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• 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

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• 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.