Local News from Wednesday, July 1st, 2026

Ten tipper loads of sand has been levelled out at the Rutland Water beach.

Well over seven hundred runners, joggers,and walkers took part in the annual Race for Life event at Burghley House last night, raising over £65,000 so far.

 Rutland and Stamford's MP has secured a meeting with the Health Secretary's team to raise awareness of maternal blood clots after her own near-death experience following the birth of her third child.

Hospitality and tourism businesses in Rutland are calling on the government to halve the amount of VAT they pay, which they say could make the difference between sink or swim.

Parking, signage, and road safety in Stamford is under the spotlight today as Lincolnshire County Council's highways manager joins residents and one of Stamford's county councillors for a closer look at issues and to discuss next steps in making the roads safer.

 Uppingham Library has reopened to the public.