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Kerry Coupe joined the Rutland & Stamford Mercury in 2007 as a trainee reporter, qualifying as a senior reporter in 2009. She became head of content in 2014. In 2017, she became editor of the Rutland & Stamford Mercury, Rutland Times and Bourne Local.

Advice on how to protect your pets in the cold

07 January 2022
Advice on how to protect your pets in the cold

Advice on how to protect your pets in the cold

07 January 2022

With cold weather forecast this weekend, a national vet charity is urging pet owners to take extra precautions to protect furry friends.


Be aware of deer on the roads as clocks go back

29 October 2021
Be aware of deer on the roads as clocks go back

Be aware of deer on the roads as clocks go back

29 October 2021

National Highways and the British Deer Society are warning drivers to be vigilant for deer on or near roads after the clocks go back this weekend.


New broadband provider creates jobs

02 September 2021
New broadband provider creates jobs

New broadband provider creates jobs

02 September 2021

The new broadband provider Upp, based in the East of England, has created 110 new jobs as it invests in broadband.


Figures reveal how many young people have had Covid-19 vaccine

04 August 2021
Figures reveal how many young people have had Covid-19 vaccine

Figures reveal how many young people have had Covid-19 vaccine

04 August 2021

More than 220,000 children in England have already had a Covid-19 vaccine, figures show.


Figures show there have been over 1,000 incidents of intentional harm to animals in Suffolk in the past 5 years

05 July 2021
Figures show there have been over 1,000 incidents of intentional harm to animals in Suffolk in the past 5 years

Figures show there have been over 1,000 incidents of intentional harm to animals in Suffolk in the past 5 years

05 July 2021

The RSPCA has launched a new campaign to ‘Cancel Out Cruelty’ as figures released today show the number of reports of deliberate cruelty to animals.


Queen’s Platinum Jubilee to be celebrated with national events

02 June 2021
Queen’s Platinum Jubilee to be celebrated with national events

Queen’s Platinum Jubilee to be celebrated with national events

02 June 2021

The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee will be celebrated with national events from a live concert to a service of thanksgiving.


'We'll have that bond forever': Suffolk woman abandoned as baby meets half sister for first time

24 May 2021
'We'll have that bond forever': Suffolk woman abandoned as baby meets half sister for first time

'We'll have that bond forever': Suffolk woman abandoned as baby meets half sister for first time

24 May 2021

A Suffolk woman who was abandoned as a baby meets her half sister for the first time in tonight's episode of Long Lost Family: Born Without a Trace.


People aged 34 and 35 invited for Covid-19 jabs

20 May 2021
People aged 34 and 35 invited for Covid-19 jabs

People aged 34 and 35 invited for Covid-19 jabs

20 May 2021

People aged 34 and over can book their Covid-19 jab from today (Thursday, May 20), the NHS in England has said.


Covid-19 vaccination rollout for 37-year-olds announced

17 May 2021
Covid-19 vaccination rollout for 37-year-olds announced

Covid-19 vaccination rollout for 37-year-olds announced

17 May 2021

Health Secretary Matt Hancock has announced that people aged 37 will be called to book their coronavirus vaccination.


Over 40s invited for jab

30 April 2021
Over 40s invited for jab

Over 40s invited for jab

30 April 2021

Everyone aged 40 and over is now being invited to book a life-saving Covid-19 jab.


Over 70s told to book appointment to get Covid-19 vaccine

08 February 2021
Over 70s told to book appointment to get Covid-19 vaccine

Over 70s told to book appointment to get Covid-19 vaccine

08 February 2021

Health Secretary Matt Hancock has today urged anyone aged 70 and over who have not yet had a coronavirus vaccine to book an appointment themselves.


Digital public notices portal launches

25 January 2021
Digital public notices portal launches

Digital public notices portal launches

25 January 2021

The local news media sector has come together to launch an industry digital portal to promote public notices to communities and enhance democracy.


What can you do during the new national lockdown?

04 January 2021
What can you do during the new national lockdown?

What can you do during the new national lockdown?

04 January 2021

As the new lockdown comes into force, here's what you can and can't do.


Prime time for Wicken Fen conservationist Ajay

21 October 2020
Prime time for Wicken Fen conservationist Ajay

Prime time for Wicken Fen conservationist Ajay

21 October 2020

A conservationist will be presenting a prime-time TV documentary about bats on Monday.


Face coverings: What you need to know

14 July 2020
Face coverings: What you need to know

Face coverings: What you need to know

14 July 2020

The Government has announced it will soon be mandatory to wear a face covering in supermarkets and other shops - here's what you need to know.


Face coverings: What you need to know

14 July 2020
Face coverings: What you need to know

Face coverings: What you need to know

14 July 2020

The Government has announced it will soon be mandatory to wear a face covering in supermarkets and other shops - here's what you need to know.


Face coverings: What you need to know

14 July 2020
Face coverings: What you need to know

Face coverings: What you need to know

14 July 2020

The Government has announced it will soon be mandatory to wear a face covering in supermarkets and other shops - here's what you need to know.


People can't make or receive phone calls as O2 network goes down

05 May 2020
People can't make or receive phone calls as O2 network goes down

People can't make or receive phone calls as O2 network goes down

05 May 2020

Mobile phone network O2 is investigating network issues, which have left people in Suffolk unable to make phone calls or receive text messages.


People can't make or receive phone calls as O2 network goes down

05 May 2020
People can't make or receive phone calls as O2 network goes down

People can't make or receive phone calls as O2 network goes down

05 May 2020

Mobile phone network O2 is investigating network issues, which have left people in Suffolk unable to make phone calls or receive text messages.


People can't make or receive phone calls as O2 network goes down

05 May 2020
People can't make or receive phone calls as O2 network goes down

People can't make or receive phone calls as O2 network goes down

05 May 2020

Mobile phone network O2 is investigating network issues, which have left people in Suffolk unable to make phone calls or receive text messages.