Local News
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Rutland Police continue to work on neighbourhood priorities
Rutland Police is continuing its plain clothes operation to work on neighbourhood priorities.
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New sports partnership for Oakham
A new sports partnership was launched last night to Oakham School Cricket Pavilion,
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Consultation about Ryhall Library Service
A date has been set for a consultation into the future of library services in Ryhall.
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RSPB Big Garden Bird Watch
You are urged to look out into your garden for an hour over the next three days,
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Wind warnings in the area
The storm and the associated high winds mean Burghley House has closed its Parkland today,
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Rutland charity celebrates 10th anniversary
Charity Out of Hours Club Rutland is celebrating its 10th anniversary today.
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Police in joint operation across borders
Police in Rutland and Cambridgeshire have been working together to target cross-border criminals bringing drugs into Rutland.
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Single vehicle collision in Oakham
Redland Road in Oakham was closed through the night after police were called to a single vehicle collision there.
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Lakeside Patient Participation group holds its AGM tonight
There's a chance to find out about healthcare in Stamford tonight
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New bus stops around Stamford
Lincolnshire County Council is this week improving access to bus services in Stamford
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Consultation on Rutland Memorial Hospital
A consultation is underway to bring two services together at Rutland Memorial Hospital in Oakham
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Weekend sports round up
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Greetham six bells are available to view
Greetham six church bells are available to view again today before the bell frame is taken down for work next week.
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Art Pop-Up in Stamford today
There's a chance to banish the January Blues by crafting this afternoon.
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Property and vehicle break ins in the area
Lincolnshire Police is appealing for information relating to a break in at a rural property in Baston
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Jack & the Beanstalk in Oakham
Pantomime comes to Oakham later as the Rutland Arts Theatre Society marks its 50th year
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Devolution for Lincolnshire authorities likely
Devolution in greater Lincolnshire shouldn't be held up by the fact it's already better placed to progress it,
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Roadworks start on Monday on the A1 to make it safer
Works to make the A1 safer between South Witham and Little Ponton begin on Monday.
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Meeting oversubscribed on 27th January
A meeting to hear views of locals about the future of local governments in Rutland has been oversubscribed.
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Leisure centres awarded quality mark
South Kesteven has been awarded a nationally recognised quality mark called the Active Standard for its leisure centres.
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Rutland Community Fridge at Oakham Railway Station
Mid-week Rutland Community Fridge is consolidating its location from today
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Proposals for one authority for Leicestershire and Rutland
A date has been set for a public meeting where Rutlanders can state their views on Government plans to scrap district councils and small unitary authorities
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Black bin collection decision deferred for Rutland
Over 2,000 people have now signed a petition by Rutland MP Alicia Kearns against the County Council's proposals to move to a three-week black bin collection
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Weekend sports round up
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Food for thought
Second Helpings in Stamford say if your heating is taking a pounding this week,
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Rutland Police went undercover last night
Rutland Police went undercover last night in Oakham to tackle community concerns.
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Release of cash required for those affected by flooding
Rutland County Council's leader has signed a letter calling for the Government to release cash to help flood hit residents across Leicestershire and Rutland.
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Keeping warm this winter
As temperatures continue to dip below freezing in Rutland and Stamford and tonight could be the coldest night for at least a week,
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Ryhall Library at risk of closure
A campaign has been launched to save Ryhall Library
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Rutland County Council prioritises flooding issues
Rutland County Council say progress is being made to tackle the growing problem of flooding in the county.
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Disruption due to flooding for Rutland and Stamford area
Disruption continues due to flooding across some of the Rutland and Stamford area,
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Stamford Police report a sudden death
Stamford Police were called to a concern for welfare yesterday morning.
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Consultation on school and post 16 transport
Rutland County Council is today launching a consultation on its travel to school and post 16 transport policies.
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Flooding caused by heavy rain in north Rutland
Heavy rain after snow has caused major problems in our area, particularly in north Rutland.
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Weekend sports round up
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New lighting to be installed in All Saints Church, Oakham
All Saints Church in Oakham is moving its services from today to Oakham School Chapel
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Snow in Rutland and Stamford
Rutland and Stamford has woken up to a covering of snow this morning after several centimetres fell during the night.