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Headteacher commended in Pearson Teaching Awards

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:09:04 GMT

A headteacher has been commended in a national teaching competition.

Pupils will hear their fanfares played after winning competition

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:01:44 GMT

Two youngsters were making their voices heard to win a national competition.

Open day marks king’s discovery

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:58:38 GMT

Historians are set to reveal how they discovered the remains of Richard III in Leicester.

Oakham Art Group ready for its exhibition

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:54:00 GMT

Oakham Art Group is set to host its summer exhibition.

Gardens open for Rutland and Melton Cancer Support Group

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:51:51 GMT

An open gardens event in aid of Rutland and Melton Cancer Support Group will be held on each of the afternoons of the the bank holiday weekend, May 25, 26 and 27, at 15, Lonsdale Way, Oakham, the home of Joyce and Bob Lucas and at Frank and Mavis Wolloff’s home at 8, Glen Drive, Oakham.

The Rotary Club of Uppingham hands out its support

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:49:35 GMT

Thousands of pounds has been handed out to good causes after a busy year of fundraising.

Air ambulance gains from weight losses

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:45:23 GMT

Slimmers in Rutland have lost a total of 41 stones in six weeks and have celebrated by donating more than £385 for the Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland Air Ambulance.

Lots happening at village fun day in Exton

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:38:18 GMT

Pooches around the county are hoping to be crowned top dog in a canine contest at Exton Day.

Celebrating spring with horse ride around Rutland Water

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:36:34 GMT

Horse riders dressed up in spring garlands from the Leicestershire and Rutland Bridleways Association enjoyed a special May day ride around the Hambleton Penisular of Rutland Water.

Council wants your views on improving community facilities

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:34:26 GMT

Residents, businesses and property developers in Rutland have until June 18 to register their views on plans to improve community facilities, using money generated by new housing and commercial development.

MasterChef winner serves dinner for charity

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:32:16 GMT

A MasterChef winner will be cooking dinner in aid of charity.

Tourist bus service to launch on bank holiday weekend

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:20:26 GMT

A new tourist bus linking Rutland Water with Oakham and Uppingham will launch next weekend.

Travis Perkins donates materials to centre

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:19:11 GMT

A building firm has donated £1,000 of materials to a rehabilitation centre.

Man left with serious face injury following assault in Oakham

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:03:16 GMT

A 27-year-old man was left with a serious injury to his face when he was set upon by three men in Oakham.

Younger councillors are appointed to key roles by Rutland County Council

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:33:21 GMT

Rutland County Council has elected a group of young councillors for key roles with a view to giving them experience for future elections but not all agree it is the right time for the change.

Sarah Outen passes milestone point

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:22:02 GMT

Intrepid adventurer Sarah Outen has passed the point in the Pacific where she was hit by Tropical Storm Mawar which ended her first attempt to row from Japan to Canada last year.

Video: Special delivery for school in Whissendine

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:02:07 GMT

Pupils and teachers at Whissendine Primary School were left highly amused when a blue and white cow turned up at their gate.

Rutland crime commissioner Sir Clive Loader defends £900,000 staff costs

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:47:18 GMT

Rutland’s crime commissioner has defended spending nearly £900,000 on staffing this year as part of his £1.1m budget to run his office.

Five men arrested for immigration offences in Oakham

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:23:44 GMT

Five men have been arrested on suspicion of immigration offences after they were found in the back of a lorry in Lands’ End Way in Oakham.

Former Oakham town councillor Martin Brookes denies harassment charges

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:05:05 GMT

A former Oakham town councillor has denied in court harassing four people including town councillors and a police officer.