Local News
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Lakeside Patient Participation group holds its AGM tonight
There's a chance to find out about healthcare in Stamford tonight
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New bus stops around Stamford
Lincolnshire County Council is this week improving access to bus services in Stamford
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Consultation on Rutland Memorial Hospital
A consultation is underway to bring two services together at Rutland Memorial Hospital in Oakham
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Weekend sports round up
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Greetham six bells are available to view
Greetham six church bells are available to view again today before the bell frame is taken down for work next week.
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Art Pop-Up in Stamford today
There's a chance to banish the January Blues by crafting this afternoon.
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Property and vehicle break ins in the area
Lincolnshire Police is appealing for information relating to a break in at a rural property in Baston
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Jack & the Beanstalk in Oakham
Pantomime comes to Oakham later as the Rutland Arts Theatre Society marks its 50th year
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Devolution for Lincolnshire authorities likely
Devolution in greater Lincolnshire shouldn't be held up by the fact it's already better placed to progress it,
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Roadworks start on Monday on the A1 to make it safer
Works to make the A1 safer between South Witham and Little Ponton begin on Monday.
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Meeting oversubscribed on 27th January
A meeting to hear views of locals about the future of local governments in Rutland has been oversubscribed.
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Leisure centres awarded quality mark
South Kesteven has been awarded a nationally recognised quality mark called the Active Standard for its leisure centres.
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Rutland Community Fridge at Oakham Railway Station
Mid-week Rutland Community Fridge is consolidating its location from today
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Proposals for one authority for Leicestershire and Rutland
A date has been set for a public meeting where Rutlanders can state their views on Government plans to scrap district councils and small unitary authorities
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Black bin collection decision deferred for Rutland
Over 2,000 people have now signed a petition by Rutland MP Alicia Kearns against the County Council's proposals to move to a three-week black bin collection
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Weekend sports round up
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Food for thought
Second Helpings in Stamford say if your heating is taking a pounding this week,
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Rutland Police went undercover last night
Rutland Police went undercover last night in Oakham to tackle community concerns.
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Release of cash required for those affected by flooding
Rutland County Council's leader has signed a letter calling for the Government to release cash to help flood hit residents across Leicestershire and Rutland.
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Keeping warm this winter
As temperatures continue to dip below freezing in Rutland and Stamford and tonight could be the coldest night for at least a week,
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Ryhall Library at risk of closure
A campaign has been launched to save Ryhall Library
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Rutland County Council prioritises flooding issues
Rutland County Council say progress is being made to tackle the growing problem of flooding in the county.
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Disruption due to flooding for Rutland and Stamford area
Disruption continues due to flooding across some of the Rutland and Stamford area,
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Stamford Police report a sudden death
Stamford Police were called to a concern for welfare yesterday morning.
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Consultation on school and post 16 transport
Rutland County Council is today launching a consultation on its travel to school and post 16 transport policies.
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Flooding caused by heavy rain in north Rutland
Heavy rain after snow has caused major problems in our area, particularly in north Rutland.
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Weekend sports round up
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New lighting to be installed in All Saints Church, Oakham
All Saints Church in Oakham is moving its services from today to Oakham School Chapel
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Snow in Rutland and Stamford
Rutland and Stamford has woken up to a covering of snow this morning after several centimetres fell during the night.
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Annual wassailing events in Bourne and Stamford
Apple trees are being awakened in Stamford and Bourne this afternoon with the annual Wassailing events in the community orchards.
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Severe weather emergency protocol in place at South Kesteven District Council
South Kesteven District Council say their severe weather emergency protocol remain active this weekend and into the start of next week due to the freezing temperatures.
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Freezing conditions causing problems in the area
Freezing conditions are already causing problems this morning around our area.
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Bells rings for the New Year at Oakham
The New Year was marked with bells ringing out from Oakham All Saints Church for over three hours yesterday afternoon.
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Northern Lights in the area
The Northern Lights were visible across Rutland and Stamford last night
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House fire in Oakham
Two fire engines and a rescue vehicle were called to a house fire at Alpine Close in Oakham last night.
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New Year's Day sport
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New Year Plant Hunt is underway!
Rutland Natural History Society is holding a morning walk around Oakham today to help show how climate change is affecting us.
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Rutland Water New Year's Day Dip
As well as a New Year's Day parkrun at the reservoir, up to 300 people are starting the New Year in Rutland Water this morning.
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Less litter in Stamford after New Year's celebrations
There was less litter in Stamford than a normal Saturday night following the New Year's Eve celebrations.
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Horseshoe throwing at Spanhoe Lodge cancelled but all other activities open
Spanhoe Lodge at Laxton say they will try and get some horseshoe throwing in