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• Oakham's poppy archway given new lease of life

  The Oakham Castle commemorative archway has been given a new lease of life with knitted poppies ahead of Remembrance Day.

• Rutland and Stamford residents urged to make preparations in advance for emergencies

  Rutland and Stamford residents are being urged to make preparations in advance for emergencies caused by extreme weather like Storm Austen.

• South Kesteven by-election sees Conservative gain

  The by-election for Grantham St Wulfram ward of the South Kesteven district council was won by Ben Lavender of the Local Conservatives.

• Local events for World Polio Day

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  Rotary groups across the local area are holding events for World Polio Day which is on Saturday 24th October, with local churches being illuminated in purple for awareness.

• Stamford Police hold surgery at library

  The Police Community Support Officer for Stamford PCSO Possnett held a drop in surgery at the town library to provide locals with general advice on protecting their properties and to hear general concerns about issues in the area.

• Stamford wears it pink for Breast Cancer Now

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  The local area has turned pink in support of Wear It Pink, a dedicated awareness day organised by the charity Breast Cancer Now.

• We Will Rock You at Stamford Corn Exchange Theatre

   A village-based theatre group perform their version of a futuristic hit musical from tonight, which has a Queen soundtrack.

• Ketton Goes Nuts!

   A community orchard with a difference spread around Ketton has donated £900 to Rutland and Stamford Fair Trade.

• Admiral Nurses raise awareness of dementia and brain health

   Rutland's Admiral Nurses are at Oakham Library today to raise awareness of dementia and looking after our brain health, aimed at children and their families.

• Planning approval for houses in Great Casterton despite concerns

  Rutland County Council granted permission for 58 homes in Great Casterton, despite concerns about highway safety and strong opposition from some villagers.

• Planning approval for Medi-Tech Centre at Oakham Enterprise Park

   Rutland's new Medi-Tech Centre at Oakham Enterprise Park has been passed by planners at Rutland County Council.

• First Friends of Stamford Museum meeting takes place to discuss future

  The first meeting of a new Friends of Stamford Museum Group takes place this evening, following a launch event by Stamford Town Council last week, to show it’s plans for a museum in the Town Hall.