Stamford's tourist season is underway and volunteers from the Visitor Centre are for the first time meeting coaches at the bus station in a bid to help them stay a while amid its ancient charm.
Due to enforcement problems over the past couple of years caused by car drivers parking at the bus station, coach tours were going elsewhere and this season the visitor centre is determined to make sure that they choose Stamford, as Jill Collinge explains:
"The coaches gather at these great service areas and news travels fast. It's the coach drivers who decide where they're going. So we're hoping that this footfall will show in the town this year because that's our aim, to make the visitors come enjoy what they have to offer. I mean, if you want history or if you want the shops, you've got this wonderful backdrop of Stamford and its buildings to enjoy. So why not come and visit us?"

Celebration for the Stars of Stamford
Appeal for witnesses to collision
Support for forces' families with Purple Up day
Village events this weekend
Issues just before cycle race but it was a huge success
Weekend sports round up
Services showcasing in Oakham
Award given to local CCTV Control Room
International CiCLE Classic takes place this weekend
Local Plan receives positive feedback
Rutland Morris Dance Out for St. George's Day
Miles for MindSpace launches in May