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• Water problems in the Stamford area - the latest from Anglian Water

  Water supplies are returning to the Stamford area, after a burst water main left hundreds of homes from Tickencote to Tallington with low pressure, or in many cases, no water. Supplies are returning, but if you have no water still, you're advised to use a new bottled water collection point at the Normanton Car Park of Rutland Water, although the Morrisons collection point will remain open. The incident was reported just before midday yesterday. We're awaiting information on schools, you may have it before we do. Anglian Water says tankers are pumping more water into the system, and if you s

• New spring flower show in Stamford set for 2027 with Mary Berry amongst visiting stars

  A new spring flower show weekend will take place at Burghley House in Stamford in April 2027 after the success of the first two summer Rutland Flower Shows, with Mary Berry amongst visiting stars.

• Happy Lincolnshire Day

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  Today marks the 20th Lincolnshire day- a commemorative day that celebrates the county. Stamford, Bourne and Deeping is our own slice of Lincolnshire- but what does the day mean?

• Lincolnshire Day banner exhibtion

   Today is Lincolnshire Day, and as well as flags flying across the county, a free banner exhibition featuring local schools and the WI is being launched at Priory Church Deeping St. James.

• Princess Royal opens new home of 1st Military Working Dogs

   The Princess Royal has been in Rutland this week, officially opening the new home of 1st Military Working Dogs at Kendrew Barracks.

• Collision near Market Deeping roundabout

  Lincolnshire Police have been working through the night at Market Deeping after a collision near the roundabout that connects the A15 and A1175 near the service station involving a motorcycle.

• Rare fossils found in Ketton

   Rare Jurassic fossils have been discovered in Ketton, which help give further insight into the geological history of the county around 170 million years ago.

• Climate and nature emergency film shown in Ketton

   St Mary's Church in Ketton is one of only two in the Peterborough Diocese to show a film about climate and nature emergency, and it's taking place this evening.

• Oakham health and care services under one roof

   A new facility, which brings together health and care services under one roof in Oakham, could be open by the end of the year.

• Firefighter receives award from High Sheriff

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   A firefighter from Uppingham was surprised last night by the High Sheriff of Rutland, who presented him with an award for nearly 40 years' dedication.

• Police seize e-scooter in Market Deeping

   Police in Market Deeping seized an e-scooter at the weekend after it was ridden illegally in a public place.

• Rutland Food Bank needs the basics

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   The Rutland Food Bank says it's store cupboard basics they're most in need of as they expect a rise in donations due to harvest festivals in schools and churches.