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• Corps of Drums at Party in the Park

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   A packed Party in the Park in Cutts Close in Oakham followed a parade and service where many parts of Rutland were highlighted through flags and banners naming their village or town yesterday.

• Increase in drinking water use

  Anglian Water say they've seen a 30% increase in drinking water being used during the recent hot weather, but that their network is at an increased risk of leaks as the dry ground causes pipes to shift and break.

• Early bin collections

• Barleythorpe Ward Election

  Four candidates are standing in the upcoming Barleythorpe seat for Rutland County Council.

• Vicar of Oakham on the move

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   The outgoing Vicar of Oakham says it could take up to a year for his replacement to begin work.

• Helimed Hikers raising money for local Air Ambulance

   A team of frontline medical crew members from the Rutland Air Ambulance are hoping to raise enough for three missions this weekend by taking on the 100 kilometre Peak District ultra challenge.

• Armed Forces Week marks VE and VJ Day

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   It's hoped every community in Rutland will be represented today as the county marks 80 years since VE and VJ Day as part of Armed Forces Week.

• Stamford Raft Race

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  There's still time to enter this year's Stamford Raft Race.

• High Sheriff of Rutland highlights Armed Forces Day

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   The High Sheriff of Rutland says the 80th anniversary of VE Day and VJ Day is one we should all be thankful for.

• Rutland Police arrest Driver

  Rutland police have arrested the driver of a car who had a large quantity of counterfeit cigarettes in Uppingham.

• Rutland Beer Festival

  Rutland's annual celebration of Real Ale kicks off at the Museum in Oakham.

• New Boat for Oakham in Bloom

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   Oakham in Bloom's iconic boat at the Stamford Road roundabout will be rejuvenated today with the arrival of a replacement.