News in Oakham

Dedicated champions of public safety are being honoured in a new awards contest marking the end of Leicestershire Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Lord Willy Bach's term in office.

Nominations are now being sought for the PCC's Safer Community Celebration 2020 awards which recognise the outstanding contribution of community heroes across Rutland and Leicestershire.

Plans to demolish the Ram Jam Inn off the A1 at Stretton and build four commercial units on the site have been vetoed by a Government planning inspector.

Godwin Developments lodged an appeal after its application to develop the site - incorporating the inn, an area of overgrown open land and a large car park - was refused by the county council in October last year.

Business unit tenants in Ashwell are being supported by Rutland County Council after a small amount of overnight flooding affected their premises.

The localised flooding was caused when Langham Brook reached its peak at around 2am last night (Mon) and caused some drains in low-lying areas to overflow.

Thieves targeted Rutland Sailing Club two nights running and in both incidents stole outboard motors.

The first theft happened at the Gibbet Lane compound in Edith Weston sometime between 2pm on Saturday, 5 and 9.10am on Sunday, 6 October.

Thieves stole 14 golf buggy batteries worth an estimated £20,000 after breaking into the driving range at Greetham Valley Golf Club.

The incident happened sometime overnight on Monday, 7 and Tuesday, 8 October.

Burglars broke into Boots in Oakham and escaped with a huge haul estimated to be worth £12,500 from the High Street store.

The thieves got into the shop by forcing a back door sometime overnight on the weekend of Saturday, 5 and Sunday, 6 October.

A sheep suffered a facial injury after being attacked by a dog at the weekend.

A Leicestershire Police spokesman said: "We were called at around 9.46am on Sunday (6 Oct) to a report of a sheep having been injured by a dog in Whissendine.

Leicester Tigers supporters in Oakham and Uppingham will be able to take advantage of a one-off bus service to and from Welford Road for this weekend's Premiership Rugby Cup fixture against Northampton Saints.

Derby Day returns to Welford Road on Saturday (12 Oct) and following news the club would not be able to operate its Centrebus routes for the 2019/20 season, it has worked to provide an alternative for fans.

An Uppingham schoolboy has been commended for his quick thinking and community spirit after suspecting a burglary was taking place at a relative's business in the town.

Alfie Marston was tonight (Weds) presented with a certificate of recognition for his actions from Leicestershire Police's Inspector Siobhán Gorman, Eastern Counties Neighbourhood Policing Commander.

Oakham Library is introducing a regular relaxed drop-in session for young people aged 11 to 16 years old.

Chat and Chill sessions are a chance for young people to get together in a relaxed environment to talk, read and be creative with volunteer-led crafts and other activities.