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• Have your say on local beat priorities

  Rutland Police wants to hear from you and what it should concentrate on in the new year as they review their local beat priorities.

• Covering of snow around Oakham

  Oakham, Uppingham and the western side of Rutland is waking up to a covering of snow this morning with nothing to show in the eastern parts.

• Horseshoe throwing event at Spanhoe Lodge

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  There's a chance to throw horseshoes this lunchtime in the annual New Year's Day game

• George's Food Hub open

  Free food and the chance to reduce food waste is on offer in Stamford this afternoon.

• Police investigate van thefts

  Lincolnshire Police is investigating a series of van thefts in the west of the county, including South Kesteven.

• Fifty years of Rutland Water

  Rutland Water is marking its 50th anniversary in 2026 with 50 events throughout the year.

• Local people awarded New Year's Honours

  A number of people from the Rutland and Stamford area have been recognised for their work in the New Year's Honours.

• Work to start on hospital entrance

  Work to enhance the general entrance around Stamford and Rutland Hospital will take place through next month.

• Second Helpings open today

  Second Helpings, which is based at Barn Hill Methodist Church, also has a community fridge, which is open

• Weekend sports round up

• Men jailed for theft of plant equipment

  Two men are spending Christmas and New Year in prison after being involved in the theft of £500,000 worth of plant equipment

• Tributes are being paid to Stewart Francis

  Tributes are being paid to the president of the Peterborough Referee Association who has passed away