Judging is taking place today of Stamford shop windows
in the return of the Defender Burghley Horse Trials competition for town traders. Nearly 30 businesses have been decorated with an equestrian and country theme. Meanwhile in the forthcoming five star competition it's been confirmed three time Burghley winner Oliver Townend is entered once again riding Cooley Rosalent, an 11 year old mare owned by Paul and Diana Ridgeon. which won Defender Kentucky last year. Oliver says he's always hungry for the early competition despite being a multiple winner.
‘I hope I've got a few left in me as well. Burghley is such a special place to me. My dad rode here in 1984. Apparently my first sentence was going to Burghley. So yeah, it's been a big part of my life and to ride here is a very special thing for any event rider’.
Soldiers from Kendrew Barracks take part in charity walk
CallConnect minibus service has carried over 5,000 passengers in first six months
Children's library launched at Wing Church
Trains now running on East Coast Main Line
Weekend sports round up
Rutland Hall Hotel hosts Rutland's Festival of Remembrance
Rutland Morris organise a Have a Go Day
Poppy Appeal in Oakham with volunteer support
Recycle your Halloween waste
CrossCountry train timetable reinstated
Second phase of road safety upgrade to begin for Rutland
Petition launched against proposed development between Great Casterton & Stamford
