News from Rutland and Beyond
Last night (Wednesday 5th August) Police were called to an address in Burley Way, after a shooting in Oakham. A man telephoned the police to report he had been slightly injured after he had been shot with an air gun. The Police helicopter was called to assist the officers on the ground in searching the…
Once again I have been for another walk in the Rutland Countryside carrying my camera and thoughts. What a fantastic afternoon I had. Best of all was seeing the natural surroundings and the wild plants and trees. Wish I could profess to know what all I saw was, but no I’m not that clever. Once…
I’m confused. What’s happening in Oakham? There seems to be so many people who are trying to cause as much chaos as possible. It all seems to be the social distancing, one way system, parking, and who says what about everything to happen in our town. I’m sorry to seem naive about all of this…
In May this year Chief Fire Officer, Rick Taylor, welcomed thirteen new recruits into Leicestershire’s Fire and Rescue service. They were invited to take part in the Chief’s challenge; a physically challenging task to raise funds for two charities. The Fire Fighters Charity and Mind. Oakham,s newly recruited fire fighters took on their Chief’s Challenge…
I love Rutland, it has to be one of the best counties in the UK. I have lived here for the past thirty odd years. For the first sixteen years I lived just up the road in Leicestershire, just four miles away. I really began to appreciate what we had here in our beautiful county…
Police were called to a property in West Road, Oakham on Monday evening (20th July) where the body of a man was found. The Ambulance were called to the body of a man found in Oakham who then notified the police. A statement from Leicestershire and Rutland police said the death of the 39 years…
Wednesday 22nd of July Rutland Library is to re-open allowing access for Rutland Residents to borrow books and DVDs. The library will be offering a reduced collection and drop-off service. Reduced opening hours will be 9.30am to 2-00pm on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. On Saturday the hours will be 9.30am to 1.00pm. Unfortunately there will…
Last Saturday (11th July), Oakham Cricket Club held its opening game of the season. Because of the pandemic lockdown cricket couldn’t be played anywhere in the country. The easing of the lockdown rules last week finally allowed the cricket season to begin. The match between the President’s XI and the Chairman’s XI took place during…
As I said in a previous blog I would talk about the criminal act of fly-tipping. I was enjoying the countryside when I came across some rubbish tipped in a gateway. Near to the village of Teigh in Rutland. I just couldn’t believe it when I saw it. Rubbish dumped in a gateway to a…
A couple of days ago I decided to go for a walk. It was during the afternoon I thought a walk in the countryside would fit the bill. It was warm, sunny and seemed to be just right for a stroll. Armed with tripod, one of my video cameras, video light, and grey scale cards…