A marathon runner is taking on Rutland Water today.
His third of 39, as he runs in each historic county to raise funds and awareness for Tommy's, the pregnancy and baby loss charity, after he and his wife experienced a miscarriage. Olly Brown, from Shropshire, has been running each weekend since the 28th of December and leaves Uppingham School’s Fircroft House at 10:00am and will do a full circuit of the reservoir, expected to finish it around 3:00pm at the Horse and Jockey at Manton.
A high percentage of children get their first preference school
Lincolnshire County Council says over 96% of children in the county due to start primary and infant schools this September were offered a place at their first preference school
Verge cutting begins this week
Rutland County Council begins its rural verge cutting programme
Weekend sports round up
Final day to see South Gardens at Burghley House
Today is the final day of the season to see the private South Gardens
Record sale in Oakham
The Crown Tavern in Oakham has been open since 6:00am as nearby Rockabye Records takes part in Record Store Day.
Foster carers needed in Rutland
Could you become a foster carer in Rutland?
Most of demolition materials recycled
The four month demolition project to remove redundant buildings from the Stamford Hospital
Mental Health Cafe will launch at Oakham Library next month
Rutland's weekly Neighbourhood Mental Health Cafe will be based at Oakham Library
Lincolnshire County Council consulting on parking restrictions
Lincolnshire County Council Is consulting on parking restrictions on Sutherland Way, Stirling Road and Caithness Road
Repair Cafe launches on Saturday
A new Rutland and Stamford Repair Cafe launches this Saturday
The circus is in Stamford
The big top opens on Stamford Recreation Ground tonight,
Woman sentenced for causing death by careless driving
Police are encouraging drivers to keep thinking bike
