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‘It doesn’t feel fair that our tax payers are paying for the pumping of water from central England’

‘It doesn’t feel fair that our tax payers are paying for the pumping of water from central England’

‘It doesn’t feel fair that our tax payers are paying for the pumping of water from central England’

03 September 2024

Residents are urged to help fight for fairer funding for drainage boards - as the the Government has not yet agreed to honour a £3 million promise.

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Could you be a canal ranger?

Could you be a canal ranger?

Could you be a canal ranger?

02 September 2024

A group looking to enhance a town’s green space would like to hear from walkers who would like to tidy up as they go.


Solar panels at leisure centre could save council over £50,000 every year

Solar panels at leisure centre could save council over £50,000 every year

Solar panels at leisure centre could save council over £50,000 every year

02 September 2024

Plans to install solar panels at a leisure centre could save a council over £50,000 every year.


‘Ugly pylons are not viable’

‘Ugly pylons are not viable’

‘Ugly pylons are not viable’

01 September 2024

Readers have had plenty to say on what’s in the news, including plans to put up pylons in the county.


New look for cemetery

New look for cemetery

New look for cemetery

31 August 2024

A revamped artwork has been installed in a village cemetery.


‘Our volunteers are always looking out for our rivers’

‘Our volunteers are always looking out for our rivers’

‘Our volunteers are always looking out for our rivers’

31 August 2024

We are always looking out for our rivers, writes co-lead of town’s RiverCare team.


‘We must do our best to preserve town’s very own ark’

‘We must do our best to preserve town’s very own ark’

‘We must do our best to preserve town’s very own ark’

31 August 2024

Environmental issues are by their nature global, but actions taken at the local level can have a real and meaningful impact, writes our columnist.


‘It’s not art - it’s vandalism’ Volunteers slam graffiti at cherished nature reserve

‘It’s not art - it’s vandalism’ Volunteers slam graffiti at cherished nature reserve

‘It’s not art - it’s vandalism’ Volunteers slam graffiti at cherished nature reserve

30 August 2024

A historic bridge in a thriving nature reserve has been defaced in the latest incident of graffiti which has been blighting a town.

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Flowers and garden show set to bloom at castle

Flowers and garden show set to bloom at castle

Flowers and garden show set to bloom at castle

28 August 2024

A flower and garden returns to a castle for its seventh year.


Council launches consultation on whether it should be an ‘offence’ not to pick up after your dog

Council launches consultation on whether it should be an ‘offence’ not to pick up after your dog

Council launches consultation on whether it should be an ‘offence’ not to pick up after your dog

27 August 2024

Dog owners who do not pick up after their pets or carry poo bags could face sanction is a proposed new rules come into force.

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‘Let's not stop for tea and medals’ River breach finally being repaired but groups slam slow response and call for compensation

‘Let's not stop for tea and medals’ River breach finally being repaired but groups slam slow response and call for compensation

‘Let's not stop for tea and medals’ River breach finally being repaired but groups slam slow response and call for compensation

27 August 2024

Months of misery for farmers and sports clubs could soon be over as river bank repairs have finally begun — but calls have been made for compensation.

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Plans for 55-hectare nature reserve submitted

Plans for 55-hectare nature reserve submitted

Plans for 55-hectare nature reserve submitted

27 August 2024

Plans to create a 55-hectare nature reserve - which would boost endangered fenland species by up to 30% - have been submitted.

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Beachgoers warned of small venomous fish with excruciating sting

Beachgoers warned of small venomous fish with excruciating sting

Beachgoers warned of small venomous fish with excruciating sting

26 August 2024

Beachgoers are being warned to take extra care at the county’s seaside to avoid being stung by a venomous fish.


County to host Potato Day UK

County to host Potato Day UK

County to host Potato Day UK

25 August 2024

Mitigating the impact of climate change on the production of one of the nation’s most favourite vegetables will be a focus of a major event.


‘It is a peaceful and relaxing sport and requires concentration and discipline’ Bid to inspire next generation to get hooked on fishing

‘It is a peaceful and relaxing sport and requires concentration and discipline’ Bid to inspire next generation to get hooked on fishing

‘It is a peaceful and relaxing sport and requires concentration and discipline’ Bid to inspire next generation to get hooked on fishing

25 August 2024

Fishing might not be everyone’s idea of an exciting past time but anglers are hoping to share the benefits of the sport with the next generation.

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Serious sleuthing saves hotel thousands

Serious sleuthing saves hotel thousands

Serious sleuthing saves hotel thousands

25 August 2024

A hotel which was losing enough water each day to fill an Olympic-sized swimming pool has carried out an extensive leak repair project.

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MP continues to push petition on A1 safety

MP continues to push petition on A1 safety

MP continues to push petition on A1 safety

24 August 2024

Nearly every week, the MP for Rutland and Stamford receives an alert of another accident on the A1 so she is continuing to push for safety changes.


Residents urged to have their say on wheelie bin consultation before time runs out

Residents urged to have their say on wheelie bin consultation before time runs out

Residents urged to have their say on wheelie bin consultation before time runs out

23 August 2024

With just days left on the wheelie bin consultation, political leaders are urging residents to get involved.

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Work to start on replacement footbridge

Work to start on replacement footbridge

Work to start on replacement footbridge

23 August 2024

Work to build a replacement bridge is due to start shortly.

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Is this the best tree in Britain?

Is this the best tree in Britain?

Is this the best tree in Britain?

23 August 2024

One of the country’s biggest and oldest oaks is in the running for the title of tree of the year.


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