Oakham

Almost a fifth of a county’s population has high blood pressure according to GPs.

Changes to Rutland’s school travel arrangements, which will increase costs for some families, are set for approval next week.

A local cast and director are one performance away from reaching a national theatre final.

People will be able to channel their ‘inner Robin Hood’ at an archery taster day.

A family-run day care provider has opened a new centre catering for adults.

Inspectors have assessed Rutland’s adult learning services as going backwards and improvements are needed.

Emergency services are at the scene of a five-vehicle crash on the A1.

A gala black-tie evening is aiming to bring hope by supporting a Citizen’s Advice network.

Artists are invited to submit their entries for a summer exhibition.

A family car used here for the everyday tasks like a run to the shops has started a new chapter saving lives in Ukraine.

The lack of a five-year housing supply in Rutland has led to the resubmission of previously-refused plans for a village development.

Our letter writers share their views, including some who stood in the recent county council elections.

Our columnist talks about risk as he faces a skydive in memory of his wife and for a charity close to their hearts.

A village coffee morning raised funds to support a Ukrainian humanitarian group.

Students are continuing to receive an outstanding level of post-16 education.

A health watchdog has raised concerns about planned changes to Rutland’s same treatment services.

Now nominations are starting to come in for the 20th year of the Rutland & Stamford Mercury Business Awards, we’re now looking to find sponsors.

An independent review has recommended that a parish council’s bid to turn a field into a village green is rejected.

Care home residents are among those to have marked the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

Tensions are continuing at a town council after disagreements about whether to take on a new events officer.