Two major village events take place this coming weekend,
both to benefit their facilities and the wider community. The Uffington Scarecrow Festival is celebrating 100 years of Sir David Attenborough on Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday with creations themed on our planet and the natural world. Whilst the Braunston May Fayre raises money for the village church, Riding for the Disabled and the Oliver Liddar Foundation. with traditions including maypole dancing and the crowning of the May Queen. Both have a dog show and a variety of quality stalls including crafts.

Tributes to MJK Smith
A new Mayor & Deputy Mayor for Stamford
Weekend sports round up
New Mayor for Stamford
Petition to bring Sea Dragon home
Osprey chicks hatched
Call for a new Waste and Recycling Centre for Stamford and Deeping
MP calling for formal review of the process that led to school project failure
Prolific shoplifter banned from entering shops in the area
Oakham Bowling & Tennis Club members attend council meeting