Lifetimes
Over £50,000 was raised at the first Race for Life night run at Burghley House last night.
The event near Stamford, which replaces the annual Sunday event, saw hundreds run, jog and walk the 5K and 10K course through the parkland. It's now a sister event to the Pretty Muddy Inflatable assault course which was moved to the Rutland Showground last month. The events are organised by Cancer Research UK. Rutland and Stamford Sound has hosted both.
Rutland Water beach is now open for the summer
The Rutland Water beach at Sykes Lane, Empingham is now open daily until the end of August,
Safer streets for Rutland
Rutland Police say they are working hard to make our town centres safer, more vibrant places for everyone to enjoy
Fire could last several days
Firefighters say a large fire of garden waste on Honey Pot Lane near Colsterworth could last for several days.
Local businesses urged to be aware of counterfeit notes
Stamford Police is warning businesses in the town to check carefully any cash that they receive,
Weekend Cricket
Corps of Drums at Party in the Park
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
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
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.
