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Councillor Ray Payne of Rutland County Council has raised concerns about merging with counties with a higher rate of debt than Rutland (Photo: LDRS)
Rutland Council: ‘We do not want to take on other people’s debt, that is not part of the plan’
Rutland councillors worry about merging with debt-laden councils, fearing financial instability amid forced reorganisation by the UK government.

3rd Apr 2025

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Local MP Alicia Kearns presented the petition with over 7,000 signatures to parliament (Photo: Alicia Kearns)
Save Rutland Petition to protect the county’s future handed to government by local MP
A petition to preserve Rutland's ceremonial status in local government reorganisation was submitted, with 17% of locals signing.

3rd Apr 2025

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There's plenty going on this weekend, including Rutland Water Spring Marathon, an Easter Egg hunt and a nature walk (Photo: Nub News)
What's on this weekend in Oakham: Quiz night, food deals, Easter fun and more

3rd Apr 2025

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The new on-demand bus service launched by Rutland County Council faced technical issues on the first day (Photo: Rutland County Council)
Technical issues with new on-demand bus service app fixed after problems on launch day

2nd Apr 2025

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Rutland High Sheriff, Richard Cole reflects on his time in the role as he prepares to pass on his responsibilities to the new Sheriff (Photo: Rutland High Sheriff)
'The power of thank you': Rutland High Sheriff reflects on his year in the role ahead of the new Sheriff's declaration

2nd Apr 2025

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Lions Club of Rutland are hosting a virtual Easter Egg hunt from Oakham Library (Photo: Brian and Anne Skevington, Rutland Lions)
Lions Club of Rutland launch virtual easter egg hunt at Oakham Library this Easter Holidays

1st Apr 2025

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Head of the Probation Delivery Unit Bob Bearne said capacity issues are rising again (Photo: LDRS)
Rutland and Leicestershire: Emergency group stood up again to respond to prison overcrowding

1st Apr 2025

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Rutland County Council may have found money to save Ryhall library but the decision has been delayed (Photo: LDRS)
Rutland Council delays decision over controversial library closure but cash may have been found

1st Apr 2025

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Molly Ollys has its own special pink gin! (Photo by Vlada Haidarzhy)
COCKTAIL RECIPE: Children's charity's five-minute pink G&T with summer berries
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Check out our latest recipe from Bianca Rodrigues-Perry (Photo by Dave Perry Photography)
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Sports Turf Technician

Uppingham School

26000 Annual

Oakham (LE150)

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Sports Turf TechnicianLocation: Uppingham SchoolContract hours: 39Basis: Full timeSalary: £25,000 - £27,000Closing date: 29 April 2025, 12:00 amDo you possess skills and experience in sports grounds maintenance? This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role within Uppingham Schools Estates team, helping to maintain 56 acres of playing fields and sports facilities click apply for full job details
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Chef de Partie

Compass Group

Annual

Oakham (LE156)

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Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customersBeing an enthusiastic team player and excellent communicatorRepresenting Defence and maintaining a positive brand imageComplying with Food Handling & Hygiene standardsComplying with Health & Safety regulations
Government & Defence
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Chef

Compass Group

Annual

Oakham (LE156)

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Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customersOverseeing and implementing menu changesIdentifying opportunities to improve our food servicesListening and acting on customer feedback to consistently improve our food servicesSupporting with the creation of new menus and creative food conceptsRepresenting Defence and maintaining a positive brand imageMonitoring inventories to keep our kitchens well-stockedOverseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standardsComplying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Satefty regulations
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Lettings Manager

CONNELLS GROUP

Annual

Oakham (LE150)

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Five day working week. Industry leading training and development. Demonstrable career ladder. Supportive and rewarding environment. Compete for top achievers awards. Competitive basic salary with uncapped commission (OTE £45,000) Car allowance.
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Fitness Instructor

Uppingham School

12.21 Hourly

Oakham (LE150)

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Fitness InstructorContract hours: 13Basis: Part timeSalary: £12.21 Per HourLocation: Uppingham School Sports CentreClosing date: 11 April 2025, 12:00 amInterview date: 14th April 2025Uppingham School Sports Centre has an exciting part-time opportunity for a well-qualified Fitness Instructor click apply for full job details
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Chef de Partie

Gateway Hospitality Recruitment

30000 Annual

Oakham (LE15 6BQ)

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Chef de Partie - All Fresh Food - Oakham Chef de Partie. Our client, a busy Pub with rooms is recruiting a Chef de Partie to complete the brigade. This is a well established business which has a changing menu offering daily specials as well as a Seasonal British Menu using all fresh food. The role is for a chef de partie who wants to cook good food as part of a hard working team click apply for full job details
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