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• Battle Proms returns to Burghley House

   A unique evening of entertainment returns to Burghley House this evening for the 21st edition.

• Ryhall Village Fete

   Ryhall village fete takes place this afternoon between noon and four to raise funds for St. John's Church and other local causes.

• Global Bird Fair hopes to raise over £100,000 to save bird species

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   It's hoped the thousands of visitors to this weekend's Global Bird Fair at Lyndon Top can raise over a hundred thousand pounds to help save bird species off the west coast of Africa.

• Rutland Water Beach remains closed

  The Rutland Water Beach is expected to remain closed today after blue green algae was found in the swimming area.

• Anglian Water Hosepipe Ban

  A hosepipe ban is now in force for the 5 million customers of Anglian Water across the region, including those in Rutland and Stamford, due to the lack of rainfall and continued hot temperatures.

• Rutland County Council receives National Award

  Rutland County Council's finance department has received a national award for its management, particularly its transformation programme of restructuring that's happened over the past 18 months.

• Groundbreaking Study into Physical Activity of Forces Women launched

  A 10 year groundbreaking national study looking at physical activity of women in the forces has been launched at Kendrew Barracks Cottesmore.

• Plans for Medi-Tech Centre at Oakham Enterprise Park

   Architects have revealed how Rutland's new Medi-Tech Centre could look if planning permission is granted.

• Local MP fears Seadragon decision could cost County Council

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   Rutland and Stamford's MP fears Rutland County Council's decision to pull out of taking on the Rutland Seadragon from Anglian Water for the museum due to rising costs could cost the county in many ways.

• Battle Proms adjusts timings for World Cup

   The 21st anniversary Battle Proms Picnic concert at Burghley House this Saturday is adjusting its timings due to England's next game in the World Cup.

• Osprey chicks now fledged

   All three osprey chicks have now fledged as of yesterday morning, although they're expected to stay local until the end of August.

• Charity steps up work on dangers of environment

  A  charity which educates older primary age children in Rutland and Leicestershire on the dangers of their environment is stepping up its work in secondary schools, including staying safe online.