Thousands came along to Oakham late night shopping last night with stalls and entertainment across the town as well as shops open late.
Victoria Hall also reported a high footfall at its first Christmas tree festival with the People's Choice Christmas Tree from Oakham All Saints Scouts winning first place, Catmos Primary second and Inspire to Try third. The Mayor's choice was the Cooking Caterpillars Cook Club tree.
Helen Groves, Victoria Hall manager, says it really brought the community together.
"Oh, I'm just so impressed with the feedback I've had. I think we've got over 30 trees in total and some of the creativity is so impressive. What people have done, they've really gone to town. We just wanted to create a space for community. That's what we're about at Victoria Hall.
A lot of people think we're part of the council, but we're not. We're an independent, you know, we're run by trustees. We don't get any regular funding. We want to create an amazing space that the community can use. So that was the real reason for doing the festival."
South Kesteven District Council is holding two workshops next month, including one in Stamford, which will help shape the council's view on Artificial Intelligence.
Ten personnel from RAF Wittering are taking part in a test of endurance and stamina this morning to raise money for CALM, a leading suicide prevention charity.
Restrictions continue at Rutland's tips at Cottesmore and North Luffenham as they're unable to take household waste until further notice, and now any upholstered furniture.
Fire and Rescue services that cover the Rutland and Stamford area are continuing to urge locals to look after the countryside and not use any sources of ignition.
Well over 13,000 visitors are expected at the Rutland Showground over the next three days for the second annual Rutland Flower Show, which promises to build even further on last year's successful first event.
The leader of Rutland County Council's Conservative opposition got cross-party support last night for her motions to ask the council to quiz the government on why they decided to join Rutland with all the Leicestershire districts in local government reorganisation and to seek a written assurance of Rutland ceremonial county status.
Police arrest two teenagers over assault in Oakham
Weekend sports round up
