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Liberal Democrats win Oakham by-election in very close competition

By Sarah Ward - Local Democracy Reporter

22nd Nov 2024 11:45 am | Local News

Linda Chatfield, Liberal Democrat, took the win by only seven votes (Photo: Grace Kennington)

The Oakham by-election went down to the wire with the Liberal Democrats winning the contest by just seven votes. .

Secret details of controversial decision to close leisure centre in Oakham revealed

By Sarah Ward - Local Democracy Reporter

22nd Nov 2024 11:15 am | Local News

There was a large public reaction against the closure of Catmose Leisure Centre (Photo: LDRS)

The financial costs of the controversial decision to shut down an Oakham leisure centre will be revealed by the county council today (Friday, November 22). .

UK’s ‘Best Office Baker’ crowned as part of nationwide competition

By Aaron Wise

22nd Nov 2024 10:50 am | Local News

Following a hotly contested live final, Charlotte Dibble from Oakham, Rutland, has been crowned the UK’s Best Office Baker.

Rutland nature charity wants to create local reserve along the canal in Oakham

By Sarah Ward - Local Democracy Reporter

22nd Nov 2024 10:45 am | Local News

The canal banks have been restored already due to the hard work of Oakham Green Corridor volunteers. (Photo: Nub News)

A new nature reserve could be created along the route of an old canal to better protect the banks.

New policy will end hackney carriages in Rutland with new costs unmanageable for operators

By Sarah Ward - Local Democracy Reporter

21st Nov 2024 | Local News

The new requirements would need a new fleet of taxis to be bought (Photo: Nub News)

New policy will end hackney carriages in Rutland with new costs unmanageable for operators .

What's on in Oakham this weekend: Christmas Markets, live music and food deals

By Grace Kennington

21st Nov 2024 | Local News

There's plenty to get stuck into this weekend in Oakham and Rutland. (Photo: Nub News)

This weeks 'What's On' includes local markets, live music and festive family activities. .

Rutland Councillors go against officer recommendations to grant approval for new day centre

By Sarah Ward - Local Democracy Reporter

21st Nov 2024 | Local News

Rutland County Council made this decision last night at at a meeting in Oakham (Photo: Nub News)

A new day care centre and workshop for adults with learning difficulties in Oakham has been approved. .

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

By Grace Kennington

20th Nov 2024 | 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 | Local News