News in Oakham

Inmates at HMP Stocken have given their full support to a global campaign to eradicate violence against women.

The male prisoners have volunteered their thumbprints on a symbolic pledge board in honour of The White Ribbon Campaign, which urges men to make a personal promise never to commit, condone or remain silent about violence against women.

A multi-million pound project to improve and increase capacity at Oakham Enterprise Park has been cancelled for the foreseeable future.

In December 2017, Rutland County Council's Full Council agreed proposals for approximately £2.2m to be invested at the 25-acre business park in Ashwell Road, currently home to more than 100 commercial premises.

Oakham Castle has been recognised for the quality of its educational services with the 2019 Sandford Award.

The castle, run by Rutland County Council, picked up the prestigious prize last month at a special presentation at The Museum of Childhood in London.

Oakham firefighters teamed up with the community to rescue a resident in need at the weekend in a wonderful show of festive goodwill.

Big-hearted firefighters at Oakham Fire Station issued a Facebook appeal on Friday (7 Dec) in the hope of tracking down a replacement washing machine for a local resident whose machine had been destroyed in a blaze that morning.

Stamford and Rutland Photographic Society is showcasing some of its best work in a new exhibition at Oakham's Rutland County Museum.

The society - formerly known as Stamford Photographic Society - was set up in 1996. It gives local photographers of all abilities the chance to share their knowledge and experience, as well as an opportunity to hone their skills.

An elderly Oakham couple were duped out of £5,000 after falling foul of courier fraudsters.

The pensioners in their 80s were contacted by the conmen by telephone claiming to be a police officer.

Oakham discount retailer QD is giving Santa a helping hand by donating 400 sweet treats for the town's annual Christmas late-night shopping event.

Taking place on Monday (9 Dec), the night sees many of Oakham's retailers staying open until 9pm, and a host of festive stalls on the High Street and inside Oakham Castle and Victoria Hall.

A Rutland racing driver and former New College Stamford student is urging teenagers to steer clear of insurance comparison websites.

With many first cars being bought as Christmas presents, 18-year-old Teddy Wilson - a former Cadet Karting Champion who's been racing in the USA's Formula 4 for the last two seasons - is raising awareness that young drivers can often find much cheaper deals by approaching insurance companies directly.

A young golfer from Greetham Valley GC is ripping up trees on the college sports scene in the USA.

Ellie Haughton, who represents the Rutland club and is studying at Carson-Newman University in the USA, has just been ranked as No 1. in the USA NCAA Divisions I, II and III - for driving accuracy and fairways hit, with an unprecedented 99.58%

The community carol service is returning to Oakham Castle later this month.

Come along and join in this family carol sing-along on Friday, 13 December, starting at 6.30pm.