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 It's the final day of Discover Rutland's Food and Drink Week, and the final day of an event just over the border.

Buses continue to replace trains again this afternoon and this evening through Stamford, Oakham and Melton due to engineering work between Leicester and Peterborough.

 Rutland is represented in Belfast today as over 1500 people gather to remember the sacrifice of police officers who died in the line of duty.

 Rutland Police were called to a teenage birthday party last night in Manton, which got out of hand when it was gate-crashed.

Rutland & Stamford Sound, the local radio station, has been shortlisted for two national awards for the impact it makes in the local community.

 Army reservists are on Stamford Market today as part of a recruitment drive.

 Network Rail work last night between Langham and Oakham was at short notice because it was managing the vegetation near the line.

The Environment Agency say a discharge at Barleythorpe Brook should now have stopped, and they will be doing ongoing work there.

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 A teenager from Oakham who received a kidney transplant after years of dialysis is urging anyone who wants to donate their organs after death to make sure their family and friends are aware of their wishes.

 Uppingham in Bloom has achieved gold again in the East Midlands in Bloom awards, and this time topped the small town category with the most number of points.

 South Kesteven District Council says, if you receive a text on your phone asking for information over winter fuel payments, it's likely to be a scam.

Rutland Police say they're stepping up evening patrols in Uppingham after concerns about anti-social behaviour and drug-related issues.

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 A schoolgirl from Uffington has raised over £750 for Stamford Prostate Cancer Group by doing a sponsored walk with her friends.

Lincolnshire County  Council is investing £8 million in a major programme of road resurfacing and reconstruction works across the county that will improve the condition of 42 carriageways.

A memorial bench to remember the fallen of the RAF in Rutland is being unveiled this morning at Oakham's Library Gardens just near the Queen Elizabeth II statue.

A Stamford food waste organisation has branched out into mobile catering.

 Stamford School has brought the early years of the junior school under one roof.

Oakham's new youth space is already proving a huge success.

 Rutland's 11 to 18-year-olds were invited to try Oakham's new youth space from today.

 Rutland is in the top 10 best places to raise children.

 The Duke of Edinburgh was at the headquarters of Leicestershire Police this week to officially open the force's new Memorial and Wellbeing Garden.

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 A hundred guests witnessed Stamford's mayor officially receive office last night in the annual mayor making at the Town Hall.

 London Road in Uppingham is the next major road to be resurfaced by Rutland County Council.

Stamford Corn Exchange is a sea of pink from Thursday night with aerobics and serious study until Saturday, as Stamford Showstoppers invites their audience to their version of hit musical, Legally Blonde.

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 A new drop-in launched on Thursday morning for people in Rutland and Stamford affected by cancer.

 Rutland County Council is urging residents to help shape the future of adult social care as part of a national discussion to help build a better understanding of needs.

 Final preparations are being made to launch a new youth space next week in Oakham, based behind the Family Hub next to Oakham Library.

 Lincolnshire Army Reservists will be on Grantham Market this Saturday and Stamford a week on Friday to encourage new recruits.

 The new Stamford banking hub based at the Arts Centre says more people could benefit from its services.

 Rutland County Council's leader has used the pause in local government reorganisation to point out how effective and efficient the county council is despite being continually underfunded by successive governments.

The Friends of Stamford Hospital has presented its final donation as it hands over responsibilities to the charity for the Northwest Anglia Trust.

 Parking restrictions are now in place for most of Roman Bank in Stamford between Monday and Saturday during the day, Lincolnshire County Council says, to improve road safety and reduce congestion.

 Rutland County Council is now knocking on doors of households who haven't told them who lives there for voting purposes.

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Rutland and Stamford's MP is joining others across Leicestershire to present a petition of over 8,000 signatures from her constituents against local government reorganisation to Downing Street and her petition to the House of Commons.

 The new Rutland Hub next to Oakham Baptist Church is only part of their expansion. It was officially opened yesterday by MP Alicia Kearns and sees offices from the church move in as well as spaces for the community to use and a cafe.

 Northamptonshire police are appealing for witnesses after a series of burglaries, which they believe are all linked around the A43 between Kettering and Stamford.

 Around 650 athletes began a swim at first light and are taking part in three laps of Rutland Water's roads this morning by bike before they run a half marathon in the annual Vitruvian Triathlon.

Road closures are in place in Stamford this morning on Broad Street, Star Lane and Red Lion Street for the annual Battle of Britain Parade and Service and will continue until lunchtime.

As part of the Rutland Day celebrations yesterday, there was an event at Oakham Castle which saw reenactors from the Ferrars' household along with local stalls, a Maker's market, a history tour and the Special Multum Gin Parvo Rutland Cocktail and Rutland Pippin were also on offer.

 A five-week consultation to help shape Rutland's newest local plan is underway.

 Visitors from Oakham's German twin town are in Rutland for four days of sightseeing and discovery.

This summer's Global Bird Fair has raised a record amount for worldwide conservation.

 Two teams from Melton Round Table are crossing the Channel this morning as they take on this year's Skinflint rally.

 Army Cadets based at St. George's Barracks have taken on a new home at Kendrew at Cottesmore.

After a 37 year wait there was an all-female podium at Defender Burghley Horse Trails in Stamford which annually welcomes over 170,00 visitors across the four day event.