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 The Duke of Edinburgh was at the headquarters of Leicestershire Police this week to officially open the force's new Memorial and Wellbeing Garden.

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 A hundred guests witnessed Stamford's mayor officially receive office last night in the annual mayor making at the Town Hall.

 London Road in Uppingham is the next major road to be resurfaced by Rutland County Council.

Stamford Corn Exchange is a sea of pink from Thursday night with aerobics and serious study until Saturday, as Stamford Showstoppers invites their audience to their version of hit musical, Legally Blonde.

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 A new drop-in launched on Thursday morning for people in Rutland and Stamford affected by cancer.

 Rutland County Council is urging residents to help shape the future of adult social care as part of a national discussion to help build a better understanding of needs.

 Final preparations are being made to launch a new youth space next week in Oakham, based behind the Family Hub next to Oakham Library.

 Lincolnshire Army Reservists will be on Grantham Market this Saturday and Stamford a week on Friday to encourage new recruits.

 The new Stamford banking hub based at the Arts Centre says more people could benefit from its services.

 Rutland County Council's leader has used the pause in local government reorganisation to point out how effective and efficient the county council is despite being continually underfunded by successive governments.

The Friends of Stamford Hospital has presented its final donation as it hands over responsibilities to the charity for the Northwest Anglia Trust.

 Parking restrictions are now in place for most of Roman Bank in Stamford between Monday and Saturday during the day, Lincolnshire County Council says, to improve road safety and reduce congestion.

 Rutland County Council is now knocking on doors of households who haven't told them who lives there for voting purposes.

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Rutland and Stamford's MP is joining others across Leicestershire to present a petition of over 8,000 signatures from her constituents against local government reorganisation to Downing Street and her petition to the House of Commons.

 The new Rutland Hub next to Oakham Baptist Church is only part of their expansion. It was officially opened yesterday by MP Alicia Kearns and sees offices from the church move in as well as spaces for the community to use and a cafe.

 Northamptonshire police are appealing for witnesses after a series of burglaries, which they believe are all linked around the A43 between Kettering and Stamford.

 Around 650 athletes began a swim at first light and are taking part in three laps of Rutland Water's roads this morning by bike before they run a half marathon in the annual Vitruvian Triathlon.

Road closures are in place in Stamford this morning on Broad Street, Star Lane and Red Lion Street for the annual Battle of Britain Parade and Service and will continue until lunchtime.

As part of the Rutland Day celebrations yesterday, there was an event at Oakham Castle which saw reenactors from the Ferrars' household along with local stalls, a Maker's market, a history tour and the Special Multum Gin Parvo Rutland Cocktail and Rutland Pippin were also on offer.

 A five-week consultation to help shape Rutland's newest local plan is underway.

 Visitors from Oakham's German twin town are in Rutland for four days of sightseeing and discovery.

This summer's Global Bird Fair has raised a record amount for worldwide conservation.

 Two teams from Melton Round Table are crossing the Channel this morning as they take on this year's Skinflint rally.

 Army Cadets based at St. George's Barracks have taken on a new home at Kendrew at Cottesmore.

After a 37 year wait there was an all-female podium at Defender Burghley Horse Trails in Stamford which annually welcomes over 170,00 visitors across the four day event.

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 Two Freemasons from Stamford are due to return home late this afternoon to a fundraising party at the Danish Invader.

 Hundreds of artists across a range of disciplines are once again exhibiting at studios across Rutland and Northamptonshire in the annual Open Studios month.

 Police have arrested a 28-year-old man in connection with a suspected arson attack on a house in Glen Crescent in Stamford.

One of Stamford's Nepalese restaurants is donating all of its proceeds to the government's flood fund for Nepal this Sunday.

As schools across Rutland and Stamford begin their autumn term, children with allergies from across England will be better protected as Benedict's Law, named after a five-year-old boy from Stamford, will kick in for state-funded schools.

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Lucy Pearson's an Old Oakhamian, and former Head Girl too. She's also the first female head in the school's 440 year history

All 48 horses presented at yesterday's Trot Up at Defender Burghley Horse Trials will start the dressage phase today, which begins at 10:00 AM.

 A flag raising ceremony is taking place in Oakham Castle grounds this morning to mark Merchant Navy Day to honour the brave men and women of the force who kept the nation afloat during times of peace, crisis and conflict.

 Oakham Library reopens fully this morning after heavy rain last Thursday was believed to have caused damage to the building.

 Police in Stamford are appealing for information after a suspected arson attack on a property on Glen Crescent over the bank holiday weekend.

Rutland County Council is inviting residents, businesses, community organisations, and visitors to have their say on the new draft local transport plan.

 Will the male osprey at Manton Bay begin his migration today?

 A water leak, believed to be caused by a faulty stop tap, which has been leaking on Stamford High Street for over six months, has finally been fixed.

 58 horse and rider combinations are set to be presented at this afternoon's inspection at Defender Burghley Horse Trials in the event commonly known as the Trot Up.

Lincolnshire County Council is encouraging residents to think more about using public transport for journeys.

 The Lions Club of Rutland presented Oakham's Mayor, Councillor Martin Brookes, with a certificate of appreciation at yesterday's family fun day at Cutts Close Park.

 Police say they've received widespread support for the new PCSOs that are now based at Stamford Police Station.