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Blackstone’s worker inspires ride for Alzheimer’s charity — Blackstone’s worker inspires ride for Alzheimer’s charity

The grand-daughter of a Mirrlees Blackstone’s maintenance worker has taken on a cycling challenge.

Rutland residents and workers invited to help make county's health and care services fit local needs — Rutland residents and workers invited to help make county's health and care services fit local needs

Healthwatch Rutland is carrying out the What Matters public consultation through April and May for anyone living or working in the county.

10 ways to deal with stress — 10 ways to deal with stress

Health chiefs are offering advice on how to deal with stress during Stress Awareness Month this April.

Takeaway at ‘heart of community’ is one of the best in the country — Takeaway at ‘heart of community’ is one of the best in the country

A traditional fish and chip shop has been recognised as one of the best in the business.

Police chief: 'Don't be afraid as lockdown lifts' — Police chief: 'Don't be afraid as lockdown lifts'

Police have reopened their enquiry offices and say they are 'there to enforce covid rules when needed'.

Over 45s can now book Covid-19 vaccine as Moderna jab is latest to be rolled out — Over 45s can now book Covid-19 vaccine as Moderna jab is latest to be rolled out

Those over the age of 45 can now book their Covid-19 jab as a third vaccine starts being rolled out today.

Tell council of tax discount changes — Tell council of tax discount changes

Households in South Kesteven are being urged to tell the district council if there has been a change in circumstances that affects their tax discount.

BUSINESS

Takeaway at ‘heart of community’ is one of the best in the country — Takeaway at ‘heart of community’ is one of the best in the country

A traditional fish and chip shop has been recognised as one of the best in the business.

Life returns to the high streets — Life returns to the high streets

Whether it was a haircut, lunch, or simply a spot of shopping, people brought a buzz back to the high street today.

How is conveyancing for a new build different? — How is conveyancing for a new build different?

A legal expert from Hegarty Solicitors answers questions on how conveyancing for a new build is different from that for an established property.

Sacrewell Farm reopens its gates

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CRIME

Police chief: 'Don't be afraid as lockdown lifts' — Police chief: 'Don't be afraid as lockdown lifts'

Police have reopened their enquiry offices and say they are 'there to enforce covid rules when needed'.

Hunt on to find statue owner — Hunt on to find statue owner

The hunt is on to find the owner of a Battle of Britain statue which appeared on a doorstep in Oakham.

Man, 34, charged over hotelier's death — Man, 34, charged over hotelier's death

A man aged 34 has been charged with the murder of hotelier and landowner Sir Richard Sutton.

Football club vandalised — Football club vandalised

Bourne Town Football Club has been vandalised overnight.

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HEALTH

Rutland residents and workers invited to help make county's health and care services fit local needs

10 ways to deal with stress — 10 ways to deal with stress

Health chiefs are offering advice on how to deal with stress during Stress Awareness Month this April.

Over 45s can now book Covid-19 vaccine as Moderna jab is latest to be rolled out — Over 45s can now book Covid-19 vaccine as Moderna jab is latest to be rolled out

Those over the age of 45 can now book their Covid-19 jab as a third vaccine starts being rolled out today.

More than 96% of over 50s in area have had 1st jab — More than 96% of over 50s in area have had 1st jab

More than 96 per cent of people aged 50 and over in South Kesteven and Rutland have had their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.

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TRANSPORT

Car park closure and one-way roads for sewer repair — Car park closure and one-way roads for sewer repair

A town car park will be closed for seven weeks while Anglian Water carries out repairs to a sewer.

Oakham railway station footbridge reopens after £856,000 revamp — Oakham railway station footbridge reopens after £856,000 revamp

Rail passengers got their strengthened and spruced up bridge back after a project which began last October

Stamford main road set for lengthy closures during Network Rail repairs — Stamford main road set for lengthy closures during Network Rail repairs

Current plans to close Barnack Road from July 3 to mid-November with three-week break during Burghley Horse Trials

Effects of Harringworth Viaduct to be explored on TV programme — Effects of Harringworth Viaduct to be explored on TV programme

Harringworth Viaduct will feature in new UKTV programme for Yesterday called The Architecture The Railways Built.

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POLITICS

Tell council of tax discount changes — Tell council of tax discount changes

Households in South Kesteven are being urged to tell the district council if there has been a change in circumstances that affects their tax discount.

Share your views on climate change — Share your views on climate change

People who live in Rutland are being asked for their views on climate change and getting around as part of the Future Rutland Conversation.

'A joy to be able to see loved ones as businesses get ready to reopen' — 'A joy to be able to see loved ones as businesses get ready to reopen'

Rutland MP Alicia Kearns (Con) writes her regular column.

Three in every five adults has now been vaccinated as rollout continues

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EDUCATION

Libraries prepare to reopen across the area — Libraries prepare to reopen across the area

Libraries across the area are set to reopen for communities to use again from Monday (April 12).

Lions roar into action to help refurbish school library — Lions roar into action to help refurbish school library

A school received a donation to help refurbish the library.

'Very small numbers' of Covid-19 cases in schools — 'Very small numbers' of Covid-19 cases in schools

There are "very small numbers" of positive cases of Covid-19 in schools with 106,000 lateral flow tests carried out since the start of 2021.

Cottesmore Academy pupils run 'to Mali' as Army parents at Kendrew Barracks head to Africa — Cottesmore Academy pupils run 'to Mali' as Army parents at Kendrew Barracks head to Africa

Forces school embarks on mammoth fundraising challenge to bring pupils closer to parents deployed to Africa

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