Tributes are being paid to a former head of the British Army who was educated at Stamford School.
General Sir Mike Jackson was 80 and led the force through the Iraq War as part of a long career after beginning with the Parachute Regiment in the late 60s.

Two new swales at Whissendine to manage flood risk
Families in need get gifts this Christmas
Big band experience at Victoria Hall
Budget agreed at Stamford Town Council
Rutland County Council approves two housing development proposals
Santa's sleigh in Oakham
Christmas trees still available
Late night shopping in Oakham
Weekend sports round up
A Ceremony of Carols in Stamford
Man stabbed in Stamford
Gritters out this weekend treating priority routes