Local News
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Oakham Town Band concerts throughout the the summer
Today sees the return of the free Oakham Town Band concerts organised by Oakham Town Council.
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Uppingham Feast Day today!
Uppingham stages it's free annual summer celebration today.
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Local people recognised in the King's birthday honours
The King's birthday honours have recognised several people in the Rutland and Stamford Sound area.
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Dame Laura Kenny supports local women's International Cycle Classic
Dame Laura Kenny says she stepped in herself to save part of our area's International Cycle Classic
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Team Wellbeing Days at MindSpace Stamford
MindSpace in Stamford has launched a series of Team Well-being Days for businesses
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Plans for second solar farm in Rutland revealed
Plans have been revealed for a second large solar farm for part of Rutland after permission for Mallard Pass covering six villages on the Rutland/Lincolnshire border was granted
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Councillors concerned over planned closure of Stamford Town Bridge
Stamford’s two county councillors have jointly called for a meeting with Lincolnshire's new head of highways
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Leader of Rutland County Council continues to work on local government reorganisation
The leader of Rutland County Council is continuing to work with Leicestershire on local government reorganisation
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George's Food Hub in Wittering every Tuesday
The Stamford Food Waste Organisation is branching out into Wittering once a week from this afternoon.
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Rutland considered to be one of the best places to start a business
Rutland has been ranked the second best area in the country to start a business,
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Funding for bus service to King's School to be withdrawn at the end of the academic year
Rutland County Council is to stop subsidising a school bus to the King's School in Peterborough at the end of the school year,
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Weekend sports round up
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Ketton participates in the Great Big Green Week
Ketton is marking Great Big Green Week with the annual Green Festival this afternoon.
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Rainy weather affects events around the region
The forecast of heavy and persistent rain today has meant several outdoor events are not taking place in and around Rutland and Stamford.
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Students take part in fundraiser at Rutland Water
Students from Oakham School’s Lower School are walking and cycling around Rutland Water today in their annual charity fundraiser.
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Armed Forces Veterans Breakfast Club being held today in Oakham
The first of the Rutland Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast this month takes place in Oakham this morning,
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Wittering bus service celebrates its first year in operation
Wittering’s bus service marked its first anniversary yesterday with a thank you party for the locals.
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Local councillor appeals to Stamford planning committee
A Stamford district councillor is appealing to his planning committee to stick to their guns over a plot of land which is intended for some light industry.
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Dementia Support South Lincs receives £200,000 lottery grant
A charity supporting families in Stamford, Bourne and the Deepings affected by dementia or memory loss is celebrating a £200,000 lottery grant,
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Police continue to highlight drink & drug driving
Rutland and Leicestershire Police and the Road Safety Partnership are reminding road users about its summer campaign to highlight drink and drug driving.
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Volunteer Rutland out & about in the villages
Volunteering is in the spotlight at Rutland Libraries this week.
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Shakespeare season begins at Tolethorpe Hall
The new season of Stamford Shakespeare Company begins tonight at Tolethorpe Hall.
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Local MP continues campaign for Ceremonial County status for Rutland
Rutland and Stamford's MP says she's optimistic the government has listened to Rutlander's over local government reorganisation
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Weekend sports round up
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Collyweston Community Shop celebrates 15 years
Just weeks after Market Overton Village store marked the same anniversary,
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Open gardens on show in Barrowden
A wealth of open gardens are on show this afternoon for the National Garden Scheme
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Members of Oakham Rugby Club on a 21 mile sponsored walk
Ten members of Oakham Rugby Club are on their way to Leicester Tigers on a sponsored 21 mile walk for the Matt Hampson Foundation.
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Lincolnshire Police appeal for information
Police in Stamford, Bourne and the Deepings are appealing for information after multiple reports of thefts from vehicles in the Thurlby area this week.
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Rutland Council Council calls for development submissions
Rutland County Council is issuing another call for sites for development
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Thirty years of Rutland Sailability
Thirty years of Rutland Sailability has been celebrated at Edith Weston.
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Stamford Rugby Club recognised for its achievements
Stamford’s outgoing mayor has recognised the achievements of Stamford Rugby Club i
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Well renowned trumpeter in Oakham tonight
One of the world's best trumpeters is playing in Oakham tonight.
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Improvements to play parks across South Kesteven
South Kesteven District Council has spent nearly £200,000 improving play parks
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Have your say
You have until 5:00pm this evening to submit questions to the NHS in Lincolnshire
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New refuse collection vehicles now working across South Kesteven
Five new colourful refuse collection vehicles are now working across South Kesteven or carrying health and well-being messages.
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Weekend sports round up