Local News
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More e-bikes to discover Rutland
Visitors to Rutland will soon find it easier to explore the county by bike.
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A successful day of fundraising at Blackstones Football Club
A former chairman and retiring groundsman of Blackstones Football Club in Stamford is thanking all those who supported his fundraising match for Addenbrookes Hospital on Sunday.
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Tributes paid to former Leader and Chairman of Rutland Council Council
Tributes are being paid to a former leader and chairman of Rutland County Council who's died.
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Cyberwise campaign moves to Rutland
A Stamford campaign to keep children and young people safe online and to reduce the use of smartphones is moving into Rutland from today.
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Discover Rutland Annual Tourism Forum at the Barnsdale
Rutland tourism businesses are showcasing new developments designed to enhance the visitor experience to the county.
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Have your say on childcare provision in Rutland
Does childcare provision in Rutland meet your needs?
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Weekend sports round up
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The Stilton Cheese classic car vehicle run in Uppingham today
Up to 250 classic vehicles are parking in Uppingham marketplace and High Street this morning to pay history to the transportation of Stilton Cheese.
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20th Anniversary Ball for the Evergreen Care Trust
An organisation set up in Stamford to address gaps in health and social care are celebrating its 20th anniversary tonight.
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Seasonal feast in Oakham tonight
Rutland Community Fridge Project is branching out from this evening with the first of four feasts.
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International Cycle Race begins on Sunday
The founder of Rutland International Cycle Race is encouraging locals to support this Sunday's annual event.
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Deputy Prime Minister to look at issue of protection of Rutland's ceremonial status
Rutland’s MP has spoken to the Deputy Prime Minister about protecting Rutland’s ceremonial status
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Body of man found in dyke not suspicious say Police
Police have now reopened Spalding Road in Bourne after the body of a man was found in a dyke.
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Queen Elizabeth statue hailed a success
The statue of Queen Elizabeth the Second in Oakham has been a huge success,
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Driver arrested for drink driving
Rutland Police have arrested a drink driver
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Rutland Morris performing tonight
Rutland Morris make their first public appearance of the season tonight
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Cambridgeshire Police appeal for witnesses
Police in Cambridgeshire are appealing for witnesses after a man in his 30s died on the A1 near Wansford on Sunday evening.
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Rutland & Stamford's MP co-signs an amendment to Crime & Policing Bill
Rutland and Stamford’s MP has co-signed a proposal to force courts to consider the theft of high value farm equipment an aggravating factor during sentencing.
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Dean of Peterborough pays tribute to Pope Francis
The Dean of Peterborough, whose diocese covers Rutland, says he joins Christians everywhere in sadness at the news of the death of Pope Francis,
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Art Pop-Up marks Earth Day
Today is Earth Day and a community group in Stamford is dedicating its afternoon social to the cause.
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Stamford Town Council annual meeting tonight
Stamford has its annual town meeting tonight
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Hallaton defend their title at bottle kicking
A local tradition of over 1,000 years and again which historians believe inspired modern day rugby is being marked this afternoon at Easter Monday clash at Hallaton.
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Weekend sports round up
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Easter egg hunts take place across Rutland & Stamford
Easter egg hunts continue across Rutland and Stamford.
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Communities celebrate the Easter story
Christians across Rutland and Stamford are celebrating the Easter story today
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New road signs on Rutland's highways
New signs have gone up on Rutland's highways encouraging us to be mindful of other road users.
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Man charged with wildlife offences
A man has been summoned to court after reports that birds of prey were being poisoned in the Castle Bytham area.
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Rocks by Rail re-opening postponed
The re-opening of Rocks by Rail at Cottesmore for this year has been delayed due to over running engineering works.
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New gym opens in Oakham
A new gym opens today in Oakham at the Co-op on Burley Road.
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Walk of Witness processions in Rutland & Stamford
Walk of Witness is taking place across Rutland and Stamford today.
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New business opens in Stamford
A business which started at Oakham Enterprise Park is opening its first shop today.
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Grainstore beer festival in Oakham
The Grainstore in Oakham is celebrating indie beer week
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Police raise awareness of rural crime
Police in Rutland and Stamford say although we live in a low crime area, we can reduce it further by reporting suspicious activity and increasing security where needed.
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Time is running out for VE Day road closure applications
Time is running out for road closure applications for VE Day events.
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Tributes paid to young woman who died in accident near Stamford
Tributes have been paid to a woman from Bradford who died after an accident on the A1 near Stamford two weekends ago.
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Revised new local plan for Rutland
Rutland County Council is revising its new local plan before it's even been adopted
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Stamford gets new real time bus information boards
New real time electronic bus information boards have gone up in Stamford at the bus station itself
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Weekend sports round up
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King's Cliffe Airfield Museum is now open
The Airfield Museum at King's Cliffe is open today after this week they hosted a World War Two fighter pilot from the US Air Force
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Rutland Police urging dog owners to keep their pets on leads
Rutland Police are warning dog owners to keep their pets on leads near livestock
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The Railway Inn, Ketton awarded Pub of the Year
Ketton’s Railway Inn was presented with Rutland CAMRA Pub of the Year award last night as it was one of four pubs of the season across the year.
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Vehicles seized in Rutland
Rutland Police have been using technology and instinct to take illegal vehicles off the road.
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Footpaths being improved in Stamford and other areas of Lincolnshire
77 miles of footpaths are being improved in Lincolnshire across 177 locations including some in Stamford.
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Easter Egg Hunt goes virtual
There's a chance to use smartphone technology to help solve the Rutland Lions virtual Easter Egg Hunt.
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Rutland Police are urging respectful use of roads for all
Rutland Officers are urging respectful use of our roads for all