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Santa and his Sleigh to make an appearance at Oakham Christmas Light Switch On

By Grace Kennington

20th Nov 2024 1:50 pm | Local News

Get into the Christmas Spirit by meeting Father Christmas at Oakham Christmas Light Switch On (Photo: Oakham Town Council)

Oakham Town Council has confirmed that Santa and his elves will be making an appearance at Oakham Christmas Light Switch On this Sunday (24 November 2024).

Everything you need to know for Oakham North East Ward by-election tomorrow

By Grace Kennington

20th Nov 2024 1:40 pm | Local News

Polling will open 21st November from 7am. (Photo: Nub News)

The Oakham North East Ward by-election will take place on 21st November. Here is all the important details ready for the polling stations to open. .

Gallery: First snow of the winter in Oakham and Rutland

By Grace Kennington

20th Nov 2024 11:30 am | Local News

Rutland saw the first snow fall of this winter, with areas across the county getting varying levels of snowfall overnight. (Photo: Sophie Atkins)

Temperatures outside have taken a sudden drop with the first snow fall of the winter. Here are our favourite photos sent in of Oakham in the snow.

Rutland Council put forward proposal to add fluoride to water due to dental access issues

By Sarah Ward - Local Democracy Reporter

20th Nov 2024 11:00 am | Local News

Rutland has been recently warned that the lack of access to dentists in the county is not likely to improve soon. (Photo: LDRS)

A motion to look at putting fluoride into drinking water to combat the county’s growing dental issues will be discussed this week. .

Property experts describe Rutland as the ‘Notswolds’: ‘The Cotswolds without the price tag’

By Grace Kennington

19th Nov 2024 | Local News

Rutland Water has been labelled by property experts as a more affordable, less trendy version of the Cotswolds. (Photo: Nub News)

In an article published by CountryLife magazine, Rutland has been given the title of ‘The Notswolds,' a cheaper alternative to the Cotswolds.

Oakham Freemasons raise £1,000 to support local lifesaving services

By Grace Kennington

19th Nov 2024 | Local News

The Old Oakhamian Freemasons raised £1,000 for the local Air Ambulance (Photo: Old Oakhamians)

Oakham’s Freemasons raise vital funds for local emergency response services including the Air Ambulance and East Midlands Immediate Care Scheme.

Everything you need to know about Oakham Christmas Light Switch On 2024

By Grace Kennington

19th Nov 2024 | Local News

The 2024 Oakham Christmas Tree in town centre is different to ones in previous years. (Photo: Oakham Town Council clerks)

Oakham Christmas Light Switch On has been organised by Oakham Town Council to kick off the festive period with an afternoon of merriment and community spirit.

Rutland: Uppingham First founder has announced his retirement

By Sarah Ward - Local Democracy Reporter

19th Nov 2024 | Local News