News in Oakham

After a Sixth Form characterised by disruption and uncertainty, Uppingham School has said it admires the rigour, determination, energy and enthusiasm shown by its Upper Sixth as they navigated the myriad difficulties of the last eighteen months.

These results are not only the outcome of each individual's hard work, the school said, but that of its entire community, who worked together to guide and support every pupil throughout the past academic year.

As we look forward to a return to 'normality' one day, it is clear times are so tough for local businesses in Rutland and across the country.

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Twenty-eight Covid-19 cases in Rutland over the weekend has prompted a further drop in the county's 7-day infection rate- which is now heading back towards the national average.

The 28 positive tests compares with 43 last weekend and 29 the weekend before.

Ten cases in Rutland today has prompted a small drop in the county's 7-day infection rate- which still remains above the England average.

The ten cases compares with 20 positive tests recorded yesterday, but it shows Rutland's fluctuating rate is also declining slower than the national figure.

Lockdown has been so tough for local businesses in Rutland and across the country.

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AN agricultural expert is warning Rutland farmers keen to cash-in on the temporary campsite trend that they may be putting their businesses in jeopardy as they face a 'risk minefield'.

The number of farms offering pop-up campsites has soared this summer, boosted by a change to government planning policy and rising demand for staycations.

Now that the school summer holidays are well underway, Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes are warning youngsters in Rutland and Leicestershire about the dangers of playing on building sites.

New homes developments under construction may look like exciting places to explore, but the developers are warning children and their parents that they can be extremely hazardous. Each new community features public open spaces; some with play areas, which act as designated safe spaces for young residents to enjoy away from construction traffic.

Violence prevention experts in Leicestershire and Rutland have secured an extra £934,683 to help steer young people away from crime and serious violence.

The Violence Reduction Network (VRN) has successfully bid for funding from the Home Office's Serious Violence Youth Interventions Programme to support young people at high risk of being drawn into knife crime and violence throughout 2021-22.

Rutland has recorded 17 Covid-19 cases today, compared with 20 yesterday.

The figure has further small decrease in the county's 7-day infection rate, but it remains than the England average.

Larkfleet Homes has released new homes at its Farriers Reach development on the edge of Oakham.

Ahead of the launch of phases nine and ten of the development, which is expected in the coming weeks, buyers have been given access to new properties on the current phase.