Local News from Saturday, July 11th, 2026

 A unique evening of entertainment returns to Burghley House this evening for the 21st edition.

 Ryhall village fete takes place this afternoon between noon and four to raise funds for St. John's Church and other local causes.

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 It's hoped the thousands of visitors to this weekend's Global Bird Fair at Lyndon Top can raise over a hundred thousand pounds to help save bird species off the west coast of Africa.

The Rutland Water Beach is expected to remain closed today after blue green algae was found in the swimming area.

A hosepipe ban is now in force for the 5 million customers of Anglian Water across the region, including those in Rutland and Stamford, due to the lack of rainfall and continued hot temperatures.

Rutland County Council's finance department has received a national award for its management, particularly its transformation programme of restructuring that's happened over the past 18 months.

A 10 year groundbreaking national study looking at physical activity of women in the forces has been launched at Kendrew Barracks Cottesmore.

 Architects have revealed how Rutland's new Medi-Tech Centre could look if planning permission is granted.

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 Rutland and Stamford's MP fears Rutland County Council's decision to pull out of taking on the Rutland Seadragon from Anglian Water for the museum due to rising costs could cost the county in many ways.