We have had over 322,000 reads this year, but which articles have been the most popular with our readers?

First things first, thank you to all of our dedicated readers and sponsors for making this year such a success.

Oakham Nub News has seen incredible growth and, on top of reaching nearly 4,000 Facebook followers, nearly 1,000 X (Twitter) followers and welcoming a whopping 28,000 unique viewers, has been joined by a host of incredible local sponsors who make running our site possible.

So before we begin, we would like to say a huge thank you to Rutland Farm Park, The Plough in Greetham, The Fox & Hounds in Knossington, Bog Dog Running Gear and My Dentist for being such wonderful local businesses and sharing their best bits with us throughout the year.

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This year, followers have read stories about planning and housing, local business, local and national politics, the Rutland community, youth groups, charities, shows, personal achievements, marriages and much more.

But which stories did you enjoy the most?

Read on for a definitive round up of your top stories:

1. Seasoned local landlords take over Empingham's The White Horse
2. Bakery opening at former home of Fat Face
3. Rutland man makes Sunday Times Rich List 2023
4. Costa Coffee to join cohort of Oakham shops closing down
5. Deal to save 51 Wilko stores announced

It looks like Rutland residents are passionate about their local shops and pubs, with most interest in pubs, cafés and shops in and around Oakham.

Do you agree, or do you have a different favourite article from the last 12 months?