Local News
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Road safety improvements on the A43
North Northamptonshire Council says a programme of road safety improvements on the A43 between Weldon and the boundary with Stamford
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Feasibility study to establish a museum at Stamford Town Hall
A feasibility study is under way to establish the suitability of Stamford Town Hall to house the town's treasures,
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Seven week consultation now under way for Local Government Reorganisation
A seven week consultation is now under way as the Government asks for opinions on proposals put forward by our councils to merge
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Police officers save man's life in Uppingham
A group of Northamptonshire police officers saved the life of a man from Uppingham
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Concerns about several buildings and sites around Stamford
Stamford Civic Society and Stamford Town Council have raised concerns about several buildings and sites
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Benedict's Law takes a step forward
Children with allergies are set to receive mandatory protection in schools as Benedict's Law in memory of a little boy from Stamford,
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Kilnside Energy Park no longer being developed
A second large solar farm won't now be built north of Stamford following a campaign by Stop Stamford Solar City
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Police warn of doorstep scam
Police in Stamford, Bourne and The Deepings say they've received increasing reports of people knocking on doors
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Benedict's Law to be debated in the House of Lords
A launch to protect children with allergies is taking a major step forward this week thanks to a campaign started in Stamford.
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Oakham Library now open
Oakham Library reopens today after three weeks of work.
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Weekend sports round up
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Police concerned about missing teenager
Teenager found safe in Newark.
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Deepings Community Library celebrates its 10th birthday
Deepings Community Library is celebrating its 10th birthday today
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Community Speedwatch ask drivers to slow down in Stamford
Volunteers in Stamford on the Community Speedwatch are encouraging drivers to think
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Dick Whittington panto in Oakham
A famous panto character will set off from Rutland to seek his fortune in London
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Increased Government funding for Lincolnshire Police
Lincolnshire Police says next year's increased government funding settlement will allow them to keep the same level of staff and officers
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New food caddies roll out next week
New food waste caddies are starting to be delivered in Stamford, Bourne, The Deepings and Grantham from next week.
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A decrease in speeding in Morton
A regular police presence in Morton has helped bring speeds down since Christmas say Lincolnshire Police.
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Unpaid carers invited to share their views
Unpaid carers in Rutland are invited to help shape a new strategy in the county
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No R1 bus service in Gretton today
Repairs to a sinkhole in Gretton today mean the R1 bus service is unable to serve the village.
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Men found guilty of hare coursing
Three men have been sentenced for taking part in a hare coursing match in Lincolnshire.
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Community Connectors needed in Rutland
There's a chance to find out about becoming a Community Connector in South Rutland this afternoon
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Car driven into Police Officer on Oakham High Street
An appeal for the car to move on which was illegally parked led to the incident, and officers are appealing for CCTV from the West end of Oakham to help in their investigation.
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Lessons learned for the next generation
A worship leader who took part at the open air service in Stamford on Friday
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Oakham Library remains closed
Oakham Library is not reopening just yet.
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An increase in 4x4 vehicle thefts in Rutland
Rutland Police is warning of an increase in vehicle thefts in the county
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Weekend sports round up
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Family Mediation Week - Ruth Hay from Divorce Mediation Resolution
This week is Family Mediation Week to raise awareness of mediation and the help it can give to separating families. Ruth Hay is a Mediator in Rutland from Divorce Mediation Resolution and chats to Rob Persani about the week and services available.
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Police appeal for witnesses to crash
Rutland Police are appealing for information after a serious collision last Sunday on the A6003 between Uppingham and Corby.
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Model railway exhibition in memory of a local teenager
A group of model railway enthusiasts from several different societies, including Market Deeping, are at Langtoft Church today in memory of a local teenager.
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Stamford Library celebrates 120 years
Celebrations take place at Stamford Library today as it's exactly 120 years since the building was opened.
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Lincolnshire Police appeal for witnesses
Lincolnshire Police are appealing for witnesses after a cyclist died in the early hours of yesterday morning
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Short films about internet safety to be launched today
A series of short films lead by Year 6s from several primary schools in Rutland is being launched tonight
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Holocaust Memorial Day event in Stamford
An open air service is taking place this morning at St. Michael's Churchyard in Stamford
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Rutland project launches today
A project to help reduce social isolation in South Rutland villages launches this morning.
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The plight of rural pubs highlighted in Parliament
The plight of rural pubs has been highlighted in Parliament, including the Bertie Arms in Uffington,
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Improvements to the R1 bus service
Improvements to the R1 bus service, which connects Rutland with Corby and Melton
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Rutland Sea Dragon discovery now five years old
It's five years this week since the discovery of the Rutland Sea dragon in the lagoon at Rutland Water.
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Rutland Man's Club support meeting
Rutland Man's Club has two sessions today where men over 18 can get support.
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Lincolnshire County Council consulting about its budget proposals
Lincolnshire County Council, like Rutland, is consulting about its budget proposals
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Blue Monday events in Stamford
Bids to banish the Blues of Blue Monday are taking place in Stamford.
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Appeal for witnesses
Police in Bourne are appealing for witnesses to a robbery which took place just after midnight
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Weekend sports round up
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Wassail event at Gretton Community Orchard
Gretton’s new community orchard has its first wassailing event this afternoon.
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Stamford salon fundraising for prostrate cancer
A gents and ladies salon in Stamford is thanking lots of local businesses for their support
