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BBC presenter awarded High Sheriff Award at Uppingham Community College

By Evie Payne

6th Mar 2024 | Local News

Geraldine awarding MatthewWilson, Garden designer and BBC Gardeners Question Time presenter, with the High Sheriff Award. Image credit: High Sheriff of Rutland.

The High Sheriff of Rutland recognised a BBC presenter with the High Sheriff Award for his dedication to a local school garden project.

Oakham Book Swap achieves BookCrossing Zone status

By Evie Payne

6th Mar 2024 | Local News

Find Oakham Book Swap at Tyne Road, Oakham. Image credit: Nub News.

There are currently 1,988,824 BookCrossers and 14,379,831 books - and an Oakham book swap is helping the global organisation grow!.

Rutland food charity to launch new community fridge scheme in Oakham

By Evie Payne

6th Mar 2024 | Local News

Rutland Community Fridges provide fresh, frozen and refrigerated food to the local community for 'pay as you feel' donations. Image credit: Nub News.

A new Oakham Community Fridge will launch at Oakham's Victoria Hall later this year, catering for evening users.

Leicestershire and Rutland to receive over £287 million from the East Midlands Local Transport Fund

By Evie Payne

6th Mar 2024 | Local News

Rutland’s share of the Local Transport Fund will total £49,341,000. Image credit: Nub News.

Leicestershire’s share of the Local Transport Fund will be £238,154,000, while Rutland’s share of the Local Transport Fund will total £49,341,000.

Events taking place in Oakham this Mother's Day

By Evie Payne

6th Mar 2024 | Local News

Treat your mum at a range of events going on around Rutland this Mothering Sunday. Image credit: Nub News.

Find out where you can celebrate your mum this weekend, indulging in food, live music, sweet treats and more.

Free and discounted entry to heritage sites in and around Rutland for lottery players

By Evie Payne

6th Mar 2024 | Local News

National Lottery players can enjoy Oakham Castle, Woolsthorpe Manor and more. Image credit: Wiki Commons.

National Trust and heritage sites near Rutland will be free for one week only, but only for National Lottery players!.

Water, Woods and Wildlife: local climate action group to host free talk

By Evie Payne

6th Mar 2024 | Local News

A talk on the local environment and much more is set to take place in Ketton this March. Image credit: Nub News.

A climate, flood management and biodiversity talk will take place at 7:30pm on Tuesday 19 March in the Hanson Visitor Room at Ketton Cement Works.

Save the date: Rutland's statue of the late Queen Elizabeth II to be unveiled in April

By Evie Payne

5th Mar 2024 | Local News

The sculptor Hywel Pratley at work on the statue of the late Queen in his London Studio. Winner of The British Press Photographers’ Association portrait award 2024, by Geoff Pugh, The Telegraph. Image credit: Geoff Pugh courtesy of Dr Sarah Furness.

The date for the unveiling of the highly anticipated - and highly debated - statue of the late Queen Elizabeth II, has been announced. .

Local MP submits Parliamentary Petition against Rutland solar farm signed by over 3,000

By Evie Payne

5th Mar 2024 | Local News

Alicia has been protesting against the 3.3m high solar farm, set to cover over 2,000 acres. Image credit: Alicia Kearns MP.

Alicia Kearns MP submitted her Parliamentary petition against the proposed Mallard Pass solar plant to the Journal Office ahead of presentation to Parliament.

Rutland pub dishes out over £300 at regular Bingo nights

By Evie Payne

5th Mar 2024 | Local News

The Plough is a hive of activity for Greetham locals and visitors from across Rutland. Image credit: Nub News.

The Plough in Greetham is dishing out the cash at the regular weekly Bingo Night, which takes place at the pub every Tuesday.

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