Local News
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Last day for Cards for Good Causes
It's the last day of the season for Cards for Good Causes in Stamford after nearly three months of trading.
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Weekend sports round up
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Peace Light comes to Stamford
The peace light has arrived in Stamford from Bethlehem.
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Accident on the A1
There's been an accident on the A1 this morning.
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Well known violinist performs at Stamford Arts Centre
A nationally known violinist returns home tonight to lead a group of exceptional young musicians in a Christmas concert
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Funding allocations for councils given to urban areas
The Government's continuing to favour urban areas over rural in its funding allocations for councils, says Rutland and Stamford MP.
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None for the road
Leicestershire Police says none for the road should be the message this Christmas
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Two new swales at Whissendine to manage flood risk
Two new swales have been built next to Whissendine Brook to help manage flooding in the village.
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Families in need get gifts this Christmas
Nearly 100 families in need of being helped by the Voluntary Action Rutland Christmas Gift Appeal this year.
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Big band experience at Victoria Hall
Twenty professional musicians will once again get together tonight
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Budget agreed at Stamford Town Council
Stamford Town Council has agreed its budget for the coming year and says it needs an extra £100,000 from residents, despite having received several grants for projects in the town.
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Rutland County Council approves two housing development proposals
Rutland County Council has approved two controversial housing developments saying they were satisfied housebuilders had taken enough steps to mitigate flooding.
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Santa's sleigh in Oakham
Oakham will be once again covered by eight routes from the Rutland Lions Santa Sleigh from tonight.
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Christmas trees still available
If you're still looking for a real Christmas tree, Oakham All Saint Scouts have a number leftover from their deliveries this year.
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Late night shopping in Oakham
It's late night shopping in Oakham tonight and over 65 stalls are expected along the High Street and in Victoria Hall and Oakham Castle,
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Weekend sports round up
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A Ceremony of Carols in Stamford
The Mayor of Stamford is holding a fundraising Christmas concert at the Town Hall this afternoon in aid of her mayoral charities.
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Man stabbed in Stamford
Police in Stamford are appealing for information after a man was stabbed
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Gritters out this weekend treating priority routes
As the weather turns colder again and the risk of ice increases Rutland County Council are reminding residents
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Stamford Lions spreading festive cheer
Stamford Lions is spreading festive cheer today with an event just off the High Street
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Sunday morning train service between Leicester & Peterborough no longer possible
CrossCountry trains say they're unable to try out a Sunday morning train service between Leicester and Peterborough
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New councillors at South Kesteven District Council
Two more Reform Party councillors have been elected to South Kesteven District Council
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Rutland County Council launch a support hub on its website
Rutland County Council has launched the digital support hub on its website to help households who are struggling with the rising cost of living.
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Energy saving upgrades for some South Kesteven District Council housing
Council houses in South Kesteven are set to get energy saving upgrades thanks to over £4,000,000 in government funding.
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Mosaic depicts the alternative long lost story of the Trojan War
The team behind the Rutland mosaic, which has been described as one of the most significant mosaics discovered in the UK,
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Improvements to Stamford town centre roads
Improvements to Stamford's town centre roads could take a step closer today
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R1 new bus timetable from today
The Rutland R1 bus, which runs between Melton, Oakham, Uppingham in Corby, has a new timetable
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Weekend sports round up
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Santa's Sleigh in Tinwell & Ketton
Santa is set to visit Tinwell this afternoon ahead of Ketton thanks to Stamford Action’s
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Christmas events at Colleyweston & Carlby
Collyweston's Christmas markets is also taking place today
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Christmas Fair at Lyddington
Northants and Rutland Open Studios have their first Christmas market in Rutland this weekend.
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Free bus travel on 13th & 20th December
Rutland County Council is offering free bus travel for all passengers a week tomorrow,
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Matt Hampson switching on Uppingham's Christmas lights
Local rugby legend, an inspirational leader of a leading sporting rehabilitation facility, Matt Hampson OBE, will turn on Uppingham's Christmas lights
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Rutland Police appeal for safe driving and awareness of other drivers
Rutland Police are reminding drivers to plan ahead when incidents occur on main roads.
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Chef gives talk at Stamford Town Hall
A celebrated Ukrainian chef, food writer and activist is giving a talk at Stamford Town Hall this evening.
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Funeral of Joyce Lucas
The funeral of one of Oakham's most well known figures takes place today.
