Martin Brookes Oakham & Rutland News, Community Editor
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I'm Martin Brookes, your Community Editor, excited to bring you the latest updates from the vibrant heart of Oakham and Rutland. https://oakhamandrutlandnews.blogspot.com/2024/08/welcome-to-oakham-and-rutland-news.html
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‘Gorgeous Tiny Town’: Oakham Hailed as UK’s Hidden Gem by Daily Express Writer, Brian Dillon.
‘Gorgeous Tiny Town’: Oakham Hailed as UK’s Hidden Gem by Daily Express Writer, Brian Dillon.
‘Gorgeous Tiny Town’: Oakham Hailed as UK’s Hidden Gem by Daily Express Writer, Brian Dillon.
‘Gorgeous Tiny Town’: Oakham Hailed as UK’s Hidden Gem by Daily Express Writer, Brian Dillon.
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November 30, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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‘Gorgeous Tiny Town’: Oakham Hailed as UK’s Hidden Gem by Daily Express Writer, Brian Dillon.
‘Gorgeous Tiny Town’: Oakham Hailed as UK’s Hidden Gem by Daily Express Writer, Brian Dillon.
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Introducing Rutland County Council's Dedicated Food Waste Collection Service
Introducing Rutland County Council's Dedicated Food Waste Collection Service
Introducing Rutland County Council's Dedicated Food Waste Collection Service
Introducing Rutland County Council's Dedicated Food Waste Collection Service,
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November 29, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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Introducing Rutland County Council's Dedicated Food Waste Collection Service
Introducing Rutland County Council's Dedicated Food Waste Collection Service
November 29, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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The Rutland Fairtrade Christmas Market Returned to Oakham Castle 2025
The Rutland Fairtrade Christmas Market Returned to Oakham Castle 2025
November 29, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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The Rutland Fairtrade Christmas Market Returned to Oakham Castle 2025
The Rutland Fairtrade Christmas Market Returned to Oakham Castle 2025
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The Rutland Fairtrade Christmas Market Returned to Oakham Castle 2025
The Rutland Fairtrade Christmas Market Returned to Oakham Castle 2025
November 29, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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The Rutland Fairtrade Christmas Market Returned to Oakham Castle 2025
The Rutland Fairtrade Christmas Market Returned to Oakham Castle 2025
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Born Free Renews Call for Reindeer-Free Festive Events Amid Welfare Concerns
Born Free Renews Call for Reindeer-Free Festive Events Amid Welfare Concerns
Born Free Renews Call for Reindeer-Free Festive Events Amid Welfare Concerns
Born Free Renews Call for Reindeer-Free Festive Events Amid Welfare Concerns
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November 29, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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Born Free Renews Call for Reindeer-Free Festive Events Amid Welfare Concerns
Born Free Renews Call for Reindeer-Free Festive Events Amid Welfare Concerns
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Born Free Renews Call for Reindeer-Free Festive Events Amid Welfare Concerns
Born Free Renews Call for Reindeer-Free Festive Events Amid Welfare Concerns
Born Free Renews Call for Reindeer-Free Festive Events Amid Welfare Concerns
Born Free Renews Call for Reindeer-Free Festive Events Amid Welfare Concerns
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November 29, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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Born Free Renews Call for Reindeer-Free Festive Events Amid Welfare Concerns
Born Free Renews Call for Reindeer-Free Festive Events Amid Welfare Concerns
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Historical Appointment at Oakham, Lucy Pearson Becomes First Female Head in 440 Years
Historical Appointment at Oakham, Lucy Pearson Becomes First Female Head in 440 Years
Historical Appointment at Oakham, Lucy Pearson Becomes First Female Head in 440 Years
Historical Appointment at Oakham, Lucy Pearson Becomes First Female Head in 440 Years
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November 29, 2025 at 8:42 AM
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Historical Appointment at Oakham, Lucy Pearson Becomes First Female Head in 440 Years
Historical Appointment at Oakham, Lucy Pearson Becomes First Female Head in 440 Years
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Oakham Christmas Lights 2025
Oakham Christmas Lights 2025
Oakham Christmas Lights 2025
Oakham Christmas Lights 2025
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November 29, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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Oakham Christmas Lights 2025
Oakham Christmas Lights 2025
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Uppingham Town Council Prepares for Key Financial and Community Decisions at December Full Council Meeting
Uppingham Town Council Prepares for Key Financial and Community Decisions at December Full Council Meeting
Uppingham Town Council Prepares for Key Financial and Community Decisions at December Full Council Meeting
Uppingham Town Council Prepares for Key Financial and Community Decisions at December Full Council Meeting
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November 29, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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Uppingham Town Council Prepares for Key Financial and Community Decisions at December Full Council Meeting
Uppingham Town Council Prepares for Key Financial and Community Decisions at December Full Council Meeting
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Historical Appointment at Oakham, Lucy Pearson Becomes First Female Head in 440 Years
Historical Appointment at Oakham, Lucy Pearson Becomes First Female Head in 440 Years
Historical Appointment at Oakham, Lucy Pearson Becomes First Female Head in 440 Years
Historical Appointment at Oakham, Lucy Pearson Becomes First Female Head in 440 Years
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November 29, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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Historical Appointment at Oakham, Lucy Pearson Becomes First Female Head in 440 Years
Historical Appointment at Oakham, Lucy Pearson Becomes First Female Head in 440 Years
November 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Uppingham Town Council Prepares for Key Financial and Community Decisions at December Full Council Meeting
Uppingham Town Council Prepares for Key Financial and Community Decisions at December Full Council Meeting
Uppingham Town Council Prepares for Key Financial and Community Decisions at December Full Council Meeting
Uppingham Town Council Prepares for Key Financial and Community Decisions at December Full Council Meeting
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November 28, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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Uppingham Town Council Prepares for Key Financial and Community Decisions at December Full Council Meeting
Uppingham Town Council Prepares for Key Financial and Community Decisions at December Full Council Meeting
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Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland, Rupert Matthews, is appealing to local residents to help him formulate a "pragmatic" budget for the 2026-27 financial year by participating in a new public survey
Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland, Rupert Matthews, is appealing to local residents to help him formulate a "pragmatic" budget for the 2026-27 financial year by participating in a new public survey
Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland, Rupert Matthews, is appealing to local residents to help him formulate a "pragmatic" budget for the 2026-27 financial ye...
Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland, Rupert Matthews, is appealing to local residents to help him formulate
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November 27, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland, Rupert Matthews, is appealing to local residents to help him formulate a "pragmatic" budget for the 2026-27 financial year by participating in a new public survey
Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland, Rupert Matthews, is appealing to local residents to help him formulate a "pragmatic" budget for the 2026-27 financial year by participating in a new public survey
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Festive Fun at Oakham Christmas Light Switch-On. Police Action in Oakham and Rutland
Festive Fun at Oakham Christmas Light Switch-On. Police Action in Oakham and Rutland
Festive Fun at Oakham Christmas Light Switch-On. Police Action in Oakham and Rutland
Festive Fun at Oakham Christmas Light Switch-On. Police Action in Oakham and Rutland
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November 27, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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Festive Fun at Oakham Christmas Light Switch-On. Police Action in Oakham and Rutland
Festive Fun at Oakham Christmas Light Switch-On. Police Action in Oakham and Rutland
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Rutland's County Status 'Hangs in the Balance' as MP's Amendment is Declined. Why the "County Council" Name? The omission of Rutland from the Lieutenancies Act 1997 was an oversight or, more accurately, a legislative anomaly.
Rutland's County Status 'Hangs in the Balance' as MP's Amendment is Declined. Why the "County Council" Name? The omission of Rutland from the Lieutenancies Act 1997 was an oversight or, more accurately, a legislative anomaly.
Rutland's County Status 'Hangs in the Balance' as MP's Amendment is Declined. Why the "County Council" Name? The omission of Rutland from the Lieutenancies Act 1997 was an oversight or, more accuratel...
Rutland's County Status 'Hangs in the Balance' as MP's Amendment is Declined. Why the "County Council" Name? The omission of Rutland from the Lieutena
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November 27, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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Rutland's County Status 'Hangs in the Balance' as MP's Amendment is Declined. Why the "County Council" Name? The omission of Rutland from the Lieutenancies Act 1997 was an oversight or, more accurately, a legislative anomaly.
Rutland's County Status 'Hangs in the Balance' as MP's Amendment is Declined. Why the "County Council" Name? The omission of Rutland from the Lieutenancies Act 1997 was an oversight or, more accurately, a legislative anomaly.
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Rutland's County Status 'Hangs in the Balance' as MP's Amendment is Declined. Why the "County Council" Name? The omission of Rutland from the Lieutenancies Act 97 was an oversight or more accurately, a legislative anomaly
Rutland's County Status 'Hangs in the Balance' as MP's Amendment is Declined. Why the "County Council" Name? The omission of Rutland from the Lieutenancies Act 1997 was an oversight or, more accuratel...
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Rutland's County Status 'Hangs in the Balance' as MP's Amendment is Declined. Why the "County Council" Name? The omission of Rutland from the Lieutenancies Act 97 was an oversight or more accurately, a legislative anomaly
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Festive Fun at Oakham Christmas Light Switch-On. Police Action in Oakham and Rutland
Festive Fun at Oakham Christmas Light Switch-On. Police Action in Oakham and Rutland
Festive Fun at Oakham Christmas Light Switch-On. Police Action in Oakham and Rutland
Festive Fun at Oakham Christmas Light Switch-On. Police Action in Oakham and Rutland
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Festive Fun at Oakham Christmas Light Switch-On. Police Action in Oakham and Rutland
Festive Fun at Oakham Christmas Light Switch-On. Police Action in Oakham and Rutland
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Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland, Rupert Matthews, is appealing to local residents to help him formulate a "pragmatic" budget for the 2026-27 financial year by participating in a new public survey
Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland, Rupert Matthews, is appealing to local residents to help him formulate a "pragmatic" budget for the 2026-27 financial year by participating in a new public survey
November 27, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland, Rupert Matthews, is appealing to local residents to help him formulate a "pragmatic" budget for the 2026-27 financial year by participating in a new public survey
Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland, Rupert Matthews, is appealing to local residents to help him formulate a "pragmatic" budget for the 2026-27 financial year by participating in a new public survey
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Gretton Gears Up for Festive Cheer at Annual Christmas Fayre
Gretton Gears Up for Festive Cheer at Annual Christmas Fayre
Gretton Gears Up for Festive Cheer at Annual Christmas Fayre
Gretton Gears Up for Festive Cheer at Annual Christmas Fayre
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November 26, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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Gretton Gears Up for Festive Cheer at Annual Christmas Fayre
Gretton Gears Up for Festive Cheer at Annual Christmas Fayre
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Cottesmore Village Hall Set to Sparkle with Annual Winter Market
Cottesmore Village Hall Set to Sparkle with Annual Winter Market
Cottesmore Village Hall Set to Sparkle with Annual Winter Market
Cottesmore Village Hall Set to Sparkle with Annual Winter Market
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November 26, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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Cottesmore Village Hall Set to Sparkle with Annual Winter Market
Cottesmore Village Hall Set to Sparkle with Annual Winter Market
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Festive Cheer Returns to Stamford: The Christmas Market is Bigger Than Ever
Festive Cheer Returns to Stamford: The Christmas Market is Bigger Than Ever
Festive Cheer Returns to Stamford: The Christmas Market is Bigger Than Ever
Festive Cheer Returns to Stamford: The Christmas Market is Bigger Than Ever
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November 26, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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Festive Cheer Returns to Stamford: The Christmas Market is Bigger Than Ever
Festive Cheer Returns to Stamford: The Christmas Market is Bigger Than Ever
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Craft Your Christmas Cheer: Festive Wreath Making Workshop in North Luffenham
Craft Your Christmas Cheer: Festive Wreath Making Workshop in North Luffenham
Craft Your Christmas Cheer: Festive Wreath Making Workshop in North Luffenham
Craft Your Christmas Cheer: Festive Wreath Making Workshop in North Luffenham
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November 26, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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Craft Your Christmas Cheer: Festive Wreath Making Workshop in North Luffenham
Craft Your Christmas Cheer: Festive Wreath Making Workshop in North Luffenham
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Stamford Set to Sparkle: Christmas Lights Switch-On and Late Night Shopping
Stamford Set to Sparkle: Christmas Lights Switch-On and Late Night Shopping
Stamford Set to Sparkle: Christmas Lights Switch-On and Late Night Shopping
Stamford Set to Sparkle: Christmas Lights Switch-On and Late Night Shopping
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November 26, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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Stamford Set to Sparkle: Christmas Lights Switch-On and Late Night Shopping
Stamford Set to Sparkle: Christmas Lights Switch-On and Late Night Shopping
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An Evening of Soulful Sounds: Live Music Night at Everest Lounge, Oakham
An Evening of Soulful Sounds: Live Music Night at Everest Lounge, Oakham
An Evening of Soulful Sounds: Live Music Night at Everest Lounge, Oakham
An Evening of Soulful Sounds: Live Music Night at Everest Lounge, Oakham
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November 26, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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An Evening of Soulful Sounds: Live Music Night at Everest Lounge, Oakham
An Evening of Soulful Sounds: Live Music Night at Everest Lounge, Oakham