Local News from Sunday, March 23rd, 2025

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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.