The Sir Nigel Gresley, one of the iconic and beautiful A4 Class locomotives designed by the eponymous engineer, is due to pass through Rutland and Stamford today, on its way to visit the Nene Valley Railway.
A steam train, not seen at Nene Valley Railway since 1995, arrives there this afternoon and passes through Melton, Oakham and Stamford on its way to Orton Mere station on the Nene Valley Line.
The 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley is due to pass through Melton, Oakham and Stamford railway stations between 1244 and around 1315 and then onto Uffington and Helpston. The famous steam locomotive was saved from the scrapyard by volunteers in 1965 and is visiting Nene Valley for a fortnight from today, after £1m was raised for its restoration.
The Sir Nigel Gresley is an A4 Class locomotive and 60007 was built in 1937. It has particular significance within the Rutland and Stamford area, as its brother loco, The Mallard, broke the steam locomotive speed record, reaching 126mph along the East Coast Mainline, near what is now called Mallard Pass.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Weekend sports round up
A1 lane closure to remain in place
Free wifi at local stations
Rutland cannot continue as a small unitary authority believes Leader
Hands Off Ryhall Library - Listen Again to the children interviewed
New beat bobby starts in Uppingham
Future of Rutland
Annual Seed Swap
Rutland Air Ambulance attended over 800 callouts last year
Have your say on Rutland schools travel policy
The Future of Rutland - Meeting 2 - Listen Again
