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Prison site to be redeveloped
The former Ashwell Prison could be turned in to a business park...
Rutland joins the Digital Revolution
Computer users in Rutland are being promised some of the fastest broadband speeds in the country...
Increase in number of horses needing care.
The RSPCA have put the problem down to high costs of keeping a horse and along with the bottom falling out of the market.
Cuts already affecting community NHS staff.
It comes as the Royal College of Nursing says thousands of front-line posts could be at risk.
Foodbank planned for Stamford.
People are already asking for help from Stamford's foodbank before it's even opened its doors.
Village community to get a new hall.
The village of Heydour just outside Grantham has been given money to help build a community centre.
New Police Inspector
Mike Burnett lands the job
Drought status lifted in parts of Rutland
Parts of Rutland are no longer in drought, following the wettest April on record.
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Talks continue at Corby factory
Hope for jobs at risk
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Property boom in Rutland
Bucking national trend
Local Police officers join national strike
They join 400,000 people accross the country
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Wind turbine regulations for Rutland
Council outlining criteria for companies applications
Public meeting on Oakham fire station
Part of a one million pound re-vamp
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Volunteers are saving the countys youth centres
Unexpected rise in interest
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PCSO Recruitment drive
Volunteers being encouraged to come forward
Help make Stamford's big lunch the biggest ever
The people behind Stamford's big feast are making a plea to the public...
New clubhouse would boost team profile
Oakham Rugby Club start fundraising for new facilities...
Rutland council group disbands
Despite only being formed just under a year agom members of the Rutland Liberal and Independent Democrat group have decided to call it a day and disband.
Bad weather delays Sarah Outen's Pacific row
A Rutland rower's around the world trip has been postponed because of bad weather conditions.
Second day of rail strikes
Rail passengers will face a second day of strike action in parts of Lincolnshire.
Langham residents meet to discuss waste plant
Residents in Langham have raised concerns about plans to build a renewable energy plant in the village.
CiCLE Classic goes ahead despite poor conditions
The Rutland to Melton Cicle Classic went ahead, despite the foul conditions yesterday.
Fuel protest planned.
It's claimed drivers in the Stamford area will be among the hardest hit if a fuel duty rise goes ahead as planned.
Jobs fair in Stamford.
The event's aimed at 16-24 year olds.
Cottesmore's new army base named
The former RAF base has been renamed the Kendrew Barracks after the late Major General Sir Douglas Kendrew.
Concerns over 'Green Deal'
There are claims tradespeople in Rutland aren't being given enough information about the Government's planned 'Green Deal.'
Olympic torch relay practice comes to Rutland and Stamford
The torch has passed through Rutland and Stamford as part of a practice for the real thing in July.
100 jobs go as Corby factory shuts.
High end fashion retailer Acquascutum told staff they'd be losing their jobs yesterday and not to expect any wages at the end of this month.
Anger over planned skate park.
Bourne's football club have started a petition against plans for a skate park in the town.
Road closures planned for practice Olympic Torch relay.
There'll be rolling out road closures in Langham, Uppingham, Oakham and Stamford tomorrow afternoon as the convoy passes through.
Street pastor scheme hailed as a success.
Stamford's street pastors say the town's streets are a lot safer on Saturday nights since they started.
Bus driver suffers alleged assault.
It happened on the Number 19 service following a collision between the bus and a car on the afternoon of Monday March 26th.
Burst water pipe causing problems.
The road between Braunston and Oakham's been closed while Severn Trent carries out repairs.
School truancy fines criticised.
It's after suggestions from the government that rules to stop children skipping school should be toughened.
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Police crack down on irresponsible drivers.
The Road Safety Clinic recorded 17 people who were breaking the law whilst they were driving such as using a mobile phone.
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Electric car charging points unveiled.
Three hotels have had the new technology installed and it's hoped it'll bring more tourists to the region.
Farmers welcome much needed rainfall.
We had as much rainfall on Wednesday as in the entire first three months of this year.
RAF Flag Lowered At Cottesmore for Final Time
After 74 years as an air base, the flag at RAF Cottesmore has been lowered for the final time.
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Reassurances over the future of Stamford hospital.
Peterborough and Stamford Hospital NHS Trust say they want to increase outpatient services and up the quality of care.
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Rutland farmers criticise this week's Budget.
It's after Ministers failed to make changes to fuel duty increases and ignored pleas for tax relief for farms using resevoirs.
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Broadband boost for Rutland.
The county council wants 90% of homes and businesses to have superfast broadband and voted this week to give the contract to BT.
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Tributes paid to Rutland soldier.
On Wednesday 24 year old Captain Rupert Bowers was killed in an explosion in Helmand province.
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Farmers in Rutland pray for rain.
It's following one of the driest winters on record.
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Stamford business calls it a day after 125 years .
49 people have lost their jobs at Bowmans, based in Cherryholt Street in the town.
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Investigations continue after a 6 year old and a grandmother drown in a pound.
They were found in a pond at Castle Bytham on the Lincolnshire/ Rutland border.
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Unemployment goes up again in Rutland.
Thirteen more people are out of work in the county compared to last month.
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MEP's battle for fairer food labelling
Euro MP Glenis Willmott expresses concern over misleading food labelling...
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Petrol station part of Oakham's redevelopment
Plans for a petrol station in Oakham have been submitted to the Council...
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Have your say about the future of Uppingham
The public are invited to have their say about Uppingham's Town Plan...
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Investigations continue into Boxing Day robbery
Police are continuing to investigate a robbery in Oakham on Boxing day.
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New Uppingham councillor sets out her plans.
Carolyn Cartwright won the seat on Rutland County Council in Thursday's by-election.
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County council consults public over possible council tax freeze.
It's as the authority are undecided over whether to accept a grant from central government.
Investigations continue into a robbery in Oakham over the festive period
Police are continuing to investigate after a group of men were robbed at knifepoint in Oakham.
Don't make it obvious you have a Sat Nav, particularly if you are in Stamford
Police are warning drivers in Stamford to keep an eye on their Sat Navs after a spate of thefts in the town...
Rutland bucks the trend when it comes to obesity amongst young children
There's been a positive drop in the amount of Primary school children classed as obese in Rutland...
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