.
The day also produced a number of highlights as Obus Pienaar took his runs total to 1452 with 58 at Skegness for whom Tom Cuthbert took five wickets - including bowling Pienaar.
Prasanna Jayawardene hit a century in Woodhall Spa’s 279 for nine against Bourne while Will Wright was unbeaten on 94 when Lindum declared on 225 for two against Grimsby who were 15 without loss when the weather intervened.
Only 36 overs were possible at Grantham who batted first against Market Deeping and were 128 for five, Ben Powell not out on 67.
Boston made 199 for seven off their 50 overs at Nettleham with Liam Sparke hitting 69.
The longest game was at Louth who were restricted to 166 for eight by Bracebridge Heath.
The leaders then lost three wickets and had 48 on the board when rain stopped play in the 14th over.
With two games to go, Bracebridge lead Grantham by 24 runs with Sleaford and Market Deeping not far behind.
At the bottom, Grimsby entertain Skegness on Saturday knowing that a win could push them above their opponents who have a 12 point advantage - but defeat could let in Nettleham if the Lincoln side pick up points at Bourne.
Results: Lindum 225-2 dec (Wright 94no), Grimsby Town 15-0; Grantham 128-5 (Powell 67no) v Market Deeping; Boston 199-7 (Sparke 69). Nettleham 15-0; Woodhall Spa 279-9 (Jayawardene 124) v Bourne; Louth 166-8, Bracebridge Heath 48-3; Sleaford 177 (Pienaar 58, Cuthbert 5-28)) v Skegness.
All abandoned. | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/sport/lincs-ecb-premier-round-up-1-7548490 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/40ca03cbcec3f52219345f8b211a97a16cca14b130a50ba08e00d6d57812ac79.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T04:52:05 | null | 2016-08-29T17:00:36 | Get the latest breaking news from the Rutland & Stamford Mercury - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fst-martin-s-church-doors-are-open-for-couple-s-wedding-day-1-7545862.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7550042.1472546331!/image/image.jpg | en | null | St Martin’s Church doors are open for couple’s wedding day | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | Happy couple Lisa and Kelvin Sylvester pose for a photograph following their wedding – after becoming the first newlyweds to use the front doors at St Martin’s Church for nearly two decades.
Fitness instructor Lisa, 47, fell in love with the historic building while researching wedding venues and stumbled across old footage uploaded to YouTube of the 1937 wedding of Lord Hotham and Lady Winifred Cecil who can be seen exiting the church onto High Street St Martin’s.
But when the couple booked the church for the wedding, which took place on July 23, they were told the front doors were out of action and had not been used since 1997 when Burghley House director Miranda Leatham - a direct descendent of William Cecil, first Lord Burghley - married Orlando Rock.
But fortunately for Lisa and Kelvin, their big day coincided with the commencement of a major programme of refurbishment works at the church, and the doors were repaired in time for the ceremony.
Lisa explained: “When booking the church in 2015 we enquired with Father Gavin Cooper if we could use the main doors, but were told unfortunately they were not used anymore due to their condition.
“However, on the eve of our wedding and at our rehearsal, I was ecstatic to be asked if I wanted to be the first bride to go through the doors in 19 years. Of course I said yes!
“We had an amazing service at St Martin’s made all the more special by being able to enter and exit through the magnificent main doors on such a gloriously sunny day.”
Lisa and 48-year-old carpenter Kelvin, from London, met via Facebook and have been together for eight years. They both have two children.
Father Gavin, who has been at St Martin’s Church for two years, said he was delighted to make Lisa and Kelvin extra happy on their wedding day.
He added: “The front doors were last used for a wedding 19 years ago. I’m not sure exactly why they fell out of use but over the years the wood expanded and it became very difficult to open them at all.
“But as we have begun a major programme of renovation works, the doors have been reopened and repainted. The roof is to be mended, a new sound system has been installed, and we intend to add a new kitchen area and loo so the church can be more of a community space and use for coffee mornings and other events like that.”
The renovation work will cost between £150,000 and £200,000. Around £50,000 has so far been raised and fundraising events are being planned. Anyone who would like to make a donation, or assist with fundraising, should e-mail frgavincooper@gmail.com | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/st-martin-s-church-doors-are-open-for-couple-s-wedding-day-1-7545862 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/19788e7de5b5e3af5ea85f972b5de4cddb0b4292f5888c60bddd4d9230739917.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:05:23 | null | 2016-08-26T08:00:00 | Gretton Music Festival returns this August Bank Holiday weekend, taking place today until Monday. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Farts-entertainment%2Fget-ready-to-rock-at-music-festival-1-7544742.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7544741.1472138251!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Get ready to rock at music festival | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | Gretton Music Festival returns this August Bank Holiday weekend, taking place today until Monday.
Now in its seventh year, the organisers are delighted to announce that this year’s headline act is The Top Banana Band.
Last year they wowed the crowd at the Open Mic session at The Hatton Arms, and this year they are back to play their mix of funk, soul and blues covers, guaranteed to get you on your feet and shaking your tail feathers.
Performing at Gretton Village Hall on Sunday, August 28, tickets cost just £10 per person and are available from Gretton Post Office and Stores. Please bring your own drinks, glasses and nibbles.
All proceeds from this event will go to The Travers Foundation, a local charity supporting 13 to 30-year-olds to improve their skills in sports, the creative arts and the performing arts.
For a full line-up of what’s on visit the website. | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/what-s-on/arts-entertainment/get-ready-to-rock-at-music-festival-1-7544742 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/cfaed79b9fbf427ea0bbeb5ab6e52f33badc3c8670f8a7f4b31c9a98f0c69dd9.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T04:53:13 | null | 2016-08-20T07:00:00 | Visit now for the latest entertainment and leisure news and features - from the Rutland & Stamford Mercury, updated daily | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Ftickets-on-sale-for-murder-mystery-at-the-sun-inn-1-7532730.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.5938421.1472124817!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Tickets on sale for Murder Mystery at The Sun Inn | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | There will be some strange goings-on at The Sun Inn in Cottesmore on Saturday, August 27, from 7pm to 10.30pm.
A kindly old Reverend will be sneaking around searching for clues, a slimy subservient man-servant will be attending to his Master, Lord Kieran’s every need and ensuring Lady Wendy’s cushions are ‘plumped’ and a gold digging floosy will be eyeing up a hunky gardener.
Come along to the Murder Mystery Evening where guests play character parts in an intriguing murder mystery plot.
Tickets are £30 per person and includes a two-course meal plus a complimentary glass of Prosecco.
You can buy a ticket from The Sun Inn or online. | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/whats-on/tickets-on-sale-for-murder-mystery-at-the-sun-inn-1-7532730 | en | 2016-08-20T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/88b74eaad37167b75dc044266d63f5ea91c695477593aa9ab506027577deae5d.json |
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"Mark Edwards"
] | 2016-08-31T04:52:48 | null | 2016-08-23T11:13:47 | Get the latest breaking news from the Rutland & Stamford Mercury - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flouis-nick-and-the-gb-olympians-arrive-home-after-flight-of-a-lifetime-1-7539551.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7539547.1471947744!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Louis, Nick and the GB Olympians arrive home after ‘flight of a lifetime’ | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | Peterborough’s Olympic silver medallists Louis Smith and Nick Dempsey were among Great Britain’s triumphant Olympians who touched down at Heathrow today (August 23) following the most successful Games in more than a century.
A total of 320 athletes and support staff travelled back from Rio in a gold-nosed British Airways Boeing 747 with “victoRIOus” emblazoned on the side.
Stars including swimmer Adam Peaty and rower Helen Glover will face a media press conference shortly at the Sofitel Heathrow hotel.
Athletes posted selfies with medals and glasses of champagne on board the flight as they celebrated becoming the first country to better a home medal count at the following Olympics.
Team GB won 67 medals - 27 golds - and finished second in the table behind the USA.
Many stars of London 2012 successfully defended their crowns four years on, including Mo Farah on the track, Nicola Adams in the boxing ring and Jade Jones on the taekwondo mats.
Team GB squad group as they arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5. Photo credit: Steve Parsons/PA Wire
Just over 35% of British athletes who went to Rio returned with a medal - including every single track cycling member.
As the plane touched down gymnast Louis, who won a silver medal in the pommel, tweeted: “Homeeeeeee. #greattobeBAck @British_Airways thank you for such an amazing flight back safe and sound.”
As crowds waited in Terminal 5 arrivals at Heathrow, rowing champion Alex Gregory tweeted a picture showing scores of identical bags on the ground at Heathrow, asking: “Anyone seen my red bag? @TeamGB #Olympics”.
Windsurfing silver medallist Nick Dempsey, who grew up in Peterborough, did the same, tweeting: “Mine’s the red one!!”.
Trampolinist Kat Driscoll told BBC News as soon as BA2016 landed: “It’s been incredible, they played the national anthem before we left. It has been a really nice way to end it.”
Speaking about how it was different to London 2012, she said: “All the extra emotions you normally get from a crowd you have to get from your team mates. That part I have really, really enjoyed.”
Rower Helen Glover tweeted: “Team GB just stood up before the flight left and belted out ‘God save the Queen’ as it played over the tannoy. #proud”
Hockey gold medallist Susannah Townsend tweeted a picture of the hockey team with the caption: “Memories that will last a lifetime!! Time to head home! Thank you Rio, you have been amazing! @TeamGB #greattobeBAck”
Athletes took selfies in the cockpit wearing pilot hats, posing with their medals and sipping champagne, sharing the images on social media.
Images from the journey show double gold medal-winning gymnast Max Whitlock performing a handstand during the flight.
He and boxer Adams emerged first from the plane with their gold medals on display, waving and posing for the cameras.
The rest of the team then streamed down the stairs and assembled for pictures at the bottom. They were greeted by cheers and applause from the waiting press and airport staff.
Track athlete Asha Philip tweeted a video showing the team singing God Save The Queen on board the flight.
Kayaker Rachel Cawthorn tweeted: “Just arrived home in a@teamgb chartered @British_airways plane and it’s #greattobeBAck!!”
Kayak gold medal winner Joe Clarke tweeted a selfie from the top of the plane stairs with the caption: “What a reception! We’re home..... Bringing home the great @TeamGB #selfieonthesteps”.
As did Alistair Brownlee, the triathlon gold medal winner, with the caption: “So #goodtobBAck. What a welcome”.
The athletes hugged the cabin crew as they left the plane with their luggage.
Gold medal rower Matt Langridge tweeted: “Think there might be someone famous on my flight, we have a welcome party #GreattobeBAck”.
mong the breakout performers were three-times cycling gold medallist Jason Kenny, who matched Sir Chris Hoy’s record six golds and his fiancee, Laura Trott, who secured two gold medals of her own.
Kenny, who returned earlier with Trott, told ITV’s Good Morning Britain on Tuesday: “It still feels a bit surreal, to be honest with you. I just noticed earlier today that it was still less than a week ago that we were racing in Rio, which is bizarre.
“It is now sinking in. As we go out for dinner, people are coming up and saying ‘Well done’ and buying us drinks - I don’t think we have bought a single drink since we have come back.”
The Team GB Twitter feed showed a picture of people draped in Union flags with the caption: “The welcome home party has started in #Heathrow #GreattobeBAck #VictoRIOus”.
It also tweeted family members watching and waiting with the caption: “The moment when you spot your loved ones have landed at #Heathrow #VictoRIOus #greattobeBAck”.
The athletes headed to terminal 5 arrivals at Heathrow after sorting out their luggage, with the rowers first to get through.
Friends, family, media and general well-wishers came to greet the Olympic heroes on their return, adorned with union flags, welcome banners and red, white and blue balloons.
The stars were greeted by cheers, applause and screams, with many supporters rushing to embrace and hug their loved ones and friends after weeks spent thousands of miles away.
Children crouched in front of the barriers clutching small British flags, desperate to glimpse the sporting stars.
Pictures showed fans lining platforms and viewing stations, filling the airport hallways and waiting to welcome Team GB home. | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/louis-nick-and-the-gb-olympians-arrive-home-after-flight-of-a-lifetime-1-7539551 | en | 2016-08-23T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/9aa6c497134d607c805000de3943293de3f11b5d3418e6d2945fe1b6838eb165.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T04:53:23 | null | 2016-08-23T16:20:37 | Visit now for the latest music news - direct from the Rutland & Stamford Mercury | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Fmusic%2Falbum-review-when-the-hardest-part-is-keeping-your-standards-high-1-7540341.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7540339.1472028190!/image/image.jpg | en | null | ALBUM REVIEW: When the hardest part is keeping your standards high | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | Hanging Moon by Pennyless, Rowdy Farrago Records, Out Now
Bands like Queen, Dire Straits, U2 and Radiohead don’t get where they are by putting out sub-standard albums.
Instead, they build on what has gone before and make the next instalment even better.
Bourne psych-folk band Pennyless have learned that lesson with their fourth album Hanging Moon which had an almost impossible job matching the widely acclaimed previous offering, Tales from the Tulgey Wood.
Pennyless afficionados will be familiar with the traditional folksy Love Fairy and the cultish Hanging Moon from the band’s concerts this year, including Smith’s Cider and Sausage Festival in Bourne on Sunday afternoon at 3pm.
The album is also notable for the introduction of bass guitarist Colin Benton to the band, along with instrumental tracks Blues in the Kitchen and Arthur’s Farewell.
Hanging Moon, the fourth album by Bourne-based psuch-folk band Pennyless.
There are, however, some tracks that might need several listens to warm to like Arthur Quelling and Motley Crew.
But these are balances by the sounds of Ireland which run right through Big Blisters, Les Woods with his take on Johnny Cash with Travelling Man and the star song on the album, If You Don’t Believe in Magic.
Leonard Cohen himself could have written it which makes Hanging Moon far from a miss on Juke Box Jury.
Review by Winston Brown | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/whats-on/music/album-review-when-the-hardest-part-is-keeping-your-standards-high-1-7540341 | en | 2016-08-23T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/20e25caaf6d4084da7faa5788a241a6f1d7f5b222c6195b464da1c16eb8960c6.json |
[] | 2016-08-28T10:50:32 | null | 2016-08-28T11:00:09 | Brave youngster Jack Rickard is on the road to recovery after undergoing major surgery at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fbarnack-youngster-jack-rickard-s-operation-at-great-ormong-street-hospital-hailed-a-success-1-7545785.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7545784.1472204320!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Barnack youngster Jack Rickard’s operation at Great Ormong Street Hospital hailed a success | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | Brave youngster Jack Rickard is on the road to recovery after undergoing major surgery at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London.
The seven-year-old from Barnack, who suffers from cerebral palsy, underwent a four-hour operation on Friday, August 12.
The procedure, Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR), was carried out by Consultant Paediatric Neurosurgeon Mr Kristian Aquilina.
The intention was to remove most of the spasticity – or stiffness – in Jack’s legs, giving him the best possible chance of living an active life and staying out of a wheelchair.
Speaking to the Mercury from London, Jack’s dad Steve said: “The first two or three days were pretty tough for all of us, but the surgery went well. In fact, the surgeon said it was a textbook operation.
“We think they’ve reduced about 60 per cent of the spasticity in his legs. A lot of the tight muscles have been disabled, his legs are now a lot more wobbly and the physiotherapy to get them stronger and to get Jack walking again has already begun.
“This week has been beautiful. He’s making great progress. Jack can’t currently stand, but he is crawling and we’re looking to come out of this with a really positive result.”
As previously reported, the SDR operation is not currently available on the NHS, so Jack’s parents Steve and Shona launched a big fundraising drive to pay for it themselves.
They have already raised more than £50,000 and are closing in on their £60,000 target.
Steve added: “Immediately after the operation, Jack had to have three days of bed rest which he found difficult but as soon as he was allowed up and helped into a wheelchair his life opened up.
“Jack has now been moved off the ward and all of us – Jack, Shona, Jack’s twin Ava and I – are currently living in a family centre on site and taking him back inside the hospital every day for three hours of physio.
“Mr Aquilina is one of the best in the country at this type of surgery and we are very thankful for his efforts.”
Jack is due to stay in hospital until September 2 and by then he is expected to be up and walking again.
After returning home, he’ll have around six hours of physio a week for two years.
You can follow Jack’s progress at www.facebook.com/JacksJourney6/ | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/local/barnack-youngster-jack-rickard-s-operation-at-great-ormong-street-hospital-hailed-a-success-1-7545785 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/479d65aac7e248b32e141dca982bb88c05e87c957e41a1841468db83b41f1007.json |
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"Alan Swann"
] | 2016-08-31T04:52:36 | null | 2016-08-27T20:42:17 | Visit now for the latest sports news - from the Rutland & Stamford Mercury, updated daily | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fsport%2Flincs-premier-division-sri-lankan-star-puts-bourne-to-the-sword-deeping-suffer-a-deluge-1-7547686.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7547684.1472326915!/image/image.jpg | en | null | LINCS PREMIER DIVISION: Sri Lankan star puts Bourne to the sword, Deeping suffer a deluge | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | Sri Lankan international Prasanna Jayawardene cracked a terrific ton for Woodhall Spa against Bourne in the Lincs Premir Division today (August 27).
Jayawardene played 58 Test matches for his country and displayed his class with an innings of 124 as Woodhall piled up 279-9 in 48 overs.
Colin Cheer claimed 4-81 for Bourne against Woodhall Spa.
Sadly heavy rain then washed out the game before Bourne had a chance to bat. Colin Cheer bagged 4-81 for Bourne.
Market Deeping’s home game with Grantham lasted just 36 overs before the weather intervened. Ashley Fisher took 3-33 as Grantham finished on 128-5.
Deeping are fourth in the table with two matches to go. Bourne are sixth.
No matches in the division were completed today.
RESULTS
MARKET DEEPING v GRANTHAM abandoned
Grantham 128-5 (36 overs) (B. Powell 67no, A. Fisher 3-33).
WOODHALL SPA v BOURNE abandoned
Woodhall Spa 279-9 (48 overs) (P. Jawaradene 124, T. Dixon 42, C. Cheer 4-81, B. Collins 2-47, J. Berry 2-66). | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/sport/lincs-premier-division-sri-lankan-star-puts-bourne-to-the-sword-deeping-suffer-a-deluge-1-7547686 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/6f9fe95f2e8f25f7c99c9d836288101e253429fe22fc42d4cbd69d6f2ed72b4d.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T16:52:00 | null | 2016-08-30T15:37:46 | All trains between Peterborough and Grantham are delayed by up to two hours this afternoon, Tuesday August 30. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Ftravel%2Ftravel-news%2Fupdate-2-hour-delays-on-all-trains-between-peterborough-and-grantham-to-last-until-end-of-day-1-7550945.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7550944.1472567955!/image/image.jpg | en | null | UPDATE: 2-hour delays on all trains between Peterborough and Grantham to last until end of day | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | All trains between Peterborough and Grantham are delayed by up to two hours this afternoon, Tuesday August 30.
It is believed the issue is an overhead line failure.
Engineers are investigating but trains are severely delayed in all directions.
A spokesman for Virgin Trains said: “Trains between these stations may be delayed by up to 2 hours or cancelled. Disruption is expected to continue until the end of the day.
“If passengers wish to abandon their journey due to today’s disruption, all tickets will be valid for travel tomorrow.”
Services affected include:
* East Midlands Trains between Norwich and Liverpool Lime Street
* Grand Central between London Kings Cross and Sunderland / Bradford Interchange
* Hull Trains between London Kings Cross and Hull
* Virgin Trains East Coast between London Kings Cross and Leeds / Edinburgh
Virgin Train customers delayed by 30 minutes or more can claim a refund here
More here as we have it... | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/travel/travel-news/update-2-hour-delays-on-all-trains-between-peterborough-and-grantham-to-last-until-end-of-day-1-7550945 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/eaefc0138fe68a473c17421f515e50bf0064c2d5767e401f05f86be00b43310a.json |
[] | 2016-08-28T06:50:31 | null | 2016-08-28T07:00:00 | Cyclists inspired by Team GB’s success in Rio can apply for funding for coaching and competition expenses. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Ffund-will-help-aspiring-cyclists-1-7544847.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7544846.1472139998!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Fund will help aspiring cyclists | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | Cyclists inspired by Team GB’s success in Rio can apply for funding for coaching and competition expenses.
The Travers Foundation has created the cycling fund for applicants aged between 13 and 30, who live in Rutland, Northamptonshire and Leicestershire.
The cycling fund is being supported by Rutland Cycling, which has pledged to offer generous equipment discounts to cyclists given financial assistance by the charity.
Uppingham businessman Anthony Tilley, 44, recently boosted this fund by £500 having recently undertaken a gruelling sponsored cycle ride from London to Paris.
Team GB’s cycling team was one of the biggest success of this Summer’s Olympic games in Rio - not least golden cycling couple Laura Trott and Jason Kenny, who have now racked up an amazing 10 Olympic golds between them.
Terry Forsey, chairman of the Travers Foundation, said: “The cycling fund was set up to help youngsters from our area access funds for coaching and competition expenses.
“Until you reach the top of your chosen sporting profession, you don’t receive any funding, and youngsters have to rely on family and friends for financial support.
“Not everyone is in a position to offer this, and that’s where we can help. At the Travers Foundation we firmly believe that funding shouldn’t be a barrier to youngsters achieving success, and we hope to help them reach their full potential in their chosen fields, in this case cycling.”
For further information on the work of the Travers Foundation please visit www.travers-foundation.org.uk | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/local/fund-will-help-aspiring-cyclists-1-7544847 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/3de68c2c5ac7b5839f609c1dfe4cf93f4bf9b5cd0ca78330595cf509548988ec.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T08:51:12 | null | 2016-08-29T09:00:28 | A lucky ticket holder from Bourne scooped a £200 prize in the weekly Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance draw. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fbourne-tickets-scoop-cash-prizes-1-7545836.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.5893646.1472206336!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Bourne tickets scoop cash prizes | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | The types of cookies we, our ad network and technology partners use are listed below:
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:09:08 | null | 2016-08-21T12:00:18 | The boss of a landscape gardening company is celebrating after winning a gold medal at the Sandringham Flower Show. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Farts-entertainment%2Fgold-medal-glory-as-sandringham-flower-show-for-landscape-firm-s-stunning-garden-1-7534938.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7534937.1471600495!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Gold medal glory as Sandringham Flower Show for landscape firm’s stunning garden | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | The boss of a landscape gardening company is celebrating after winning a gold medal at the Sandringham Flower Show.
The one-day event, which attracts around 25,000 visitors each year, features show gardens built to a standard to rival any of the major horticultural shows.
Jonny Baker, who runs Whissendine-based Farm and Garden Ltd, entered a show garden for the 13th time and was delighted to finally win a gold medal.
He said: “We’ve plenty of silvers and silver-gilts over the years, but this is our first gold so I’m really happy.”
The 8m x 8m garden was designed in association with the Norfolk branch of the Guide Dogs For the Blind Association to mark the charity’s 85th year.
It featured lots of planting and a mixture of textures underfoot – for the benefit of partially-sighted visitors – including bark, gravel and turf.
Jonny, far left, and his team built it from scratch in less than four days.
Judging was carried out by well-known gardeners and broadcasters Alan Mason and Chris Beardshaw.
Jonny’s team raised around £1,000 for Guide Dogs through collection buckets and by selling food and drinks during the garden construction process. | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/what-s-on/arts-entertainment/gold-medal-glory-as-sandringham-flower-show-for-landscape-firm-s-stunning-garden-1-7534938 | en | 2016-08-21T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/2bbb4456615de5f8ce11c9e94d05e1880f6b36c8816479303af78c66bca1918d.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T04:52:58 | null | 2016-08-26T08:00:00 | Visit now for the latest music news - direct from the Rutland & Stamford Mercury | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Fmusic%2Fget-ready-to-rock-at-music-festival-1-7544742.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7544741.1472138251!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Get ready to rock at music festival | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | Gretton Music Festival returns this August Bank Holiday weekend, taking place today until Monday.
Now in its seventh year, the organisers are delighted to announce that this year’s headline act is The Top Banana Band.
Last year they wowed the crowd at the Open Mic session at The Hatton Arms, and this year they are back to play their mix of funk, soul and blues covers, guaranteed to get you on your feet and shaking your tail feathers.
Performing at Gretton Village Hall on Sunday, August 28, tickets cost just £10 per person and are available from Gretton Post Office and Stores. Please bring your own drinks, glasses and nibbles.
All proceeds from this event will go to The Travers Foundation, a local charity supporting 13 to 30-year-olds to improve their skills in sports, the creative arts and the performing arts.
For a full line-up of what’s on visit the website. | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/whats-on/music/get-ready-to-rock-at-music-festival-1-7544742 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/f525fa1af71b03d801b39059e6b24993bd69670f0becf971c89df8fd73cf2b65.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T08:51:51 | null | 2016-08-30T09:00:50 | Children from across the area came together to learn about the history of Stamford in a one day workshop led by Wildcats. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fwildcats-learn-about-stamford-s-rich-history-1-7545883.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7545878.1472205968!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Wildcats learn about Stamford’s rich history | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | Children from across the area came together to learn about the history of Stamford in a one day workshop led by Wildcats.
The Horrible Histories workshop, which formed part of the summer school activities on offer saw children take to Stamford to produce a mini film about the town’s rich history. Wildcats runs a number of dance and drama classes in Stamford, as well as half-term workshops.
The group visited a number of historic sites including the old Stamford Castle, Brazenose knocker, Daniel Lambert’s grave and the old Stamford Hotel.
Alongside this the school took part in a tour of the town hall organised by Stamford Town Council’s Mark Murtagh.
Guides Max and Penny took the children on a fabulous tour of the building including the dungeons, all the time learning about the history of the site and the town.
Caz Dolby, director of Wildcats, said: “This workshop was incredibly popular and gave children a real insight into the history of our wonderful town.
“By the end of the day we had enough film to put together a short video about the day which has been shared on the internet.
“I would like to send our thanks to Mark Murtagh at the Town Hall for organising the event, and to Max and Penny for being such fun and informative guides.”
The finished video is narrated by the children themselves and can be found by visiting: http://bit.ly/StamfordVideo | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/local/wildcats-learn-about-stamford-s-rich-history-1-7545883 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/2533b323bc79f9fb88bf9b46589774b9dc1e6c2346886ffe9d9be25aa19dfc3e.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T04:53:03 | null | 2016-08-20T09:00:00 | Get the latest breaking news from the Rutland & Stamford Mercury - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fplenty-to-see-at-easton-on-the-hill-car-show-1-7532827.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7532826.1471519285!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Plenty to see at Easton-on-the-Hill Car Show | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | The popular Easton-on-the-Hill Car, Bike and Scooter Show returns next weekend.
A fantastic display of vintage and classic vehicles will fill the village on Saturday (August 27) from midday.
There will also be a mini beer festival, hot food and barbecue, live music, kids entertainment and prize raffle. All held in the grounds of The Blue Bell Pub in Easton-on-the-Hill, PE9 3LR. | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/plenty-to-see-at-easton-on-the-hill-car-show-1-7532827 | en | 2016-08-20T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/7cfb3fcb64131b3a5b3b4700ed2dd7dfc12c2df8eda9650d6e7f93525351a6bf.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T06:50:22 | null | 2016-08-27T07:00:00 | The Vikings of Middle England are set to return to Rockingham Castle this August Bank Holiday to recreate their famous and realistic displays. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Farts-entertainment%2Fthe-vikings-return-to-take-over-castle-1-7544827.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7544826.1472139518!/image/image.jpg | en | null | The Vikings return to take over castle | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | The Vikings of Middle England are set to return to Rockingham Castle this August Bank Holiday to recreate their famous and realistic displays.
Enjoy the thrill of a live battle complete with crashing swords and authentic costumes, when the Castle comes alive with battles, pageantry and a living history village providing an immersive and educational environment for all the family to enjoy.
Experience the sights, smells and sounds of a Viking encampment, set against the thrilling background of a battle scene. Step back in time whilst meandering around the village. Observe craftsmen making weapons and coins, weaving nets and the healer brewing medicines for all those gory battlefield injuries.
Experienced bowmen will be on hand to teach their skills, preparing all members of the family to hold their own in a Viking invasion.
Against all this excitement, a quiet moment can be enjoyed listening to the storyteller weave fascinating tales to spark the imagination. The Castle, built by William the Conqueror 900 years ago, will also be open to observe the splendid collection of paintings and armour.
The event, running on Sunday, August 28 and Monday, August 29, is open from midday until 5pm.
The castle will be open from 1pm. Last entry at 4.30pm.
Visit the website for more details. | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/what-s-on/arts-entertainment/the-vikings-return-to-take-over-castle-1-7544827 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/cefd95084246cf5b052c4eed104d26d285d6620453320534496849fed51cf07a.json |
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Ryan Robbins’ clinical finish after 80 seconds seemed to put the Daniels in control on Bank Holiday Monday – but Spalding United showed their spirit to hit back thanks to a couple of close-range finishes by Bradley Wells.
Tulips manager Dave Frecklington’s changes then ensured that half-time lead was protected.
It was clear that the big danger would come from Stamford playmaker David Bell’s long-range passes and creative skills.
So, from the start of the second half at 2-1 up, Matt Varley was given a holding role in front of Spalding’s defence.
Three minutes later, Bell was introduced to substitute Sam Downey who didn’t let him out of his sights in a man-marking job.
When Bell tried to push forward with time running out, Varley was already in position to deal with it.
Wells was left on his own up front and Stamford could not break down Spalding’s strong unit of organisation and commitment.
Although the Daniels may have levelled in first-half stoppage-time when Delroy Gordon’s far-post header hit the woodwork, they failed to create a clear-cut chance after Frecklington changed his formation.
Bell’s corner was cleared off the line by skipper Nathan Stainfield and then keeper Michael Duggan pushed the ball over the bar.
But the only threat came from set-pieces and Duggan was never truly tested thanks to plenty of protection.
Andrew Wright had three attempts at the other end and Wells’ hat-trick opportunity was halted by Peter Denton – mainly because the striker looked too tired to make yet another run.
Wells had done his job – nodding in Paul Walker’s assist and then taking a touch before finishing it off again from Varley’s long throw-in.
The early advantage came when Denton’s goal-kick was flicked on and Robbins slotted low past Duggan.
It was a typical derby – full of challenges and a few times when tempers flared.
Stamford were fortunate as Tom Batchelor escaped a red card for an apparent stamp on Wells following a foul on the halfway line. But Spalding got what they deserved overall.
SPALDING UNITED
4-4-2: Duggan 7; Lemon 6 (sub Downey 48 mins, 7), Spafford 7, Stainfield 7, Field 7; Walker 7, Varley 7, Whitehead 7, Wright 7; Lockie 7 (sub Cullingworth 71 mins), Wells 8. Subs not used: Costa, Acar.
STAMFORD
4-3-1-2: Denton 6; Gordon 6, Batchelor 5, Malone 4 (sub Miller h-t, 6), Luto 6 (sub King 59 mins, 6); Duffy 6, Bell 7, Hill 6; Brown 6 (sub Mulready 71 mins); Robbins 6, Smith 6. Subs not used: Hartley, Sandy.
REFEREE
Matthew Law.
GOALS
Robbins (1 min, 0-1); Wells (8 mins, 1-1); Wells (42 mins, 2-1).
BOOKINGS
Walker, Spafford, Whitehead (fouls); Batchelor (unsporting behaviour); Downey (kicking ball away).
ATTENDANCE
317
STAR MAN
David Bell – the only creative spark.
ENTERTAINMENT
★★★★
WHO’S NEXT
St Neots Town (A) – Emirates FA Cup first qualifying round, Saturday. | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/sport/football/derby-day-match-verdict-and-video-highlights-1-7549757 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/b75abc64449e069f202008bddc1b90882c310ed29fb61dccbed9e18a9b9fddd5.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:06:54 | null | 2016-08-24T10:35:36 | Tales from the Tulgey Wood by Pennyless, Pennyless Music | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Farts-entertainment%2Falbum-review-ten-tracks-that-define-a-band-and-a-revolution-in-the-folk-genre-1-7541131.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7541130.1472031322!/image/image.jpg | en | null | ALBUM REVIEW: Ten tracks that define a band and a revolution in the folk genre | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | ‘The disc’s diversity feels less like a contrivance and more like a genuine sharing out of talents (David Kidman, Fatea)
Tales from the Tulgey Wood by Pennyless, Pennyless Music
Fairport Convention’s Liege and Leif, Songs of Leonard Cohen, The Times They Are A-Changin’ by Bob Dylan and Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon and Garfunkel.
All these albums are considered not just classics, but a commentary on a generation and the ondition of our times.
When Pennyless band released their third album, Tales from the Tulgey Wood in 2012, it prompted one reviewer to call it as “far removed from big beards and knitting your own cider as possible”.
Inspired by Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland, including the name Tulgey Wood itself and the opening track Jabberwocky, Pennyless weave a magic spell that the same reviewer fittingly called “one of the few times that an album can be described as ‘a mixed bag’ in a nice way”.
There are instrumentals with Napoleon Crossing the Alps/Matterhornpipe, Catharsis/Repression and Romanian Circle Dance, while guitarist Les Woods becomes Mark Knopfler (Dire Straits) and Ralph McTell with Way Over Yonder and The Caretaker.
Despite the jigs and reels, occasional tweeness and a plethora of instruments, the Neil Young-esque Way Over Yonder, Winter Is Gone and The Caretaker make this an album far removed from big beards and knitting your own cider as possible Simon Stabler, Urban R(eal)ail Pink
Winter is Gone, Tell it to the Bees and Will o’ the Wisp, Pennyless’s landmark number, make this album an absolute treasure chest.
Review by Winston Brown | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/what-s-on/arts-entertainment/album-review-ten-tracks-that-define-a-band-and-a-revolution-in-the-folk-genre-1-7541131 | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/4262d7bace155cfe351bd534ddec2d122a78a8526e6aa2082a3cb1a2a4ab29d0.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T04:52:44 | null | 2016-08-29T19:32:10 | Visit now for the latest non league football news - direct from the Rutland & Stamford Mercury | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fnon-league%2Fderby-day-bank-holiday-round-up-and-results-1-7549683.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7549681.1472495506!/image/image.jpg | en | null | DERBY DAY: Bank holiday round-up and results | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | Bradley Wells’ derby-day double earned three points for Spalding United despite a dream start by Stamford.
The Daniels went ahead after just 80 seconds at the Sir Halley Stewart Field on Bank Holiday Monday afternoon.
Peter Denton’s goal-kick was flicked on for Ryan Robbins to slot the ball beyond Michael Duggan into the bottom corner of the net.
The Tulips were level on eight minutes as Wells headed home Paul Walker’s assist.
Spalding took control with Wells’ eighth goal in just five appearances, slotting home from close range following Matt Varley’s long throw-in.
Delroy Gordon should have levelled in first-half stoppage-time but Stamford struggled to create chances after the break.
Mixed emotions on the final whistle
Tom Batchelor was fortunate to escape a red card for an apparent stamp on Wells who went close to completing his hat-trick, only to be denied by Denton at the end.
EVO-STIK NORTHERN PREMIER LEAGUE
First Division South: AFC Rushden & Diamonds 2 Bedworth 0, Basford 1 Chasetown 2, Belper 1 Gresley 2, Leek 2 Kidsgrove 2, Loughborough Dynamo 1 Lincoln 0, Romulus 2 Newcastle 1, Rugby 0 Carlton 1, Shaw Lane 2 Northwich 2, Spalding 2 Stamford 1, Stocksbridge Park Steels 2 Sheffield 1, Witton 3 Market Drayton 1. | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/sport/football/non-league/derby-day-bank-holiday-round-up-and-results-1-7549683 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/c6bb48aef727ddf977e94a901dc9aa738eb389ee0c9ca4bf6cb9487ca81cb81d.json |
[] | 2016-08-28T12:50:44 | null | 2016-08-28T13:00:56 | An evening of music and comedy with Andy Smith is being organised to raise money for charity. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fnight-of-music-and-comedy-to-raise-funds-for-charity-1-7545794.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.5893640.1472204752!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Night of music and comedy to raise funds for charity | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | An evening of music and comedy with Andy Smith is being organised to raise money for charity.
Burghley Park and Peterborough Ladies for Cancer Research UK will host the event at The William Cecil, in Stamford, on Monday, September 19, at 6pm.
Andy is a classically-trained guitarist, but is also known for writing comedy songs which organisers say will have guests laughing for days afterwards.
As well as the guitar, he also plays the ukelele and mandolin.
Burghley Park and Peterborough Ladies for Cancer Research UK was formed in 1974 and has since raised an amazing £855,000 for the charity through a series of fundraising events including after-dinner speeches, race nights, ploughing matches and more.
Tickets cost £20 each and are available from Lyn Storey on 01780 751516, Ann Hanson on 01778 344234 or Annette Beeton on 01733 232521. | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/local/night-of-music-and-comedy-to-raise-funds-for-charity-1-7545794 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/89da2c4a9dc68c8fbc7ce942f86b529b84937dc59cc3fb29b1ce3b23b596d338.json |
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Head boy Matthew Hunt and head girl Charlotte Thurston led by example, gaining 22 GCSEs between them with grades of mostly A* and A.
Matthew and Charlotte automatically become members of the school’s Old Students’ Association and headteacher Corinne Jones said “We are absolutely thrilled at the superb results the school has achieved this year.”
Writing on the school’s website, Mrs Jones added: “As Headmistress, I am extremely proud of the school’s achievements, both academically and in terms of the many varied activities in which pupils are engaged.
“We are an entirely inclusive school, accepting pupils of all abilities, and our success lies in the fact that we enable all to achieve both their personal and academic potential.
“We never lose sight of the individual at the heart of all we do and our mission statement is that ‘The Individual Counts’.
We are absolutely thrilled at the superb results the school has achieved this year Corinne Jones, Headmistress, Kirkstone House School, Baston
“As a school, we understand that happy, well-motivated pupils who have excellent self-esteem, who care for themselves and for each other, are what makes a school a success.” | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/education/education-news/head-students-lead-the-way-at-kirkstone-house-school-baston-1-7544653 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/383075d602843dbd13c75993fed6739f0992e05a6d00126c20f299d1daddcf82.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:06:03 | null | 2016-08-21T09:00:00 | Chapterhouse Theatre Company is delighted to present the unforgettable story of Peter Pan, the boy who wouldn’t grow up - at Rutland Water Park next weekend. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fsee-peter-pan-at-rutland-water-park-1-7532754.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7532753.1471518223!/image/image.jpg | en | null | See Peter Pan at Rutland Water Park | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | Chapterhouse Theatre Company is delighted to present the unforgettable story of Peter Pan, the boy who wouldn’t grow up - at Rutland Water Park next weekend.
Join Wendy, Michael and John Darling on their adventures with Peter, far away on the magical island of Neverland.
There they encounter the enchanting mermaids, magical fairies and the cruellest pirate of them all, Captain Hook.
Peter Pan is showing at Rutland Water Park, off Bull Brigg Lane, Whitwell on Saturday, August 27 at 2pm.
Tickets are £14 for adults, £10 for children or a family ticket (two adults and two children) for £42. Book online or call the Rutland Visitor Centre on 01780 686800.
Gates open at 1pm. Please bring your own rugs or low-backed seating. Picnics are welcome. Refreshments available from the Harbour Bar Café or Fox Café. | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/local/see-peter-pan-at-rutland-water-park-1-7532754 | en | 2016-08-21T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/dd89a59281366e1bc0c4d327d1b967ea2e9bdd8c0b65603e7669f9893804e0f6.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T12:58:52 | null | 2016-08-22T10:05:50 | Leicester Tigers kicked-off their pre-season programme of games with a 26-21 loss away at Ospreys on Friday night, but despite the defeat there were plenty of positives from the early season run-out. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fsport%2Frugby%2Finside-the-tigers-den-leicester-kick-off-pre-season-with-loss-at-ospreys-1-7537627.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7537626.1471856736!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Inside the Tigers’ Den - Leicester kick off pre-season with loss at Ospreys | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | Leicester Tigers kicked-off their pre-season programme of games with a 26-21 loss away at Ospreys on Friday night, but despite the defeat there were plenty of positives from the early season run-out.
Tigers director of rugby Richard Cockerill gave plenty of players game time, using 29 players during the course of the game in Wales.
Leicester started with a strong line-up, including former England internationals Mat Tait and Freddie Burns, while current red rose players Ellis Genge and Tom Youngs packed down in the front row, with Ed Slater providing the power from the second row and Brendon O’Connor some guile on the flank.
In fact it was an intriguing back row selection from Tigers, who effectively started with three openside flankers across the back of the scrum with the up-coming man in English rugby, Will Evans, wearing the seven shirt and Lachlan McCaffrey in the number eight jersey.
Number eight is going to be a real area of interest for Leicester this season as last week they announced their only out-and-out specialist in that position, Tonga international Opeti Fonua, was leaving the club, joining Newcastle Falcons.
Fonua only spent one season at Tigers, making just eight appearances, with injury hampering his development. But with Jordan Crane, joining Aviva Premiership new boys Bristol in the offseason, Tigers have been left with reduced options at the back of the scrum.
New signing Luke Hamilton, who came off the bench on Friday night at the Liberty Stadium, could provide cover there, as can Ed Slater, but with Bath signing the likes of Welsh international Taulupe Faletau, and Northampton Saints bringing in French star Louis Picamoles, Leicester risk slipping behind their rivals in one of the most important positions on the pitch.
Leicester’s strong starting team made inroads against Ospreys early on, with new club captain Tom Youngs burrowing his way over the try line despite the attention of two black shirted defenders.
It was a powerful try, built on good drives from the Tigers forwards of McCaffrey and O’Connor in tandem, and then neat hands from Ed Slater drew in the defence and gave Youngs the inch of room he needed to get over the line.
Burns added the conversion.
Nice handling from Slater once again created a gap for Tigers to exploit, with Genge showing his ability to run with the ball.
The pill was kept alive and young centre Jack Roberts showed some nice feet and speed to beat a couple of men, before passing to his support. Matt Smith finally crossed the line and another young academy product Tom Hardwick, on for Burns, converted for 14-0.
However Ospreys hit back in the 25th minute through hooker Sam Parry, who did his best mole impression as he burrowed under a heap of bodies from a ruck less than a metre out.
Ospreys’ have an embarrassment of riches at fly half, with Welsh first choice Dan Biggar not featuring, Sam Davies, son of former Wales coach Nigel, wore the 10 shirt and really impressed.
He set up the second Ospreys try, ghosting round the outside before feeding Josh Matavesi to score in the corner. Davies then added the conversion from the touchline.
After the break Daf Howells ran in untouched, after a looping pass set him free with the Leicester defence still regrouping from stopping an assault from the forwards on the line.
A missed tackle in the guard position around the ruck allowed Ospreys to rush through the defence and Ben John touched down for a score which smacked of a pre-season defence still getting up to speed.
Tigers had the final say when George Bateman powered over from about four metres out, driving at the feet of the defenders and then reaching out to touch down.
So Ospreys take first blood, with a visit to Welford Road on August 26 on the horizon.
Despite the result Cockerill was happy with the performance. He said: “It was a good hit-out, I think everybody got what they wanted out of it. I think both sets of players and coaches will be relatively happy.
“Both sides’ fitness looked good for this stage of the year, the set-piece was a good contest and now we’ll both have work to do before we meet again at Welford Road in a fortnight’s time.”
Manu Tuilagi came on in the second half to make a return to playing after finishing the season with a hamstring injury.
Cockerill added: “Manu had that hamstring injury at the end of the season and there was no stress tonight, it was just about going out and starting to play again for him. That is what the exercise is all about.”
Tigers will want to keep their half million pound man fit this season as he is a central part of Leicester’s exciting new-look back line, which will also include South African wing JP Pietersen as of this week as he joined up with the squad as they flew out to Italy to train and play Benetton Treviso in another warm up game on Friday. | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/sport/rugby/inside-the-tigers-den-leicester-kick-off-pre-season-with-loss-at-ospreys-1-7537627 | en | 2016-08-22T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/9cf73f2d8ec7097598e2436eed6e03057fafa56082ccda8c1c55a08c76f2a2c0.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T04:52:21 | null | 2016-08-29T18:00:22 | Get the latest breaking news from the Rutland & Stamford Mercury - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fformer-bourne-man-takes-on-one-of-world-s-toughest-races-1-7545866.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7545865.1472205824!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Former Bourne man takes on one of world’s toughest races | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | Former Bourne Grammar School student James Stannard recently competed in one of the toughest cycle races in the world.
He and his racing partner Andrew Boyd finished as the top pair and 14th and 15th overall in the gruelling Transcontinental Race which this year saw more than 200 riders set out to ride from Flanders in Belgium to Gallipoli, Turkey.
The race is an annual, self-supported, ultra distance cycle race across Europe. This year the race covered approximately 3,800km including a 5,000m ascent over the course of the event. Apart from four compulsory checkpoints riders have to choose their own route but cannot receive any outside support. Riders must also strategically choose how much time to devote to riding, resting, and refuelling each day.
James and Andrew completed their epic journey in 11 days, 17 hours and 38 minutes travelling 3,891km. They raised more than £5,000 for Wheels for Wellbeing, a charity that helps disabled people enjoy the benefits of cycling. | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/former-bourne-man-takes-on-one-of-world-s-toughest-races-1-7545866 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/f073d5a7995477e7a9b048ac5047993dfb01bdbf52d045d2c750aa03cc4c9078.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:04:19 | null | 2016-08-14T09:00:09 | A new initiative by Rutland golfers is helping young people in Africa to play the game. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Frutland-county-golf-club-launches-initiative-to-donate-unwanted-clubs-to-people-in-africa-1-7522773.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7522772.1470926299!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Rutland County Golf Club launches initiative to donate unwanted clubs to people in Africa | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | A new initiative by Rutland golfers is helping young people in Africa to play the game.
Donated unused or unwanted clubs are shipped to Kenya where they are given to the youngsters, many of whom work as caddies at clubs in the country.
The initiative is being organised by Carolyn Cartwright, a member at Rutland Water Golf Club, and is supported by the club’s professional, John Pengelly.
Unused or unwanted clubs can be donated at Rutland Water Golf Club and if they need picking up call Carolyn on 07342 696299.
Our picture shows Carolyn Cartwright and John Pengelly with some of the donated clubs. | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/local/rutland-county-golf-club-launches-initiative-to-donate-unwanted-clubs-to-people-in-africa-1-7522773 | en | 2016-08-14T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/6bad30e27b94188c424d2dd7f2a950fe420fae1c8dd37121db089eeba7313fe8.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:07:10 | null | 2016-08-22T07:00:00 | Gretton Music Festival is taking place over the August Bank Holiday weekend, from Friday, August 26 to Monday, August 29. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fgo-bananas-for-local-music-festival-1-7532779.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7532778.1471518506!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Go bananas for local Music Festival | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | The types of cookies we, our ad network and technology partners use are listed below:
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[] | 2016-08-31T10:52:59 | null | 2016-08-31T10:30:00 | Visit now for the more sport news - direct from the Rutland & Stamford Mercury | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fmore-sport%2Ffinal-shot-drama-settles-thrilling-oddfellows-rosebowl-1-7550560.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7550559.1472557788!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Final shot drama settles thrilling Oddfellows Rosebowl | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | A thrilling Oddfellows Rosebowl was settled by the final wood bowled in this year’s edition of the annual Stamford and District Bowls League competition.
Empingham BC skip Jonathan Corby delivered a match-winning last shot at the death to deprive Wittering BC, who went down by 45-44 after an absorbing contest.
After presenting the trophy to the Empingham team, Martyn Dolby said: “Wow, what a fantastic final. It couldn’t have been scripted better for a nail-biting finish.“
l The venue for the final of this year’s Boor and Wainwright competition on Saturday September 3, starting at 2.30pm, will now be played at Blackstones Bowls Club. This means that the finalists, Blackstones C, who are defending the title, and Blackstones D, will be battling it out on home soil, which should make for an interesting final. | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/sport/more-sport/final-shot-drama-settles-thrilling-oddfellows-rosebowl-1-7550560 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/6e963b86bbd9680c3851e0576af3cc560aea2f9c10f97f5c34f2ee1b1e49ead4.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T14:50:09 | null | 2016-08-27T12:00:00 | A PR company specialising in rural businesses has launched in Rutland. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fbusiness-rooting-for-rural-pr-company-1-7544836.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7544835.1472139776!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Business rooting for rural PR company | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | A PR company specialising in rural businesses has launched in Rutland.
Rural Roots PR is based on a blog of the same name launched by journalist and creative communications specialist, Megan Allen, 32, from Oakham.
“The idea for Rural Roots started a while ago. I moved back to Rutland from London and had much more success in my career once I was living rurally. I want to prove that to be successful you don’t have to live in a city,” Megan explained.
“The blog focuses on the people, places and businesses that thrive in the countryside and having spoken to a number of businesses in the area there seemed to be a gap in the market for copy writing and PR.”
A career shift in spring meant Megan could focus on starting her business and she already has a few regular clients, including Sacrewell and Rutland County College.
Megan added: “The response from businesses in the area has been wonderful. Most small businesses can’t afford to employ full-time PR and social media specialists, which is where I can help.
“Having grown up in the countryside, I have a better understanding of the needs and challenges faced by rural businesses and can offer realistic solutions that do not cost the Earth.”
As a qualified senior journalist and editor, Megan has an insight into how to angle stories to make them interesting to the public.
Visit www.rural-roots.co.uk or e-mail megan@rural-roots.co.uk | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/local/business-rooting-for-rural-pr-company-1-7544836 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/c859f32c5203bd395eaa7b6fa8f09f42a925e926eafde592f7c848c5085592e7.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:12:02 | null | 2016-08-25T09:55:25 | Stamford Endowed Schools students are celebrating superb results in their GCSEs, with a phenomenal 57 per cent of girls and 52 per cent of boys achieving A* and A grades. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Feducation%2Feducation-news%2Fgcse-results-another-record-breaking-year-for-stamford-endowed-schools-1-7543003.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.5893646.1472206336!/image/image.jpg | en | null | GCSE RESULTS: Another record-breaking year for Stamford Endowed Schools | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | Stamford Endowed Schools students are celebrating superb results in their GCSEs, with a phenomenal 57 per cent of girls and 52 per cent of boys achieving A* and A grades.
At both schools, students achieved impressive pass rates. Record numbers of the very highest grade were awarded with over 27 per cent of every examination taken being graded at A*. The percentage of pupils gaining 5 or more GCSEs at Grade C or above was 98 per cent at Stamford High School and 94 per cent at Stamford School.
Principal of the Stamford Endowed Schools, Will Phelan said: “I am absolutely delighted with the impressive results of our Stamfordians and extremely proud of them. I know that they have worked tirelessly for these examinations and I congratulate them on this significant achievement.
“These results are a testament to our students’ graft, determination, careful preparation, and the Schools’ excellent teachers. This has given our students the base to thrive in the Sixth Form and I look forward to further success at A Level.”
Vicky Buckman, headmistress of Stamford High School said: “I am absolutely delighted by the performance of our girls; we are all very proud of the determination and effort they have shown over the last two years which has brought them to this point.”
28 girls from Stamford High School (over a quarter of all candidates) gained five A* or better, they were: Polly Ball, Isabella Bowering, Claudia Campbell, Eilidh Doig, Grace Durose, Lily Dwyer, Megan Ellison, Alexandra Fairbrass, Amelia Findlay, Lydia Frost, Julia Goddard, Beatrice Guttridge-Smith, Rebecca Holyland, Daisy Jowers, Rhona Kelly, Jemima Leedham, Lucy Little, Madeline Munro- Hall, Olivia Moyses, Ruby Nelms, Rachel Radbourne, Sophie Skelton, Holly Smyth, Amelia Szymborska, Alexandra Taylor, Charlotte Twigg, Alice Wibberley and Emma Wilson.
New Headmaster of Stamford School, Nick Gallop said: “It is remarkable to see the boys of Stamford School doing so well academically at the same time as being involved in so many other high-performing areas of school life. I feel very proud indeed to be taking on the role of Head with the school in such fine academic health.”
Boys from Stamford School (over a quarter of all candidates) achieved 5 A* or better, they were:
Rohan Anand, Toby Ashcroft, Monty Barker-Pilsworth, Peter Blissett, Jay Clipston, Harry Cobbett, Robert Curtis, Steven Day, William Dickinson, Samuel Durrant, Oliver Edwards, Henry Farrer, Charles Germany, Augustus Gillick, Sasint Kongpatanakul, Harry Large, Chun Man (Ben) Lee, Connor Leo, Henry McClarnon, Oliver Pollock, Adam Richardson, Samuel Rudd-Jones, Edward (Alfie) Shaw, Jonah Shrive, William Smith, Samuel Talbot, Monty Toseland, Cian Tye, Harry Wattam. | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/education/education-news/gcse-results-another-record-breaking-year-for-stamford-endowed-schools-1-7543003 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/83698b611f4ef24f187231539c6f69e0ceb6963cd005399752851901b0c00c97.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T04:52:38 | null | 2016-08-30T17:14:39 | Visit now for the more sport news - direct from the Rutland & Stamford Mercury | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fmore-sport%2Fdavid-celebrates-toft-trophy-success-1-7551197.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7551196.1472573660!/image/image.jpg | en | null | David celebrates Toft trophy success | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | David Haycox took the honours as 77 players played in this year’s Toft Country House Hotel and Golf Club Seniors’ Captain’s Trophy.
The event took the form of a full handicap stableford competition with David scoring 39 points before being presented with the silverware by seniors captain Tony Cushing.
Phil Miller just missed out on the main prize, coming second with 38 points on count back, with Alan E Smith carding 38 points also. The top three golfers all received golf vouchers, wine and golf balls as prizes.
The annual event raised £725 for the captain’s charity which this year was the Alzheimer’s Society.
The nearest the pin competition on all four par three holes saw Bob Casboult take the prize on the third, John Tummon on the eighth, Chris Jones on the 10th and Rod Campbell on the 13th. Wine and other golf goods were presented to each golfer.
There was a new prize - ‘The Alan E Smith decanter’ - which was awarded to Jim Wildish for getting nearest the pin in two shots on the ninth hole.
Sponsor Alan completed the prize with a bottle of port to fill the decanter.
The ‘straightest drive’, near the line extended from the 12th tee, was won by Alan Peach and the ‘longest drive’ on the 17th was won by Alan Barnes.
For extra fun there was a twos competition run as part of the game, with the winners being able to scoop a share of the twos pot created for the day. Three golfers, David Chappell, Alan E Smith and club chairman Alan Smith, shared the prize by scoring birdies on some of the par three holes.
The tournament was played in dry weather with some sunny spells and were supplied with ‘half Way house’ refreshments by the club`s vice-captain Geoff Tinson`s wife Elaine and golfer Barbara Hare.
Following the game, the golfers joined captain Tony in the marquee by the 18th green, and enjoyed food and drinks supplied by Tony`s wife Gill, son Daniel and his partner Stella, who all received thank you gifts for their hard work. | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/sport/more-sport/david-celebrates-toft-trophy-success-1-7551197 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/5ffb27aaa0f2d8871c745e4949d318abb23680cdecd95dcc20712c1609d6908c.json |
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"Ann Boulton."
] | 2016-08-31T04:52:34 | null | 2016-08-29T08:47:58 | Visit now for the latest sports news - from the Rutland & Stamford Mercury, updated daily | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fslbl-round-up-1-7548489.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7348569.1472549274!/image/image.jpg | en | null | SLBL: Round-up | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | ‘Game abandoned’ was the story of the South Lincolnshire & Border League weekend, with only match getting beyond the tea interval.
The day’s big game between leaders Spalding and second placed Sleaford 2nd ended with Spalding having scored 197 for seven, Hafiz Maheed hitting 80 and Dan Milgate 57.
This gave the top team four points to Sleaford’s three and Spalding now have a 39 point advantage - but with two games in hand, Sleaford are still in with a good chance of the title.
Elsewhere, Dan Reynolds made 62 and Matthew Law 69 in Belton Park’s 215 for seven.
Belton declared in the 36th over in the hope of completing the game but after six overs of the second innings, the weather intervened.
Freiston caught up three points on Spalding 2nd at the top of Division One, their game against Baston lasting 39 overs, sufficient time for both Richard Paul and Abdul Moeed to hit 63 as the players came off with Frieston 166 for two.
Mark Elsom and Dan Nuttall made 70 and 59 respectively in Skegness 2nd’s 205 for four before the rain came in the 42nd over, but only 15 overs were played at Spalding where the leaders were taking on Timberland.
Boston 3rd and Graves Park remain locked in battle for second place in Division Two after their match was rained off with Boston on 49 for six.
Pinchbeck had made 107 for four when the game against Long Sutton 2nd was brought to a close.
Premier Division: Belton Park 215-7 dec (Reynolds 62, M Law 69), Long Sutton 6-0; Woodhall Spa 2nd 93-6 v Bourne 2nd; Boston 2nd 124-3 v Billingborough Grantham 2nd 114-8 v Market Deeping 2nd; Spalding 197-7 (Majeed 80, Milgate 57) v Sleaford 2nd.
Division One: Freiston 166-2 (Paul 63, Moeed 63no), v Baston; Skegness 2nd 205-4 (Elsom 70, Nuttall 59) v Grantham 3rd; Timberland 53-0 v Spalding 2nd; Moulton Harrox conceded to Heckington.
Divison Two: Boston 3rd 49-6 v Graves Park; Pinchbeck 107-4 v Long Sutton 2nd.
All abandoned. | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/sport/slbl-round-up-1-7548489 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/d714b2789b543ad2ec362198b6099edc3338147058b7bc4c835340583db3d16e.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:00:36 | null | 2016-08-20T22:01:34 | The sight of Bourne Town manager Jimmy McDonnell’s name among the list of substitutes was, with hindsight, a sure sign that the Wakes were in trouble. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fmatch-verdict-bourne-town-hurt-by-absentees-as-woodford-united-profit-1-7536670.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7536669.1471726876!/image/image.jpg | en | null | MATCH VERDICT: Bourne Town hurt by absentees as Woodford United profit | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | The sight of Bourne Town manager Jimmy McDonnell’s name among the list of substitutes was, with hindsight, a sure sign that the Wakes were in trouble.
Woodford United, without a win before the game, capitalized fully on defensive errors, misplaced passes and a home side badly short of options from the bench to change the game.
It was very different at kick off when Bourne appeared to have little to fear from a Reds side that used direct football to cancel out their oppnents’ threat from playmaker George Couzens and Munton.
Woodford went ahead through quick thinking from central defender Dan Carter, playing a Nathan Ley free kick across the Bourne goal for an unmarked Mike Lorraine to slide the ball home.
The Reds went close shortly afterwards when wideman Sleiman Mbarouk shot over during a period when McDonnell’s young side were struggling to clear their heads.
But in the best move of the match, the Wakes levelled as James Zealand, Munton and Couzens all combined, with ex-Norwich City academy player Couzens picking at Jai Willerton at the far post to force home the equaliser.
This led to a period of Bourne supremacy, but with only one real goal-scoring chance when right back Jack Corby flashed an angled drive across the Woodford goal.
Moments before Corby’s effort, the Reds’ Jordan Featherstone should have done better with a near-post header from a Mdarouk corner.
However, he more than made up for it with an opportunistic strike from 20 yards which flew straight over Bourne keeper Alex Brown to restore Woodford’s lead.
Mdarouk almost made it 3-1 before the break with a lob that cleared the bar.
The second half saw Woodford pushed back as Wakes substitute Keith Gray shoot over after a through-ball from Aaron Jesson, followed a smart turn and shot in the Reds’ box by Andy Moss which just went wide.
But any thoughts of a Bourne comeback were snuffed out when a swift counter-attack by Woodford was finished off by Mark Jackson’s sweet lob over goalkeeper Alex Brown.
With Couzens an isolated figure up front for Bourne, Woodford were home and dry when substitute Tobi Otugalayo pounced on a cross dropped by Brown and knocked the loose ball home.
Yet Bourne still had chances to score as Dan Smith missed from six yards out and Corby’s header from a Willerton cross forcing Woodford keeper McCarthy to make a save.
BOURNE TOWN
4-4-1-1: Brown 5; Corby 6, Jesson 5, Smith 5, Zealand 6; Roberts 6, Moss 5, Collins 4 (sub Rook, 45 mins, 5), Willerton 7; Couzens 5; Munton 5 (sub Gray 45 mins, 5). Sub not used: McDonnell.
WOODFORD UNITED
4-2-3-1: McCarthy; Furlong, Carter, Lorraine, Clarke; Ley, Featherstone; Califano, MacKenzie (sub Jackson 57 mins), Mdarouk; Gouier (sub Otugalayo 65 mins). Sub not used: Morgan.
REFEREE
Miroslav Belik.
GOALS
Lorraine (12 mins, 0-1); Willerton (18 mins, 1-1); Featherstone (38 mins, 1-2); Jackson (66 mins, 1-3); Otugalayo (76 mins, 1-4).
BOOKINGS
Ley (foul)
ATTENDANCE
50
STAR MAN
Kai Willerton - the only player from the home side to emerge with credit.
ENTERTAINMENT
★**
WHO’S NEXT
Stewarts & Lloyds (A) – Tuesday, 7.45pm.
TOP TWEET
@Official_WUFC – @ThatKidJordan69 booooooooom | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/sport/football/match-verdict-bourne-town-hurt-by-absentees-as-woodford-united-profit-1-7536670 | en | 2016-08-20T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/605a539ac12abe691d9370c15b598bd762b130d5d8f3a23f53e3ceb1d3d789d1.json |
[
"Diane King"
] | 2016-08-26T18:50:27 | null | 2016-08-16T10:51:09 | More than half of the UK’s grandparents are planning to look after their grandchildren over the next few weeks, according to a recent survey. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fgrandparents-to-the-rescue-over-school-summer-holidays-1-7528657.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7528656.1471341022!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Grandparents to the rescue over school summer holidays | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | More than half of the UK’s grandparents are planning to look after their grandchildren over the next few weeks, according to a recent survey.
A poll of more than 8,000 over-50s shows that one in eight grandparents will look after grandchildren once a week over the school summer holidays, with a further one in eight will be on childminding duties twice per week.
However, one in twenty grandparents say they will be hosting their grandchildren three days a week while school is out for the summer, according to the research by Saga Car Insurance.
And it’s not just their time that will be donated - one in five say they will spend well over £200 keeping the children occupied. Days out to the beach (77 per cent) and on shopping trips (35 per cent) are the most popular distractions, although some grandparents are even taking their grandchildren on a holiday either in the UK (14 per cent) or abroad (5 per cent).
Grandparents in the North East are the most likely to babysit grandchildren over the school summer holidays, while those in the East Midlands are least likely to.
The Scots are most likely to spend big on their grandkids, with one in four expecting to spend more than £200 during the school holiday period.
Sue Green, Head of Saga Car Insurance, commented: “It looks as though children are in for an action-packed summer which is full of adventure if nan and granddad are in charge over the next couple of weeks. Grandparents really are generous giving up their time and money to help with childcare over the summer holidays and I’m sure they are really looking forward to spending some quality time with their grandchildren.” | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/local/grandparents-to-the-rescue-over-school-summer-holidays-1-7528657 | en | 2016-08-16T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/e99b08084bb9e08deb790e68ec1bd3175268093c40c5a786dcedf36f4654f6ef.json |
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"John Evely"
] | 2016-08-31T04:52:31 | null | 2016-08-22T16:37:34 | Visit now for the more sport news - direct from the Rutland & Stamford Mercury | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fmore-sport%2Finside-the-tigers-den-leicester-beat-treviso-in-pre-season-1-7538584.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7538583.1471880241!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Inside the Tigers’ Den - Leicester beat Treviso in pre-season | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | Leicester Tigers play their first home game of the new season on Friday night as they conclude their pre-season programme against Ospreys. But this week Tigers travelled to North East Italy to take on Treviso and returned with a 33-10 victory.
Treviso are traditionally one of the weaker outfits in the Guniees Pro12 but the game last Friday was a good test of Leicester with two weeks to go to the start of the new season.
Leicester crossed the try line in just the third minute of play. After kicking for touch from a turn over penalty, won by Ed Slater, they executed a good catch and drive, and with the advantage being played broke off the back. Manu Tuilagi was used as the battering ram coming back against the grain, the ball was recycled quickly at the ruck and played out to Slater who once again show some beautiful handling skills to offload to Lachlan McCaffrey who passed back inside for his scrum half Jono Kitto to score under the posts.
It was a wonderfully simplistic try which would have had even the best defences in trouble.
Next followed some brilliant defence from Leicester, with plenty of line speed on display, with the skipper Tom Youngs leading the way by chopping down Italian attackers.
The pressure told and defence soon turned into attack after forcing a knock on. Fly half Freddie Burns spotted two props and a flanker in front of him and trusted his footwork to create a gap - stepping wilding to his left to leave two platers on the deck and getting the offload away before the third man could bring him down.
And who was on the inside shoulder? That man Kitto, who showed great pace to finish his second try inside of eight minutes of play.
It was some start from the young Kiwi, who only joined the club last summer and was third choice for the nine shirt last season, behind England international Ben Youngs and Sam Harrison.
While Tigers were brilliant in their open-field defence, particularly considering the time of year, having had little time to work together in a competitive environment, for the second week in a row their maul defence, and defence of the close range drives, looked suspect.
And it was from a driving maul at a lineout that Treviso’s tighthead Simone Ferrari powered over the line in the 14th minute.
Six minutes later Ferrari was zooming over the line again. In an almost comical moment Leicester’s defence lost track of the ball, trying to stop a driving maul which did not have the ball. This allowed the prop to get up from the ground five metres behind the action and run in to score. In a more important fixture questions of whether the maul was blocking defending players would surely have been raised.
However the first quarter finished 12-14, with Tigers just leading thanks to Burns sinking both conversions.
Burna looked good during his time on the pitch, especially considering he had an operation in the spring on his ankle after injuring it in the European semi-final defeat to Racing.
Burns’ looping pass to the wing started the move for Leicester’s third try of the game. The ball was recycled at the ruck and McCaffrey, assuming the scrum half role, threw a horrible bouncing pass back in-field towards Tuilagi. Somehow the England centre got down to scoop it off his boot laces and scrambled on his knees over the line to score.
In the second half Adam Thompstone, who you imagine will struggle for game time this season with the likes of JP Pieterson, Peter Betham and Telusa Veainu to compete with for a wing spot, scored on of the more bizarre tries you will see this season, eventually doting down a bouncing, ball which was tapped back by a Treviso player after Sam Harrison chipped a kick over the defence.
Tigers saved their best for last as new signing Luke Hamilton finish a length-of-the-field score. Ben White took a Treviso box-kick set off, linking with Harry Thacker and full back George Worth before Hamilton burst through the centre. He passed to White who went for the corner but was covered so passed to his support man Hamilton.
There were plenty of positives from the match. Tom Youngs showed good lineout accuracy in the match, making the most of having Slater and George Kitchener as his two main lineout options, both expert lineout operators with good hands.
It will be an important season for Kitchener whose progress stalled last season having looked on the verge of breaking into the England set-up a year earlier. He is a highly athletic lock who is a good ball playing and carrying option in the row.
McCaffrey continues to flourish at number eight and is a real footballer, with turn over skills, great hands and even a kicking game.
Kitto also had a superb game at scrum half.
They will all hope to be in contention for a start when the Aviva Premiership season opens away at Gloucester on September 2, under the Friday night lights at Kingsholm.
Last week the date of the club’s European Champions Cup fixtures were confirmed.
Leicester start their campaign away to Glasgow Warriors on Friday, October 14 in the first game of the tournament.
French champions Racing 92 then travel to Welford Road on Sunday, October 23.
The December back-to-back matches will be with Munster, visiting Thomond Park on December 10, with the Irish side visiting Welford Road on December 17.
After Christmas Tigers go to Paris to face Racing in Round Five and then host Glasgow in the last pool fixture in January.
Fixtures for Aviva Premiership A League, for the reserve teams, were also released this week. Tigers travel to Wasps first on Monday, September 12, before hosting Newcastle Flacons the next week. | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/sport/more-sport/inside-the-tigers-den-leicester-beat-treviso-in-pre-season-1-7538584 | en | 2016-08-22T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/8cfe06cd0d3078b6492bb7d2ec5594037c6ecfa670f9bd11df83b670a0b3844f.json |
[] | 2016-08-28T16:50:53 | null | 2016-08-28T17:00:27 | A free two-hour course on writing funding bids for community groups will be held in Stamford next month. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Flearn-how-to-write-winning-bids-for-community-funding-1-7545806.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.5893640.1472204752!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Learn how to write winning bids for community funding | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | A free two-hour course on writing funding bids for community groups will be held in Stamford next month.
Whilst every application for grants will be for a different project – and could be for £100 or £100,000 – there are things in common to them all.
The course, organised by Lincolnshire Community and Voluntary Service, will explain what funders are looking for and help you to make a strong application.
The training will be an interactive workshop-style session and by the end you should be able to understand the story your application needs to tell, look at what works and what doesn’t, understand the importance of guidance notes and be confident in writing a strong funding bid.
Places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
The course will take place at Stamford Town Hall, St Mary’s Hill, on Monday, September 19, at 2pm. It is expected to last for two hours.
Places must be booked in advance online at http://goo.gl/fwX0mG
For more information, call Lincolnshire Community and Voluntary Service on 01205 510888. | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/local/learn-how-to-write-winning-bids-for-community-funding-1-7545806 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/4dbe541a61e633f4ccc42a6bc79aa1bd51309448e0b7c71e973b95cc4c667091.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:09:41 | null | 2016-08-25T09:52:18 | Stamford Welland Academy celebrated an excellent set of results today as 60 per cent of their students achieved five or more A* to C grades including English and maths, up from 52 per cent last year. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Feducation%2Feducation-news%2Fgcse-results-stamford-welland-academy-celebrates-excellent-results-1-7542995.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.5387517.1472202990!/image/image.jpg | en | null | GCSE RESULTS: Stamford Welland Academy celebrates excellent results | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | Stamford Welland Academy celebrated an excellent set of results today as 60 per cent of their students achieved five or more A* to C grades including English and maths, up from 52 per cent last year.
Both maths and English results also showed improvement, with 85 per cent of students achieving an A* to C grade in English and 64 per cent achieving an A* to C grade in maths.
Achievements in other core subjects including science, humanities and languages were also in line with predictions, and 27 per cent of students achieved the EBacc, an increase of seven per cent on last year. All high ability students achieved this measure.
Among the school’s highest achievers was Isaac Selwyn who gained six A* and four A grades.
The academy’s provisional Progress 8 score, the new Government headline measure that will determine the school performance tables from this year, came in at 0.5 meaning that students are on average making greater than expected progress by half a grade. This figure will be confirmed later this year in line with the Department for Education’s national adjustments.
Principal Anthony Partington said: “We are delighted with these results which consolidate the progress we have made since joining CMAT and the journey we have been on as an Academy.
“With 60 per cent of students achieving five or more A* to C grades including English and Maths then we are also celebrating our best ever set of “first entry” results.
“The results are a credit to the hard work and commitment of our students and staff, and I would like to congratulate everyone on their excellent achievements.” | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/education/education-news/gcse-results-stamford-welland-academy-celebrates-excellent-results-1-7542995 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/228b07864b0e634c4aceec8668a2641b558b183c4ffeb4da312a1e10e9b4fd35.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T16:51:21 | null | 2016-08-29T15:00:20 | A four-year-old boy was presented with a model of a tractor after winning a farming question competition at the Rutland County Show in May. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Foliver-four-is-winner-of-tractor-model-1-7545850.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7545847.1472205401!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Oliver, four, is winner of tractor model | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | A four-year-old boy was presented with a model of a tractor after winning a farming question competition at the Rutland County Show in May.
Oliver Watchorn was handed the Massey Ferguson model last Tuesday by Simon Fisher, NFU County Adviser for Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Rutland.
Oliver was joined by his mum, Kelly, Rutland and Stamford NFU group secretary Ashley Oxer and the Melton Mowbray NFU group secretary Steve Jeal.
Oliver is pictured above with mum, Kelly, and NFU county adviser Simon Fisher. | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/local/oliver-four-is-winner-of-tractor-model-1-7545850 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/1a727d89b42002afc66fcc627515a2bdfec529e4c23534cc482f211f48ea9b5d.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T12:51:49 | null | 2016-08-30T12:09:06 | Classic car enthusiasts were in their element at the weekend as 400 vehicles took part in the popular Stamford Car Show. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fgallery-stamford-car-show-raises-thousands-of-pounds-for-good-causes-1-7550435.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7550412.1472555387!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Gallery: Stamford Car Show raises thousands of pounds for good causes | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | Classic car enthusiasts were in their element at the weekend as 400 vehicles took part in the popular Stamford Car Show.
The event, organised by Stamford Round Table, is now in its 13th year and raises thousands of pounds annually for good causes.
The show, on the Meadows, went ahead as planned on Sunday despite torrential downpours the day before which led to some owners who had registered to display their vehicles deciding to stay at home.
Stamford Round Table Chairman Neil Walker said between seven and eight thousand pounds had been raised on the day.
He said: “The footfall was great and we were lucky with the weather considering what it had been like 24-hours earlier.
“Sadly, some car owners didn’t turn up – presumably because they were worried about getting their pride and joy dirty, but actually there was no water-logging and the ground was fine.
“People had a great time looking at the vehicles on show – from pre-war to modern classics – and there was a great atmosphere.
“We are still working on the final total but I believe we have raised between seven and eight thousand pounds which we will donate to good causes and worthy recipients in the local area.
“We are open to suggestions about how the money could be spent.”
Neil said Stamford Round Table currently has 10 members but the group is actively looking for new faces. Membership is open to men aged 18 to 45.
He added: “As well as helping to organise events like the car show, and delivering food parcels to the elderly at Christmas, we also enjoy a lot of social activities too.”
For more information visit www.stamfordroundtable.co.uk
Stamford Car Show 2016 award winners
Stamford Trophy - sponsored by West St Garage. Winner: Dan Vincent - Rover Mini Sprite
Modern Trophy - sponsored by Hindmarch. Winner: Ray Tomlinson - Mazda MX5 Arizona
Chairman’s Trophy - sponsored by Gladstone Carriages. Winner: Paul Flower - Bentley Mk6, 4.25l
Pre-war / Vintage Trophy - sponsored by Lancaster Insurance. Winner: Keith and Ann Wilkinson - Sunbeam Tourer
Best in Show - sponsored by Rosedale. Winner: Chris Ward - Jaguar E Type S3 | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/local/gallery-stamford-car-show-raises-thousands-of-pounds-for-good-causes-1-7550435 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/97b5d4836e7ba697cdaffc385c669042f6ea8ab67dfca18ff5d9f12dc435e9eb.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:08:08 | null | 2016-08-19T07:00:00 | Thousands of people are once again expected to flock to Birdfair 2016, which starts today (Friday, August 19) and runs until Sunday (August 21) at Egleton. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Farts-entertainment%2Fcrowds-set-to-flock-to-this-year-s-birdfair-1-7532151.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7532149.1471508295!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Crowds set to flock to this year’s Birdfair | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | Thousands of people are once again expected to flock to Birdfair 2016, which starts today (Friday, August 19) and runs until Sunday (August 21) at Egleton.
As well as being a huge hit with visitors - affectionately known as the Glastonbury for birdwatchers - the event also raises much needed funds for conservation projects and a record £320,000 was handed over to Birdlife International from last year’s Birdfair, which was hailed the best event in its history.
Birdfair 2014 at Rutland water. Itziar Almarcegui promoting visits to the see wildlife in Spain. EMN-140816-201556009
Wildlife experts including Chris Packham and Simon King will be among the famous faces at the event, which has six marquees running packed programmes of events - meaning there really is something for everyone to enjoy.
Simon King, Nick Baker and Rutland Water’s own Tim Mackrill will be leading cruise events to spot the county’s own birds, while on Friday evening Chris Packham will interview a panel of experts on Rewilding Britain.
There will also be hundreds of stands selling the latest products for wildlife enthusiasts, everything, from scopes to sculptures, binoculars to bird food, e-Guides to eco holidays.
On the gate tickets are £15 for a single day or £35 for three days. It is free entry for children under 16 - with a full paying adult.
To buy tickets visit the website. | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/what-s-on/arts-entertainment/crowds-set-to-flock-to-this-year-s-birdfair-1-7532151 | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/65976b72f0efbc7fe479c8c173432b6126533f76548907739f97beb8bbc5c17d.json |
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[] | 2016-08-31T04:52:10 | null | 2016-08-29T13:00:18 | Get the latest breaking news from the Rutland & Stamford Mercury - politics, transport, education, health, environment and more, updated daily. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Frio-olympics-inspires-people-to-give-sailing-a-go-1-7545844.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7545843.1472205278!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Rio Olympics inspires people to give sailing a go | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | More than 230 visitors took to the water at Rutland Sailing Club to try the sport for free ahead of the final medal race for Olympian Dylan Fletcher.
The club at Edith Weston was one of six key locations chosen to host the Royal Yachting Association’s Sail for Gold Roadshow because of a special connection with GB’s Olympic sailing team in Rio.
More than 50 club volunteers helped to run sailing trips in 15 different boats, including cruisers, dinghies and a catamaran, with visitors inspired by the Olympics having a chance to find out more about the sport and meet members of the British Sailing Team.
The Crabtree family from Kettering took to the water in a catamaran and Charlie, aged 12, was thrilled when they were able to take over some of the controls.
Dad Oliver, who works in IT, said: “I used to sail when I was a bit younger. I loved it today. At the moment it’s just a day out but we’ll definitely now find out a bit more about sailing.”’
The combination of inspirational Olympic sailing and the chance to get on the water during the Sail for Gold Roadshow also motivated Rutland SC member Clive Herd, aged 60, to go sailing again for the first time since major surgery when a burst appendix was diagnosed as cancerous. He said that while in intensive care, it was thinking about sailing that kept him going.
The father-of-three and grandfather from Spalding, is now looking forward to getting back on the water more regularly.
“I asked if I could go out to get my confidence back and it was so good to get on the water again - it’s great here, everyone is so supportive and helpful,” he said.
Many of those at the club stayed on after the sailing to watch Britain’s Olympic sailors on a big screen compete in their final medal races, including Market Harborough-raised Dylan Fletcher, who grew up sailing locally and with crew Alain Sign tried to medal in the thrills-and-spills 49er class.
The pair missed out on the podium after making a dramatic comeback in the final race only to capsize, finishing sixth overall.
Nevertheless a proud Rutland Sailing Club cheered them over the finish line.
Rutland Sailing Club always welcomes visitors wanting to find out more and details are at www.rutlandsc.co.uk | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/rio-olympics-inspires-people-to-give-sailing-a-go-1-7545844 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/bd4eca8e091c1361e6fd4e24893f03f7101b3c4fd41fd9380b509cc572a9087f.json |
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] | 2016-08-29T08:51:09 | null | 2016-08-29T08:51:49 | Rain sweeping across the county made the Readers Lincolnshire ECB Premier League a programme of one-innings matches, with three teams making it back on to the field but soon returning to the pavilion. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fcricket%2Flincs-ecb-premier-round-up-1-7548490.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7348569.1472457090!/image/image.jpg | en | null | LINCS ECB PREMIER: Round-up | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | Rain sweeping across the county made the Readers Lincolnshire ECB Premier League a programme of one-innings matches, with three teams making it back on to the field but soon returning to the pavilion.
However those innings added two points to Bracebridge Heath’s cushion at the top and took Nettleham to within one point of Grimsby at the bottom.
The day also produced a number of highlights as Obus Pienaar took his runs total to 1452 with 58 at Skegness for whom Tom Cuthbert took five wickets - including bowling Pienaar.
Prasanna Jayawardene hit a century in Woodhall Spa’s 279 for nine against Bourne while Will Wright was unbeaten on 94 when Lindum declared on 225 for two against Grimsby who were 15 without loss when the weather intervened.
Only 36 overs were possible at Grantham who batted first against Market Deeping and were 128 for five, Ben Powell not out on 67.
Boston made 199 for seven off their 50 overs at Nettleham with Liam Sparke hitting 69.
The longest game was at Louth who were restricted to 166 for eight by Bracebridge Heath.
The leaders then lost three wickets and had 48 on the board when rain stopped play in the 14th over.
With two games to go, Bracebridge lead Grantham by 24 runs with Sleaford and Market Deeping not far behind.
At the bottom, Grimsby entertain Skegness on Saturday knowing that a win could push them above their opponents who have a 12 point advantage - but defeat could let in Nettleham if the Lincoln side pick up points at Bourne.
Results: Lindum 225-2 dec (Wright 94no), Grimsby Town 15-0; Grantham 128-5 (Powell 67no) v Market Deeping; Boston 199-7 (Sparke 69). Nettleham 15-0; Woodhall Spa 279-9 (Jayawardene 124) v Bourne; Louth 166-8, Bracebridge Heath 48-3; Sleaford 177 (Pienaar 58, Cuthbert 5-28)) v Skegness.
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[] | 2016-08-30T16:52:05 | null | 2016-08-30T17:14:39 | David Haycox took the honours as 77 players played in this year’s Toft Country House Hotel and Golf Club Seniors’ Captain’s Trophy. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fother-sport%2Fdavid-celebrates-toft-trophy-success-1-7551197.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7551196.1472573660!/image/image.jpg | en | null | David celebrates Toft trophy success | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | David Haycox took the honours as 77 players played in this year’s Toft Country House Hotel and Golf Club Seniors’ Captain’s Trophy.
The event took the form of a full handicap stableford competition with David scoring 39 points before being presented with the silverware by seniors captain Tony Cushing.
Phil Miller just missed out on the main prize, coming second with 38 points on count back, with Alan E Smith carding 38 points also. The top three golfers all received golf vouchers, wine and golf balls as prizes.
The annual event raised £725 for the captain’s charity which this year was the Alzheimer’s Society.
The nearest the pin competition on all four par three holes saw Bob Casboult take the prize on the third, John Tummon on the eighth, Chris Jones on the 10th and Rod Campbell on the 13th. Wine and other golf goods were presented to each golfer.
There was a new prize - ‘The Alan E Smith decanter’ - which was awarded to Jim Wildish for getting nearest the pin in two shots on the ninth hole.
Sponsor Alan completed the prize with a bottle of port to fill the decanter.
The ‘straightest drive’, near the line extended from the 12th tee, was won by Alan Peach and the ‘longest drive’ on the 17th was won by Alan Barnes.
For extra fun there was a twos competition run as part of the game, with the winners being able to scoop a share of the twos pot created for the day. Three golfers, David Chappell, Alan E Smith and club chairman Alan Smith, shared the prize by scoring birdies on some of the par three holes.
The tournament was played in dry weather with some sunny spells and were supplied with ‘half Way house’ refreshments by the club`s vice-captain Geoff Tinson`s wife Elaine and golfer Barbara Hare.
Following the game, the golfers joined captain Tony in the marquee by the 18th green, and enjoyed food and drinks supplied by Tony`s wife Gill, son Daniel and his partner Stella, who all received thank you gifts for their hard work. | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/sport/other-sport/david-celebrates-toft-trophy-success-1-7551197 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/8da9b066478b85d8d5086e9ce65c2b94fb7738cbaabcfe48b47cbb717d57c39c.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T10:52:56 | null | 2016-08-31T10:39:39 | Visit now for the more sport news - direct from the Rutland & Stamford Mercury | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fmore-sport%2Fcoaches-hoping-to-uncover-squash-stars-of-the-future-1-7553769.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.6788544.1472636358!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Coaches hoping to uncover squash stars of the future | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | Two squash coaches have teamed up in a bid to encourage more in Rutland to play the sport.
Joe Green and James Roberts are particularly keen to inspire children and young people to take up the game by offering a five-week courses at Uppingham School Sports Centre.
These will be held on Saturday and Sunday mornings, aimed at youngsters from four to 14 years of age.
For four to seven-year-olds there will be a mini squash course, starting on Sunday, September 11 (10am).
Mini Squash is a fun introduction to the sport of squash which, teaches the ABC fundamentals of agility, balance and coordination through a fun range of activities and games.
Seven to 14-year-olds, including junior players who already have the basic skills and are looking to improve, will be able to start a course beginning on September 10 (9am).
This will focus on teaching the basic shots and tactics of the game and is a continuation of the course that has been running at Uppingham for the past three years.
However, new players are also welcome.
Joe is an experienced England Squash Level 3 coach and a former Leicestershire County player while James has recently qualified as an England Squash Level 1 coach, despite having more than 25 years’ experience playing the game.
In addition, the duo are looking to develop a schools outreach programme by offering Mini Squash sessions in schools.
No squash court is necessary as a mobile rebound wall is available, along with special junior rackets and adapted balls, to allow the game to be brought into the school hall or any other large open space.
In terms of adults, Joe and James are also available to coach players from total beginners through to more experienced players, looking to take their game to the next level, individually or as part of a group session.
“We are keen to bust the myth of squash being seen as a middle aged businessman’s sport,” James said.
“Squash is a sport that offers so much to people of all ages as it is both physical and tactical, but above all else, it is fun to play and can be picked up quite quickly.
“Who knows, maybe we can unearth a future Champion from the area?”
For details contact Uppingham School Sports Centre on 01572 820830 or email ussc@uppingham.co.uk | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/sport/more-sport/coaches-hoping-to-uncover-squash-stars-of-the-future-1-7553769 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/2fc1b1b838fda5debd36c3a4cc2f3af4049c23810d763fd52cc000592b18ecf8.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T14:51:47 | null | 2016-08-30T15:37:46 | All train lines are currently blocked between Peterborough and Grantham this afternoon, Tuesday August 30. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Ftravel%2Ftravel-news%2Fbreaking-all-train-lines-blocked-between-peterborough-and-grantham-after-failure-1-7550945.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7550944.1472567955!/image/image.jpg | en | null | BREAKING: All train lines blocked between Peterborough and Grantham after failure | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | All train lines are currently blocked between Peterborough and Grantham this afternoon, Tuesday August 30.
It is believed the issue is an overhead line failure.
Engineers are investigating but no trains are running in either direction.
More here as we have it... | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/travel/travel-news/breaking-all-train-lines-blocked-between-peterborough-and-grantham-after-failure-1-7550945 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/bcbb24bd2371084d51c4cd12d9b259bed73b0dce3799310d076c7b61bf1abdc6.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:08:56 | null | 2016-08-23T16:20:37 | Hanging Moon by Pennyless, Rowdy Farrago Records, Out Now | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Farts-entertainment%2Falbum-review-when-the-hardest-part-is-keeping-your-standards-high-1-7540341.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7540339.1472028190!/image/image.jpg | en | null | ALBUM REVIEW: When the hardest part is keeping your standards high | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | Hanging Moon by Pennyless, Rowdy Farrago Records, Out Now
Bands like Queen, Dire Straits, U2 and Radiohead don’t get where they are by putting out sub-standard albums.
Instead, they build on what has gone before and make the next instalment even better.
Bourne psych-folk band Pennyless have learned that lesson with their fourth album Hanging Moon which had an almost impossible job matching the widely acclaimed previous offering, Tales from the Tulgey Wood.
Pennyless afficionados will be familiar with the traditional folksy Love Fairy and the cultish Hanging Moon from the band’s concerts this year, including Smith’s Cider and Sausage Festival in Bourne on Sunday afternoon at 3pm.
The album is also notable for the introduction of bass guitarist Colin Benton to the band, along with instrumental tracks Blues in the Kitchen and Arthur’s Farewell.
Hanging Moon, the fourth album by Bourne-based psuch-folk band Pennyless.
There are, however, some tracks that might need several listens to warm to like Arthur Quelling and Motley Crew.
But these are balances by the sounds of Ireland which run right through Big Blisters, Les Woods with his take on Johnny Cash with Travelling Man and the star song on the album, If You Don’t Believe in Magic.
Leonard Cohen himself could have written it which makes Hanging Moon far from a miss on Juke Box Jury.
Review by Winston Brown | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/what-s-on/arts-entertainment/album-review-when-the-hardest-part-is-keeping-your-standards-high-1-7540341 | en | 2016-08-23T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/68cbb2e6fbdaafe5607a97247dd59b637ea7aeedb8ffd123d9a735d1d794498f.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T10:51:53 | null | 2016-08-30T11:00:32 | Residents are being given the opportunity to comment on Langham Parish Council’s draft neighbourhood plan after proposals were submitted to Rutland County Council for independent examination. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fpolitics%2Fpolitics-news%2Fhave-your-say-on-neighbourhood-plan-for-langham-1-7545890.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.5893646.1472548773!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Have your say on neighbourhood plan for Langham | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | Residents are being given the opportunity to comment on Langham Parish Council’s draft neighbourhood plan after proposals were submitted to Rutland County Council for independent examination.
The neighbourhood plan sets out the Parish Council’s views on how Langham should be developed over the next 20 years and has been prepared following consultation with the local community. It includes policies for housing, cultural heritage, the natural environment, community and the economy.
The draft plan is being published for six weeks, with residents invited to share their views before September 23.
All comments should be submitted to Rutland County Council during this period, after which they will be considered by an independent examiner.
Langham’s draft neighbourhood plan can be viewed at www.rutland.gov.uk/neighbourhoodplans
Copies of the plan are also available at Langham Village Hall, the County Council’s Offices in Oakham and at local libraries.
Following the consultation, an independent examiner will consider any comments made and decide whether the proposed neighbourhood plan meets basic legal conditions. If these are met, the plan can proceed to a village referendum where a vote of more than 50 per cent will be required to bring it into force.
Further information can be found online at www.rutland.gov.uk/neighbourhoodplans | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/politics/politics-news/have-your-say-on-neighbourhood-plan-for-langham-1-7545890 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/7c2621ec2ef96d0db752051b4fdb95d6a2f53a34fcb615105c0c07cc3e7c7780.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T10:51:13 | null | 2016-08-29T10:46:25 | Nodding off in the middle of the day may be down to pollution generated by traffic, suggests new research. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fsleepiness-linked-to-traffic-noise-and-pollution-1-7548626.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7548623.1472463964!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Sleepiness linked to traffic noise and pollution | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | Nodding off in the middle of the day may be down to pollution generated by traffic, suggests new research.
The study shows exposure to traffic pollution is a trigger for daytime sleepiness - and may also trigger SNORING.
More than 12,000 adults were included in the Respiratory Health in Northern Europe (RHINE) study.
The findings show that people exposed to high levels of pollution had a 65 per cent greater chance of suffering from daytime sleepiness, compared to those who had no exposure.
Traffic noise in the bedroom was also a trigger - with people 46 per cent more likely to feel sleepy in the day if exposed.
And the research also suggests that people are also 29 per cent more likely to be a habitual snorer if they are exposed to traffic noise while they sleep.
Daytime sleepiness affected one in five people involved in the study, while one in four reported habitual snoring.
Ane Johannessen, an epidemiologist at Bergen University in Norway, wrote the study together with Professor Thorarinn Gislason and other Northern European researchers.
She said: “Exposure to traffic should be taken into account when planning treatment for patients with sleep disturbances, because reducing noise and pollution exposure in the bedroom may have a beneficial effect.
“Reducing exposure through relocating the bedroom away from pollution sources or making the bedroom more soundproof to protect against traffic noise, as well as mapping alternative and less polluted outdoor everyday routes may help patients with their sleep disorders.”
The study also showed that men, older subjects, smokers and those with lower education were more likely to report habitual snoring.
They were usually less physically active, with a higher BMI, and more likely to have a diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA).
Women, older people, smokers, and those with lower education were more likely to report daytime sleepiness.
The new research is due to be presented at the European Respiratory Society’s International Congress in London next month.
Professor Jorgen Vestbo, President of ERS and Professor of Respiratory Medicine at the University of Manchester, said: “The question of who snores may be a running joke in some households but for many snoring is a serious issue, with direct links to physical and mental well being and the same is true for daytime sleepiness.
“We want people to think more about the environment around them and the impact it can have - from the way they sleep to the air they breathe.”
To coincide with Congress, the ERS will be holding some free public lung function testing, starting in Trafalgar Square on September 2 and 3. | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/local/sleepiness-linked-to-traffic-noise-and-pollution-1-7548626 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/13b9ec436d68f6d5dfc3351ac6956fe23c5eac28b23f15557901177728ae757f.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:11:03 | null | 2016-08-25T10:02:04 | The Deepings School is proud of the many pupils who have achieved outstanding grades at GCSE this year and just as importantly there have also been a significant number of students who have worked exceptionally hard and made fantastic progress. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Feducation%2Feducation-news%2Fgcse-results-the-deepings-school-s-pride-at-pupils-achievements-1-7543034.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.6779341.1472115709!/image/image.jpg | en | null | GCSE RESULTS: The Deepings School’s ‘pride’ at pupils’ achievements | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | The Deepings School is proud of the many pupils who have achieved outstanding grades at GCSE this year and just as importantly there have also been a significant number of students who have worked exceptionally hard and made fantastic progress.
Pupils with exceptional achievement include Bryony Hickson (5A*, 5A), Jonathan Allen (6A*, 3A), Niamh Walker (6A*/2A), Aaron Jakins (3A*/6A), Jennifer Roe (3A*/5A), Thomas Mulqueen (3A*/4A), Alexander Heatley (2A*/5A) and Emma Gibbs (10 A).
Bryony Hickson was delighted and relieved with her “world class” results. She is looking forward to joining the school’s sixth form. Having achieved a set of amazing grades, Emma Gibbs’resilience has paid off. She is looking forward to life in the sixth form and intends to study A Levels in mathematics, psychology and geography, before going to university.
Headteacher, Richard Trow said: “The class of 2016 have really focused since September and this has created a positive achievement centred culture that has set a great example to the rest of the school. As a school we take a great deal of pride in making sure that all students are prepared for the next stage of their education and this year is no exception. Many will stay with us in our ‘state of the art’ sixth form and others have already secured places at one of the high quality colleges in our area.”
The new £4 million science centre has had its first Year 11 cohort through and the science team have done an amazing job in securing some fantastic results including 60 per cent A*/A in biology, 52 per cent A*/A physics and 48 per cent A*/A chemistry.
Head of science Chris Campbell said: “I am really proud that the students’ efforts this year have been rewarded with such positive results. Grades in triple science are particularly impressive and I am sure they will inspire our students to study the sciences at A-level and beyond.” | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/education/education-news/gcse-results-the-deepings-school-s-pride-at-pupils-achievements-1-7543034 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/84632b558e0badf7e36ed84bb086a6764797400dc557a6f7f4ff336e3b9d33dd.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T16:51:17 | null | 2016-08-29T17:00:36 | Happy couple Lisa and Kelvin Sylvester pose for a photograph following their wedding – after becoming the first newlyweds to use the front doors at St Martin’s Church for nearly two decades. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fst-martin-s-church-doors-are-open-for-couple-s-wedding-day-1-7545862.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7545861.1472205732!/image/image.jpg | en | null | St Martin’s Church doors are open for couple’s wedding day | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | Happy couple Lisa and Kelvin Sylvester pose for a photograph following their wedding – after becoming the first newlyweds to use the front doors at St Martin’s Church for nearly two decades.
Fitness instructor Lisa, 47, fell in love with the historic building while researching wedding venues and stumbled across old footage uploaded to YouTube of the 1937 wedding of Lord Hotham and Lady Winifred Cecil who can be seen exiting the church onto High Street St Martin’s.
But when the couple booked the church for the wedding, which took place on July 23, they were told the front doors were out of action and had not been used since 1997 when Burghley House director Miranda Leatham - a direct descendent of William Cecil, first Lord Burghley - married Orlando Rock.
But fortunately for Lisa and Kelvin, their big day coincided with the commencement of a major programme of refurbishment works at the church, and the doors were repaired in time for the ceremony.
Lisa explained: “When booking the church in 2015 we enquired with Father Gavin Cooper if we could use the main doors, but were told unfortunately they were not used anymore due to their condition.
“However, on the eve of our wedding and at our rehearsal, I was ecstatic to be asked if I wanted to be the first bride to go through the doors in 19 years. Of course I said yes!
“We had an amazing service at St Martin’s made all the more special by being able to enter and exit through the magnificent main doors on such a gloriously sunny day.”
Lisa and 48-year-old carpenter Kelvin, from London, met via Facebook and have been together for eight years. They both have two children.
Father Gavin, who has been at St Martin’s Church for two years, said he was delighted to make Lisa and Kelvin extra happy on their wedding day.
He added: “The front doors were last used for a wedding 19 years ago. I’m not sure exactly why they fell out of use but over the years the wood expanded and it became very difficult to open them at all.
“But as we have begun a major programme of renovation works, the doors have been reopened and repainted. The roof is to be mended, a new sound system has been installed, and we intend to add a new kitchen area and loo so the church can be more of a community space and use for coffee mornings and other events like that.”
The renovation work will cost between £150,000 and £200,000. Around £50,000 has so far been raised and fundraising events are being planned. Anyone who would like to make a donation, or assist with fundraising, should e-mail frgavincooper@gmail.com | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/local/st-martin-s-church-doors-are-open-for-couple-s-wedding-day-1-7545862 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/ae01f0cca85bb8cd1cee9168f5db329fbc8536831f520c2a9f9c4327bef2e0ed.json |
[] | 2016-08-28T08:50:31 | null | 2016-08-28T09:00:00 | A pair of pub landlords are planning a gruelling week of challenges for charity which will see them climb four mountains, skydive with the British Army’s Red Devils and tackle the Great North Run. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Flandlords-hope-to-raise-thousands-for-help-for-heroes-with-gruelling-challenges-1-7544866.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7544871.1472140189!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Landlords hope to raise thousands for Help for Heroes with gruelling challenges | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | A pair of pub landlords are planning a gruelling week of challenges for charity which will see them climb four mountains, skydive with the British Army’s Red Devils and tackle the Great North Run.
Tom Bellis, 32, who manages the Sugar Mill, in Milestone Road, Bourne, will start on Sunday, September 4, with the
Man vs Mountain adventure race in Wales. He and brother Matthew will take on the 22-mile course.
The next day, Tom will be joined by Keith Fletcher, who runs the Apple Cart pub in Peterborough, and Keith’s colleague Sam Edley, and together they will cycle from Newcastle to Carlisle while towing a barrel of beer.
On Tuesday, September 6, the pair will climb 3,560 ft to the summit of Snowdon, in Wales, while carrying the barrel on a stretcher and the day after that they will be jumping out of a plane over Cumbria with the Red Devils – the army’s parachute display team.
On Thursday, September 7, they will climb Scafell Pike, the highest mountain in England, again with the barrel, and the following day they will climb Ben Nevis in Scotland – the highest mountain in British Isles.
On the Saturday, Tom and Keith will complete the Tough Mudder obstacle course in Cheshire, before finishing the hugely difficult ‘Week of Madness’ with the Great North Run on the Sunday.
Tom said: “Keith and I both manage Marston’s pubs and we have invited staff at 200 others in the group to do similar fundraising events for our chosen charity, Help for Heroes, and we want each pub to raise at least £250.
“It’s a charity which the company has close ties with and we will be carrying a barrel of special Help for Heroes beer – which Marston’s sells regularly – with us during the cycling, climbing and running events.”
On the final day of the challenge, a family fun day with face-painting, puppet shows and a bouncy castle will be held at the Sugar Mill to help give the fundraising total a final boost.
Tom, who is due to marry fiancee Sian French just three days later, said he is looking forward to the week of challenges.
He added: “I do a quite a bit of running and I’m on my feet all day at work, so I’m fit but it will be tough doing so many challenges back-to-back.
“I think we’ll need a lot of ice packs to ease our aches and pains but it will be worth it to support such a great charity.”
Last year Tom raised around £1,600 for Asthma UK by successfully completing the Man vs Mountain course but is pushing himself much harder this time around.
Keith, 30, said he and Tom have currently got 130 pubs signed up for fundraising activities and he hopes the total raised will exceed £100,000.
He added: “I’m not particularly fit but have been cycling, running or swimming every day in preparation. It’ll be tough but I’m really excited.”
To support Tom, Keith and Sam with a donation, visit www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Sugarmill-Bourne or www.justgiving.com/fundraising/applecart-peterborough | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/local/landlords-hope-to-raise-thousands-for-help-for-heroes-with-gruelling-challenges-1-7544866 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/de6710f9b14d1ec349806b3317b78a6f2439300769ca0167b6b2b07f5808dd89.json |
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"Damien Lucas"
] | 2016-08-31T04:53:02 | null | 2016-08-27T06:00:00 | Visit now for gadgets & tech news and features from the Rutland & Stamford Mercury | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stamfordmercury.co.uk%2Flifestyle%2Ftech%2Fconsole-corner-deus-ex-mankind-divided-review-1-7540408.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/webimage/1.7540407.1471967403!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Console Corner: Deus Ex Mankind Divided review | null | null | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk | Deus Ex has you spoilt for choice.
Mankind Divided and so am I when it comes to reviewing the latest Deus Ex game after its launch last week.
There is so much to rave about in DEMD and I’m still enjoying it now over a week into the game.
But there are a number of elements which do not quite sit right with me.
Let’s start with the positives, though, and there are plenty of them.
There is layer upon layer in this game all expertly crafted together and beautifully designed.
The gameplay stands up to the high standards set by previous Deus Ex games and goes beyond them in many respects.
This is a game that will suit all types of gamers too.
Looking for a quick blast for an hour, you can jump on and get enough done to enjoy the experience, looking for longer, more involved sessions on your console then the gameplay rewards your patience, curiosity and creativity.
You play augmented human Jensen who is essentially the most deadly Power Ranger on the planet. I mean this guy has everything and would even give Superman a run for his money.
There are so many options to negotiate each scenario
And this is where my first problem lies with DEMD.
Sometimes, dare I say it, there are so many options available to you, so many ways to deal with scenarios and enemies and so much in your arsenal, it actually feels a bit ... easy.
‘Ramp up the difficulty setting!’ I hear you cry.
Well yes there’s that but my point is no matter what level you are playing at, Jensen just has too much at his disposal for his enemies to trouble him.
Sometimes, dare I say it, there are so many options available to you, so many ways to deal with scenarios and enemies and so much in your arsenal, it actually feels a bit ... easy. Damien Lucas, gaming columnist
But don’t get me wrong it’s still great fun entering a room littered with foes and walking out past a pile of them without breaking a sweat.
Another thing that doesn’t quite land for me is the Apartheid type references between the humans (naturals) and the augmented race. It is a poor attempt to give the storyline resonance with real life - for example there are posters dotted around saying things like ‘Augmented Lives Matter’ and it just feels a little frivolous.
I’m being hyper critical, though, and Deus Ex will go down as one of the games of the year of that there is no doubt.
Rating: 8.5/10 | http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/lifestyle/tech/console-corner-deus-ex-mankind-divided-review-1-7540408 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/e8ede21a7d7424f565b4fb0bb153a6b7fd712f7b4c354d7639c8d36d29a4a81d.json |
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