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• Inheritance tax is likely to affect smaller farms

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  A Rutland farmer says he supports the Government's inheritance tax policy in principle, but it should have been tiered depending on the size of the farm.

• Coat of Hopes makes its way to Stamford

  A coat highlighting climate change is being walked between Great Casterton and Stamford this afternoon.

• Local advent calendar collections

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  There's still a chance to donate an advent calendar to help people of all ages across Stamford, Rutland and beyond.

• Snow warning for the area tonight

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  The chance of some snow across Rutland tonight has increased, as an area of low pressure moves in from the west.

• Weekend sports round up

• Illegally adapted push bike seized

  Police seized a push bike in Oakham yesterday after they were told it was being used as a motorbike.

• Concerns over A1 safety

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  A meeting to hear locals' concerns about the A1 was full to capacity last night as Alicia Kearns heard from residents at South Witham Village Hall.

• Thousands of pounds worth of damage to Volunteer Training Centre

  Over £40,000 worth of damage was caused to the Volunteer Training Centre at Rutland Water in a break in.

• Christmas lights ready to sparkle in Stamford

  The final installation of Stamford's Christmas lights has been taking place overnight after the tree was put into position on Thursday.

• Brooke Road fully reopens after the weekend

  Brooke Road in Oakham is reopening this evening at 5:00pm and will fully reopen after the weekend.

• Demand led bus services approved by Rutland County Council

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  It is hoped the move towards dynamic demand led buses will safeguard public transport in Rutland and reduce rural isolation.

• Cross Country Trains providing funding for local community projects

  Community projects that create a legacy in Rutland and Stamford are being encouraged to apply for a grant from our main train operator.

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