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Speed checks on ‘dangerous’ road

A resident is calling for measures to discourage people from speeding and causing a nuisance in their cars.

Powerlifter mum's funding quest to compete at world championships

A mum-of-three who hated PE and thought sport was not for her is set to take on the world at powerlifting this autumn.

Praise for team who cared for Theodore

A family has pledged to support the hospital units which cared for their son when he was born prematurely at 27 weeks.

Councillor left 'stranded' for more than 24 hours after car broke down

A councillor has described a "truly horrific experience" after being left stranded when his car broke down.

Flower power at show

Budding gardeners showcased their produce at an annual show.

Fun day will help plug holes in roof

When thieves stripped lead from a church roof it not only caused a hole for rain to get through but also one in the church budget.

'Four days of agility excellence'

'Four days of agility excellence' came to Rutland last week.

'Disgust' at coffee shop's pile of bin bags

Rubbish 'piled as high as a man' outside a town coffee shop has fuelled complaints.

Classic cars rev up to festival at new venue

Hundreds of car fanatics crowded in to a field to admire classic vehicles and raise money for charity over the weekend.

Company hosts summer festival

Colleagues enjoyed a summer festival staged by their employer.

Children learn about environment

Children learned about the environment during an event hosted by Oakham in Bloom.

Bomb disposal engineer launches drone venture

The sky’s the limit for a former bomb disposal engineer who is set to retire from the RAF and launch his own drone photography business.

Used cooking oil stolen from businesses

The theft of cooking oil has sparked a warning from police.

Fake foliage is branded ‘tacky’

Shops and cafés should not festoon their fronts with plastic leaves and flowers, according to a town councillor.

Patients give feedback on surgery

A snapshot of views about Lakeside Healthcare Stamford has revealed a level of improvement.

What was making the news 200 years ago

We take a look at the stories making the news up to 200 years ago including the death of a woman.

Author turns spotlight on ‘unreliable’ exams

With A-level and GCSE results just around the corner, many pupils’ futures will hinge on gaining certain grades.

Trio arrested on suspicion of drug dealing in children's park

Three people have been arrested as police crack down on anti-social behaviour.

Army major’s life saved

A 33-year-old who suffered a cardiac arrest at Rutland Water Parkrun has spoken of his relief at being resuscitated.

‘Most A1 delays aren’t crashes’

Almost everyday there is an incident on the A1 causing delays to drivers.