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      <title>New Rutland Hub</title>
      <description><![CDATA[ The new Rutland Hub next to Oakham Baptist Church is only part of their expansion. It was officially opened yesterday by MP Alicia Kearns and sees offices from the church move in as well as spaces for the community to use and a cafe.]]></description>
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      <title>Police appeal for witnesses after burglaries</title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Northamptonshire police are appealing for witnesses after a series of burglaries, which they believe are all linked around the A43 between Kettering and Stamford.]]></description>
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      <title>Vitruvian Triathlon at Rutland Water</title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Around 650 athletes began a swim at first light and are taking part in three laps of Rutland Water's roads this morning by bike before they run a half marathon in the annual Vitruvian Triathlon. ]]></description>
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      <title>Annual Battle of Britain Parade and Service</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Road closures are in place in Stamford this morning on Broad Street, Star Lane and Red Lion Street for the annual Battle of Britain Parade and Service and will continue until lunchtime.]]></description>
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      <title>Rutland Day</title>
      <description><![CDATA[As part of the Rutland Day celebrations yesterday, there was an event at Oakham Castle which saw reenactors from the Ferrars' household along with local stalls, a Maker's market, a history tour and the Special Multum Gin Parvo Rutland Cocktail and Rutland Pippin were also on offer.]]></description>
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      <title>New Rutland local plan</title>
      <description><![CDATA[ A five-week consultation to help shape Rutland's newest local plan is underway. ]]></description>
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      <title>Oakham's twin town visit</title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Visitors from Oakham's German twin town are in Rutland for four days of sightseeing and discovery.]]></description>
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      <title>Global Bird Fair raises record amount</title>
      <description><![CDATA[This summer's Global Bird Fair has raised a record amount for worldwide conservation. ]]></description>
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      <title>Melton Round Table takes on Skinflint Rally</title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Two teams from Melton Round Table are crossing the Channel this morning as they take on this year's Skinflint rally. ]]></description>
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      <title>New home for army cadets</title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Army Cadets based at St. George's Barracks have taken on a new home at Kendrew at Cottesmore.]]></description>
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      <title>First all female podium at Defender Burghley since 1989</title>
      <description><![CDATA[After a 37 year wait there was an all-female podium at Defender Burghley Horse Trails in Stamford which annually welcomes over 170,00 visitors across the four day event.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:02:42 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Weekend sports round up</title>
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      <title>Freemasons cycling for charity</title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Two Freemasons from Stamford are due to return home late this afternoon to a fundraising party at the Danish Invader.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 17:18:20 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Open Studios month</title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Hundreds of artists across a range of disciplines are once again exhibiting at studios across Rutland and Northamptonshire in the annual Open Studios month.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 17:03:56 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Arrest in connection with suspected arson attack</title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Police have arrested a 28-year-old man in connection with a suspected arson attack on a house in Glen Crescent in Stamford. ]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:59:04 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Nepalese restaurant to donate to flood fund for Nepal</title>
      <description><![CDATA[One of Stamford's Nepalese restaurants is donating all of its proceeds to the government's flood fund for Nepal this Sunday.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:47:55 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Benedict's Law kicks in for start of new term</title>
      <description><![CDATA[As schools across Rutland and Stamford begin their autumn term, children with allergies from across England will be better protected as Benedict's Law, named after a five-year-old boy from Stamford, will kick in for state-funded schools. ]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:42:23 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Oakham School's New Head Returns To Her Roots</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Lucy Pearson's an Old Oakhamian, and former Head Girl too.  She's also the first female head in the school's 440 year history]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:05:46 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Burghley Horse Trials dressage phase</title>
      <description><![CDATA[All 48 horses presented at yesterday's Trot Up at Defender Burghley Horse Trials will start the dressage phase today, which begins at 10:00 AM.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:01:36 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Flag raising at Oakham Castle for Merchant Navy Day</title>
      <description><![CDATA[ A flag raising ceremony is taking place in Oakham Castle grounds this morning to mark Merchant Navy Day to honour the brave men and women of the force who kept the nation afloat during times of peace, crisis and conflict.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:46:14 +0100</pubDate>
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      <title>Oakham Library reopens</title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Oakham Library reopens fully this morning after heavy rain last Thursday was believed to have caused damage to the building.]]></description>
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      <title>Appeal for information about suspected arson in Stamford</title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Police in Stamford are appealing for information after a suspected arson attack on a property on Glen Crescent over the bank holiday weekend.]]></description>
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      <title>Consultation on Rutland draft local transport plan</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Rutland County Council is inviting residents, businesses, community organisations, and visitors to have their say on the new draft local transport plan.]]></description>
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      <title> Will the male osprey at Manton Bay begin his migration today? </title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Will the male osprey at Manton Bay begin his migration today? ]]></description>
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      <title>Stamford High Street water leak finally fixed</title>
      <description><![CDATA[ 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.]]></description>
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      <title>Burghley Horse Trials Trot Up</title>
      <description><![CDATA[ 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.]]></description>
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      <title>Lincolnshire Catch the Bus month</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Lincolnshire County Council is encouraging residents to think more about using public transport for journeys. ]]></description>
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      <title>Certificate of appreciation for Oakham's Mayor</title>
      <description><![CDATA[ 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. ]]></description>
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      <title>Widespread support for new PCSOs</title>
      <description><![CDATA[ Police say they've received widespread support for the new PCSOs that are now based at Stamford Police Station. ]]></description>
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      <title>26th Rutland Beer Festival</title>
      <description><![CDATA[ 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.]]></description>
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      <title>Cycle ride following the Eleanor Crosses to raise money for homeless charity</title>
      <description><![CDATA[ 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. ]]></description>
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      <title>Osprey parents remain after chicks migrate</title>
      <description><![CDATA[ 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. ]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[ Passenger trains are running again on nearly two miles of scenic track at Stapleford Park this weekend for the annual fundraiser for LOROS Hospice.]]></description>
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      <title>Empingham launch petition against village hall waste collection charge</title>
      <description><![CDATA[ A petition has been launched against the charge being introduced to collect waste at village halls in Rutland. ]]></description>
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      <title>Payment for parking in Rutland to become easier</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Rutland County Council is making it easier to pay for parking, particularly for drivers who use pay parking in other counties, after joining a government scheme which allows different apps to be used using the national parking platform.]]></description>
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      <title>Rutland County Council working on replacing county signs</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Rutland County Council says plans are being worked on to reinstate county boundary signs after 10 were suspected stolen, and the remaining 17 were taken down as a precaution.]]></description>
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