News in Oakham

A Rutland pub has been declared top dog for staycation pooches.

The Olive Branch in Clipsham has been highlighted in a shortlist by Metro newspaper as one of the most dog friendly places in the country.

Oakhams Nub News highlights the best jobs in and around our town in our recently-improved Jobs Section.

Every seven days or so, we also feature a job in greater detail through an our Job of the Week article.

Oakhams Nub News highlights the best jobs in and around our town in our recently-improved Jobs Section.

Every seven days or so, we also feature a job in greater detail through an our Job of the Week article.

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Rutland's Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews has welcomed a report calling for a fundamental culture shift required for police and prosecutors to work together for victims of rape.

A joint inspection by HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) and HM Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (HMCPSI) found some evidence of ineffective joint working between the police and prosecutors, contributing to lengthy delays in decision-making, poor outcomes and unacceptably poor communication with victims.

Rutland has recorded a further fall in its 7-day case rate, in contrast to the national situation.

England's smallest county recorded 21 cases yesterday compared with 17 on Wednesday, 4 last Thursday and 8 the Thursday before.

Rutland County Council is now carrying out its annual review of residents who receive a 25% Single Person Discount (SPD) on their Council Tax and asking people to confirm any changes in their personal circumstances.

Adults can claim SPD when they are the sole occupant of the property they live in. Councils review the discount every year to keep records up-to-date, as well as reminding anyone who may not have reported a change in circumstances that would make them ineligible for SPD.

A well-known restauranteur in the district has closed three of his restaurants after staff members were 'pinged' by the government's track and trace system.

Jonathan Spencer, who operates Orbis Oakham, Orbis Stamford, and Hoppi Dorri, will close the three venues until Wednesday.

Rutland MP Alicia Kearns is backing a bid to make to legal to force dog owners to keep their dog on a lead when they are near farm animals.

The MP is backing what is known as Gladis's Law following a campaign by a Dorset farmer, which has gained the backing of Farming Minister Victoria Prentice.

The boss of Rutland Showground in Oakham has quit today.

The Rutland Agricultural Society has announced the resignation of Kevin Tighe, who was its chief executive.