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New rules including home working as Prime Minister moves to 'plan B' over fast-spreading omicron variant — New rules including home working as Prime Minister moves to 'plan B' over fast-spreading omicron variant

The Government has moved to Plan B with home working, covid passports and further face masks announced.

Warning after two more purse thefts — Warning after two more purse thefts

Two people found themselves the target of a high street thief on Monday.

High number of covid cases attributable to children — High number of covid cases attributable to children

A high amount of covid cases are attributable to the younger generation while further deaths are being recorded in the area.

Man, 56, arrested on suspicion of trying to meet child after sending sexual messages — Man, 56, arrested on suspicion of trying to meet child after sending sexual messages

A 56-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arranging to meet a child following sexual communication.

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Salon named best in the region — Salon named best in the region

Beauty salon owners are thrilled their business has won a regional award.

Trucking family mark 70 years on the road — Trucking family mark 70 years on the road

A family-run haulage firm is set to hand on the L plates to a fourth generation after beginning its eighth decade on the road.

Man sentenced to rehabilitation after punching doorman — Man sentenced to rehabilitation after punching doorman

A man who assaulted a doorman at a Bourne pub, has been fined and ordered to undertake rehabilitation by magistrates.

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Stolen tools found hours later — Stolen tools found hours later

A man arrested by Thames Valley Police was found to have an item stolen from Stamford a short while earlier.

Banksy artwork on display — Banksy artwork on display

A Banksy artwork left at a model village is to go on display at a museum for four weeks before it is auctioned.

Have your say on £1m build plan — Have your say on £1m build plan

A sports club hopes to involve the public in its plans to build a new £1m clubhouse.

Several confirmed cases of Omicron variant in county — Several confirmed cases of Omicron variant in county

An investigation has been launched after several cases of the Covid-19 Omicron variant have been confirmed in Rutland.

Air ambulance called to serious medical emergency — Air ambulance called to serious medical emergency

An air ambulance was called to a town following a serious medical emergency.

Christmas 'work from home' plans drawn up — Christmas 'work from home' plans drawn up

The Government is drawing up new work from home plans in an attempt to slow the spread of the omicron variant, it was reported today.

SPORT

National title coup for Stamford club as Cross claims emphatic victory — National title coup for Stamford club as Cross claims emphatic victory

Coaches hail achievements of fighters who secure title double.

Stamford pick up the pace to sting Vipers with home victory

Stamford pick up the pace to sting Vipers with home victory

Stamford pick up the pace to sting Vipers with home victory

Town head into final two games before Christmas in fourth place.

Festival fun for United as Lucy hits hat-trick in cup triumph

Festival fun for United as Lucy hits hat-trick in cup triumph

Festival fun for United as Lucy hits hat-trick in cup triumph

Event is a celebration of girls' football in the area.

Oakham complete hat-trick haul of victories after away success

Oakham complete hat-trick haul of victories after away success

Oakham complete hat-trick haul of victories after away success

Victories for reserve side and youth team cap a winning weekend.

Bels stretch unbeaten run with decent away draw

Bels stretch unbeaten run with decent away draw

Bels stretch unbeaten run with decent away draw

Stamford side seeking to continue their progress in the new year.

Late Stilton strike sends Wittering to third successive defeat — Cayley calls for side to push on after tough couple of weeks.

High fives as Cottesmore overcome tricky away test — Rutland side stretch unbeaten run to move closer to the top six.

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Banksy artwork on display — Banksy artwork on display

A Banksy artwork left at a model village is to go on display at a museum for four weeks before it is auctioned.

Raising festive funds for school — Raising festive funds for school

Santa will be making a trip to Stamford to help raise funds for a school.

Enjoy some Christmas music — Enjoy some Christmas music

Concerts will be held across the area, offering a range of choral classics and carols.

Christmas market takes place this weekend — Christmas market takes place this weekend

Now we’ve reached December it’s time for the Christmas festivities to begin.

Popular Christmas event returns to town — Popular Christmas event returns to town

The community came out in force to welcome back a town's cherished Christmas event

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LIFESTYLE

How to see December's meteor shower NASA is calling 'the best of the year' — How to see December's meteor shower NASA is calling 'the best of the year'

The Geminids meteor shower is taking place this month - here's how to catch one of Mother Nature's very best light shows.

Are you due £300 to help with heating costs? — Are you due £300 to help with heating costs?

Cold weather and winter fuel payments are being given to people to help them meet their heating costs - are you entitled to claim?

9 ways to enjoy a green Christmas — 9 ways to enjoy a green Christmas

Reduce the footprint your festive celebrations leave on the environment by following some of our tips for an eco-friendly Christmas.

Cat owners face £500 fine under new law — Cat owners face £500 fine under new law

Microchipping for cats is to become compulsory with hefty fines for those owners who don't comply.

Village cottage has been sympathetically modernised — Village cottage has been sympathetically modernised

Situated within the highly sought-after village of Little Bytham sits this extended and beautifully presented two-bedroom cottage.

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