News
Uppingham’s first film night is a big success
Organisers were delighted by the success of their first film night event in Uppingham.
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.
Teenager from Uppingham looks forward to National Citizen Service
A teenager is looking forward to joining a volunteering scheme this summer.
Sport
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.
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.
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.
Mother and son take the Penday Trophy
The Penday Pairs Trophy as Rutland County Golf Club was a triumph for Suzanne and Oliver Huxley.
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.
Video
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
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.
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.
1 commentMichael 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.
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
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.
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.
2 commentsLark 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.
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.
- Man who went missing from Kendrew Barracks in Cottesmore found safe
- Doctor talks about rescue of woman with hand stuck in drain cover in Bourne
- Woman trapped hand in drain cover searching for marble
- Video: Teacher Patsy shaves her head for charity
- Georgian festival will celebrate Stamford’s rich heritage
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Weather for Stamford
Thursday 23 May 2013
Today
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