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Police in Rutland and Leicestershire have had 14 guns handed in so far this month as part of a national firearms amnesty.
Ten of them were made by BRUNI and they're especially looking for more of these to be handed in. These side or top venting blank firers have been shown by the National Crime Agency to be readily convertible and are therefore now illegal to own. They've listed five models on their social media that can be given up without fear of prosecution at your local police station.
Stamford Showstoppers perform double bill
A theatre group in Stamford begin their double bill of shows today at the Corn Exchange.
Ketton Library re-opens today
Ketton Library re-opens today after refurbishments, which has taken place as part of Rutland County Council's Living Well Rutland programme.
Pancake Day
Traditions continue across the Rutland and Stamford area today.
Rutland council tax
Rutland County Council's cabinet is meeting this morning to discuss increased government funding for children in the county with special educational needs, and as a result, a plan to freeze the coming year's council tax increase other than for adult social care.
Weekend sports round up
New local Olympian
Melton's Amelia Coltman says she's now officially an Olympian having finished in ninth place in her first games in the skeleton.
Half Term Skateboarding Sessions
Skateboarding sessions are being held for half term across South Kesteven this week.
Stamford Striders Valentines 30K
Around 550 runners took part in the 32nd Valentine's 30K around Stamford and the villages yesterday.
Rutland Council Tax increase may be halved
Rutland County Council has almost halved its proposed council tax increase for the coming year after the government stepped in to help more with children in the county who have special educational needs by effectively backdating the dedicated schools grant to help bridge the extra the county council were paying to cover the shortfall.
Greetham diversions due to water works
Water work on Main Street in Greetham means diversions continue untill at least Monday.
Treacherous road conditions this morning
Road uses across the Rutland and Stamford area are being warned of treacherous conditions this morning, following heavy rain, which has led to flooding in places, including Whissendine and Gretton, and also freezing temperatures overnight.
Exton and Greetham Primary School Award
Exton and Greetham Primary School says celebrating differences with all children has helped them win the Nurture Schools Award.
