It was a night locally that was bluer than most in the general election with Alicia Kearns managing one of the largest majorities for the Conservatives.
Over 10,000 ahead of Labour's Joe Wood. Turn out was 68%.
Gareth Davies, meanwhile, retained his seat in Grantham and Bourne with a reduced majority. Down by 10,000 with a 29% swing. Turn out with 63%. John Hayes has kept the Deepings and South Holland seat for the Conservatives with a majority of nearly 7,000. Turn out was 59%. The new Melton and Syston seat stayed Conservative under Edward Argar with Labour again second just over 5,000 behind. Corby and East Northants Tom Pursglove though lost his seat as Labour's Lee Barron won the seat from the Conservatives by over 6,000. North West Cambridgeshire Shailesh Vara lost his Tory seat to one of the youngest Labour MPs Sam Carling
Stamford salon fundraising for prostrate cancer
Seatbelts saved lives of car occupants
Volunteers needed for Global Birdfair
Council set to consult on council tax increase
Today is last day to apply for primary school places
Council defends green waste charge increase
On street free parking in Roman Bank area greatly reduced
Council meeting to discuss finances & waste services
Jobs & careers fair in Stamford
Oakham Library closed for improvement works
Weekend sports round up
Indoor bowls open day today
