Local News
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Stamford College joins the Lincolnshire Institute of Technology
A new technology partnership with other colleges will share best practice and help better qualify employees to degree level as Stamford College joins the Lincolnshire Institute of Technology.
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Have your say on housing, homelessness and rough sleeping
There's just a few days left to have your say on Rutland strategy for housing, homelessness and rough sleeping.
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Man taken to hospital after being attacked in Stamford
A man was taken to hospital last Saturday night in Stamford
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A new quieter shed officially opened at Don't Lose Hope Community Garden
A new quieter shed has been officially opened at Bourne’s Don't Lose Hope Community Garden.
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Clipsham Yew Tree Avenue Trust receives lottery funding
Clipsham Yew Tree Avenue has a secure future thanks to over £100,000 of lottery money.
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Police appeal for witnesses to accident
Police in Bourne are appealing for witnesses to a single vehicle accident on Spalding Road
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Weekend sports round up
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Christmas Day lunches for those alone during the festive season
Oakham Baptist Church say if you're on your own on Christmas Day
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A busy weekend for two voluntary organisations
Two voluntary organisations are expecting a busy weekend as more revellers meet up in Stamford in the run up to Christmas.
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County councillor proposes more power to communities regarding 20mph zones
A Lincolnshire County Councillor from Stamford is tabling a motion today calling for more power for communities when it comes to 20 mile an hour zones.
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Villagers petition against demand led bus services
Ketton deserves to retain its regular bus services, says a villager who set up a petition against proposal
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Police release an image of a man in relation to theft
Stamford Police have released an image of a man they would like to identify
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Members of Cottesmore Military Wives Choir at Buckingham Palace
Members of Cottesmore Military Wives sang for the King and Queen yesterday at Buckingham Palace.
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Bikes stolen at Rutland Water
Rutland Cycling has been broken into at Whitwell again.
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Road safety checks carried out
Police are continuing to do more on road safety In Rutland and Stamford through December to guard against what they call the 'fatal four'.
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Police warn to keep a lookout for opportunistic criminals
Following Storm Darragh, police in Stamford, Bourne and the Deepings are asking residents to keep a lookout for opportunistic criminals
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Stamford's Christmas tree to be repositioned
Stamford Town Council say they are aware the Christmas tree in Red Lion Square is leaning badly
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Police appeal for witnesses
Rutland Police are asking anyone who saw a black Audi Q2 early on Sunday morning in an area near Stamford to contact them.
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Late night shopping for Oakham
It's Oakham late night shopping tonight with 80 stalls across the town centre.
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Weekend sports round up
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A chance to sing in a choir for Stamford children
There's a chance for children to sing with All Saints Junior Choir this afternoon in Stamford
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Nene Valley Railway Christmas event still going ahead today
Nene Valley Railway's new festive attraction is still operating this weekend despite the weather.
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Stamford North development approved
South Kesteven District Council has approved the Stamford North development.
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Expected storm causes cancellation of local events
Storm Darragh has forced the cancellation of the Oundle Town and Tesco Oakham Christmas markets tomorrow
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D-Day for Stamford North housing developments
It's D-Day for the Stamford North housing developments.
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Late night shopping in Uppingham
Uppingham has a chance to shine tonight with an annual late night shopping event.
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Memory tree at the Falcon Hotel, Uppingham
A memory tree is going up in Uppingham's Falcon Hotel today to help people talk about grief.
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Rutland cabinet to review school and post 16 transport policies
Rutland County Council is looking to combine separate policies that cover travel to school and post 16 transport into one single travel assistance policy
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Check your car before leaving it
Rutland Police say it may seem obvious but to check your car is locked
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Delays expected at Uppingham roundabout
Drivers and passengers that crossed the Uppingham roundabout are being warned
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Leader needed for 1st Oakham Guides
An Oakham Guide unit could close in the new year if a new leader isn't found.
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Santa Sleigh Tour around Stamford
Santa Sleigh tour of Stamford and surrounds begins tonight thanks to the Stamford Kiwanis. He starts his journey at 5:30 this evening
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Weekend sports round up
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Rutland Fair Trade Christmas markets hailed a success
Rutland Fair Trade Christmas markets in Oakham yesterday had record attendance with over 1000 people visiting over the five hours of the event in Oakham Castle.
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Crackdown on unsafe and dangerous driving
Police in Rutland and Leicestershire say unsafe and dangerous driving won't be tolerated.
