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• Rutland & Stamford's MP says Royal Mail need to do better but workers not at fault

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  Speaking in a cross-party debate last night in the House of Commons, Alicia Kearns says she's had many complaints from residents about letters taking weeks or even months to arrive.

• Police step up patrols in Langham following a suspected burglary in the village

  Police patrols are increasing in Langham this week, following reports of a burglary at the weekend in the village.

• Stamford Air Cadet becomes the country's youngest glider pilot

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  16 year Flight Sergeant Charlie Lumb is the youngest holder of a Sailplane Pilot Licence and a Flight Radiotelephony Operators Licence in the country, having done his exams for both over the last year, qualifying as a glider pilot this month. He's an active member of 2071 Stamford Air Cadets and has raised money for the RAF Association too.

• Rutland & Stamford Sound shortlisted for Community Radio Awards

   Rutland & Stamford Sound is up for two national awards tonight.

• Exton Play Park reopens

   Exton's Play Park has its official reopening this afternoon as phase one, which is the playground equipment, is ready to be used.

• Rutland Showground Car Boot cancelled

   The last but one Rutland Showground Car Boot of the season has been cancelled due to today's weather.

• Rutland Water Park Runs need volunteers

  Rutland Water's Park Runs have issued a last-minute appeal for volunteers this weekend to help run their events today and tomorrow.

• Oakham's poppy archway given new lease of life

  The Oakham Castle commemorative archway has been given a new lease of life with knitted poppies ahead of Remembrance Day.

• Rutland and Stamford residents urged to make preparations in advance for emergencies

  Rutland and Stamford residents are being urged to make preparations in advance for emergencies caused by extreme weather like Storm Austen.

• South Kesteven by-election sees Conservative gain

  The by-election for Grantham St Wulfram ward of the South Kesteven district council was won by Ben Lavender of the Local Conservatives.

• Local events for World Polio Day

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  Rotary groups across the local area are holding events for World Polio Day which is on Saturday 24th October, with local churches being illuminated in purple for awareness.

• Stamford Police hold surgery at library

  The Police Community Support Officer for Stamford PCSO Possnett held a drop in surgery at the town library to provide locals with general advice on protecting their properties and to hear general concerns about issues in the area.