Everytime You Go Away
A new wing at HMP Stocken in Rutland is part of the extra capacity the Government says is needed to take some of the rioters being arrested from across the country in the current unrest.
It is the first part of 500 new prison places being created nationally and is opening in the next few days. It was already part of the prison's expansion but the Ministry of Justice says it will help fulfil their needs over the next few weeks.
Petition presented to Parliament
Over 7,000 signatures appealing for the government to save Rutland ceremonial county status were delivered by Alicia Kearns in Parliament last night.
New Sheriff of Rutland sworn in today at Oakham Castle
The new High Sheriff of Rutland is sworn in today at a ceremony at Oakham Castle.
Spring COVID jabs for those eligible
Spring COVID vaccinations will begin to be administered from today in Rutland.
Stamford In Bloom find their forever home
Yesterday afternoon founder Ann Ellis officially opened Stamford In Bloom's new home at Uffington Road
Petitions to protect Rutland's ceremonial status to be handed in at 2pm today
Time is running out if you'd like to add your name to a campaign to urge the government to protect Rutland ceremonial status.
Peterborough Cathedral thank 1,000 donors
Peterborough Cathedral is thanking over 1,000 donors who have given a total of £300,000
Police are appealing for witnesses
Police are appealing for witnesses after a scooter rider died during the early hours of Sunday morning on the A6003 at Preston.
Clothes sale raises over £50,000
The annual For Rutland's Good and New Clothes sale made over £50,000
Weekend sports round up
Jigsaw sale today in Oakham
Oakham in Bloom's annual fundraising jigsaw sale is in its final day today in the hope of buying more bulbs for the town’s Daffodil Trail.
Road closed due to an accident
The main A6003 remains closed between Oakham and Uppingham,
Police officer comes to the aid of a heavily pregnant woman
A Rutland Police officer went the extra mile last night to help a heavily pregnant woman get home after a crash on the A1 near Stamford.
