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Rutland Radio celebrates 20th birthday — Rutland Radio celebrates 20th birthday

The station first broadcast across Stamford and Rutland on December 13, 1998

Join Stamford Police at market stall — Join Stamford Police at market stall

Members of the public are invited to share concerns or to just have a "chat"

Crews attend vehicle fire in Tallington — Crews attend vehicle fire in Tallington

The incident took place in Bainton Road and was caused by an electrical fault

Can parents and grandparents help their children or grandchildren buy their own home without handing over any money to them? — Can parents and grandparents help their children or grandchildren buy their own home without handing over any money to them?

Answer: Yes! Special advertising feature

Look out for vulnerable people as drop in temperature expected — Look out for vulnerable people as drop in temperature expected

Public Health England has issued a weather warning with temperatures set to drop below zero in many places

Council offers support to financially strapped residents — Council offers support to financially strapped residents

Rutland County Council has a wide range of support services that can offer practical help, advice and financial assistance

Live updates: Stamford's Khadija tears up as she's fired by Lord Sugar on The Apprentice just ahead of Sunday's BBC final — Live updates: Stamford's Khadija tears up as she's fired by Lord Sugar on The Apprentice just ahead of Sunday's BBC final

"Hard working lady," Lord Sugar said as he "regretfully" fired cleaning entrepreneur Khadija

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Disabled residents to benefit from home adaptations change — Disabled residents to benefit from home adaptations change

People with disabilities living in private housing could get free adaptations to their homes

Washing machine theft in Stamford — Washing machine theft in Stamford

A thief didn't get the cleanest of getaways when he tried to steal a washing machine from a shop in Stamford yesterday (December 11)

SPORT

FOOTBALL: Stones still trying to climb the mountain to reach top tier of teams — FOOTBALL: Stones still trying to climb the mountain to reach top tier of teams

Home defeat to high-flyers after failing to sparkle against leading lights

SWIMMING: Tom and Holly break club records at Scottish Championships — SWIMMING: Tom and Holly break club records at Scottish Championships

Quartet compete against some of the best swimmers in Britain

FOOTBALL: Late goal double sees Rangers reach semi-finals — FOOTBALL: Late goal double sees Rangers reach semi-finals

Dunn and Schiavi seal success for Clarets

FOOTBALL: Slow start stalls Oakham after enforced changes hit progress — FOOTBALL: Slow start stalls Oakham after enforced changes hit progress

United suffer third successive league loss

FOOTBALL: Long trip proves rewarding for Uppingham with away success — FOOTBALL: Long trip proves rewarding for Uppingham with away success

Town's strength in depth shows through to maintain second spot

FOOTBALL: Keeper Keenan makes incredible penalty stop to earn Bels a point — Murphy makes second successive spot kick save

FOOTBALL: Abbott aiming to better last season's finish after hat-trick of victories — Tom's treble helps sink Langtoft

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WHAT'S ON

Christmas glow lights up Rutland Choral Society concert — Christmas glow lights up Rutland Choral Society concert

The event, which took place All Saints’ Parish Church, Oakham, is staged every year to raise money for charity

Record number of Santa's take part in Stamford fun run — Record number of Santa's take part in Stamford fun run

It was a sea of red and white at the Stamford Santa Fun Run on Sunday, December 9

Sleigh routes: Where to see Santa in Rutland — Sleigh routes: Where to see Santa in Rutland

Santa is on his way to Rutland with help from the Lions Club

Free parking in Oakham and Uppingham for late night shopping events — Free parking in Oakham and Uppingham for late night shopping events

Free parking in Oakham and Uppingham for late night shopping events

Santa Claus is heading to the Deepings as well — Santa Claus is heading to the Deepings as well

Where to see Santa on his sleigh and when

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LIFESTYLE

Wildlife joy as otters make stirring comeback at Rutland Water — Wildlife joy as otters make stirring comeback at Rutland Water

Otters are making a strong comeback at Rutland Water

Updated: Stamford sports pioneer Alex Paske's joy as she wins top Sunday Times Sportswomen of the Year award — Updated: Stamford sports pioneer Alex Paske's joy as she wins top Sunday Times Sportswomen of the Year award

Stamford sporting hero Alex Paske said after winning a highly-prestigious Sunday Times Sportswomen of the Year award - I'm still on Cloud 9!

Oakham movie star Ben Owen over the Moon about his new Hollywood blockbuster — Oakham movie star Ben Owen over the Moon about his new Hollywood blockbuster

The sky’s the limit for Oakham actor Ben Owen after breaking through in new blockbuster movie First Man

Inspiring deaf Stamford teenager Beatrice Cadman overjoyed by top award — Inspiring deaf Stamford teenager Beatrice Cadman overjoyed by top award

Inspirational deaf Stamford schoolgirl Beatrice Cadman is thrilled after winning a top communication skills award

High-powered drive launched to recruit retained firefighters in Stamford — High-powered drive launched to recruit retained firefighters in Stamford

A high-powered drive has been launched to recruit more retained firefighters in Stamford

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