Bad Habits
One of Oakham’s most familiar names on the High Street has closed the doors for the final time.
Sally Holmes has been a florist since 1975 and has had four different shops in the town centre during that time. Sally's continuing to work, but from home. She says she's had a great time being part of the local community
‘I loved every minute of it. I love the people. I've met some wonderful people. I've kept friends with all their families. It's been wonderful. It really has’.
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.
Road closures in Stamford for Mid Lent Fair
Road closures begin in Stamford this evening to allow the Mid Lent Fair to begin pulling into town
TV news presenter to officially open clothes sale at Rutland Hall Hotel
One of the most well known faces of TV news in the region will officially open the For Rutland's Good and New Clothes Sale this evening.
The Golden Gates of Burghley House return
The Golden Gates of Burghley House have returned this week after being sent away to be re-gilded by expert metalworkers.
