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Government’s call for 1.5m new houses leads council to consider controversial Rutland sites

By Sarah Ward - Local Democracy Reporter

9th Oct 2024 | Local News

One of the proposed sites that has been previously controversial is St George's Barracks at North Luffenham. (Photo: Google Maps)

New masterplans for St George’s Barracks and Woolfox are on the agenda, as the government is expected to drastically hike housing numbers for Rutland. .

Former England cricketer hosting grilling event pairing Rutland Gin with four-course menu

By Grace Kennington

9th Oct 2024 | Local News

Ex England Cricketer Matthew Hoggard's notorious Oakham Cooking School and shop has paired with Multum Gin Parvo (Photo: Hoggy's Grill)

Matthew Hoggard, former England Cricketer turned chef, is hosting a night of grilled goodness paired with gin from Rutland’s own Multum Gin Parvo. .

Going Sober this October? Here’s pubs offering an alcohol-free options around Oakham

By Grace Kennington

8th Oct 2024 | Local News

There's plenty of places to choose in Oakham for a mocktail, alcohol-free beer or refreshing fruity drink. (Photo: NubNews)

Here’s five places around Oakham offering alcohol-free drinks that are perfect to visit this OctSober.

Up to 30 on-street electric vehicle charging points to be installed across Rutland

By Sarah Ward - Local Democracy Reporter

8th Oct 2024 | Local News

The council hopes that all new on-street charging points will be installed within 18 months, with council leader Gale Waller keen to get the ball rolling. (Photo: NubNews)

A network of on-street electric vehicle charging sites will be installed across 15 sites in Rutland. .

This Oakham charity hopes to use games to reduce the impacts of aging

By Grace Kennington

8th Oct 2024 | Local News

Rutland and Oakham Bridge Club hope to provide intellectual and social stimulation to prevent cognitive decline in the county. (Photo: ROBC)

Rutland and Oakham Bridge Club has taken on the task of working to reduce cognitive decline in the area by encouraging residents to get involved in the game. .

Rutland County Council cuts jobs to reduce costs

By Sarah Ward - Local Democracy Reporter

8th Oct 2024 | Local News

Council Leader Gale Waller says the council needs to "embark on transformation." (Photo: Sarah Ward, LDRS)

Rutland County Council continues money saving measures, with one redundancy already implemented and more expected to follow.

Trick or Defeat: Join Rumble Live Action Gaming's Halloween Havoc

By Sarah Garner

8th Oct 2024 | Local News

Rumble Live Action Gaming will host Halloween-themed missions during October half term (Rumble Live Action Gaming).

Rumble Live Action Gaming is excited to announce the return of its Halloween-themed missions during this year’s October half term. .

Electric vehicles built by Oakham students will compete in International Final

By Grace Kennington

7th Oct 2024 | Local News

Harington School's Team hope to take the win at the Greenpower International Final (Photo: Harington School)

For the third year running, Harington School’s student-built electric vehicles have qualified for the Greenpower International Finals. .

Rutland Morris will celebrate its 50th Anniversary with their “Day of Dance"

By Grace Kennington

7th Oct 2024 | Local News

Rutland Morris will celebrate five decades of dancing with a tour around the county this weekend. (Photo: Evie Payne)

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Rutland Morris, the group will be holding a ‘Day of Dance’ where they will be joined by nearly 140 fellow dancers.

Cash strapped Rutland Council confirms it will no longer subsidise school sports programme

By Sarah Ward - Local Democracy Reporter

7th Oct 2024 | Local News

Rutland County Council can no longer organise and subsidise school sporting competitions. (Photo: LDRS)

A council has decided to drop the ball and will no longer organise school sporting competitions. .

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