Local News from Sunday, August 9th, 2026

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100 Butterflies to be created in Collyweston

It's hoped a hundred butterflies can be created in Collyweston this afternoon in celebration of Sir David Attenborough's centenary.
Final Day of International Agility Festival

It's the final day of the Royal Kennel Club's International Agility Festival at the Rutland Showground with 18 rings running throughout and cool areas for the dogs and their handlers.
Final day of Oakham Baptist Church's Summer of Love

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It's the final day of Oakham Baptist Church's Summer of Love, a four-day free festival of food, fun and celebration.
First Osprey Chick Begins Migration

It's thought the eldest of the 3 Manton Bay Osprey chicks has begun his migration.
Rutland Recycling Centres temporarily unable to take Household Waste

Rutland County Council is asking anyone hoping to dispose of household waste at either of their centres at Cottesmore or North Luffenham to postpone their visit until next Saturday.

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