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Travellers will vacate showground on Friday — Travellers will vacate showground on Friday

The council has confirmed that the Light and Life festival being hosted at Rutland Showground will not be closed down.

Teenagers arrested on suspicion of sexual assault — Teenagers arrested on suspicion of sexual assault

Two teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault following an incident in Oakham at the weekend.

Infection rate in county four times higher than a week ago — Infection rate in county four times higher than a week ago

The Covid-19 infection rate in Rutland is four times higher than this time last week.

'Police force's response was top class' — 'Police force's response was top class'

Rutland's police and crime commissioner has paid a rapid visit to Oakham following days of chaos.

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Woodland 'predator' left note on car — Woodland 'predator' left note on car

A threatening note was left on woman's car while it was parked at some woods.

Community step up for Jon after late-night intruder scare — Community step up for Jon after late-night intruder scare

A community has rallied round to support a partially-sighted man after he discovered a late-night intruder in his Oakham home.

Driving test centres are fully-booked after lockdown closures — Driving test centres are fully-booked after lockdown closures

Learner drivers in Stamford, Rutland and Bourne wanting to take their practical test are facing extremely long waits for appointments.

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Warning over scam Covid-19 vaccine passport email — Warning over scam Covid-19 vaccine passport email

The Neighbourhood Watch Network is warning people to be aware of a scam Covid-19 vaccine passport.

Kind pupils come up with a plan to support foodbank — Kind pupils come up with a plan to support foodbank

Pupils came up with the idea of supporting their local foodbank - and marked the event with a pyjama day.

District marks Armed Forces Week with flag-raising event — District marks Armed Forces Week with flag-raising event

Armed Forces Week (June 21 to 26) was launched on Monday with a flag-raising ceremony at South Kesteven District Council's offices.

Another blow for businesses as festival forces them to shut their doors again — Another blow for businesses as festival forces them to shut their doors again

Business owners have been forced to lock their doors amid fears of violence and anti-social behaviour.

Urgent care moving to hospital site — Urgent care moving to hospital site

An urgent care centre is moving to new premises next week.

Fears over flu risk this winter — Fears over flu risk this winter

A health director is hoping vaccinations will be effective against both coronavirus and flu amid fears it could be worse this winter.

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Opening the door to hidden secrets — Opening the door to hidden secrets

Researcher Stuart Henderson has opened the door to some of the secrets hidden within our surroundings.

Dog rescue centre continues to be helped by lottery — Dog rescue centre continues to be helped by lottery

A dog rescue charity and an animal lover have found themselves in a win-win situation from a lottery.

Looking back over the years with Mercury Memories — Looking back over the years with Mercury Memories

Take a trip down memory lane.

Save a hen from slaughter by giving it a home — Save a hen from slaughter by giving it a home

A rehoming event for hens is taking place in Collyweston this weekend.

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SPORT

Johnson rejoining will be like a new signing for Stamford — Johnson rejoining will be like a new signing for Stamford

Cameron eager to make his competitive debut for the Daniels

Skipper sets the standard for Bourne

Skipper sets the standard for Bourne

Skipper sets the standard for Bourne

Courtney Kruger’s half-century set Lincolnshire Premier League leaders Bourne on the way to a 38-run win over Lindum on Saturday.

Hicks has major part to play in Stamford's vision for the future

Hicks has major part to play in Stamford's vision for the future

Hicks has major part to play in Stamford's vision for the future

Boss describes striker as the 'Teddy Sheringham' of non-league football.

Hat-trick of shoot-out successes secures cup glory for Uppingham

Hat-trick of shoot-out successes secures cup glory for Uppingham

Hat-trick of shoot-out successes secures cup glory for Uppingham

Town triumph against Wittering with third consecutive win on penalties.

Dramatic finale as United's late show secures cup success

Dramatic finale as United's late show secures cup success

Dramatic finale as United's late show secures cup success

Deeping score injury-time winner to break Huntingdon hearts.

Siddons is the perfect fit for Stamford after top scorer nets new deal — Striker set sights on helping to fire the Daniels towards promotion.

Taylor produces strong showing to claim title triumph — Stamford strongman shines in event judged by former Olympian Geoff Capes.

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WHAT'S ON

Garage sale will offer treasure — Garage sale will offer treasure

A ‘Trash and Treasure’ garage sale will be held in Langtoft on Sunday, June 27 from 10am to 4pm.

Sweetest season set to start at Easton Walled Gardens — Sweetest season set to start at Easton Walled Gardens

Sweet pea season begins on June 23 at a picturesque tourist attraction near Grantham.

Concert will still go ahead despite delay to easing of restrictions — Concert will still go ahead despite delay to easing of restrictions

Battle Proms at Burghley House will be going ahead on July 10.

Rutland village the setting for IT engineer-turned-author's sixth novel — Rutland village the setting for IT engineer-turned-author's sixth novel

Ketton novelist Will Stebbings has turned to Rutland to provide the backdrop for his sixth novel.

Cinema to reopen later this month — Cinema to reopen later this month

Movie-goers will soon be able to return to a popular film hub, as Stamford Arts Centre re-opens its cinema for public screenings.

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LIFESTYLE

Has Covid killed off birthday cake candles? — Has Covid killed off birthday cake candles?

With parents worried about spreading Covid at parties, and a no-blow candle in production, has the pandemic ended the tradition of candles on cakes?

Substantial home in heart of village — Substantial home in heart of village

A substantial family home is set within the highly regarded village of Thurlby is on the market.

Delve into the past with Mercury Memories — Delve into the past with Mercury Memories

From a church damaged by a fire-ball to a battle over a parcel of green land, find out what was happening in years gone by.

Food bank parcels to include SIM cards — Food bank parcels to include SIM cards

Mobile phone SIM cards, loaded with data, free calls and texts, are to be distributed with emergency food packages.

Full steam ahead at miniature train exhibition — Full steam ahead at miniature train exhibition

A miniature train event went down a storm with families and locomotive enthusiasts at the weekend.

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