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• Oakham Castle closed for maintenance from next Monday

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• No internet and phone connection for some villages in Rutland

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• Bin collection days change from today for South Kesteven area

  Bin collection dates across South Kesteven are changing from today, including in Stamford.

• Strong winds causes closure of local landmarks

  Due to the high winds today Rutland Water’s car parks at Sykes Lane, Empingham and Barnsdale are closed

• Weekend sports round up

• 2nd Stamford Scouts hosts the Stamford Dog Show for the first time

  The Stamford Dog Show and Family Fun Day for the first time today is being led by second Stamford Scouts

• 85th Battle of Britain parade in Stamford

  The 85th anniversary of the Battle of Britain is being marked in Stamford this morning with a parade.

• Rutland flag on display at Westminster for Rutland Day

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  With local government reorganisation pending, Rutland's MP says getting the county flag flying in the shadows of Big Ben this weekend to mark Rutland Day is an important step.

• Ride & Stride event raises money for Rutland churches

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  Today is Rutland Day as well as Ride and Stride, a national initiative to raise money for our churches in Rutland.