News
Time to give your views on care services
THE deadline for patients to give their views on elective care services has been extended to May 31.
Pat Jenkins hangs up microphone
A TALKING newspaper reader has retired after 16 years as a volunteer.
Water challenge to raise funds for trip
PUPILS who are saving money for a trip to Ghana next year put themselves into the position of some of the people they will be working with in Africa.
Royal stories enjoyed at English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School
THE Lord Lieutenant of Rutland paid a visit to a primary school on Friday to talk to pupils about his role and the diamond jubilee celebrations.
Whissendine Wind Farm Action Group calls meeting on Rutland turbines policy
VILLAGERS are holding a meeting to hear details on Rutland County Council’s draft wind farm policy.
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Lasting legacy planted to mark the Queen’s diamond jubilee
A TREE has been planted in the grounds of Casterton Business and Enterprise as a lasting legacy to mark the Queen’s diamond jubilee.
Buying local food is good for the economy
FARMERS and livestock producers in the East Midlands bring in £2.24 billion a year through sales.
Battle sites highlighted
OAKHAM Castle, the Rutland Heritage Trail and Rutland County Museum feature in a new campaign to highlight castles and battles in Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire.
Citizen Service in Rutland is a success
A NATIONAL Citizen Service which takes place in Rutland is going from strength to strength with the support of the Government.
Swimming girls from Market Harborough aid charity
TWO RUTLAND schoolgirls and two from Market Harborough swam their way to raising more than £700 for a cancer charity.
Business
Buying local food is good for the economy
FARMERS and livestock producers in the East Midlands bring in £2.24 billion a year through sales.
Battle sites highlighted
OAKHAM Castle, the Rutland Heritage Trail and Rutland County Museum feature in a new campaign to highlight castles and battles in Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire.
Oakham and Uppingham miss out in first round of Portas Pilot bids
A JOINT bid by Oakham and Uppingham to become Portas Pilot towns has missed out on the first round of funding.
Faster broadband deals announced for Uppingham and Cottesmore
TWO communities will be getting faster broadband after two deals were announced this week.
Music producer Ben Frost’s dubstep iPhone and iPad app featured on iTunes site
A MUSIC producer has released an iPhone and iPad application for apsiring DJs.
Crime
Oil thefts warning in Rutland
PEOPLE with oil storage tanks in Rutland are being asked to be vigilant to thieves by police.
Thieves target cars in North Luffenham
REGISTRATION plates and a sat nav system were stolen in one night in North Luffenham.
Stocken Prison applies for extension despite sewer problems
A PRISON has applied to extend its period for increased prisoner numbers, despite still having problems with sewerage.
Unpaid work in the community is worth £1m
PEOPLE carrying out community service have completed more than £1m of unpaid work in Leicestershire and Rutland in the last year.
Education
Lasting legacy planted to mark the Queen’s diamond jubilee
A TREE has been planted in the grounds of Casterton Business and Enterprise as a lasting legacy to mark the Queen’s diamond jubilee.
VIDEO: Pupils at St Mary and St John Primary School in North Luffenham try new sports for the Olympics video
YOUNGSTERS are getting into the Olympic spirit by trying their hands at new sports.
Brooke Priory School pupils excel in chess competition
SIX youngsters from Brooke Priory School have shown they know their way around a chess board after excelling in a regional competition.
Lands’ End put boxes to good use
BOXES donated to a nursery have been put to good use by youngsters.
Actress Pauline Quirk opens performing arts academy in Uppingham
A CELEBRITY has opened a performing arts academy for young thespians in Uppingham.
Environment
First osprey chick hatches at Rutland Water
THE first osprey to hatch in England this year was spotted in Rutland on Wednesday last week.
Reporter Megan misses out on rainforest trip
A RUTLAND Times reporter was pipped at the post to win a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the rainforest.
Parts of Rutland still in drought
PARTS of Rutland are still officially in drought despite the Met Office saying last month was the wettest April since record began.
Health
Patient group Rutland Link to meet tomorrow
RUTLAND Link is holding an open steering group meeting at Voluntary Action Rutland in Lands’ End Way, Oakham, tomorrow.
Learn about changes to health transport services at meeting
A RUTLAND Ambulance and Patient Transport Service Event will be held at Voluntary Action Rutland in Lands’ End Way, Oakham, on May 24.
Road repairs at Rutland Memorial Hospital
ROAD repairs are being carried out at Rutland Memorial Hospital in Cold Overton Road, Oakham, today and tomorrow.
New pharmacy open over bank holiday
Oakham’s new pharmacy will be open over the bank holiday weekend.
Politics
Restrictions to parking set to be introduced
PARKING problems are still under debate three months after a council decided to lay down new yellow lines in Oakham.
Decision time for Rutland County Council’s transport bid
A FINAL decision on a council’s bid to improve transport is expected by the end of next month.
Plans for Barleythorpe football pitches approved
PLANS for two new football pitches in Barleythorpe were approved last night.
Decision on Barleythorpe football pitches should be made tonight
COUNCILLORS will make a decision on plans to create two football pitches in Barleythorpe tonight.
Owner of Uppingham Road allotments in Oakham says the land has not been sold
A LANDOWNER has quashed rumours that he has sold allotment land in Oakham.
Letters
‘No-one is against pitches’
Your newspaper quoted me in last week’s edition regarding the fight by residents of Barleythorpe to protect a tranquil area close to their homes against two proposed football pitches. It is stated that I “told residents to keep a united front against the plans”.
Town could not cope without bank
I have used HSBC for almost 50 years and would certainly miss the facility in Uppingham.
Supermarket in town is the only solution
Over the last few months there has been a great deal of correspondence concerning the need for a new supermarket in Oakham.
Our views seem to carry little weight
I write to highlight my serious concerns about the apparent lack of a coherent strategic plan for the future of Oakham.
Rewards on pavement
Until the other day I had not studied the chewing gum problem in Oakham, but then I found a shiny penny on the pavement.
Regional News
'Portas pilots' town centres named
Twelve town centres have been named as the first "Portas pilots", entitling them to funding and expert advice as they seek to regenerate high streets.
Police seize £4m fake coins in haul
Fake coins totalling more than £4 million have been discovered during raids in Hertfordshire and Essex as well as in Enfield, north London.
Plymouth named most bike-friendly
Cyclists seeking the UK's most bike-friendly location should plump for Plymouth, according to a survey.
Delays on M25 after fatal crash
Drivers on the M25 endured long delays after a section of the road was shut along the Essex stretch following a two-lorry fatal accident.
Four deny part in sham marriages
A solicitor from Hertfordshire and three other men have denied involvement in a scheme to arrange sham marriages.
National News
Couple sentenced over bunker boy
A mother and stepfather who forced their 11-year-old son to live in a filthy converted coal bunker are to be sentenced.
Terror suspect Qatada bail bid due
Jordanian terror suspect Abu Qatada could be freed as his bid for bail is heard.
Underpass body: Man questioned
A 28-year-old man is being questioned by police after a woman's body was found in a pool of blood in an underpass.
Fred West drama scoops three Baftas
A drama about serial killer Fred West was the biggest winner at the TV Baftas, scooping three awards.
Campbell's plea over racism fears
Former England international Sol Campbell has warned England fans to avoid Euro 2012 because of the threat of racism and violence.
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Monday 28 May 2012
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