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Ryhall Library will close tomorrow afternoon for two to three weeks of work for the Living Well project.

It now costs more to park in Rutland's pay and display car parks from this week as new charges kick in.

North Street car park in Stamford is being resurfaced this week,

Police in Rutland say carrying a knife in public or on school premises could lead to four years in prison.

Black bins are being swapped over in Rutland this week as the county gets ready for separate food waste collections.

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The unique outdoor laser quest experience re-opens at Rutland Water for the new season today.

A charity that supports positive mental health in Bourne is opening a new gift shop today.

Police are asking for help and information to find a missing man last seen in Corby Glen.

The plight of our pubs, thanks to current government policy, was highlighted on national TV last night

The beginning of a 14,000 tree planting programme is underway at Burghley.

Rutland County Councillors unanimously backed the proposed budget for next year,

The NHS is urging parents across Rutland and Stamford to make sure that children are up to date with their vaccinations, particularly MMR,

Stamford police are stepping up patrols at the Recreation Ground following reports of criminal damage

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Stamford WI has welcomed its 100th member on its 10th anniversary.

People over 50 in South Kesteven are being asked for their views to help shape the future of services and support in the district.

A service to mark four years since the invasion of Ukraine is being held in Stamford this evening.

A day of fundraising gets underway this morning at Empingham's new pub.

Rutland County Council has worked with local residents who have first hand experience of adult social care services to develop a new online resource.

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A writer and performer from Uppingham is today launching a series of poems to celebrate people who have made outstanding contributions to British life

A motorcyclist was taken to hospital with serious injuries after he was involved in a collision with a white van on Friday night on Stamford Road near Empingham.

Police in Stamford are appealing for witnesses after a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle in Red Lion Square

Rutland and Stamford MP says she will do everything in her power to make sure a man from Stamford who was jailed for 21 years yesterday

Rutland is once again leading the country in adult social care.

The second of two drop in consultation events to have your say about the impact of Peterborough's Local Plan on the village of Wittering

Police in Rutland and Leicestershire have had 14 guns handed in so far this month as part of a national firearms amnesty.

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A theatre group in Stamford begin their double bill of shows today at the Corn Exchange.

Ketton Library re-opens today after refurbishments, which has taken place as part of Rutland County Council's Living Well Rutland programme.

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Traditions continue across the Rutland and Stamford area today.

Rutland County Council's cabinet is meeting this morning to discuss increased government funding for children in the county with special educational needs, and as a result, a plan to freeze the coming year's council tax increase other than for adult social care.

 Melton's Amelia Coltman says she's now officially an Olympian having finished in ninth place in her first games in the skeleton.

Skateboarding sessions are being held for half term across South Kesteven this week.

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Around 550 runners took part in the 32nd Valentine's 30K around Stamford and the villages yesterday.

 Rutland County Council has almost halved its proposed council tax increase for the coming year after the government stepped in to help more with children in the county who have special educational needs by effectively backdating the dedicated schools grant to help bridge the extra the county council were paying to cover the shortfall.

 Water work on Main Street in Greetham means diversions continue untill at least Monday.

 Road uses across the Rutland and Stamford area are being warned of treacherous conditions this morning, following heavy rain, which has led to flooding in places, including Whissendine and Gretton, and also freezing temperatures overnight.

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 Exton and Greetham Primary School says celebrating differences with all children has helped them win the Nurture Schools Award.

 Rutland County Council has announced that Ketton Library will reopen next week following refurbishment works as part of the wider Living Well Rutland programme.

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Tickets are on sale for a variety show next month in Uppingham, which will raise money for two town causes.

 Rutland's MP has written to the leader of the county council to ask why they've decided to withhold school holiday vouchers for next week's half term, despite the government's household support fund not ending till next month.

Children in schools across Rutland and Stamford are being encouraged to explore their sense of belonging, to support their mental health and wellbeing.

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Letters have begun to be sent out in Rutland advising householders of the changes in bin collections taking place at the end of next month with new food caddies on the way and smaller black bins.

Rutland police and Oakham fire crews have been visiting businesses to ensure access to their roofs are secure, following a spate of youths climbing onto them.

 Leicestershire Police Federation has welcomed the decision that Rutland and Leicestershire Police and Crime Commissioner has stepped up his bid to the panel to a £15 increase on a band D property to the precept to help fund frontline officers.