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Lane blocked on the A1 southbound near Stamford

A lane on the A1 southbound between the B1081 and A606, north of Stamford, is blocked.

Denis Rose, from Edith Weston, has put together a collection of poems written by his late wife Iris Amelia Rose, and had them printed in a book. Photo: MSMP210513-026ow

Widower prints book of poems to raise charity funds in memory of late wife

A widower has put together a collection of poems written by his late wife in a bid to raise funds for charity in her memory.

East Midlands Ambulance Service fined £3.5m for missing response time target

The region’s ambulance service has been fined for a third year running after failing to meet national response time targets.

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Everards plans for The Horseshoe Inn set for go-ahead

A brewery’s plans to convert a pub into a convenience store could be approved at a Rutland County Council development control and licensing committee meeting on Tuesday.

Residents in Edmonton Way, Oakham, who want Rutland County Council to sort out parking problems on their road. Photo: MSMP210513-014ow

Residents raise concerns over parking crackdown

Residents have expressed concerns about how new parking restrictions in Oakham will affect the roads where they live.

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MasterChef winner to cook at North Luffenham Golf Club

A MasterChef winner will cook a meal to raise money for Bowel Cancer UK.

Sport rss

Brian Makwana batting for Market Overton against Nassington Photo: Geoff Atton

Marko skipper reflects on a superb start

Market Overton’s superb start to the season has even surprised their skipper Paul Thwaites, he admitted after his side’s latest win on Sunday.

Jordan Smith celebrates scoring Stamford's winner against Holbeach Photo: Geoff Atton

New Daniels boss moves swiftly to sign key players

Stamford’s new manager, David Staff, has acted quickly to secure the services of several key players for next season.

Market Overton's Jeannie Hutton Photo: Geoff Atton

Oakham secure narrow win against county rivals

Oakham Bowling Club’s mixed team claimed derby honours on Sunday, narrowly beating Market Overton at The Vale.

Rutland Conquerors from the Rutland Supported Basketball Team. Back row, from left, Joshua Savage, Ollie Phipps, Jamie Eldred, James Andrews, Chris Southwell, Paul Atkinson, coach John Smith, Matthew Vanne, front, Joshua price, Alex Kemp, Edward Sowter, Josie Went and William Burton

All-conquering Rutlanders take the title in style

A Rutland basketball team won gold at a Special Olympics East Midlands Regional Basketball Tournament at Loughborough University recently.

Stones cruises to victory

Dale Stones put together an excellent winning weight of 133lb 12oz to win Oakham Angling Club’s most recent match.

Adam Smith at Greetham Valley Golf Club

Revenge is swift and sweet at Greetham

Greetham Valley’s first team quickly avenged their recent league defeat at Gedney Hill with a whitewash at the weekend.

Lifestyle rss

What’s On: Theatre

Here’s a list of the plays and shows in the coming weeks.

What’s On: Out and about

There’s a huge range of events and activities to keep you busy this week.

What’s On: Music

There are plenty of gigs and concerts going on this week.

What’s On: Cinema

Here’s a complete guide to what’s on at the cinemas in the area.

Michael Portillo and Germaine Greer to talk at John Clare festival

Two famous names from the world of politics and academics have been added to the bill at an event organised by the John Clare Trust.

Choir makes welcome return to church in Empingham

Chater Community Choir will return to St Peter’s Church in Empingham on Saturday, May 18 with A Springtime Songbook.
This will be the North Luffenham-based choir’s third concert after forming in January last year. Its members are drawn from all over the county and beyond.

Community rss

Call for groups to use arts venue in Oakham

An arts enthusiast hopes local groups will come forward to breathe new life into a performance venue in Oakham.

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Violinist Freya Goldmark to play in home town

Virtuoso violinist Freya Goldmark will be in concert in her home town later this month.

Housing charity open days

Rutland’s St John & St Anne housing charity is holding open days on three sites in Oakham and Uppingham on June 1 and June 15.

See gardens and art at Hambleton

Gardening enthusiasts and art lovers will be out in force for the Hambleton Open Gardens and Art Exhibition which takes place on Bank Holiday Monday.

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