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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.
Actor Bertie Portal tells pupils at Brooke Priory School of challenge
AN ACTOR who took on the challenge of a lifetime to raise money for charity has shared his experiences with a group of schoolchildren.
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.
Tracey Powell looking for local musical talent
A CHANCE to sing and dance in a home-grown musical is on offer to Rutlanders.
Charity arranges Olympicnic in Oakham
A CHARITY has arranged a networking event to coincide with the Olympic torch passing through the area.
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.
Oil thefts warning in Rutland
PEOPLE with oil storage tanks in Rutland are being asked to be vigilant to thieves by police.
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.
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.
Steam train passes through Oakham on Sunday
A STEAM train will pass through Oakham twice on Sunday between London King’s Cross and Rowsley.
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.
Faster broadband deals announced for Uppingham and Cottesmore
TWO communities will be getting faster broadband after two deals were announced this week.
In your Rutland Times this week......
In this week’s Rutland Times you can save 50 per cent on hot air balloon flights.
Rutland PC Adam Ploszczanski receives medal for 20 years of service
A POLICEMAN has been rewarded for 20 years of loyal service and good conduct.
Braunston Road in Oakham will be closed for another week
BRAUNSTON Road in Oakham will remain closed until Wednesday next week.
Rutland Camra names The Blue Bell as pub of the season
A PUB has been given a third award by beer lovers in Rutland.
First osprey chick hatches at Rutland Water
THE first osprey to hatch in England this year was spotted in Rutland on Wednesday last week.
Rocket Sixteen is ready to rock Rutland County Museum
SCORES of youngsters are set to enjoy a night of live music and entertainment at Rutland County Museum.
Roller girls hold recruitment event in Oakham
A ROLLER derby team is holding a recruitment event in Oakham on Sunday to encourage more women to get on their roller skates.
Plans for Barleythorpe football pitches approved
PLANS for two new football pitches in Barleythorpe were approved last night.
Updated: Two car crash on the Oakham bypass
POLICE are at still at the scene of a two car crash on the Oakham bypass.
Volunteers needed for Oakham in Bloom
AN in bloom committee is once again on the hunt for new volunteers.
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.
Decision on Barleythorpe football pitches should be made tonight
COUNCILLORS will make a decision on plans to create two football pitches in Barleythorpe tonight.
Ryhall Gardeners’ Club raises £350 at spring show
A SPRING show in a village raised more than £350 through art, craft, food and floral displays.
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.
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.
Oakham School pupils take to the national stage
THREE talented pupils are celebrating after winning national recognition with theatre companies.
Highways in Rutland this week
THE following highways work will be carried out in Rutland over the next week:
Uppingham Town Partnership annual general meeting
THE annual general meeting of the Uppingham Town Partnership will be held on May 31 at 7.30pm in the town hall.
Fundraiser Mary retires after 26 years
A CHARITY fundraiser has retired after 26 years and more than £20,000 in funds for a parish church’s bells.
Lands’ End put boxes to good use
BOXES donated to a nursery have been put to good use by youngsters.
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.
Oakham gymnastic club gets Sport England grant
YOUNGSTERS at a gymnastics group will be able to learn even more on new equipment funded by a grant.
Rutland brownies, guides and rainbows have fun in the sun
MORE than 160 rainbows, brownies and guides from all over Rutland took part in a host of fun-filled activities at the weekend.
Day fund reaches £17k
A FUND for two teenagers has continued to climb and now stands at more than £17,000.
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Weather for Oakham
Monday 28 May 2012
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