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Rutland MP launches petition against proposed changes to bin collections

By Sarah Ward - Local Democracy Reporter

12th Nov 2024 | Local News

Rutland MP Alicia Kearns urges public to sign petition against County Council's proposal to reduce bin pick ups from fortnightly to every three weeks. (Photo: Alicia Kearns via Facebook)

Rutland MP launches petition against proposed changes to black bin collections that could seen collections changed to every three weeks.

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Oakham hotel awarded Travelers’ Choice Award 2024 by TripAdvisor

By Grace Kennington

12th Nov 2024 | Local News

The independently owned Wisteria Hotel has won a prestigious award for it's excellent hotel accomodation.

An Oakham hotel has been awarded the 2024 Travelers’ Choice Award for hotel accommodation by TripAdvisor, placing it in the top 10% of all listings on the site.

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Rutland’s Big Christmas Market returns to Oakham

By Grace Kennington

12th Nov 2024 | Local News

This year, the Big Rutland Christmas Market will be hosted at The Barnsdale in Oakham (Photo: Rutland Women in Business)

After last year’s success, The Rutland Big Christmas Market is back in Oakham for 2025. .

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Rising number of families in Rutland at risk of losing their homes

By Sarah Ward - Local Democracy Reporter

12th Nov 2024 | Local News

It is part of the statutory duty of Rutland County Council to prevent homelessness and house those who have no where to live. (Photo: Nub News)

The amount of households approaching Rutland County Council because they are at risk of losing their homes has risen by a quarter in just three years.

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A1 to close for three months in 2025 with Rutland MP holding meeting about safety measures

By Grace Kennington

11th Nov 2024 | Local News

The A1 has been the site of many collisions, leading to a call from local MP Alicia Kearns for safety works to be carried out. (Photo: Alicia Kearns)

National Highways have announced safety works to be carried out on the A1 in 2025 following priority request by Rutland MP Alicia Kearns.

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‘I’m so proud of my little salon’: Oakham salon wins two industry awards

By Grace Kennington

11th Nov 2024 | Local News

Hair At Christine's, a small boutique salon in Oakham, has been recognised for it's great customer experience and beautiful work from Christine. (Photo: Hair At Christine's)

Oakham Salon awarded Best Boutique Salon and Best Customer Experience at industry awards. .

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A fifth of Rutland’s Year 6 children classes as ‘obese’

By Sarah Ward - Local Democracy Reporter

11th Nov 2024 | Local News

Data also showed that, according to BMI, almost 30% of year 6 children were over-weight. (Photo: Clare Zhu)

New data has revealed that one-fifth of Rutland children in their final year of primary school are classed as obese.

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Fraudsters target Oakham Town Council’s bank account twice in two months

By Sarah Ward - Local Democracy Reporter

11th Nov 2024 | Local News

Oakham Town Council have had to tighten their grasp on security following multiple attempts to steal money. (Photo: LDRS)

Oakham Town Council’s bank account has been targeted twice by fraudsters since September. .

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Rutland photographer’s charity calendar will not continue amid price rises after 25 years

By Grace Kennington

10th Nov 2024 | Local News

The final Rutland calendar includes stunning photos of Rutland's rich history and natural landscape. (Photo: Richard Adams)

Richard Adams has been making Rutland calendars since 2000, but this year’s will be his last following rising production costs. .

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Jobs available in and around Oakham this week: Rutland Sailing Club, Lidl and Cancer Research UK

By Grace Kennington

9th Nov 2024 | Local News

There is a wide variety of jobs available in Oakham and the surrounding area (Photo: Google Maps)

There are lots of jobs available this week in and around Oakham, including in catering, customer service and retail.

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