You are urged to look out into your garden for an hour over the next three days,
as the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch sees thousands of people record the species that visit their outside spaces. In Rutland more than 500 people regularly take part each year with the house sparrow taking the top spot last year in Rutland as the most commonly seen bird followed by the bluetit and blackbird.

Shoppers being urged to prevent excess food waste
Appeal for witnesses to accident
New funding for rural crime projects
No ticket machine for now at Oakham Railway Station
Wizard of Oz at Stamford Corn Exchange
Last day for Cards for Good Causes
Weekend sports round up
Peace Light comes to Stamford
Accident on the A1
Well known violinist performs at Stamford Arts Centre
None for the road