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Shop closing after 83 years of trading

A town clothing store will shut following the owner's decision to retire.

Historic cottage that was destroyed by fire wins award for restoration

A property has secured an award for 'enhancing the built environment of the county'.

Plans lodged for new 68-home estate

A housing developer says its planned development will not have a negative impact on village life.

Bushfire rescue teams inspire dramatic haircut

A woman is supporting the bushfire rescue teams in Australia by having a dramatic sponsored haircut.

Villagers urge council to fix 'terrible' potholes

A South Witham resident has branded the village's pothole-ridden roads as "a disgrace".

Care home rated 'inadequate'

A care home has failed to make crucial improvements required by the Government’s health watchdog and remains in special measures.

Should churches help homeless?

A resident has called for churches to be unlocked day and night as places of shelter for people who are homeless or vulnerable.

Flights business set up by former Oakham School pupil successful in first year

Charles Robinson was 17 years-old when he set up JustJet during his final year at school.

Podcast will discuss all things Stamford

A new entertainment podcast focusing on Stamford is set to launch next week and is the brainchild of Graham Cook.

'Bright, smiling' faces attend new club

A taster session was held for pupils by Market Deeping Model Railway club.

Plans approved to redevelop hotel site

The Essendine Hotel stood empty for 14 years but now new life will be breathed into the disused site.

Hit Netflix show stars Stamford actor

A former Stamford School pupil is playing an integral role in the second series of Sex Education.

Spymaster's birth to be marked

The 500th anniversary of the birth of Lord Burghley, William Cecil, will be marked with a year of celebrations.

Video: Ukulele class strikes a chord

Absolute beginners became ukulele-strumming musicians following a fun lesson at Stamford Arts Centre.

Louise is running for koalas

Scenes of devastation in the wake of the Australian bushfires have inspired a woman’s fundraising.

Heroic dog saves owner from van theft

A man who tried to steal a courier van got more than he bargained for.

New cocktail bar coming to town

A businessman hopes his new cocktail bar will boost a town centre's nightlife.

Building robots out of Lego

More than 100 pupils participated in a tournament to build robots made out of Lego.

Astronaut Tim Peake visits Woolsthorpe Manor near Colsterworth to award 'space saplings' grown on International Space Station mission to competition winners

Astronaut Tim Peake visited Woolsthorpe Manor today to present seven special 'space saplings' to winners of a competition.

Which Rutland buildings won a prize?

The George Phillips and Tony Traylen awards recognise new, refurbished and historic buildings in Rutland and were handed out at Oakham Castle.