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More businesses on nearby Mill Street in Oakham says they have been losing trade since July as the closure means drivers and those on foot are not passing their doors.

Rutland and Oakham Bridge Club has officially opened its own facility at the King Centre in Barleythorpe.

A member of Uppingham School's music department is performing on Strictly Come Dancing tonight.

An area of Rutland Water Nature Reserve at Egleton has been transformed by volunteers to allow better viewing of Dragonflies and Damselflies.

Pets of all kinds are welcome at the 3rd Annual Rutland Pet Festival today.

There's a chance to have your car washed for charity today at Stamford Fire Station.

A cyclist was taken to hospital yesterday after they collided with the car at the Mill Street roundabout in Oakham.

Today is the first Dementia Friends session taking place in Oakham, organised by Rutland and Stamford's MP Alicia Kearns, as part of her great Dementia Conversation.

Rutland Police has issued twelve anti-social behaviour warning notices to young people around Uppingham's Queen Street and Ayston Road

Rutland County Council is making cuts to school sports in Rutland, saying it can't continue to subsidise the current school sports partnership, which includes several schools outside the county.

An off duty police officer detained a shoplifter last night in Oakham.

Rutland County Council has been recognised for improvements in active travel in the county, which also means more funding to support further developments.

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Stamford Welland Academy has marked the 10 year anniversary since the school was taken over and renamed from Queen Eleanor.

Rutland County Council and Burma Construction, say Brooke Road in Oakham will remain closed to cars for six weeks longer than originally planned

Entries are now open for this year’s Stamford Santa Fun Run.

It's Lincolnshire Day and the county flag is being flown at civic buildings and supporters across the county.

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This Tuesday 1st October at Stamford Corn Exchange, a chance to see one of the finest army bands in the country, as they perform to raise funds for the Stamford Branch of the Royal British Legion.

After a busy season of dancing and fundraising Rutland Morris is inviting new recruits to its practice nights.

South Kesteven District Council collected 725 kilos of used batteries in its first week of kerbside collections, the equivalent of 29,000 AA size.

A drink driver was caught near Barnsdale last night.

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Villagers in Stretton marked the 2nd anniversary of their community hub yesterday by raising £1,400 for Macmillan in a coffee morning attended by the Lord Lieutenant, Vice Lord Lieutenant and High Sheriff.

North Northamptonshire Council is reminding everyone who keeps poultry or captive birds to register them with the government, however small the number.

Drivers in the Welland Valley are still being warned of flooded roads.

Despite this week's heavy rain and flooding, the Rutland Showground Car Boot is going ahead today.

More building work is taking place today at the Stamford Hospital site on the new Day Treatment Unit.

Rutland’s Police and Crime Commissioner says they are ensuring they get the right officer for Oakham as they look to recruit following the resignation of the beat Bobby there.

Last night’s standing water in Stamford town centre has largely dissipated but the floodgates remain closed onto the Meadows this morning.

Rutland County Council is planning to transform its local bus services to help them meet demand, even introducing evening and Sunday services next year if they can get additional funding.

The year of rural outreach in Rutland is coming to an end today. Citizens Advice Rutland has been working with the Rural Community Council to fund Rural Coffee Connect where a coffee van visits mainly hard to reach parts of the county.

Rutland's Police and Crime Commissioner has set aside £75,000 to help protect young women and girls from sexual violence.

Wing was the wettest place in Rutland yesterday according to recorded rainfall figures

A number of incidents of suspected deer poaching and hare coursing have been reported to police in and around Rutland and Stamford over the past few days in the Upper Benefield to Woolfox and Clipsham areas.

South Kesteven District Council's Cabinet are expected today to scrap measures to introduce Evening and Sunday parking charges in Stamford after concerns the proposal would reduce the community getting together.

This weekend's roundup

£7,000 has been raised by supporters of For Rutland in their September golf day.

Last week on Rutland and Stamford Sound, we heard about Stamford's primary schools and some secondaries supporting a pledge to reduce smartphone use in children and students. Now, Stamford Endowed Schools have announced they're going smartphone free.

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Fundraising events are already underway for Macmillan, with the world's biggest coffee morning in and around Rutland and Stamford.

Today's Rutland Food and Drink Festival is one of the biggest yet, with over 90 stalls in Oakham, stretching from the Castle to the Marketplace, the High Street to Victoria Hall.

The first fundraiser from the Friends of Victoria Hall takes place this afternoon.

The 80th anniversary of Operation Market Garden is being marked in the Stamford area today, with an historic 75 mile cycle ride and a service at Stamford School.

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It's hoped a new South Lincolnshire Nature Reserve can help the environment, reduce flooding, and provide a new habitat for birds and insects.

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Parents in Stamford are being urged to back a campaign to reduce smartphone use in children.

Police are asking anyone who saw anything suspicious late on Tuesday evening on any roads near Marefield between Oakham and Tilton on the Hill to contact them.

A 21 year old man from Lincolnshire has been arrested for meeting a child following what's being described as sexual grooming in Melton Mowbray.

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A new community cafe in Oundle is already fulfilling a need in the town as a space for people to come.

Stamford Air Cadets are inviting new Year 8 and above to go along and find out if they would like to join at an event tonight

A drug dealer from Stamford has been jailed after being found with bags of cocaine and cash.