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Fighting Fire with Fire

The equipment carry test… When the worst happens there’s a service which is well-trained and well-equipped; a service which knows their purpose of safer people, safer places, compassion and great teamwork. To find out if we could fit into the area’s remarkable fire and rescue service, we join an on-call firefighters’ recruitment point of entry selection day… “Goodbye  my love,” I said as I kissed the present Mrs Davis goodbye at 7am on a bright, mild Saturday morning. “I’m leaving you as a hunky magazine editor and I could be returning as a hunky on-call firefighter instead.” “I doubt it.” she replied. ‘Why?’ I asked, understandably crestfallen. “Because,” she reasoned, “You hate heat and cramped spaces, you’re terrible in an emergency, you don’t...

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Eye in the Sky: Burley on the Hill

The story behind Rutland’s impressive Palladian mansion… Ask anyone to identify the area’s most recognisable landmarks and the usual suspects...

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Miranda Rock’s Stamford

A Personal Tour Of Stamford By Miranda Rock House Director Of Burghley House How long have you been in Stamford...

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From Park Life to Politics – Rutland County Council’s Leader Oliver Hemsley

It’s funny how the most innocent remark can change your life. Oliver Hemsley made a throwaway remark about local politics...

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The Christmas Tree Artist

Meet Sam Fox, the local Christmas tree artist who designs, installs and decorates festive trees for her clients… a veritable...

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The Interview: Anne Davies

The familiar face of the BBC’s evening news, Anne Davies is in a privileged position to see the best and...

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Remembrance in Rutland

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old. Age shall not weary them, nor the years...

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Royal Appointment: An Interview with Dr Sarah Furness

Let me begin by explaining the importance of the Lord-Lieutenancy position thanks to Sarah Furness’s blog. The Lord-Lieutenant of Rutland...

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The Power of Flowers

It all started at St Mary’s and St Augustine’s church for Harriet Fenn, owner of Harriet Floral Design and full...

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Give it Your Best Shot

The shooting season is upon us, here’s how you can get involved from picking up a shotgun for the first...

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The Interview: Stamford’s Colin Ward

This month we’ve an exclusive interview with Stamford live events entrepreneur Colin Ward about his life and work with Live...

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Hitting the Right Notes: The Rutland Soprano

We say it time and time again, for such a tiny county, Rutland contributes a lot to the wider world....

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The Sport of Kings – Polo in Rutland

The Rutland Polo Club is one of the highlights of this area, a magnificent sport played in an equally magnificent...

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Simon Spooner: The Stamford Masterchef

Proverbially too many cooks spoil the broth, but for local man Simon Spooner, a taste of fame on TV’s Masterchef...

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Angling for Escapism at Fort Henry

Lord Campden talks about Fort Henry and he begins with the fascinating tale about his ancestor Henry Earl of Gainsborough,...

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Grand National Trophy Designed by Stamfordian

Did you watch The Randox Health Grand National this year? Perhaps you even won some money on Tiger Roll, the...

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Stamford’s Serial Killer

When you walk the streets of Stamford, it’s hard to believe that a serial killer once roamed the same routes....

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Stamford Artist: Orange Pippin

Stamford artist and calligrapher Helen Cox of Orange Pippin is celebrating her first anniversary of turning a hobby into an...

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Our New Lord Lieutenant: Dr Sarah Furness

  The county will shortly gain a new Lord Lieutenant – the first ever woman to hold the title in...

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Pride Magazines Launches TWO New Magazines

It’s an exciting month for the Pride Magazines team as we launch not just one, but two new magazines! Last month...

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HISTORIC STAMFORD

Georgian Stamford has a wealth of historic buildings Georgian Stamford was made the UK’s first Conservation Area 50 years ago,...

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A New Dawn for Stamford

“The Georgian town of Stamford has worked hard to protect its heritage, to preserve its leafy appearance and its core...