Oakham

A superb bowling display helped Ufford Park get their Cambs League Division Two campaign off to a winning start on Saturday.

The eyes of the world will be on Aaron Scott this weekend as he lines up with the very best as one of 21 elite runners in the London Marathon.

Stamford Striders are taking advantage of having club places at the Brighton Marathon on April 15 this year.

The Rutland Times Baby and Toddler Photo Competition has regrettably been postponed.

A 48-year-old man has been jailed for 16 years for sexually abusing a girl more than two decades ago.

A motocross bike has been stolen from a property in Melton Mowbray.

Whether you’re going to an organised fireworks display or staying at home this bonfire night, Leicestershire Police is encouraging you to ‘Celebrate Safely’.

A total of 140 new volunteer police cadets will be joining the cadet programme at Leicestershire Police in September, increasing the total cohort to 262.

Dozens of carers have been left devastated by news that respite care and recreational services for people with dementia are being axed.

Following the success of the Youth Open Art Exhibition, the Adult Rutland Open 2016 held its preview evening on Friday, last week at Rutland County Museum.

Rutland residents are being asked to give their views and any suggestions for improvements, in a travel survey that has been posted to all homeowners in the county.

Leicestershire Police is asking people to sign a pledge to help the force eradicate child abuse and sexual exploitation from communities in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Professional painter Alan Oliver sent us this stunning image for his contribution for the Rutland Times this month.

I noted with interest in the media this week that MPs have launched a major enquiry into inter-generational fairness.

It has been said that 2015 was the year of the ‘drone’.

A community-spirited Melton woman who spearheaded the campaign to save the town’s Regal Cinema a few years ago is hoping her latest online social media venture will prove a hit with silver surfers across the county.

Pigeon-fancier, Dino Reardon, of Skipton, North Yorkshire, saw a pigeon walking towards him one day.

A Question Time-style debate on whether Britain should stay in or leave the European Union (EU) is taking place in Melton on Wednesday, February 3.

There appear to be no dissenters to the argument that the economic future of Uppingham and Rutland will depend heavily on the county having an appropriate ‘virtual’ presence and a reliable next generation telecommunications infrastructure.

Phew that’s over for another year. Advent, Christmas and the New Year is a very busy time.