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Fond memories of time at canning factory which is being canned

Fond memories of time at canning factory which is being canned

Our columnist recalls his memories of working at Mars Petcare factory in Melton Mowbray as the line comes to an end.

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‘Thank you to community for support since move from Ukraine’

‘Thank you to community for support since move from Ukraine’

Readers have been sharing their views on what’s in the news.
McDonald's, a superpub and imminent floods

McDonald's, a superpub and imminent floods

Take a look at what made the news during this week in history.
‘Rutland has not yet committed itself to any one single plan and nor will we until after the full council debate’

‘Rutland has not yet committed itself to any one single plan and nor will we until after the full council debate’

As we begin November, we’re now just several weeks away from the next deadline for local government reorganisation, writes a county council leader.

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New water drainage policy on agenda

New water drainage policy on agenda

New water drainage policy on agenda

A council is set to approve a water drainage policy that should make it easier for developers when applying for planning permission.

Survey on ease of access to same day medical appointments

Survey on ease of access to same day medical appointments

Survey on ease of access to same day medical appointments

Rutland residents are being surveyed about how easy they find getting same day medical appointments across the county’s different providers.

Second World War sculpture soars high again after £1,000 revamp

Second World War sculpture soars high again after £1,000 revamp

Second World War sculpture soars high again after £1,000 revamp

A Second World War sculpture is soaring high once again after undergoing a much-needed revamp.

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Huge response for fundraiser to help terminally ill dad make memories for baby son

Huge response for fundraiser to help terminally ill dad make memories for baby son

The young family of a terminally ill new father say they are overwhelmed at the response to an appeal set up in his name.
Pupils outperform national average at GCSEs

Pupils outperform national average at GCSEs

Rutland secondary schools have outperformed the national average, as more than three quarters of GCSE pupils gained five passes.
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NATIONAL NEWS

BBC director-general Tim Davie to step down following Trump speech edit

BBC director-general Tim Davie to step down following Trump speech edit

BBC director-general Tim Davie to step down following Trump speech edit

The corporation has faced a string of allegations of bias.

Another 503 migrants cross Channel in small boats in single day

Another 503 migrants cross Channel in small boats in single day

Another 503 migrants cross Channel in small boats in single day

The latest arrivals come as the Government considers a major shake-up of immigration policy.
Man arrested in Northern Ireland over alleged hit and run in London

Man arrested in Northern Ireland over alleged hit and run in London

Man arrested in Northern Ireland over alleged hit and run in London

Michael McLaughlin, of Heath Park, Buncrana, in the Republic of Ireland, has been charged with causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
Fighting From Home sculpture honours vital Second World War workers

Fighting From Home sculpture honours vital Second World War workers

Fighting From Home sculpture honours vital Second World War workers

The monument in the UK’s former capital of chainmaking is inspired by its creator’s grandfather’s work to help supply the Royal Navy.
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SPORT

Stellar line-up of athletes for school sports event

Stellar line-up of athletes for school sports event

Evening was packed with expert insights, personal stories, and invaluable networking.
Thrilling contests in finals day event at Oakham

Thrilling contests in finals day event at Oakham

New names on a number of trophies at Rutland club.
Promising signs for Oakham teams despite away losses

Promising signs for Oakham teams despite away losses

Six debutants for youth team as firsts suffer maiden loss of the season.
Lifelong dream as Alex gets ready to make his Burghley bow

Lifelong dream as Alex gets ready to make his Burghley bow

Iconic event cannot come soon enough for Rutland debutant.
Town’s title triumph after batting duo’s run-making exploits

Town’s title triumph after batting duo’s run-making exploits

Brough blasts double century as Cox leads championship charge.

Panthers rise to the challenge to secure podium places

Panthers rise to the challenge to secure podium places

Ketton club among the medals in one of their most successful races of the year.

Tyler’s terrific ton inspires Oakham’s superb fightback

Tyler’s terrific ton inspires Oakham’s superb fightback

Rutland side move out of the danger zone after victory over title challengers.

Josaia joins Fijian team on their historic milestone

Josaia joins Fijian team on their historic milestone

Oakham footballer is part of the first-ever appearance on the global stage for the Pacific nation.
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WHAT'S ON

Festive fun to light up town as Christmas celebrations return

Festive fun to light up town as Christmas celebrations return

The countdown to Christmas is officially on as a town prepares to host its festive fayre and lights switch-on.
‘It was a remarkable evening’: Past and present members of town choir unite for special milestone

‘It was a remarkable evening’: Past and present members of town choir unite for special milestone

An arts centre echoed with cheers and song as past and present members of a town choir reunited to celebrate a milestone.
Raft race launches fund to keep community groups afloat

Raft race launches fund to keep community groups afloat

Community groups are being invited to bid for money raised from a popular annual summer event.
Families encouraged to show support at festive event

Families encouraged to show support at festive event

An annual Christmas celebration is set to light up the town centre and spread festive joy.
Was there a buzz about the only pub in the country with a living sign?

Was there a buzz about the only pub in the country with a living sign?

I must have been eager to sample the delights of The Beehive Inn because, when I arrived, the place was well and truly shut.
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LIFESTYLE

Luxury, learning and leisure combine on a Mediterranean cruise

Luxury, learning and leisure combine on a Mediterranean cruise

Combine training, fine dining, and adventure and a work trip becomes unforgettable, writes our travel expert.
McDonald's, a superpub and imminent floods

McDonald's, a superpub and imminent floods

Take a look at what made the news during this week in history.
‘The sidecar event always takes pride of place as a spectacle’

‘The sidecar event always takes pride of place as a spectacle’

The championship races illustrated on the older photograph, were held in Syston Park on August Bank Holiday in 1932, writes Grantham Civic Society.
Plans to extend day care business approved

Plans to extend day care business approved

Plans to extend a day care centre to accommodate more children have been given the green light.

Huge response for fundraiser to help terminally ill dad make memories for baby son

Huge response for fundraiser to help terminally ill dad make memories for baby son

The young family of a terminally ill new father say they are overwhelmed at the response to an appeal set up in his name.
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