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Do you live in one of Britain's poshest places?

A village with a scarecrow festival and an 'active community scene' has been named one of the most desirable places in Britain.

'Yarn bombers' strike ahead of jubilee

Months of hard work have gone into decorating villages and towns for the jubilee.

Woman baffled over mysterious lights on doorbell camera

Mysterious sightings of light have been captured in a village on a couple’s Ring doorbell.

Sea dragon 3D artwork draws in the crowds

Traders came up with a novel way of attracting custom thanks to a world-famous street artist and the Rutland Sea Dragon.

Royal postbox topper enjoyed by thousands online

A royal-themed postbox topper has been given the stamp of approval by thousands on social media, ahead of the Queen's Jubilee.

Church hatches plan to watch peregrines

Nesting falcons have been caught on camera with an egg the female laid this week.

Selling a meadow for ‘bread loaves’

A ceremony which has taken place for more than 250 years has made a welcome return.

Inventor Colin plans to dig tunnel

Inventor Colin Furze has applied for permission to dig a tunnel between a house and workshop in Stamford.

Baa-rilliant fun for residents

Residents of a care home had a warm welcome to spring with the help of a few furry friends.

Stamford couple to take part in wacky driving rally

Two Stamford petrol heads will take part in a scrap heap fundraiser this summer in Monte Carlo.

'My favourite walks are right here'

Rutland columnist Allan Grey reflects on his favourite walk in the county.

Here's when the clocks go forward

Everything you need to know about when and why the clocks go forward.

Teenager wedged in swing cut free by firefighters

A councillor has called for a girl to get in touch after her actions sparked an emergency call.

Where next for our sea dragon?

An expert leading the conservation of the Rutland Sea Dragon says the unprecedented find will return for permanent display in the county.

Meet Harry - the man who photographed Tutankhamun

A century ago, Stamford photographer Harry Burton was at the centre of a global news event which went down in history - here is his incredible story.

Supporters welcome the return of wassailing

A wassailing event made a welcome return.

Do you have a recipe fit for The Queen?

The search is on for a Platinum Pudding that can be served at this year's Jubilee celebrations, with Dame Mary Berry among the competition judges.

It's Quizmas! Did you keep up with all the music news from 2021?

In this quiz, we're testing how much you were paying attention to music news in 2021.

'All hail the dancing demon of strategic planning, waste disposal and libraries'

Symbols of civic honour have brought a few giggles after an Amercian graphic designer shared his honest - and rather humorous - observations.

Teapot designed by Dali is a surprise at auction

A surreal teapot designed by Salvador Dali sold for 10 times its estimate at an auction in Stamford.

Christmas post arrives on the wrong side of the world

A Christmas card has been delivered to a home 11,000 miles away from its intended destination.

Offbeat

Do you live in one of Britain's poshest places?

'Yarn bombers' strike ahead of jubilee

'Yarn bombers' strike ahead of jubilee

Woman baffled over mysterious lights on doorbell camera

Woman baffled over mysterious lights on doorbell camera

Sea dragon 3D artwork draws in the crowds

Sea dragon 3D artwork draws in the crowds

Royal postbox topper enjoyed by thousands online

Royal postbox topper enjoyed by thousands online

Church hatches plan to watch peregrines

Church hatches plan to watch peregrines

Selling a meadow for ‘bread loaves’