Oakham

A resident with local government experience is putting himself forward to bolster the ranks at Oakham Town Council.

The long standing issue of Oakham’s level crossings are causing residents daily suffering, a councillor has claimed.

Teenagers took part in a charity walk to celebrate their school’s 105th anniversary

The parents of a toddler whose life was cut short by a little-known disease are hosting a family fun day to raise awareness and funds.

A subpostmistress who stepped up to save a village service from closure is retiring after 27 years.

A former headteacher and Ofsted inspector wants to become the first Reform UK councillor on Rutland’s largest council.

A legal officer has declared ‘there are issues at Oakham Town Council’ as conduct complaints have soared.

An experienced councillor who served for two decades on a Yorkshire authority is hoping to bring his political skills to Rutland County Council.

A cycling club founder completed his longest-ever endurance ride in searing heat to help his daughter’s school.

Firefighters are hosting a “have a go” day in the hope of attracting some new recruits.

A humanitarian group’s concerns that people may ‘forget’ Ukraine’s plight were eased as it sent over its largest convoy of donated aid.

A town clerk who has been giving blood for more than three decades has embarked on a fundraising cycling challenge to mark his 100th donation.

A beer and cider festival has been hailed as the best on record as hundreds flocked to the three-day event.

A well-stocked bottle tombola was one of the highlights of a village fun day/

A party in the park was held to mark the 80th anniversary of two key moments in history.

A Rutland pupil has won a national Rotary competition.

A pub owner says his staff are feeling ‘really chuffed’ - after the venue was named as the best in the county.

The number of bus journeys in Rutland has increased by 20% since the launch of an on-demand minibus fleet, say council leaders.

A space scientist is hoping that voters gravitate towards his name on the polling card at a by-election this month.

A priest celebrated 50 years in the role yesterday.