RSS FeedYesterday (24th June 2017) a tombola stall in Oakham raised £128 for the Trefoil Guild and the Rutland Care Village. The tombola stall was organised manned by Pam Gilbert, Liz McCarthy, Linda Hutchins and Patsy Clifton and the money raised shared equally between the two groups-the Trefoil Guild and the Rutland Care Village to help provide
On a bright sunny morning in the grounds of Oakham Castle on Monday 19th June 2017, Rutland Residents, Dignitaries and council officials gathered for the Flag Raising event to mark Armed Forces Day. The short flag raising ceremony marks the start of Armed Forces Week 2017, and will remain flying until midnight on Saturday 24th
Today (Wed 14th June) Rutland People get the chance to air their views on the two options for the redevelopment of Oakham Town Centre. Rutland County Council and a number of local groups have consulted with each other on a project aimed at improving Oakham High Street. There has been a series of meetings with
If ever you are driving through Wymondham, a village midway between Oakham and Melton Mowbray then keep a lookout watch out because ducks have taken up residence there. A few weeks ago a family of ducks moved into this pretty village and have for now have taken the decision to live there. You will see them
Bicycle thefts have increased over the past few months in the Rutland area as the price of scrap metal continues to soar. Because of this trend the police in Oakham and Rutland are endeavouring to halt these thefts by encouraging cycle owners to have their cycles security marked with their post code, so deterring the
On Saturday 10th June, Oakham Cricket Club played against Langtons CC at the Lime Kilns ground on Brooke Rd., Oakham.Oakham were all out for 165 and Langtons were303-7.
Serves 2; Preparation 10mins; Cook 35mins. 1 tbsp rapeseed oil, 1 onion chopped, 3 celery sticks sliced, 100gms wholegrain basmati rice, 1 tsp mild chilli powder, 1 tbs ground coriander, 1/2 tsp fennel seeds, 400gm can chopped tomatoes, 1 tsp vegetable bouillon powder, 1 yellow pepper roughly chopped, 2 garlic cloves chopped, 1 tbsp fresh thyme
Diana MacDuff, Rutland County Councillor for Ketton, Barrowden, Tixover and Tinwell, resigned on 2nd June 2017 with immediate effect. Councillor Macduff represented her ward since the election of May 2015, and has resigned to enable her to spend more time furthering her career. Councilor Diana MacDuff grew up and was educated in Rutland, before reading
Kevin Thomas, Liberal Democrat, has resigned as ward member for Whissendine from Rutland County Council with immediate effect. He represented Whissendine residents from March 2016, but now, due to increased work commitments, he no longer feels able to fulfil his role as a county councillor for Whissendine. He said that his work has forced him
Driving past Launde Abbey yesterday I was lucky enough to see a Grey Heron standing motionless at the edge of one of the ponds there. As I always have my camera with me I stopped the car as near to the grey heron as I dare without scaring it off, and took a few pictures of
A dangerous driver and his two passengers ended up in the middle of a field after travelling at more than 100 mph a court was told. Jamie Williamson, of The Range, Langham, near Oakham had been out drinking with his friends and lost control of his BMW car on the A606 on a bend near
For the past few months Oakham has been blighted with roadworks and according to those in the know the works will be taking place throughout the town for few more months to come. However, not all is doom and gloom because Oakham in Bloom is determined to brighten up the town with some floral fun
Part of the B668, the Burley Road in Oakham is to be closed for four weeks from Monday 5th June 2017 until Friday June 30th 2017. Over the past few years the Burley Road surface between the Co-op and Burley on the Hill has been patched up but has now reached a stage where a long
There was lots going on in Oakham on Bank Holiday Monday (29th May 2017) with the Hue and Cry event being one of the most popular. As well as the Hue and Cry other events on the day included a Living History Day at the 15th century Oakham Castle where visitors could see various displays
The Chief Constable of Leicestershire Police, Simon Cole, has urged the public to be more vigilant following last Monday’s, 22 May, terrorist attack at the MEN Arena in Manchester. At least 22 died and more than 50 others were injured – including children – when an explosion shook the foyer area of the Arena shortly
On Sunday (21st May 2017) Oakham in Bloom Volunteers, sometimes known as Oakham Bloomers, spent their time clearing the flowerbeds and planters and the peacock in preparation for the summer planting on 4 June. Their time was spent removing dead and dying foliage and plants, clearing out any weeds and generally tidying up the area
Collateral, a gripping, thriller set in present day London, from pre-eminent playwright David Hare and starring Academy-Award nominee Carey Mulligan began filming at Ashwell Enterprise Park in Rutland this week. The cast will include John Simm, Nicola Walker, and Billie Piper Set over the course of four days, the four-part drama explores the spiraling repercussions
