News in Oakham

Motorist are advised to take extra care on the roads this afternoon and evening (Fri) after the Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning across Rutland.

The weather forecaster predicts that the county runs the risk of falling foul of 'heavy thundery showers' this afternoon and until 11pm today - some of these will be 'quite prolonged'.

Ramraiders smashed through gates at Greetham Garage in the early hours of yesterday (Thurs) morning and towed away a caravan.

The thieves targeted the Great North Road business just before 5am.

A section of South Street in Oakham town centre is to be closed to traffic next month.

The road closure - in front of the Tesco store - is to enable Severn Trent Water to carry out remedial works.

The Chairman of Rutland Agricultural Society has apologised for 'the inadequacy of effective car parking and traffic management' at this year's Rutland Show.

In a statement on Rutland Show Facebook page, David Wood acknowledged the event had been 'marred for many people' by traffic queues to get into the show and 'real gridlock issues' for those leaving.

Rutland County Council is opening a new Carers Hub at its offices in Oakham to provide face-to-face advice and support for carers of all ages.

A carer is anyone that looks after a friend or family member who, due to illness, disability, mental health or an addiction, can not cope without their support.

An archaeological dig involving volunteers from the local community will set out to unearth hidden treasures at Oakham Castle when it gets underway next week.

The University of Leicester Archaeological Service (ULAS) is returning to the castle to hold its latest community archaeology dig from Monday (10 June).

Police have named the victim of the fatal road traffic collision in Toll Bar Bar, Little Casterton, on Sunday as Daniel Whitlam, from Stamford.

Officers are still appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage following the incident involving a black Skoda Kodiaq car and 47-year-old Mr Whitlam's silver Kawasaki motorbike.

A new adoption agency will offer children in care the stability and security they need to achieve their potential.

The launch of the Regional Adoption Agency (RAA), part of Adoption East Midlands, will transform the lives of children and their adoptive families.

Social workers from across the East Midlands gathered at Oakham's Rutland County Museum for a regional conference aimed at sharing knowledge and skills to help protect children and families.

The conference was organised by the East Midlands Regional Principal Social Worker network and brought together more than 75 child and family social workers to promote excellence and best practice.

Next season Oakham United FC will be launching its supporters' club.

The aim is to have a closer relationship between the club and supporters.