An international bird watching day coordinated in Rutland has broken records.
The October Big Day, which took place last Saturday, saw nearly 900,000 people take part worldwide, with 48,000 eBirders collectively reporting 2.1 million individual bird observations. Making it the first day in October to ever surpass 100,000 checklists in a single day.196 countries took part, including birders from Rutland.

Funding allocations for councils given to urban areas
None for the road
Two new swales at Whissendine to manage flood risk
Families in need get gifts this Christmas
Big band experience at Victoria Hall
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Rutland County Council approves two housing development proposals
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Christmas trees still available
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