Local News
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Shelagh receives a One Big Thank You
The One Show shines a spotlight on Collyweston tonight.
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Train services will remain hourly
CrossCountry say train services at Oakham and Stamford will remain hourly
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Man who died is named by police
Police in Stamford have named the 67 year old man who died in Foundry Road this week as Nigel Booth.
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Level crossing incident being investigated
Network Rail says they are aware of an isolated incident involving a barrier irregularity at Helpston Level Crossing yesterday morning.
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Benedict Blythe Foundation calling on the Government to protect students
The Benedict Blythe Foundation from Stamford is calling on the Government to act immediately to protect pupils at risk of anaphylaxis
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One World Week exhibition at Stamford Arts Centre
The launch of One World Week takes place in Stamford this evening.
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Murder Investigation Launched in Stamford
A local man's been arrested after a man died in Foundry Road
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£1,000,000 raised for spinal injury research
Fundraising into spinal injury research started by the late Claire Lomas from Melton has now topped £1,000,000.
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Weekend sports round up
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Lock Up Light Up campaign urges home security for Rutland residents
As the nights draw in Rutland Police are reminding residents to leave their homes looking like there are people in when they're out.
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Firefighters support the Walk for Jon
Firefighters from Billesdon Fire Station are leaving Uppingham this morning
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CrossCountry announce reduced rail services for today
Rail services in Stamford, Oakham and Melton are running today
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October Big Day breaks records
An international bird watching day coordinated in Rutland has broken records.
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National Highways close A1 southbound for roadworks this weekend
National Highways are continuing their work to reinstate two lanes of the A1 southbound
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Proposed development in Oakham & Ketton
Two controversial housing developments in Rutland come before councillors next week
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Curtain Up! starts tonight
The curtain rises on Curtain Up tonight at Rutland County Museum
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Heart warming support for Lewis Moody
A fundraising page to support rugby's Lewis Moody has topped £160,000.
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HMS Pinafore at Stamford Corn Exchange
Comic opera on the high seas of Stamford begins at the Corn Exchange tonight.
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Rutland County Council has guiding principles to assist in assessment of up to four proposals
Rutland County Council's cabinet has approved a set of guiding principles to help assess up to four proposals for local government reorganisation
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Increase in thefts of trailers locally
Rutland and Leicestershire's rural crime team says there's been a spike in thefts of Ifor Williams trailers locally.
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MP concerned council is not exploring all options
Rutland and Stamford's MP is concerned Rutland County Council is not exploring all options when it comes to mergers for local government reorganisation.
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Rutland County Council looking at measures to protect Rutland against flooding
Rutland County Council's cabinet is also being asked to move forward with measures to protect Rutland against flooding as they hear two reports today.
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Rutland now included in four proposals for local government reorganisation
It's been revealed Rutland is now included in four proposals for local government reorganisation.
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Cards for Good Causes now open at St. John's Church
Christmas cards from over 50 charities go on sale in Stamford from today as Cards for Good Causes begins its pop-up shop at St. Johns Church.
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Police appeal for information
Police in Bourne are appealing for information after a serious assault in the town on Saturday night.
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Weekend sports round up
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The Great Eastern Run in Peterborough
Record numbers are set to run through Peterborough today with almost 6,500 signed up to the AEPG Great Eastern Run and Anna’s Hope 5K Fun Run,
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World Conker Championships today
Conkers have been donated from across the continent to ensure the World Conker Championships
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Rutland Morris entertain with Day of Dance
It's your final chance this year to see Rutland Morris in their Cotswold Whites today in the annual Day of Dance.
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Murder investigation under way in Grantham
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder in Grantham.
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Badges of positivity around Stamford
Badges of positivity have been left in and around Stamford
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Normanton Church has a green aura tonight
Normanton Church is being lit up green tonight in support of a neurological condition which affects children.
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Stamford Air Cadets open meeting
There's a chance to find out about joining Stamford Air Cadets
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Rutland residents urged to check voter information for their household
Rutland County Council is sending out letters to remind people to tell them who's eligible to vote in their household,
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Wicker Spitfire to be rebuilt
The iconic Wicker Spitfire on the Oakham bypass is to be rebuilt for the fourth time
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Local rugby supports Lewis Moody
The rugby community from Rutland and Stamford and from around the world says it stands with Lewis Moody
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Garden Magic demonstration at the Rutland Flower Club
There’s a chance to find out more about the Rutland Flower Club tonight
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Beware of deep soft mud at Rutland Water
Rutland Water is continuing to warn of the hazards of deep soft mud
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MindSpace begin new chapter in new premises
Regular activities resume at MindSpace in Stamford today after a week of moving from Broad Street to their new home at 6 Red Lion Street.
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Weekend sports round up
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Military Wives Choirs at Stamford Corn Exchange
There's a chance to see a one off national concert at Stamford Corn Exchange this evening
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Beware of fallen trees in the area
Rutland Police say they've received many calls about fallen trees and debris this weekend
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Power has been restored to villages
Power has been restored to several villages near Stamford
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Grantham man arrested after Fineshade crash
The A43 has been closed for most of Friday, after the incident at 4.30am on the Stamford to Corby road.
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Stamford charity changes its name
A local fundraising organisation has cut ties with its parents after nearly 50 years, saying it's business as usual for its activities.
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Support for those experiencing marital issues
People in Rutland and Stamford who are struggling with the break up of a marriage
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Collision at Castle Bytham
A boy was taken to hospital yesterday with serious injuries
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Survey reveals there are issues in accessing NHS services in Stamford
The NHS in Lincolnshire has admitted it can be difficult to access healthcare services in Stamford.