Local News from Monday, August 17th, 2026
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Weekend sports round up
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Rutland Flower Show
A roundup of news from the flower show, including news of a Spring Flower Show next year.
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Diversity in Art
An exhibition brings together creatives and communities at Stamford Arts Centre this week.
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SKDC to hold AI workshops
South Kesteven District Council is holding two workshops next month, including one in Stamford, which will help shape the council's view on Artificial Intelligence.
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RAF Wittering personnel raise money for CALM
Ten personnel from RAF Wittering are taking part in a test of endurance and stamina this morning to raise money for CALM, a leading suicide prevention charity.
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Police will clamp down on vehicle nuisance
Police in Stamford say they take reports of vehicles being driven in an antisocial manner extremely seriously and won't hesitate to seize them.
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Restrictions at Rutland tips
Restrictions continue at Rutland's tips at Cottesmore and North Luffenham as they're unable to take household waste until further notice, and now any upholstered furniture.
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Local Fire and Rescue urge care
Fire and Rescue services that cover the Rutland and Stamford area are continuing to urge locals to look after the countryside and not use any sources of ignition.
