Local News
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Miracle on 34th Street musical at the Stamford Arts Centre
A well known festive film is being brought to life on stage from tonight at Stamford Arts Centre.
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Inheritance tax is likely to affect smaller farms
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.
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Coat of Hopes makes its way to Stamford
A coat highlighting climate change is being walked between Great Casterton and Stamford this afternoon.
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Local advent calendar collections
There's still a chance to donate an advent calendar to help people of all ages across Stamford, Rutland and beyond.
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Snow warning for the area tonight
The chance of some snow across Rutland tonight has increased, as an area of low pressure moves in from the west.
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Weekend sports round up
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Illegally adapted push bike seized
Police seized a push bike in Oakham yesterday after they were told it was being used as a motorbike.
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Concerns over A1 safety
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Demand led bus services approved by Rutland County Council
It is hoped the move towards dynamic demand led buses will safeguard public transport in Rutland and reduce rural isolation.
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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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Survey on fertility services in the area
The NHS in Rutland and Leicestershire is asking for comments from the public on regional changes to criteria for fertility treatment
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Builders announced for former Cummins site in Stamford
The development of the old Newage site on Barnack Road in Stamford is moving a step closer with news that builders have been appointed.
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Goods stolen from Stamford shop
Stamford police are looking for a woman in connection with the theft at a baby and childrenswear shop in the town.
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Police warn drivers about dangerous road conditions
Police in Melton are warning driving conditions are becoming more hazardous with fallen leaves and lower temperatures.
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Rutland Police discussing knife crime in schools
Rutland Police are expected to visit schools to talk about knife crime over the next fortnight. Operation Sceptre is a national campaign to tackle the problem.
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Great attendance for Stamford's Remembrance parade
Organisers of yesterday's Remembrance events are thanking the thousands who turned out to pay their respects to the fallen across our area.
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Two people arrested under the Night Poaching Act
Two people were arrested over the weekend in Whissendine under the Night Poaching Act.
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Weekend sports round up
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Canon Rachel says goodbye to Uppingham
The rector of Uppingham missed this morning delivering her final service in the town as she gets ready to take up a new position in Manchester.
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Police appeal for witnesses
Police in Bourne are asking anyone who knows anything about an assault in the town in the early hours of last Saturday morning to contact them.
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Rutland Festival of Remembrance gives audience a night to remember
The military from Rutland were last night supporting the Rutland Festival of Remembrance, organised by the Lord Lieutenancy.
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Finalists for tourism awards announced
Tourism businesses and individuals from Rutland have made the shortlist in Awards for Excellence
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Police & Crime Commissioner meets with the Stamford Street Pastors
Lincolnshire's Police and Crime Commissioner has been in Stamford to meet with the Street Pastors to see how the organisation helps safety and public order at night in the town.
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Meeting about safety improvements on the A1
Regular drivers of the A1 from Rutland and Stamford are being invited to a public meeting a week tonight organised by Alicia Kearns in a bid to make the road safer.
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Rutland County Council's plans for local bus network
Rutland County Council is moving forward with plans to reform the county's bus network,
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Uppingham teacher recognised with an award
Uppingham Community College's head of design and technology
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More funding needed to provide statutory food waste collections for the area
Rutland County Council is asking for government help to cover the cost of providing statutory food waste collections during the middle of its current refuse contract.
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Lorry driver died at the scene of the A1 accident
Police have said the driver of a lorry involved in an accident on the A1 at Water Newton on Friday afternoon died at the scene.
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Whissendine Youth Group secures funding
Whissendine Youth Group says after securing funding from Children in Need
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Rotary Club history made in Oakham
History was made in Oakham last night as the first Ukrainian Rotary Club in the UK
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Supervised crossings at Brooke Road twice a day
As the Rutland schools returned today limited pedestrian access across Brooke Road Level Crossing in Oakham is being introduced
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The Rutland Big Christmas Market coming soon!
It's less than two weeks until the Rutland Big Christmas Market.
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Weekend sports round up
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Rutland Ploughing Match begins
The roots of the Rutland Ploughing Match can be traced back to the 1870s, making it one of the county's longest running events.
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Recycle your pumpkins
If you're clearing your Halloween display this weekend,
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Walking encouraged to firework display
You're being encouraged to walk to the Stamford Kiwanis Bonfire and Fireworks at Stamford Welland Academy if possible tonight.
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Rutland County Council calling for clarity
Rutland County Council is calling for clarity on future government policy
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Feedback on parking charges
South Kesteven District Council is consulting on proposals to increase its parking charges