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Deadline approaching for applications to Oakham United Charities student grants

By Grace Kennington

22nd Oct 2024 | Local History

Local charities band together to give funding to help Rutland's young people have better access to education and training. (Photo: Unsplash by Thought Catalogue)

Oakham United Charities are a historic organisation aiming to help young people have better access to education and training.

Oakham Mayor and Council Chairman gives final farewell in stepdown speech

By Grace Kennington

22nd Oct 2024 | Local News

Adam Lowe has been Mayor of Oakham since May 2024 and a member of Oakham Town Council since 2010. (Photo: LDRS)

Councillor Adam Lowe, Chairman of Oakham Town Council, has given a statement to Nub News ahead of his final speech at Oakham Council tomorrow.

Oakham headteacher reveals the secrets to running an ‘outstanding school’

By Sarah Ward - Local Democracy Reporter

22nd Oct 2024 | Local News

Catmose College in Oakham is the top school in the county, having been rated Outstanding by Ofsted since 2012. (Photo: Google Maps)

“You won’t find another school like this in the country,” says headteacher of Oakham’s Catmose College Stuart Williams.

Rutland County Council launches final public consultation on new Local Plan

By Grace Kennington

22nd Oct 2024 | Local News

Following a difficult journey to create the new Local Plan, RRC have launched the final public consultation. (Photo: Nub News)

Rutland County Council has announced the launch of the final public consultation on its new Local Plan, giving local people the chance to give feedback.

Local Hedgehog Rescue celebrated third birthday, raising over £500 to help Rutland’s hedgehogs

By Grace Kennington

21st Oct 2024 | Local News

Local Rutland charity Prickleback Urchin Hedgehog Rescue is a care and rehabilitation space. (Photo: PUHR)

Prickleback Urchin Hedgehog Rescue celebrated its third birthday this weekend, raising essential funds to help Rutland's hedgehogs.

Colours of Autumn and floral demonstrations at Rutland Flower Club’s annual meeting

By Grace Kennington

21st Oct 2024 | Local News

Hosted at Rutland County Museum, Rutland Flower Society's Annual Open Meeting was a great success. (Photo: Rutland Flower Club)

Rutland Flower Club's annual meeting included a fascinating demonstration by Andrew Key, amusing anecdotes and a meaningful tribute to Dame Maggie Smith.

Rutland Health Watchdog says access to NHS dentists is “getting worse”

By Sarah Ward - Local Democracy Reporter

21st Oct 2024 | Local News