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• Funding allocations for councils given to urban areas

  The Government's continuing to favour urban areas over rural in its funding allocations for councils, says Rutland and Stamford MP.

• None for the road

  Leicestershire Police says none for the road should be the message this Christmas

• Two new swales at Whissendine to manage flood risk

  Two new swales have been built next to Whissendine Brook to help manage flooding in the village.

• Families in need get gifts this Christmas

  Nearly 100 families in need of being helped by the Voluntary Action Rutland Christmas Gift Appeal this year.

• Big band experience at Victoria Hall

  Twenty professional musicians will once again get together tonight

• Budget agreed at Stamford Town Council

  Stamford Town Council has agreed its budget for the coming year and says it needs an extra £100,000 from residents, despite having received several grants for projects in the town.

• Rutland County Council approves two housing development proposals

  Rutland County Council has approved two controversial housing developments saying they were satisfied housebuilders had taken enough steps to mitigate flooding.

• Santa's sleigh in Oakham

  Oakham will be once again covered by eight routes from the Rutland Lions Santa Sleigh from tonight.

• Christmas trees still available

  If you're still looking for a real Christmas tree, Oakham All Saint Scouts have a number leftover from their deliveries this year.

• Late night shopping in Oakham

  It's late night shopping in Oakham tonight and over 65 stalls are expected along the High Street and in Victoria Hall and Oakham Castle,

• Weekend sports round up

• A Ceremony of Carols in Stamford

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  The Mayor of Stamford is holding a fundraising Christmas concert at the Town Hall this afternoon in aid of her mayoral charities.