Night Fever
Hundreds of cyclists are on the roads of Rutland and Stamford today,
raising money for the RAF Association. It's the 9th RAFA Rides event at Kendrew Barracks, formerly RAF Cottesmore and routes range from 12 to 100 miles. Among those taking part are three former Leicester Tigers teammates Martin Johnson, Matt Paul and Rory Underwood. The Lord Lieutenant of Rutland Doctor Sarah Furness Is also riding for the first time.
Will the male osprey at Manton Bay begin his migration today?
A water leak, believed to be caused by a faulty stop tap, which has been leaking on Stamford High Street for over six months, has finally been fixed.
58 horse and rider combinations are set to be presented at this afternoon's inspection at Defender Burghley Horse Trials in the event commonly known as the Trot Up.
Lincolnshire County Council is encouraging residents to think more about using public transport for journeys.
Weekend sports round up
The Lions Club of Rutland presented Oakham's Mayor, Councillor Martin Brookes, with a certificate of appreciation at yesterday's family fun day at Cutts Close Park.
Police say they've received widespread support for the new PCSOs that are now based at Stamford Police Station.
The 26th annual Rutland Beer Festival continues at The Grainstore in Oakham this weekend with a strong focus on real ale, including its own brews. Over 40 real ales from across the country are on tap with an array of golden ales, stouts, bitters, porters, and barley wines, and a wide selection of traditional ciders.
33 cyclists are expected this lunchtime at Stamford's Sheepmarket as they follow the 12 Queen Eleanor crosses from Lincoln to London to help homeless charity The Connection at St. Martin's in the Field.
The parents of this year's Manton Bay Osprey chicks are expected to stay around for a few more days, despite the final two chicks beginning their migration just over a week ago.
Passenger trains are running again on nearly two miles of scenic track at Stapleford Park this weekend for the annual fundraiser for LOROS Hospice.
A petition has been launched against the charge being introduced to collect waste at village halls in Rutland.
