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• New Rutland Hub

   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.

• Police appeal for witnesses after burglaries

   Northamptonshire police are appealing for witnesses after a series of burglaries, which they believe are all linked around the A43 between Kettering and Stamford.

• Vitruvian Triathlon at Rutland Water

   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.

• Annual Battle of Britain Parade and Service

  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.

• Rutland Day

  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.

• New Rutland local plan

   A five-week consultation to help shape Rutland's newest local plan is underway.

• Oakham's twin town visit

   Visitors from Oakham's German twin town are in Rutland for four days of sightseeing and discovery.

• Global Bird Fair raises record amount

  This summer's Global Bird Fair has raised a record amount for worldwide conservation.

• Melton Round Table takes on Skinflint Rally

   Two teams from Melton Round Table are crossing the Channel this morning as they take on this year's Skinflint rally.

• New home for army cadets

   Army Cadets based at St. George's Barracks have taken on a new home at Kendrew at Cottesmore.

• First all female podium at Defender Burghley since 1989

  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.

• Weekend sports round up