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Arrest after robbery at Uppingham newsagent
A teenager has been arrested after an armed robbery at a newsagent.
Family reunion helps piece together history of Brudenell family
A family has pieced together its history after a reunion featuring four generations.
Power tools worth £1,000 stolen from Bourne business
Police are investigating a break-in at a business during which power tools worth more than £1,000 were stolen.
Rutland Lottery could pay off for good causes across the county
People could be winning jackpot cash prizes and helping community groups raise thousands of pounds through a county lottery.
Cash stolen from car park ticket machine in Wharf Road, Stamford
A car park ticket machine is out of action after thieves drilled into it and stole the money within.
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.
Thieves steal garden equipment from Bourne garage
Thieves broke into a garage at the back of Edinburgh Crescent, Bourne, at about 9pm on Sunday night and took petrol garden equipment.
Cancer care at Peterborough City Hospital rates favourably on new website
The cancer unit at Peterborough and Stamford Hospitals Trust has come out favourably on a new website.
Eggy breakfast and car boot sale at Grimsthorpe farm
A car boot sale and eggy breakfast is being held for a second time.
The Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust warns gardeners to check hedges for nests
The Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust is urging gardeners to take extra care when trimming or removing garden greenery this spring because it is the time of year when birds build their nests and lay their eggs.
Children scoot their way to success
Youngsters scooted, biked and ran their way around a school as part of an annual scootathon.
Mercury Business Awards 2013 winners to be revealed this week
The winners of the Mercury Business Awards 2013 will be revealed on Thursday (23 May).
Bundles of wool and happiness for knitting club
Members of a knitting group were overjoyed when they were kindly given balls of wool from a clothing catalogue firm.
Children have great time at school May fair
Children and parents alike had a great time at a May fair.
Manufacturer MJD opens new print facility
Point-of-sale designer and manufacturer MJD has expanded and opened a new print facility.
Bourne Grammar School team claim second in contest
A team of young mathematicians from Bourne Grammar School have narrowly missed out on winning a regional award.
Scallywags Nursery hold charity car wash to raise funds for sisters’ challenge
Staff at Scallywags Nursery in Oakham were busy scrubbing wheels on Saturday to raise funds for a good cause.
Burghley Street car park in Bourne will close for redevelopment work
The Burghley Street car park in Bourne will be closed for two weeks.
Man who went missing from Kendrew Barracks in Cottesmore found safe
A man who went missing on Saturday has been found safe and well.
Rutland Air Cadets praised for high safety standards
A cadet squadron has been praised for its high safety standards.
Volunteers needed for grow your own fruit and veg scheme
Up to 20 volunteers are needed to become master gardeners supporting communities to grow their own produce.
Georgian festival will celebrate Stamford’s rich heritage
The rich heritage of Stamford will be celebrated during a Georgian festival in the town which will run from September 27 to 29.
Get Hired Peterborough Careers Fair will help employers and jobhunters
Jobhunters will be able to talk to top employers at a careers fair.
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.
Doctor talks about rescue of woman with hand stuck in drain cover in Bourne
A volunteer doctor has spoken of the effort by emergency services to free a woman who had her hand stuck in a metal drain cover in Bourne.
Residents in Edmonton Way set to raise parking problems at meeting
Residents in Oakham are set to meet to discuss how Rutland County Council could tackle traffic congestion problems on their roads.
Team succeeds in primary school football tournament
A team of pupils are celebrating after winning a mixed primary school football tournament held at St Augustine’s Primary School.
Money handed over to The Lodge Trust
Councillor Alf Dewis donated a cheque to his chosen charity as one of his last acts as mayor of Oakham.
Pupils from The Deepings School taste the world of work
Pupils have been putting down their books and getting into the real world of work as part of a work experience scheme.
Pupils will hear their fanfares played after winning competition
Two youngsters were making their voices heard to win a national competition.
New College Stamford carpentry student wins new entrant class
Construction students at New College Stamford impressed in a competition.
Care worker puts best foot forward
A care home worker is taking on a 110 mile walk to raise money for the residents she works with.
Younger councillors are appointed to key roles by Rutland County Council
Rutland County Council has elected a group of young councillors for key roles with a view to giving them experience for future elections but not all agree it is the right time for the change.
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.
Businesses invited to dementia event at the Corn Exchange
A special event to help businesses support people with dementia is being held on Wednesday in Bourne as part of Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Awareness Week.
Beauty pageant winner Katherine Harris takes on charity challenges
A beauty pageant winner is hoping to raise money for two charities with a raffle and is hoping businesses will support her by donating prizes.
Woman trapped hand in drain cover searching for marble
Sunday, 10am: Paramedics were called after a young woman trapped her hand in a drain cover in Bourne for several hours after searching for a marble earlier today (19 May).
5 commentsSarah Outen passes milestone point
Intrepid adventurer Sarah Outen has passed the point in the Pacific where she was hit by Tropical Storm Mawar which ended her first attempt to row from Japan to Canada last year.
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.
Oakham Knit and Natter Club overjoyed at donations
Members of a knitting group were overjoyed when they were kindly given balls of wool from a clothing catalogue firm.
Author Ben Scott inspires future writers
School pupils met the author of a series of science fiction books earlier this month.
Air ambulance gains from weight losses
Slimmers in Rutland have lost a total of 41 stones in six weeks and have celebrated by donating more than £385 for the Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland Air Ambulance.
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Thursday 23 May 2013
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