Rutland and Stamford Sound

 A Rutland rock band who achieved national recognition in the early 80s are staging a mini tour starting tonight in Stamford.

 Rutland's rural crime team is warning buyers to be extra careful when buying second-hand horse boxes, with statistics that 1 in 10 listed on selling sites has been flagged as stolen or tampered with.

 One of the West End's top musicals for children comes to Stamford from today, as Matilda Junior becomes the 11th full production in 5 years for Stamford Showstoppers.

The Government's increased housing target for Rutland was one of the reasons planners felt they had no choice but to approve outline planning for a 63 house development on land south of Meadow Lane in Ryhall last night.

Police and Highways worked through the night to reopen the A1 southbound between Colsterworth and South Witham after a driver was found to be travelling the wrong way and hit several other vehicles.

 Rutland's MP, Alicia Kearns, has set out six tests that she feels best represent the views of people of England's smallest mainland county as local government reorganisation sees Rutland likely to merge with neighbouring authorities.

 A soldier from the Royal Anglian Regiment who was dismissed in the 80s for being gay has been welcomed back into the Army at an event at Kendrew Barracks, Cottesmore, this week.

Businesses that would like to bid for council contracts in South Kesteven are being invited to a Meet the Buyer event this week.

As the campaign continues with Stamford schools and parents to reduce mobile phone use, a poll conducted by Rutland and Stanford's MP, Alicia Kearns, reveals 85 per cent of those who took part in her survey want them banned in schools.

 Yesterday's clear and cold weather led to fast times and a new record for the 31st Stamford Striders Valentine's 30k.  

One of the most eye-catching local independent shops on St Mary Street in Stamford closes its doors for the final time this afternoon.