Amazing
It's National Volunteers Week
and community organisations that would like to recruit more members have stalls this afternoon at Stamford Library where a volunteer fayre is taking place between 2pm-4pm. Groups ranging from heritage and culture to caring services, crafts, retail and education will be on hand to chat to, as well as Rutland and Stamford Sound, which has a community station that runs almost exclusively on volunteers.
Lucy Pearson's an Old Oakhamian, and former Head Girl too. She's also the first female head in the school's 440 year history
All 48 horses presented at yesterday's Trot Up at Defender Burghley Horse Trials will start the dressage phase today, which begins at 10:00 AM.
A flag raising ceremony is taking place in Oakham Castle grounds this morning to mark Merchant Navy Day to honour the brave men and women of the force who kept the nation afloat during times of peace, crisis and conflict.
Oakham Library reopens fully this morning after heavy rain last Thursday was believed to have caused damage to the building.
Police in Stamford are appealing for information after a suspected arson attack on a property on Glen Crescent over the bank holiday weekend.
Rutland County Council is inviting residents, businesses, community organisations, and visitors to have their say on the new draft local transport plan.
Will the male osprey at Manton Bay begin his migration today?
A water leak, believed to be caused by a faulty stop tap, which has been leaking on Stamford High Street for over six months, has finally been fixed.
58 horse and rider combinations are set to be presented at this afternoon's inspection at Defender Burghley Horse Trials in the event commonly known as the Trot Up.
Lincolnshire County Council is encouraging residents to think more about using public transport for journeys.
Weekend sports round up
The Lions Club of Rutland presented Oakham's Mayor, Councillor Martin Brookes, with a certificate of appreciation at yesterday's family fun day at Cutts Close Park.
