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Uppingham’s first film night is a big success

Organisers were delighted by the success of their first film night event in Uppingham.

Almost time for Dyke summer fair

Villagers are getting ready for this year’s summer fair.

Jewellery and tile cutter taken in two burglaries

Police are investigating two high-value thefts.

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Photo competition: Searching for a Super Star 2013

If you are the parent of a young person aged 6-12 years who likes to pull a funny face, has got the look of a cheeky monkey or just makes you smile then don’t miss your chance to enter our Super Star photo competition!

Rutland police and crime commissioner invites people to join panel to tackle anti-social behaviour

Leicestershire and Rutland Police and Crime Commissioner Sir Clive Loader is inviting members of the public and community representatives to become part of a new advisory panel to help tackle anti-social behaviour.

Lauren Rootham of Newtown Crescent, Uppingham, who is taking part in the four-week National Citizen Service this summer
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Teenager from Uppingham looks forward to National Citizen Service

A teenager is looking forward to joining a volunteering scheme this summer.

Sport rss

Bourne look forward to another year in top flight after surprise win

Bourne Tennis Club’s men have virtually guaranteed their top flight status for another year in the Lincolnshire League with a 4-2 victory at Boston.

Adam Smith at Greetham Valley Golf Club

Revenge is swift and sweet at Greetham

Greetham Valley’s first team quickly avenged their recent league defeat at Gedney Hill with a whitewash at the weekend.

Former Marko cricketer Matthew Boyce and Jigar Naik with Leicestershire teammates when the pair received their county caps this week

County cap for former Marko batsman

Former Market Overton and Oakham School cricketer Matthew Boyce was one of two players to receive county caps at Leicestershire County Cricket Club today.

Club Captain Kev Moxham and Lady Captain Mandy Collins present Rutland County's Penday Pairs Trophy to Suzanne and Ollie Huxley

Mother and son take the Penday Trophy

The Penday Pairs Trophy as Rutland County Golf Club was a triumph for Suzanne and Oliver Huxley.

Oakham RFC U16s

Young Oaks celebrate sevens double

Oakham RFC U16s have two trophies to display at the new clubhouse next season.

Bourne and Ufford Park enjoy Shield wins

Bourne and Ufford Park cricket clubs won in the Twenty20 Stamford Knockout Shield on Monday evening.

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Video: Teacher Patsy shaves her head for charity video

A teacher marked her retirement by shaving her head in front of hundreds of pupils for charity in memory of her brother.

Lifestyle rss

Half term activities to run at Bourne Youth Centre

A range of half term activities will be running at Bourne Youth Centre by Not All Bad.

Movie Maker Kids fun open day at Edenham Village Hall

Movie Maker Kids is opening its doors to parents and young people at a fun open day tomorrow.

Flossie Aslackby Village Hall Flossie Malavialle

Folk singer Flossie is coming back to Aslackby

Popular French song bird, Flossie Malavialle will make a return visit to Aslackby Village Hall on Saturday, May 18.

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Michael Portillo and Germaine Greer to talk at John Clare festival

Two famous names from the world of politics and academics have been added to the bill at an event organised by the John Clare Trust.

Deepings performing arts festival at The Deepings School.  Ballet dancers from Deeping St James School of Dancing.  From left, back, Megan Stuart, 11, Harriet Spriggs, 10, Emily O'Neill, 10, and Zoe Hutton, 10.  Front, Kirsty Strange, 10, Beth Robertson, 12, Martha Huskey, 11, and Lucy Hawkins, 11.
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Crowds enjoy Deepings Arts Festival

Schools and community groups came together at the weekend to put on an annual arts festival which left the large crowds wanting more.

Choir makes welcome return to church in Empingham

Chater Community Choir will return to St Peter’s Church in Empingham on Saturday, May 18 with A Springtime Songbook.
This will be the North Luffenham-based choir’s third concert after forming in January last year. Its members are drawn from all over the county and beyond.

Community rss

Packed programme for family fun day at Stamford Festival

Plans are shaping up for an action-packed family fun day which will form part of
this summer’s Stamford 
Festival.

Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research Fund holds local meeting

The Spalding and Bourne branch of the Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research Fund is holding its annual general meeting on Wednesday next week at 7.30pm.

The gated path at the end of Welland Mews

Residents in fight to reopen footpath on railway land

Walkers campaigning for a footpath across railway land to be reopened have put their case forward at a public inquiry.

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Lark Energy plans solar farm to generate power for cement works

An energy company has submitted a planning application to build a new solar farm to generate electricity for cement works.

Cliff Shepherd, who will be 100 on July 2, was guest of honour at the legion outing to RAF Wittering

Group enjoys special visit from air force veteran Cliff Shepherd to Harrier display

An air force veteran was guest of honour at a visit by 40 members of Barnack and District Royal British Legion to the Harrier Heritage Centre at RAF Wittering.

See gardens and art at Hambleton

Gardening enthusiasts and art lovers will be out in force for the Hambleton Open Gardens and Art Exhibition which takes place on Bank Holiday Monday.

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