A MAN who lost more than 6st in a year got on his bike to tackle a 100 mile cycle ride.

STAFF at Clinton Cards face uncertain futures after the firm’s administrators announced the closure of 350 stores nationwide.

THE Olympics was the theme chosen for the fifth Young Arts Exhibition, organised by Oakham Decorative and Fine Arts Society at Catmose College.

A FORMER Stamford High School pupil has taken to the sea in the next leg of her adventure around the world.

A GROUP of roller girls are trading their skates for cycles to raise money for charity.

A ROTARIAN was one of 10 lucky football fans to meet England’s new manager.

SHOPPERS using the John Lewis website will now be able to pick up their orders at Waitrose.

ABOUT 40 people attended two drop-in sessions by the Planning Inspectorate on an application by a waste firm.

A MAN is hoping to raise £3,500 to help the lives of people living in difficult circumstances in Tanzania.

SPORTS coaches and instructors in Lincolnshire are being invited to attend free workshops next week to celebrate Lincolnshire Coaches Week.

FOUR new mayors are settling into their roles after being chosen to lead their town councils.

A FATHER has vowed to keep fighting for a family life after his Thai fiancée and two young children were denied a visa to live in England.

A CHURCH will mark its 350th anniversary on Sunday.

A THRONG of people surrounded a couple’s market stall in Stamford today (Friday) as they bid to make it into the final of a BBC TV programme.

A FURNITURE shop is set to open in Stamford.