Get The Party Started
As Storm Bert prepares to bring strong winds to Rutland and Stamford the focus is on indoor attractions.
Stamford and Grantham Saturday markets are expected not to take place. In fact, stalls have not been put up and tomorrow's Stamford Christmas Festival was forced to cancel. Some extra stalls have been accommodated inside at the Oakham Christmas Gift and Craft Fair, which is split between Victoria Hall and Wisteria Hotel in Oakham. It runs between 11:00am and 3:00pm today and tomorrow.
Edith Weston holds its Christmas Fayre
The village of Edith Weston is holding its Christmas fayre today with a grand raffle, an array of artisan stalls to raise money for the church, village hall and play park.
Bright Places performing in Leicester
A travelling play highlighting hidden illnesses is being performed over in Leicester tonight.
Christmas Tree Festival begins in Stamford
Over 40 local organisations are represented in the Stamford Lions Christmas Tree Festival which will run for a week longer this year.
Wendy's opens at the Ram Jam site
The Ram Jam comes back to life from today as the first store on the site just off the A1 between Greetham and Stretton opens its doors.
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.
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.
Coat of Hopes makes its way to Stamford
A coat highlighting climate change is being walked between Great Casterton and Stamford this afternoon.
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.
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.
Weekend sports round up
Illegally adapted push bike seized
Police seized a push bike in Oakham yesterday after they were told it was being used as a motorbike.
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.
