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More than 150 Elon Musk Starlink Satellites will be passing over UK skies — More than 150 Elon Musk Starlink Satellites will be passing over UK skies

If you like to see the Starlink satellites travelling across the night sky you are in for a bonanza this evening.

Novavax offering vaccine to all trial participants at Wansford Surgery — Novavax offering vaccine to all trial participants at Wansford Surgery

All those who signed up to a Covid-19 trial will be vaccinated in the next few weeks.

New radio station launches this Friday — New radio station launches this Friday

A new community radio station for the Rutland and Stamford area will launch on Friday (March 5).

Outdoor pool sets target opening date — Outdoor pool sets target opening date

An outdoor pool is likely to remain closed until social distancing measures are lifted.

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Classic Ibiza tickets are selling fast — Classic Ibiza tickets are selling fast

Tickets have almost sold out for the Classic Ibiza event at Burghley House.

Spate of thefts in Rutland and Stamford area — Spate of thefts in Rutland and Stamford area

A parcel has been stolen from outside a home and a purse was taken from a car in the latest crimes reported to Rutland police.

Budget cuts will 'fall on the most disadvantaged' says Labour councillor — Budget cuts will 'fall on the most disadvantaged' says Labour councillor

The deputy Labour leader for South Kesteven District Council (SKDC) has criticised budget cuts for “falling on the most disadvantaged.”

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Vehicle stolen from works yard — Vehicle stolen from works yard

A motor vehicle has been stolen from a works yard in Rutland.

Castle café plan to be decided — Castle café plan to be decided

Councillors will decide whether to approve development plans at Oakham Castle next week.

Carers passport launched — Carers passport launched

Rutland County Council has launched a carers passport campaign in conjunction with Leicester and Leicestershire to support carers across the county.

Sign up to golf day — Sign up to golf day

A charity golf day will swing into action on May 17 to raise funds for a rotary club's charities.

Residents sent up to 300 reminders about bins — Residents sent up to 300 reminders about bins

A computer glitch meant people were swamped with reminders about their bins.

District council agrees council tax rise — District council agrees council tax rise

South Kesteven District Council has approved a £5 council tax increase.

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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

Road race cancelled for the second successive year — Road race cancelled for the second successive year

Easing of coronavirus restrictions will come too late for Langtoft event.

Sign up to golf day

Sign up to golf day

Sign up to golf day

A charity golf day will swing into action on May 17 to raise funds for a rotary club's charities.

Cricketers ready to make marathon effort in landmark London race

Cricketers ready to make marathon effort in landmark London race

Cricketers ready to make marathon effort in landmark London race

Josh and Jordan are undertaking the capital challenge.

League season 'curtailed with immediate effect'

League season 'curtailed with immediate effect'

League season 'curtailed with immediate effect'

Stamford, Blackstones, Bourne and Deeping see their seasons halted.

Grassroots football can extend seasons until end of June

Grassroots football can extend seasons until end of June

Grassroots football can extend seasons until end of June

Football Association’s ruling means many sides across the area will be able to play their seasons to a finish if teams and leagues want to do so.

Leaders extend advantage at the top as Popple claims third successive victory — Stamford Striders stage third round of their monthly challenge.

Maiden moments on the horizon in new campaign — Village Cup first for Marko as clubs discover opening day fixtures.

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WHAT'S ON

Medical student’s song is inspired by lockdown — Medical student’s song is inspired by lockdown

A musician from Ketton has released a song which ‘captures a feeling of frustration and confusion’.

15-year-old releases lockdown-inspired song — 15-year-old releases lockdown-inspired song

A 15-year-old singer has released the first song in a collection she is compiling throughout the year.

Ricky conjures up magical win — Ricky conjures up magical win

A Bourne-based magician has bagged a top spot at the Wedding Industry Awards.

Theatre boss believes ‘the show must go on’ — Theatre boss believes ‘the show must go on’

The manager of a theatre is maintaining a ‘show must go on’ attitude despite the venue not being able to reopen until June at the earliest.

Folkingham upholsterer appears on BBC TV smash The Repair Shop — Folkingham upholsterer appears on BBC TV smash The Repair Shop

Hannah Weston Smith, who set up business in Lincolnshire in 2012, showcases her craft expertise and love for her work on prime time TV.

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LIFESTYLE

Glamping site ready to welcome guests — Glamping site ready to welcome guests

A glamping site is preparing to be one of the first tourism businesses to reopen in April.

Barn is modern and eye-catching — Barn is modern and eye-catching

A barn on an exclusive development has gone on the market for the first time since it was converted in 2017.

How a war memorial came into being 100 years ago — How a war memorial came into being 100 years ago

This weekend marks the centenary of the unveiling and dedication of a village war memorial.

Individual designed home is ready for a family — Individual designed home is ready for a family

An individually designed, substantial detached property which is appointed to a high standard throughout, is on the market with Murray estate agents.

Just because travel isn’t possible right now doesn’t mean we can’t plan ahead and dream — Just because travel isn’t possible right now doesn’t mean we can’t plan ahead and dream

Travel Counsellor Emma Savage, based in Wittering, shares her travel news in her regular column.

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