Local News from Saturday, July 18th, 2026

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Triple anniversary of local wildlife

A triple anniversary of local wildlife was held last night overlooking what was originally called Empingham Reservoir.
Barrowden Fest 2026

A two day festival of music, art and dance begins today in Barrowden.
Warning of the dangers of fires being lit in the countryside

Oakham fire station's warning of the dangers of fires being lit in the countryside, especially in the dry weather, after visiting a number of woodland locations across the county yesterday afternoon and finding evidence of campfires, bonfires, and wild sleeping with a load of litter being left behind too.
Local MP launches petition against local government reorganisation plans

Rutland and Stamford's MP has launched a petition against plans to merge our areas with large local authorities.

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