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• Leicester’s Curve theatre seeks new CEO

  Curve in Leicester has announced that their CEO will step down in spring 2027 to take on the role of Chief Operating Officer for a London based production company.

• Burley clock to be repaired

  The clock on the tower of the Holy Cross Church in Burley, near Oakham, will receive a new fibreglass face to replace the 1976 installed version.

• Rutland and Stamford’s Fairtrade Forum launches special exhibition

  The local Fairtrade Forums are joining together for a week of events in the Gallery at the Stamford Arts Centre to draw attention to their work, with an exhibition of interactive displays, activities and artwork by local students.

• Weekend sports round up

• Rutland Police and Crime Commissioner says locals are taking security more seriously

  The Police and Crime Commissioner for Rutland and Leicestershire visited the county last week to speak to communities and the Uppingham Town Council to talk about a recent spike in anti-social behaviour.

• WATCH: Uffington's very own Bayeux Tapestry will be extended with new panels

  Uffington Primary School discovered a version of the Bayeux Tapestry, which is currently on display in London on loan from France, in their attic- now it will receive a new lease of life.

• Uffington's version of the Bayeux Tapestry on display

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   Uffington's version of the Bayeux Tapestry is on display this afternoon in the village hall before it heads off to Lincoln Castle to be exhibited.

• Festival for all kinds of pets

   The Rutland Pet Festival gives pets of all kinds the chance to be recognised today in a fun competition alongside pet-related stalls and food and drink.

• Warning about driving when the sun is low

   Rutland Police is warning of the dangers of low sun this autumn, after attending a single-vehicle accident on Friday where a car hit a tree after the driver was dazzled.

• Easton on the Hill Autumn Fair

   An Autumn Fair is taking place at Easton on the Hill Village Hall today to support a charity that provides free expert care and support for patients and their families going through the cancer journey.

• International Repair Day

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   It's International Repair Day, and the Rutland and Stamford Repair Cafe returns to St Augustine's Church in Stamford.

• Rutland safety camera team to look for people not wearing seat belts

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   Rutland's safety camera team will be looking for drivers and passengers not wearing seat belts from today, as well as vehicle speeding in a pilot scheme to help increase road safety.