Rutland and Stamford Sound

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.

 Rutland & Stamford Sound is up for two national awards tonight.

 Exton's Play Park has its official reopening this afternoon as phase one, which is the playground equipment, is ready to be used.

 The last but one Rutland Showground Car Boot of the season has been cancelled due to today's weather.

Rutland Water's Park Runs have issued a last-minute appeal for volunteers this weekend to help run their events today and tomorrow.