Floral roadworks spring up in Oakham

A town which has won several accolades for its floral decorations will be showcased on a new BBC television series.

Blooming Marvellous highlights the work of 15 Britain In Bloom towns around the country and will examine the cooperation between volunteers from the groups, the community and councils.

The news that the town, which won Britain in Bloom in 2007, is set to feature on the show coincides with Oakham in Bloom’s announcement that it will be decorating the town in a roadworks theme - in an effort to cheer up residents who have been frustrated by a project to improve electricity facilities in the town.