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Anger at quarry expansion plan

Villagers fear their health and livelihoods will be at risk as a result of a quarry expansion.

Footpath to reopen across meadows

A campaigner who wants to protect one of Stamford’s meadows from development has called for footpaths to be accessible again.

'Sorry bins are not being emptied'

A council and Biffa have apologised to residents who have been left with unemptied bins.

Villagers demand improvements from Anglian Water after concerns sewage released into brook

Greetham villagers reported noxious smells as workmen discharged pumping station overflow into watercourse to avoid flooding

Free inhaler recycling scheme

People can take part in a pilot scheme to recycle their empty or out-of-date medical inhalers.

The 'Big Clean': before and after pictures

People can take greater pride in the places they live thanks to two teams that clean up grotspots and graffiti.

Mystery of the well at Colin Bell

The sudden flooding of an underground well has sparked an appeal to discover the cause.

Have a say on new planning guide

People can comment on a document which could set out planning policies and help to shape new housing and infrastructure.

Campaign will tackle food waste

Rutland Youth Council has launched a project to raise awareness of the need to reduce household food waste.

Are you taking part in the RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch?

Many across the area will be taking part in the RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch, which runs from today (Friday, January 29) until Sunday.

Watchdog takes up flooding fight

A watchdog has stepped in to help villagers rid their streets of overflowing sewage.

Nature reserve closed as breeding cranes make earlier than expected return

Willow Tree Fen has been closed after a pair of cranes, which bred for the first time in the county for 400 years last year, arrived.

Desperate plea to stop the sewage

Villagers are calling for help to stop their streets being covered in sewage.

Fire and rescue service pledges to reduce single-use plastic

A fire and rescue service has teamed up with two businesses to reduce single-use plastic in the force.

‘Owl’ group is ready to share the wisdom of its food project

Virtual talks are set to be held to promote good food projects which strengthen communities.

Plug-in points for cars are planned

Two electric vehicle charging bays could be installed at a filling station.

Banned advert inspires pupils

A class of primary school pupils have written letters to readers about the devastating effects of palm oil on the environment.

Revamped orchard looks a treat

Stamford Community Orchard has received a revamp ready to welcome those heading out for a winter stroll.

Footpath to reopen

A permissive route is set to reopen to give residents in Stamford access to the East Meadows.

What can I recycle at Christmas?

Christmas is filled with treats and presents but when you go to get rid of the rubbish, you may be wondering what you can recycle.

Environment

Anger at quarry expansion plan

Footpath to reopen across meadows

Footpath to reopen across meadows

'Sorry bins are not being emptied'

'Sorry bins are not being emptied'

Villagers demand improvements from Anglian Water after concerns sewage released into brook

Villagers demand improvements from Anglian Water after concerns sewage released into brook

Free inhaler recycling scheme

Free inhaler recycling scheme

The 'Big Clean': before and after pictures

The 'Big Clean': before and after pictures

Mystery of the well at Colin Bell