Rugby
Stamford went down narrowly by 24 points to 22 at Biggleswade in the Counties 1 Midlands East (South), whilst Oakham lost heavily at Dunstablians 44-10 in the Counties 2 Midlands East (South).
Stoneygate beaten 43-17 in their Leicestershire Merit B opener at Manor Park 2nds.

South Kesteven District Council encouraging shoppers to shop local
Lincolnshire Police checking drivers eyesight
Rutland County Council focus on employment as part of the Local Plan
Darren Ferguson no longer manager at Peterborough United
Weekend sports round up
Spooktacular at Stamford Rec
Exeter Arms presented with Gold award for their pub garden
Stamford Shed launch campaign to build premises
Stamford man charged with murder
Shelagh receives a One Big Thank You
Train services will remain hourly
Man who died is named by police