Rutland and Stamford Sound

A man from Stamford was crowned Men’s champion at the World Conker Championships which were held in the local village of Southwick at the weekend.

Police in Stamford would like to identify the two young men pictured, as officers say they may have information that could assist their enquiries.

 Despite it being an international competition with entrants from as far as Japan, the World Conker Championships yesterday at Southwick near Oundle, saw winners with a local connection.

 Rutland's rural policing team has recovered over £5 million worth of property since they were created across Rutland and Leicestershire five years ago.

 A week-long training exercise is underway at Kendrew Barracks to test and improve emergency response procedures and locals may see more emergency and military vehicles on the roads nearby as a result.

Anglian Water have today (Monday) confirmed that supplies have returned to normal, and they've closed the Normanton Rutland Water bottled water hub, as well as the one at Morrisons in Stamford, which closed on Saturday.

A new spring flower show weekend will take place at Burghley House in Stamford in April 2027 after the success of the first two summer Rutland Flower Shows, with Mary Berry amongst visiting stars.