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Maddy Baillie joined Iliffe Media Publishing in 2019 as an editorial apprentice for the Rutland and Stamford Mercury. In 2020 she became a trainee reporter for the Rutland and Stamford Mercury. In 2022, she qualified as a senior reporter.

Balaclava-clad robber threatened man with knife

29 April 2025
Balaclava-clad robber threatened man with knife

Balaclava-clad robber threatened man with knife

29 April 2025

Police are investigating a report of a robbery near a town car wash.


Where can blue badge holders park?

24 January 2024
Where can blue badge holders park?

Where can blue badge holders park?

24 January 2024

If you have ever wondered why a car has parked on double yellow lines and escaped a fine, it may be the driver is the owner of a blue badge.


Driver to appear in court after man killed in crash

04 August 2023
Driver to appear in court after man killed in crash

Driver to appear in court after man killed in crash

04 August 2023

A man accused of causing death by driving while unfit through drugs will appear in court.


What happens next? Day-by-day after the Queen’s death

08 September 2022
What happens next? Day-by-day after the Queen’s death

What happens next? Day-by-day after the Queen’s death

08 September 2022

Here is the day-by-day account of what is expected to happen next, leading up to the Queen’s funeral in around 11 days’ time.


Warning issued as thunderstorms forecast

19 July 2022
Warning issued as thunderstorms forecast

Warning issued as thunderstorms forecast

19 July 2022

Following days of extreme heat, a weather warning for thunderstorms has been issued, by the Met Office.


Appeal to find missing man

27 June 2022
Appeal to find missing man

Appeal to find missing man

27 June 2022

Police are appealing for help to find a missing man as they are increasingly concerned for his welfare.


How to keep pets calm on New Year's Eve

31 December 2021
How to keep pets calm on New Year's Eve

How to keep pets calm on New Year's Eve

31 December 2021

Vet charity PDSA has issued tips on how to keep animals calm during New Year’s Eve celebrations.


Covid tests compulsory for hospital visitors

16 November 2021
Covid tests compulsory for hospital visitors

Covid tests compulsory for hospital visitors

16 November 2021

Changes to a hospital policy will require visitors to do a negative lateral flow test before entering.


Heatwave on the way

15 July 2021
Heatwave on the way

Heatwave on the way

15 July 2021

It's time to dust off the sunglasses and stock up on sun cream as a lengthy heatwave is predicted.


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