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.

Santa's sleigh in Oakham
Christmas trees still available
Late night shopping in Oakham
Weekend sports round up
A Ceremony of Carols in Stamford
Man stabbed in Stamford
Gritters out this weekend treating priority routes
Stamford Lions spreading festive cheer
Sunday morning train service between Leicester & Peterborough no longer possible
New councillors at South Kesteven District Council
Rutland County Council launch a support hub on its website
Energy saving upgrades for some South Kesteven District Council housing