News in Oakham

International 3D pen specialist and artist Barbara Taylor-Harris returns to Oakham's Victoria Hall for a two-day flash sale of her pen kits next week.

These include her techniques instruction book, a 3D pen and filament - everything to get you started on a creative 3D adventure...and a perfect Christmas present.

Drivers face random breath tests around the clock as Leicestershire Police clamp down on drink drivers this December.

Checks will take place any time of the day or night throughout the seasonal road safety campaign which means revellers who get behind the wheel the next day could still be caught out for being over the limit.

Rutland County Council's Highways Team are gearing up for winter and advising residents to do the same as the weather turns colder.

Rutland is fully-prepared for this season following the extreme cold weather last year, which saw prolonged periods of freezing temperatures and snow across the county.

A charity Christmas craft and gift fair is being held in aid of Save the Children UK at Rutland Showground on Saturday (30 Nov).

The festive event is being staged in the lovely Rutland Pavilion.

Oakham-based Men and Women in Sheds will be at the town's Tesco store on Saturday, 7 December from 9am to 5pm.

We will have a range of recycled wooden Christmas decorations such as trees, stars and many other gift ideas.

Two shotguns were stolen from a house in Whissendine on Thursday.

Burglars smashed a window to get into the property in Mount Pleasant Hill.

Oakham's Co-op Funeral Directors is helping families remember lost loved ones during the festive period.

The High Street funeral director is taking part in Central England Co-operative funeralcare's 'Christmas Memories' initiative to provide an opportunity for families to remember loved ones in a special way.

An alpine-themed après ski bar is opening in Oakham this festive season.

The pop-up Après Bar is taking over the former The Yard, in Church Street, in December thanks to the premises' new owner Jonny Spencer.

An Oakham-based project bringing women together to share skills and friendship in Rutland is now up-and-running.

Women in Sheds launched two weeks ago and follows in the footsteps of the successful Men in Sheds initiative.

In his first official event as the new Greetham Valley GC President, George Grant gave a sparkling welcome to everyone, for what turned out to be a wonderful evening, enjoyed by well over 150 members and their families.

He was superbly supported throughout the proceedings with his 'A' Team, who all gave speeches and presented prizes with splendid gusto - Hon Secretary Radley Wardaugh, Captain Steve Anderson, President George Grant and Lady Captain/Junior Organiser Liz Haughton.