5+ day, 37+ min ago   (296+ words) A volunteer-led group has been praised for “incredible work” after its latest consignment of donated aid collected from our community arrived in Ukraine. Helping Our Ukrainian Friends (HOUF), which has volunteers in the Stamford area, including founder Richard Astle, sent…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (292+ words) Road closures, rain and London traffic failed to stop two cyclists from completing their tandem challenge. Freemasons Chris Needham and Charlie Green were roared over the finish line as they finished their journey from London to Stamford on Saturday (September…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (164+ words) A pub will be serving up a free barbecue this weekend as it hosts a fundraising event for a boxing club. The Green Dragon, in Ryhall, will be inviting donations for Stamford Boxing Club when it hosts the fundraiser on…...

6+ day, 20+ hour ago   (594+ words) A prison mentor and former soldier is bringing the curtain down on 43 years of fundraising with two endurance challenges. Carl Stevenson, from Tallington, is to walk the 100km Camino de Santiago in Spain this month as a ‘warm-up’ for a 100-mile trek…...

5+ day, 20+ hour ago   (433+ words) A symbol of hope for people affected by suicide will come to Lincolnshire next year, with a mother leading preparations in memory of her daughter. The Baton of Hope will visit the county on Friday, September 17, 2027, bringing communities together for…...

6+ day, 22+ min ago   (229+ words) About 600 visitors have enjoyed music, aerial acrobatics and a Hurricane flypast at a village gala. Caythorpe Gala brought crowds to Old Lincoln Road on Saturday (September 5), with all money raised going towards maintaining the playing fields. Organiser Kelly Pearce said:…...

6+ day, 21+ hour ago   (88+ words) Home Rutland News Article An open-water swimmer took in the landmarks of New York from a new perspective as he swam the Hudson River. David Firmin, a former Oakham School pupil, completed the 28-mile swim in 8hrs 5min. The event is known…...

6+ day, 17+ hour ago   (128+ words) Home Holbeach Article Drivers put their ploughing skills to the test as an annual fundraising match returned to a farm for its 10th year. The vintage tractor event was held at Caultons Farm in Holbeach St Marks over the weekend (September…...

1+ week, 10+ min ago   (193+ words) Home Rutland News Article People affected by cancer - either as a patient or family member - can access a drop-in service for advice, support and friendship. The Oakham branch of Stamford and Rutland Cancer Support is changing to more informal sessions…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (896+ words) Home Holbeach Article Operators of a community larder say they are seeing a reduction in food donations despite a rising need for its lifeline service — with organisers often having to spend money bringing in items to hand out. Although the…...