Local News
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Two men sentenced for killing man in Bourne
Lincolnshire Police say there’s no reason to carry a knife and when you make the choice to take a weapon into a public place, you're putting lives at risk.
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Oakham Castle closed for maintenance from next Monday
Oakham Castle will close to visitors from this Monday for nearly a month for essential repairs and maintenance.
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No internet and phone connection for some villages in Rutland
Villagers in parts of Rutland have told us they believe nearly a mile of copper cable were stolen from the ground,
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Bin collection days change from today for South Kesteven area
Bin collection dates across South Kesteven are changing from today, including in Stamford.
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Strong winds causes closure of local landmarks
Due to the high winds today Rutland Water’s car parks at Sykes Lane, Empingham and Barnsdale are closed
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Weekend sports round up
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2nd Stamford Scouts hosts the Stamford Dog Show for the first time
The Stamford Dog Show and Family Fun Day for the first time today is being led by second Stamford Scouts
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85th Battle of Britain parade in Stamford
The 85th anniversary of the Battle of Britain is being marked in Stamford this morning with a parade.
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Rutland flag on display at Westminster for Rutland Day
With local government reorganisation pending, Rutland's MP says getting the county flag flying in the shadows of Big Ben this weekend to mark Rutland Day is an important step.
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Ride & Stride event raises money for Rutland churches
Today is Rutland Day as well as Ride and Stride, a national initiative to raise money for our churches in Rutland.
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Stamford students at graduation ceremony at Peterborough Cathedral
Students from Stamford were among hundreds at the graduation ceremony at Peterborough Cathedral yesterday.
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Rutland libraries are being upgraded to community hubs
All four of Rutland's libraries will get improvements this autumn as part of the Living Well Rutland programme.
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ATM theft at Colsterworth
Lincolnshire Police says it will remain at the scene of a cash machine theft at Colsterworth for some time.
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Wellness event at Oakham Castle
A free day long lifestyle event is taking place today at Oakham Castle.
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Blue plaque to honour three of Stamford's engineering giants
Three of Stamford's engineering giants have been honoured as a blue plaque was unveiled at the site of their 1913 showroom.
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Radio play coming to Oakham
It hopes a radio play being heard in Oakham's All Saints Church next month will bring generations together
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New farm shop to open in Stamford next year
A new farm shop on the south side of Stamford should open midway through next year.
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Ros Canter wins the Defender Burghley Horse Trials
At Defender Burghley Horse Trials Lincolnshire’s Ros Canter made history by winning both Burghley and Badminton twice
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Rutland County Council still looking at options
Rutland County Council is continuing to look west and east as plans for local government reorganisation are explored.
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Diversions on Ryhall Road until October
Another of Stamford's major roads is set to close today as the second major project by Lincolnshire County Council's highways team
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Climate activist in Stamford
A climate activist is in Stamford this morning as he walks 700 miles from Shetland to London
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Weekend sports round up
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Junior Parkrun celebrates 7th birthday
The Rutland Water Junior parkrun is celebrating its 7th birthday this morning,
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Royal Anglian Regimental Day at Cottesmore
Royal Anglian Regimental Day is taking place in Rutland for the first time today
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Creatives at the Castle on show this weekend
Creatives at the Castle see 11 artists coming together this weekend for the first time at Oakham Castle
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Fundraiser at Rutland Water cancelled
A fundraiser at Rutland Water for an organisation that assists the police with missing people has been cancelled
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Community flood awareness event in Oakham
Rutland County Council are staging an event on flooding two weeks today
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Consultation for Stamford is set to go ahead
People in Stamford will get to have their say on local government reorganisation
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Merchant Navy Day ceremony at Oakham Castle
It's Merchant Navy Day and the Red Duster will be flying in the grounds of Oakham Castle after a short ceremony this morning.
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MPs raise concerns about underfunded police force
A group of Lincolnshire opposition MPs have met with the government to try and stop the county's police force from going bust.
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Police appeal for witnesses
Police in Stamford are asking anyone who saw anything suspicious around the Taylor Wimpey estate
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Rutland Foodbank looking for donations
The food bank in Rutland has helped more people this spring and summer than the same time last year,
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Enhanced evening police patrols over the weekend
Police in Rutland and Melton have carried out an enhanced evening patrol over the weekend,
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Ground breaking information aid to assist teachers, parents and carers on allergies
As more schools return in Rutland and Stamford this week the Stamford based Benedict Blythe Foundation is today launching
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Weekend sports round up
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Rutland Police warn motorists about the hazards of greasy roads
Rutland Police are warning of the perils of greasy roads
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Check out the new Community RePaint Store at Bourne
There’s a new paint exchange now operating at Bourne Tip.
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Parking ticket scam warning issued by Rutland County Council
Rutland County Council says if you receive a text message about a parking charge in the county, it won't be from them.
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Local MP requests a consultation event for Stamford
Stamford & Rutland's MP has written to the leader of Lincolnshire County Council asking for them to hold a consultation event in Stamford
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Leader thanks everyone for their support
The leader of Rutland County Council is thanking everyone who sent messages of support