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Two new swales have been built next to Whissendine Brook to help manage flooding in the village.
They are at the bottom of a farmers field near Pickwell Lane. They have been funded by Aviva and WWF UK as part of a nationwide strategy. They have been built by the Trent Rivers Trust. The idea is that they can contain a large amount of excess water, and due to the design, let it back in slowly to combat extreme rainfall events
Families in need get gifts this Christmas
Nearly 100 families in need of being helped by the Voluntary Action Rutland Christmas Gift Appeal this year.
Big band experience at Victoria Hall
Twenty professional musicians will once again get together tonight
Budget agreed at Stamford Town Council
Stamford Town Council has agreed its budget for the coming year and says it needs an extra £100,000 from residents, despite having received several grants for projects in the town.
Rutland County Council approves two housing development proposals
Rutland County Council has approved two controversial housing developments saying they were satisfied housebuilders had taken enough steps to mitigate flooding.
Santa's sleigh in Oakham
Oakham will be once again covered by eight routes from the Rutland Lions Santa Sleigh from tonight.
Christmas trees still available
If you're still looking for a real Christmas tree, Oakham All Saint Scouts have a number leftover from their deliveries this year.
Late night shopping in Oakham
It's late night shopping in Oakham tonight and over 65 stalls are expected along the High Street and in Victoria Hall and Oakham Castle,
Weekend sports round up
A Ceremony of Carols in Stamford
The Mayor of Stamford is holding a fundraising Christmas concert at the Town Hall this afternoon in aid of her mayoral charities.
Man stabbed in Stamford
Police in Stamford are appealing for information after a man was stabbed
Gritters out this weekend treating priority routes
As the weather turns colder again and the risk of ice increases Rutland County Council are reminding residents
Stamford Lions spreading festive cheer
Stamford Lions is spreading festive cheer today with an event just off the High Street
