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’.
201 bus route affected by road closure in Stamford
Road safety improvements on the A43
Feasibility study to establish a museum at Stamford Town Hall
Seven week consultation now under way for Local Government Reorganisation
Police officers save man's life in Uppingham
Concerns about several buildings and sites around Stamford
Benedict's Law takes a step forward
Kilnside Energy Park no longer being developed
Police warn of doorstep scam
Benedict's Law to be debated in the House of Lords
Oakham Library now open
Weekend sports round up
