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 RAF Wittering has been taking part in trials to run its operations on vegetable oil, from trucks to mobile cooking, in a bid to cut the carbon footprint of the force.

 Rutland County Council along with Leicestershire's seven borough and district councils has issued a joint statement saying they do not support Leicestershire County Council's plans to continue with one large unitary authority for the county and that residents deserve better in the upcoming local government reorganisation.

The country's most well-known steam train has arrived at Nene Valley Railway at Wansford for a series of rail tours and experiences.

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 A Stamford Theatre Group began its twelfth full musical in five years on Thursday.

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 A Rutland rock band who achieved national recognition in the early 80s are staging a mini tour starting tonight in Stamford.

 Rutland's rural crime team is warning buyers to be extra careful when buying second-hand horse boxes, with statistics that 1 in 10 listed on selling sites has been flagged as stolen or tampered with.

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 One of the West End's top musicals for children comes to Stamford from today, as Matilda Junior becomes the 11th full production in 5 years for Stamford Showstoppers.

The Government's increased housing target for Rutland was one of the reasons planners felt they had no choice but to approve outline planning for a 63 house development on land south of Meadow Lane in Ryhall last night.

Police and Highways worked through the night to reopen the A1 southbound between Colsterworth and South Witham after a driver was found to be travelling the wrong way and hit several other vehicles.

 Rutland's MP, Alicia Kearns, has set out six tests that she feels best represent the views of people of England's smallest mainland county as local government reorganisation sees Rutland likely to merge with neighbouring authorities.

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 A soldier from the Royal Anglian Regiment who was dismissed in the 80s for being gay has been welcomed back into the Army at an event at Kendrew Barracks, Cottesmore, this week.

Businesses that would like to bid for council contracts in South Kesteven are being invited to a Meet the Buyer event this week.

As the campaign continues with Stamford schools and parents to reduce mobile phone use, a poll conducted by Rutland and Stanford's MP, Alicia Kearns, reveals 85 per cent of those who took part in her survey want them banned in schools.

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 Yesterday's clear and cold weather led to fast times and a new record for the 31st Stamford Striders Valentine's 30k.  

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One of the most eye-catching local independent shops on St Mary Street in Stamford closes its doors for the final time this afternoon.

 A car has been stopped after police suspected it was bringing drugs into Uppingham.

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 Hundreds of runners are pounding the streets of Stamford and villages north to Careby for the Valentine's 30k Road Race today.

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 The campaign to protect Rutland's ceremonial county status as upcoming local government reorganization threatens its survival is gathering pace.

Rutland Police has been cracking down on the supply and dealing of cocaine and other drugs in the Oakham area after attending several addresses yesterday and issuing Misuse of Drugs Act notices to the occupants.

South Kesteven District Council says dumping rubbish in the countryside will hit your wallet.

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 Could your local help to protect Rutland's ceremonial status in local government reorganization?

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 A primary school in Stamford is celebrating its latest Ofsted which took it from Requires improvement to Good overall with Outstanding in early years.

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 The first event from the new Oakham Sport Partnership takes place tonight at Oakham School.

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 One of the world's most threatened species has been found at Rutland Water Nature Reserve, the only recorded sighting in over a hundred years in England.

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 The clean up continues at Rutland Water Nature Reserve after hundreds of litres of heating oil leaked from a tank at a property in Egleton.

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The door for Rutland to join South Kesteven isn't closed, say councillors there, despite the government saying that authorities should be aligned with emergency services, such as their police and fire.

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 Rutland and Stamford's MP Alicia Kearns took the unusual step of speaking in the meeting at Catmos House last night, she says, to ensure all voices will be heard.

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 The leader of Rutland County Council says she will engage with fellow councillors and residents in the next few months of local government reorganisation.

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 A theatre group in Stamford is marking five years next week by achieving a major milestone in its productions.

A petition has been launched to protect Rutland's ceremonial status, whatever the outcome of local government reorganisation.

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 The leader of Rutland County Council hopes a special meeting tonight will help councillors reach agreement on the way forward for the county and local government reorganisation.

The lane closure at Waternewton on the A1 southbound following bridge damage by a lorry before Christmas is likely to remain in place until the summer, when a temporary repair will take place.

 Free Wi Fi is now available at Oakham Railway Station and Stamford's has been upgraded to make it safer for families and children with a filter to stop harmful and illegal content. It follows a campaign by Rutland and Stamford's MP to get a ticket machine for Oakham for the time of the day when the office is closed.

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The government is proposing to combine district councils and smaller unitary authorities (such as Rutland) into larger unitary authorities. Rutland County Council's Leader gives her views and shares her knowledge with Rutland & Stamford Sound ahead of a special Council meeting tomorrow night.

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On Friday afternoon, library users of all ages were invited to draw round their hand on a banner, as part of the campaign to Save Ryhall Library. Rutland County Council's Living Well team and the Warm Space were taking place inside. The consultation for library services continues on Rutland County Council's website until Friday 28th February.

Uppingham's new Beat Bobby has begun patrolling the county.

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Ahead of a special council meeting on Tuesday night, Rutland County Councillors are appealing to residents to tell them your opinions on local government reorganisation.

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 Yesterday's sixth annual seed swap was another successful one at Oakham Castle, with gardeners taking and exchanging seeds and gardening advice along the way.

 Rutland's Air Ambulance has revealed it attended over 800 callouts across Leicestershire and Rutland last year, making it the most visited part of the Midlands for the service.

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There's less than a week to have your say on Rutland County Council's proposals to merge travel to school and post 16 policies.

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The second meeting at Victoria Hall in Oakham, held by Rutland and Stamford's MP Alicia Kearns explains the government's plans and the possible options, as Rutland is urged to merge with its neighbours in local government reorganisation. Includes questions and views from locals who attended.

 Children at Ketton Primary School have been reminded of keeping safe and the possible danger of strangers on their journey to and from school, after reports of a man in the village who caused concern.

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A banner's being produced this afternoon featuring the hands of users of the facility as Rutland County Council's Living Well team undertake their second drop in there.

Experts at Rutland Water Nature Reserve say they'll continue to monitor wildlife at Egleton after hundreds of litres of heating oil accidentally leaked out of a tank from a house into a nearby brook.

The first of three in person events about the new Living Well service in Rutland is being held at Ryhall Library this afternoon.

 Rutland will not be fast-tracked into local government reorganisation.

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The owner of a world famous tourist attraction in Rutland says if a solar farm is allowed to build next to him, he'll be forced to close after over 40 years.

 There's a chance to hear Monday's public meeting about the future of Rutland on Rutland & Stamford Sound tonight.

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 The NHS in Rutland and Leicestershire is working with schools and colleges this week to get students talking about their wellbeing in a safe and supported environment.

Mallard Pass Solar Farm has been sold on before it was even built.

Moves to bring the Rutland Sea Dragon home could mean Rutland County Council's offices transfer to the Oakham Enterprise Park and Catmos House becomes a civic and cultural centre.

 Uppingham firefighters are urging drivers in Rutland to think about how they park after they were unable to fit down a street in the town when responding to a call about a fire.

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 Parents in Rutland and Stamford are being invited to two webinars which begin tonight talking about smartphone use and internet safety for children.

The future of local government reorganization in Rutland shouldn't sit with one person, says the county's MP Alicia Kearns told the audience at her second meeting to hear residents' views last night.

 Seven charitable organisations across Lincolnshire have received grant funding from National Grid's Electricity Distribution latest Community Matters Fund.

The second and final meeting held by MP Alicia Kearns about the future of Rutland under local government reorganisation takes place this evening at Victoria Hall.

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Rutland's neighbourhood inspector says new PCs for the towns bring a wealth of experience.

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83 year old Judith Wade from Stamford took up running after beginning walks in lockdown. Judith, who was born with hip problems had several operations in her 40s, and decided she needed a new challenge after walking to help raise funds for a well, supporting George Hetherington's walk.

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On Saturday 1st February, the 400th Rutland Water Parkrun took place. As well as managing over 400 runners and walkers, there were people celebrating their own milestones and personal challenges.

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On Monday 27th January, Alicia Kearns held the first of two meetings to hear views on the proposed local government reorganisation, and how it's likely to affect Rutland. We broadcast the meeting on Wednesday 29th January at 7pm. It's now available to listen again.

It's the final day of action in the annual Tiger Trophy at Rutland Sailing Club.

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 The race is on to keep Peterborough Cathedral's doors open as it faces annual running costs of over £2m.

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 It's the last day to have your say on Rutland County Council's budget for the forthcoming year, with increased costs of over £4m to provide the same level of service.