Rutland and Stamford Sound

Firefighters say a large fire of garden waste on Honey Pot Lane near Colsterworth could last for several days.

Stamford Police is warning businesses in the town to check carefully any cash that they receive,

 A packed Party in the Park in Cutts Close in Oakham followed a parade and service where many parts of Rutland were highlighted through flags and banners naming their village or town yesterday.

Anglian Water say they've seen a 30% increase in drinking water being used during the recent hot weather, but that their network is at an increased risk of leaks as the dry ground causes pipes to shift and break.

Four candidates are standing in the upcoming Barleythorpe seat for Rutland County Council.

 The outgoing Vicar of Oakham says it could take up to a year for his replacement to begin work.

 A team of frontline medical crew members from the Rutland Air Ambulance are hoping to raise enough for three missions this weekend by taking on the 100 kilometre Peak District ultra challenge.

 It's hoped every community in Rutland will be represented today as the county marks 80 years since VE and VJ Day as part of Armed Forces Week.

There's still time to enter this year's Stamford Raft Race.

 The High Sheriff of Rutland says the 80th anniversary of VE Day and VJ Day is one we should all be thankful for.