Local News
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MPs raise concerns about underfunded police force
A group of Lincolnshire opposition MPs have met with the government to try and stop the county's police force from going bust.
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Police appeal for witnesses
Police in Stamford are asking anyone who saw anything suspicious around the Taylor Wimpey estate
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Rutland Foodbank looking for donations
The food bank in Rutland has helped more people this spring and summer than the same time last year,
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Enhanced evening police patrols over the weekend
Police in Rutland and Melton have carried out an enhanced evening patrol over the weekend,
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Ground breaking information aid to assist teachers, parents and carers on allergies
As more schools return in Rutland and Stamford this week the Stamford based Benedict Blythe Foundation is today launching
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Weekend sports round up
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Rutland Police warn motorists about the hazards of greasy roads
Rutland Police are warning of the perils of greasy roads
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Check out the new Community RePaint Store at Bourne
There’s a new paint exchange now operating at Bourne Tip.
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Parking ticket scam warning issued by Rutland County Council
Rutland County Council says if you receive a text message about a parking charge in the county, it won't be from them.
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Local MP requests a consultation event for Stamford
Stamford & Rutland's MP has written to the leader of Lincolnshire County Council asking for them to hold a consultation event in Stamford
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Leader thanks everyone for their support
The leader of Rutland County Council is thanking everyone who sent messages of support
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RMT strike means no CrossCountry trains running today
RMT strike action means today's CrossCountry trains through Stamford, Oakham and Melton won't run.
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Langham Village Street Market returns
Langham Village Street Market returns today to raise money for the village hall.
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Weekend sports round up
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Stamford Classic Car Show at the Meadows
Today Stamford Car Show will see around 500 classic and vintage vehicles parked up on the Meadows.
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Sunflowers, fossils and berries at the Rutland Vineyard
There's a chance to collect some sunflowers today, search for Jurassic fossils and forage for berries at the Rutland Vineyard in their annual charity fundraiser.
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No CrossCountry trains through Stamford, Oakham & Melton today
Strike action means no CrossCountry trains are operating today
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Stamford Town Bridge reopening ahead of schedule
Stamford Town Bridge is set to reopen to traffic by lunchtime over a week ahead of schedule.
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Rutland's libraries can now access resources from universities
Rutland's libraries can now access books from the county's universities.
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New electric vehicle charging points installed
Eight new electric vehicle charging points are now in operation in the expanded Cattle Market car park in Stamford.
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Support for parents of GCSE students
Bourne's mental health charity is opening its community garden shed this morning to support parents
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Council offices remain closed until next Tuesday
Rutland County Council's offices at Catmose House will remain closed to the public until next Tuesday
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Police appeal for witnesses
Stamford Police is continuing to appeal for information after an 11 year old girl was attacked by a dog on the Rec last Friday morning.
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Bus service withdrawn for post 16 students
Ahead of GCSE results coming out tomorrow the mother of a school leaver in Ryhall is accusing Rutland County Council of failing those in the east of the county
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Stamford Botanics wins Best Dressed Window competition
The winner of the Defender Burghley Best Dressed Window competition has been awarded to Stamford Botanics.
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Judging of shop windows takes place today
Judging is taking place today of Stamford shop windows
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Rutland Flower Show will return in 2026
The Rutland Flower Show will return next year.
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New exhibition at Stamford Arts Centre
A new exhibition launches tonight at the Stamford Arts Centre Gallery,
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Representatives from Military Working Dog Regiment participate in VJ Day parades
Representatives from 1st Military Working Dog Regiment from North Luffenham attended VJ Day parades
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Police arrest driver
Police in Uppingham are continuing to crack down on the supply of drugs in the town.
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Weekend sports round up
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Police appealing for information on stolen car
Stamford and Bourne Police are appealing for information after a burglary at Irnham which saw a stolen vehicle left at Witham on the Hill.
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Beware of large agricultural vehicles on the road
Rutland Rural Policing Team is asking for.patience from drivers travelling behind slow moving agricultural vehicles
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Rewired Festival at Grimsthorpe Castle
There's a chance to see what's described as the ultimate tribute to the most talked about band this year in our area
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Police crackdown on the sale of illegal cigarettes and tobacco
Rutland Police are working with trading standards to crack down on the sale of illegal cigarettes and tobacco in the area.
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MindSpace looking for skilled trades for their move
MindSpace Stamford is looking for help as they prepare to move from Broad Street to Red Lion Street hopefully by the end of next month.
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Rutland is top performing county for A Levels
Rutland is the top performing county in the country for A level achievements, according to analysis from an online tutoring platform.
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Nene Valley Railway commences Project Octopussy with Amey
Nene Valley Railway is partnering with one of the country's biggest engineering infrastructure companies to refurbish a carriage to carry electricity along the line.
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MindSpace Stamford have new premises
MindSpace Stamford has picked up the keys to new premises