Rutland and Stamford Sound

 Oakham United Charities are appealing to 16-22-year-olds in Oakham and Barleythorpe who are doing vocational studies and apprenticeships or degrees to come forward and claim a small grant.

 People looking for information about adult social care in Rutland can now get help more quickly and easily, thanks to the launch of a new digital assistant from Rutland County Council.

 A one-stop shop for veterans and their families is being held at Borderville Sports Centre in Stamford today with a chance to see what services are available locally to support the military community.

 Victoria Hall in Oakham goes to auction today after trustees were unable to secure a long-term future for the building.

Speaking in a cross-party debate last night in the House of Commons, Alicia Kearns says she's had many complaints from residents about letters taking weeks or even months to arrive.

The local link at Cold Overton Road is nearly finished, construction will start on the Medi-Tech centre at Oakham Enterprise Park imminently, and the Rutland County Museum will move some of its larger artefacts to the old prison kitchen building at Oakham Enterprise Park, with public viewing by appointment.

Police patrols are increasing in Langham this week, following reports of a burglary at the weekend in the village.

16 year Flight Sergeant Charlie Lumb is the youngest holder of a Sailplane Pilot Licence and a Flight Radiotelephony Operators Licence in the country, having done his exams for both over the last year, qualifying as a glider pilot this month. He's an active member of 2071 Stamford Air Cadets and has raised money for the RAF Association too.