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A public meeting last night about local government reorganisation in Rutland showed almost unanimous support for the county to join South Kesteven, North Kesteven and South Holland

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Both St. Georges Barracks at Luffenham and Woolfox, near the A1, are likely to see thousands of homes built on them as part of local government reorganisation.

The funeral of a former mayor of Oakham takes place this afternoon at All Saints Church.

Bikeability is continuing in Rutland's primary schools thanks to support from Uppingham Community College.

Police in Bourne are appealing for witnesses and any CCTV footage that can help with an investigation into a burglary on Haydock Park Drive.

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Recorded at Victoria Hall, Oakham on Monday 24th March

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Support for estimated 1,000 hoarders in Stamford is starting soon at Mindspace, a free in person course called Buried in Treasure,

The family of a motorcyclist who died on the Oakham bypass on Thursday night are thanking those who stopped to help and provide first aid.

There's a chance to see a free performance of the Pied Piper this afternoon at Oakham’s All Saints Church before it's part of a big sing at De Montfort Hall in Leicester next Monday evening.

From today you can book a journey on Rutland's new demand-led public transport.

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 Hundreds of top cyclists from across the country and the world are racing through from Melton Mowbray around Owston, through Somerby, Knossington, and a short section of the A606 near Whissendine today, they  return to Melton for the finish.

Oakham High Street is closed today for the Rutland Food Drink and Craft Festival.

 Oakham has for the first time been named as one of the best places to live in this year's Sunday Times report.

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 A group of Rutland veterans spent last night outside in the elements to help raise money to help thousands of homeless ex-service people across the county.

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 The Rutland Community Fridge Project has saved 50 tons of food from landfill since it began in October, 2020.

Rutland Police have arrested a man and a woman in Oakham this week on suspicion of burglary in a neighbouring county.

Barrowden Community Hub has its official opening today.

 Rutland has three options on the table when it comes to local government reorganisation.

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 A soldier from Stamford who's helping deliver aid in Ukraine says he believes the country will only agree to a ceasefire without compromise.

 It's hoped eggs will be on the way to the Manton Bay nest after 33 and Maya mated twice early this morning.

 Rutland County Council is moving to a new system for green bin registration and is delaying applications for the next financial year.

 Rutland Police is continuing to crack down on the supply of drugs in the county.

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 Small business owners in Rutland should exploit their agility to adapt to markets and our universities and the government are set up to help.

Around 20 schools from Rutland and as far as Scotland have taken part in a technology tournament at Uppingham School.

 Business leaders from across the county are at The Barnsdale today for a business summit organised by Rutland County Council.

 Rutland and Stamford's MP is holding two meetings next week to gather public opinion on proposals submitted for local government reorganisation.

 Councillors at South Kesteven have voted to include Rutland in a proposal for local government reorganisation despite a quarter of councillors objecting.

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 A new Coffee Morning is taking place for the first time at Barleythorpe today, to help support family or friends who raise a child when their parents aren't able to.

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 Wildlife fans are breathing a sigh of relief as the two most famous ospreys spend their first full day together in months.

 South Kesteven District Council wants to include Rutland in a new unitary authority, under plans for local government reorganisation.

South Kesteven District Council is expected to publish its thoughts on Local Government Reorganisation today ahead of the deadline for initial proposals later this week.

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Traffic orders will be issued this week to close the 11 smaller gaps in the central reservation of the A1 between South Witham and Little Ponton, following a campaign by Rutland and Stamford's MP, Alicia Kearns at a recent council meeting on safety of the Great North Road.

 A repeat of 2023 is happening on the Manton Bay Osprey nest as the first two birds to arrive back are now believed to have mated before Maya returns.

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 Organisers of a spring shopping day in Oakham say they hope to at least repeat the experience annually.

 Stamford Young Farmers are raising money to support the well being of people who work the land today in their annual tractor run.

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 Services are returning to All Saints Church in Oakham today for the first time since January, after the lighting inside was fully replaced at a cost of over £100,000.

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 Today marks the start of the new season at Burghley House, near Stamford, which means the stately home itself reopens to visitors and the South Gardens are open for the next five weeks.

 Rutland County Council and Oakham Town Council are working together today for Spring Shopping Day in Oakham.

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  As Oakham gets ready for a day of Spring shopping with a special day of events, the fight to save Rutland's ceremonial status steps up a gear.

A giant whale has landed on Stamford Recreation Ground to spread environmental messages to children and their families.

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All Saints Church in Oakham is ready for a return of services after a £110,000 lighting project saw some 100-year-old fittings replaced and all the lighting renewed.

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 Rutland and Stamford's MP is holding what she believes to be the area's first disability forum today to better understand the issues faced by locals and to better support those who need help.

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 The countdown is on to what could be the longest running pre loved clothes sale in the country and it could be the biggest yet.

 Two men have been arrested in Bainton on drugs offences after they ran off from their car and were caught a short time later.  

Rutland won't be moving to a three weekly black bin collection any time soon, after a petition of over 2,000 signatures collected by MP Alicia Kearns called for the fortnightly collection to continue.

 The leader of Rutland County Council says the only option currently open to Rutland is to work with the seven districts of Leicestershire in local government reorganisation, with a preferred approach to join Melton and Charnwood in a larger unitary authority.

 Police have named a motorcyclist who died in an accident at Witham on the Hill on Sunday.

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25 (10) who was born in Rutland, returned at 8.28 this morning. She was first back in 2023 and mated with 33(11) the regular male at Manton Bay, however when Maya arrived back, she reclaimed her nest!

 The funeral of a well known Stamford businesswoman takes place today at All Saints Church in Stamford.

The family of a motorcyclist who was killed on the A606 at Langham have described 57 year old Bryn Rudkin as a special dad and grandad who was dearly loved.

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 The leader of Rutland County Council says the only option currently open to Rutland is to work with the seven districts of Leicestershire in local government reorganisation with a preferred approach to join Melton and Charnwood in a larger unitary authority.

 Tributes are being paid to a former mayor of Oakham who's passed away aged 80.

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 Time is running out to have your say on proposals to merge two services at Rutland Memorial Hospital, the Urgent Care and Minor Injuries.

 Rutland County Councillors will once again meet tonight to debate the future of the county and local government reorganisation.

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As events continue to mark International Women's Day locally, with a breakfast in Uppingham this morning, a speaker at Stamford's event on Saturday says women have helped change rotary clubs for the better.

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 The new Barrowden Community Hub is not just a change of name, it's a change of mindset.

 As Rutland County Council continues to consult with its residents, councillors and other Leicestershire councils over local government reorganisation, currently favouring a partnership with Melton and Charnwood, Lincolnshire County Council is also proposing a north south split, either with all seven districts together as one authority, aside from north and northeast Lincolnshire, or including East and West Lindsey in the north, and the remaining five districts together.

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 Peterborough Cathedral wants to continue to stay open for free seven days a week by asking for voluntary donations and staging events that attract a range of visitors.

Oundle is continuing to plant its Coronation Community Orchard today.

Stamford's iconic Town Bridge is being surveyed today to make sure it's in good condition ahead of waterproofing maintenance work this summer.

Rutland police stopped another car last night which they believe came into the county with the intention of delivering drugs into the area.

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 This week is British Pie Week, and since 2009, St Mary's Church in Melton has been the home of the national competition.

 There's a chance to look round Barrowden Community Hub today, after the new building replaced a nearly 100 year old village hall.

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 Today is International Women's Day with a theme of rights, equality and empowerment.

 Two people have been convicted of manslaughter after a 37 year old man died in Wellhead Park in Bourne in June last year.

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 The Rutland Ospreys are on their way, and the first could be with us in the next few days.

Uppingham's Falcon Hotel is hosting the consultation on the merger of the Minor Injuries Service and Urgent Care Centre at Rutland Memorial Hospital this morning to create a combined 8 hour, 7 day a week service.

Rutland County Council is at Oakham Library this morning as they hit the road ready for the launch of demand led bus services within the next few weeks.

 Rutland and Lincolnshire have joined together with eleven other local authorities to gain government funding to install electric car charging points where there's limited off street parking.

A power cut in Stamford means the Brazenose Lane traffic lights aren't working this morning, and the pedestrian lights are out too. 81 properties are affected.

It was our 4th birthday on Wednesday.

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 The station commander of RAF Wittering says having the Duchess of Edinburgh as honorary commodore gives the station a huge lift.

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Oakham in Bloom is considering moving the Wicker Spitfire from the bypass to somewhere that's easier to maintain.

 South Kesteven District Council is using the overnight highways works on the A1 between Stamford and Grantham to clear litter away from the verges.

 Rutland County Council hopes a permit scheme for roadworks will stop unexpected disruption and ensure works are cleared away on time too.