Local News
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Ryhall Library closed for three weeks
Ryhall Library will close tomorrow afternoon for two to three weeks of work for the Living Well project.
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Car parking costs increase in Rutland
It now costs more to park in Rutland's pay and display car parks from this week as new charges kick in.
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North Street Car Park closed
North Street car park in Stamford is being resurfaced this week,
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Weapons amnesty at Oakham Police Station
Police in Rutland say carrying a knife in public or on school premises could lead to four years in prison.
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Smaller black bins roll out in Rutland
Black bins are being swapped over in Rutland this week as the county gets ready for separate food waste collections.
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Weekend sports round up
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Gaming experience re-opens at Rutland Water
The unique outdoor laser quest experience re-opens at Rutland Water for the new season today.
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Don't Lose Hope gift shop opens today
A charity that supports positive mental health in Bourne is opening a new gift shop today.
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Police searching for missing man
Police are asking for help and information to find a missing man last seen in Corby Glen.
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MP faces BBC Question Time
The plight of our pubs, thanks to current government policy, was highlighted on national TV last night
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14,000 tree planting programme is under way at Burghley
The beginning of a 14,000 tree planting programme is underway at Burghley.
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Budget proposal supported by Rutland County Councillors
Rutland County Councillors unanimously backed the proposed budget for next year,
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NHS recommend MMRV vaccine for young children
The NHS is urging parents across Rutland and Stamford to make sure that children are up to date with their vaccinations, particularly MMR,
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Stamford police stepping up patrols at Stamford Rec
Stamford police are stepping up patrols at the Recreation Ground following reports of criminal damage
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Stamford WI welcomes its 100th member
Stamford WI has welcomed its 100th member on its 10th anniversary.
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Survey aimed at over 50s to help South Kesteven District Council to shape future services
People over 50 in South Kesteven are being asked for their views to help shape the future of services and support in the district.
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A service to mark the invasion of Ukraine being held in Stamford
A service to mark four years since the invasion of Ukraine is being held in Stamford this evening.
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Fundraising event at the Twisted Trout
A day of fundraising gets underway this morning at Empingham's new pub.
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New Adult Social Care resource available
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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Weekend sports round up
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Centenary poems celebrating outstanding British people
A writer and performer from Uppingham is today launching a series of poems to celebrate people who have made outstanding contributions to British life
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Police appeal for witnesses to collision near Empingham
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.
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Police appeal for witnesses to a collision in Stamford
Police in Stamford are appealing for witnesses after a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle in Red Lion Square
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Stamford man jailed
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
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Adult social care in Rutland sets a benchmark
Rutland is once again leading the country in adult social care.
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Consultation event for Wittering
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
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National Firearms Amnesty month
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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Stamford Showstoppers perform double bill
A theatre group in Stamford begin their double bill of shows today at the Corn Exchange.
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Ketton Library re-opens today
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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Pancake Day
Traditions continue across the Rutland and Stamford area today.
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Rutland council tax
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.
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New local Olympian
Melton's Amelia Coltman says she's now officially an Olympian having finished in ninth place in her first games in the skeleton.
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Half Term Skateboarding Sessions
Skateboarding sessions are being held for half term across South Kesteven this week.
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Stamford Striders Valentines 30K
Around 550 runners took part in the 32nd Valentine's 30K around Stamford and the villages yesterday.
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Rutland Council Tax increase may be halved
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.
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Greetham diversions due to water works
Water work on Main Street in Greetham means diversions continue untill at least Monday.
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Treacherous road conditions this morning
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 Award
Exton and Greetham Primary School says celebrating differences with all children has helped them win the Nurture Schools Award.
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Ketton Library to reopen next week
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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Uppingham Mayor's Grand Variety Show
Tickets are on sale for a variety show next month in Uppingham, which will raise money for two town causes.
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Rutland MP questions decision to withhold school holiday vouchers
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.
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Rutland and Stamford children encouraged explore sense of belonging
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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Rutland County Council food waste changes
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.
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Businesses advised to ensure their roofs are secure
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.
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Rutland and Leicestershire Police precept
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.
