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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One-in-a-Generation Shake-up, Residents Urged to have your say on the Future of Rutland and Leicestershire’s Councils, Government launches a landmark consultation on the future of local power.
One-in-a-Generation Shake-up, Residents Urged to have your say on the Future of Rutland and Leicestershire’s Councils, Government launches a landmark consultation on the future of local power.
February 5, 2026 at 7:48 PM
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One-in-a-Generation Shake-up, Residents Urged to have your say on the Future of Rutland and Leicestershire’s Councils, Government launches a landmark consultation on the future of local power.
One-in-a-Generation Shake-up, Residents Urged to have your say on the Future of Rutland and Leicestershire’s Councils, Government launches a landmark consultation on the future of local power.
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One-in-a-Generation Shake-up, Residents Urged to have your say on the Future of Rutland and Leicestershire’s Councils, Government launches a landmark consultation on the future of local power.
One-in-a-Generation Shake-up, Residents Urged to have your say on the Future of Rutland and Leicestershire’s Councils, Government launches a landmark consultation on the future of local power.
February 5, 2026 at 7:45 PM
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One-in-a-Generation Shake-up, Residents Urged to have your say on the Future of Rutland and Leicestershire’s Councils, Government launches a landmark consultation on the future of local power.
One-in-a-Generation Shake-up, Residents Urged to have your say on the Future of Rutland and Leicestershire’s Councils, Government launches a landmark consultation on the future of local power.
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Thursday, February 05, 2026
Wolves and Bears Set for Oakham as Ambitious ‘Wild Rutland’ Vision Unveiled, Planning Application Submitted
Thursday, February 05, 2026
Wolves and Bears Set for Oakham as Ambitious ‘Wild Rutland’ Vision Unveiled, Planning Application Submitted
Wolves and Bears Set for Oakham as Ambitious ‘Wild Rutland’ Vision Unveiled, Planning Application Submitted
Wolves and Bears Set for Oakham as Ambitious ‘Wild Rutland’ Vision Unveiled, Planning Application Submitted
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February 5, 2026 at 7:14 PM
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Thursday, February 05, 2026
Wolves and Bears Set for Oakham as Ambitious ‘Wild Rutland’ Vision Unveiled, Planning Application Submitted
Thursday, February 05, 2026
Wolves and Bears Set for Oakham as Ambitious ‘Wild Rutland’ Vision Unveiled, Planning Application Submitted
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Wolves and Bears Set for Oakham as Ambitious ‘Wild Rutland’ Vision Unveiled, Planning Application Submitted
Wolves and Bears Set for Oakham as Ambitious ‘Wild Rutland’ Vision Unveiled, Planning Application Submitted
February 5, 2026 at 7:11 PM
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Wolves and Bears Set for Oakham as Ambitious ‘Wild Rutland’ Vision Unveiled, Planning Application Submitted
Wolves and Bears Set for Oakham as Ambitious ‘Wild Rutland’ Vision Unveiled, Planning Application Submitted
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Frustration at Oakham Town Council as "Poorly Presented" Financial Report is Deferred, Committee is set up for UK Town Culture Bid
Frustration at Oakham Town Council as "Poorly Presented" Financial Report is Deferred, Committee is set up for UK Town Culture Bid
February 5, 2026 at 12:09 PM
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Frustration at Oakham Town Council as "Poorly Presented" Financial Report is Deferred, Committee is set up for UK Town Culture Bid
Frustration at Oakham Town Council as "Poorly Presented" Financial Report is Deferred, Committee is set up for UK Town Culture Bid
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Frustration at Oakham Town Council as "Poorly Presented" Financial Report is Deferred, Committee is set up for UK Town Culture Bid
Frustration at Oakham Town Council as "Poorly Presented" Financial Report is Deferred, Committee is set up for UK Town Culture Bid
February 5, 2026 at 12:03 PM
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Frustration at Oakham Town Council as "Poorly Presented" Financial Report is Deferred, Committee is set up for UK Town Culture Bid
Frustration at Oakham Town Council as "Poorly Presented" Financial Report is Deferred, Committee is set up for UK Town Culture Bid
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'A Vote on Competence': Cross-Party Panel Vetoes Rutland, Leicester and Leicestershire Reform Police Crime Commissioner’s Budget
'A Vote on Competence': Cross-Party Panel Vetoes Rutland, Leicester and Leicestershire Reform Police Crime Commissioner’s Budget
February 4, 2026 at 11:13 PM
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'A Vote on Competence': Cross-Party Panel Vetoes Rutland, Leicester and Leicestershire Reform Police Crime Commissioner’s Budget
'A Vote on Competence': Cross-Party Panel Vetoes Rutland, Leicester and Leicestershire Reform Police Crime Commissioner’s Budget
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'A Vote on Competence': Cross-Party Panel Vetoes Rutland, Leicester and Leicestershire Reform Police Crime Commissioner’s Budget
'A Vote on Competence': Cross-Party Panel Vetoes Rutland, Leicester and Leicestershire Reform Police Crime Commissioner’s Budget
February 4, 2026 at 10:12 PM
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'A Vote on Competence': Cross-Party Panel Vetoes Rutland, Leicester and Leicestershire Reform Police Crime Commissioner’s Budget
'A Vote on Competence': Cross-Party Panel Vetoes Rutland, Leicester and Leicestershire Reform Police Crime Commissioner’s Budget
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Prolific Car Thief who went on a Multi-County Crime Spree including Oakham Rutland Jailed
Prolific Car Thief who went on a Multi-County Crime Spree including Oakham Rutland Jailed
Prolific Car Thief who went on a Multi-County Crime Spree including Oakham Rutland Jailed
Prolific Car Thief who went on a Multi-County Crime Spree including Oakham Rutland Jailed
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February 3, 2026 at 10:28 PM
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Prolific Car Thief who went on a Multi-County Crime Spree including Oakham Rutland Jailed
Prolific Car Thief who went on a Multi-County Crime Spree including Oakham Rutland Jailed
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Prolific Car Thief who went on a Multi-County Crime Spree including Oakham Rutland Jailed
Prolific Car Thief who went on a Multi-County Crime Spree including Oakham Rutland Jailed
Prolific Car Thief who went on a Multi-County Crime Spree including Oakham Rutland Jailed
Prolific Car Thief who went on a Multi-County Crime Spree including Oakham Rutland Jailed
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February 3, 2026 at 10:24 PM
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Prolific Car Thief who went on a Multi-County Crime Spree including Oakham Rutland Jailed
Prolific Car Thief who went on a Multi-County Crime Spree including Oakham Rutland Jailed
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Watchdog Issues Warning to Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews (Reform) After "Inappropriate" Email to Officer and Social Media Blunder
Watchdog Issues Warning to Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews (Reform) After "Inappropriate" Email to Officer and Social Media Blunder
Watchdog Issues Warning to Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews (Reform) After "Inappropriate" Email to Officer and Social Media Blunder
Watchdog Issues Warning to Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews (Reform) After "Inappropriate" Email to Officer and Social Media Blunder
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February 3, 2026 at 2:48 PM
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Watchdog Issues Warning to Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews (Reform) After "Inappropriate" Email to Officer and Social Media Blunder
Watchdog Issues Warning to Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews (Reform) After "Inappropriate" Email to Officer and Social Media Blunder
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Watchdog Issues Warning to Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews (Reform) After "Inappropriate" Email to Officer and Social Media Blunder
Watchdog Issues Warning to Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews (Reform) After "Inappropriate" Email to Officer and Social Media Blunder
Watchdog Issues Warning to Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews (Reform) After "Inappropriate" Email to Officer and Social Media Blunder
Watchdog Issues Warning to Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews (Reform) After "Inappropriate" Email to Officer and Social Media Blunder
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February 3, 2026 at 2:46 PM
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Watchdog Issues Warning to Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews (Reform) After "Inappropriate" Email to Officer and Social Media Blunder
Watchdog Issues Warning to Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews (Reform) After "Inappropriate" Email to Officer and Social Media Blunder
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Former Council Association Chief Jailed for Historic Rape of Child, a founding figure of the Leicestershire and Rutland Association of Local Councils (LRALC) and a former employee of Rutland County Council.
Former Council Association Chief Jailed for Historic Rape of Child, a founding figure of the Leicestershire and Rutland Association of Local Councils (LRALC) and a former employee of Rutland County Council.
Former Council Association Chief Jailed for Historic Rape of Child, a founding figure of the Leicestershire and Rutland Association of Local Councils (LRALC) and a former employee of Rutland County Co...
Former Council Association Chief Jailed for Historic Rape of Child, a founding figure of the Leicestershire and Rutland Association of Local Councils
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February 3, 2026 at 12:43 PM
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Former Council Association Chief Jailed for Historic Rape of Child, a founding figure of the Leicestershire and Rutland Association of Local Councils (LRALC) and a former employee of Rutland County Council.
Former Council Association Chief Jailed for Historic Rape of Child, a founding figure of the Leicestershire and Rutland Association of Local Councils (LRALC) and a former employee of Rutland County Council.
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Former Council Association Chief Jailed for Historic Rape of Child, a founding figure of the Leicestershire and Rutland Association of Local Councils (LRALC) and a former employee of Rutland County Council.
Former Council Association Chief Jailed for Historic Rape of Child, a founding figure of the Leicestershire and Rutland Association of Local Councils (LRALC) and a former employee of Rutland County Council.
February 3, 2026 at 12:36 PM
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Former Council Association Chief Jailed for Historic Rape of Child, a founding figure of the Leicestershire and Rutland Association of Local Councils (LRALC) and a former employee of Rutland County Council.
Former Council Association Chief Jailed for Historic Rape of Child, a founding figure of the Leicestershire and Rutland Association of Local Councils (LRALC) and a former employee of Rutland County Council.
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Former Rutland, Leicester and Leicestershire Police Crime Commissioner Slams Successor Over 'Astonishing' Police Budget Decision
Former Rutland, Leicester and Leicestershire Police Crime Commissioner Slams Successor Over 'Astonishing' Police Budget Decision
February 2, 2026 at 8:32 PM
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Former Rutland, Leicester and Leicestershire Police Crime Commissioner Slams Successor Over 'Astonishing' Police Budget Decision
Former Rutland, Leicester and Leicestershire Police Crime Commissioner Slams Successor Over 'Astonishing' Police Budget Decision
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Former Rutland, Leicester and Leicestershire Police Crime Commissioner Slams Successor Over 'Astonishing' Police Budget Decision
Former Rutland, Leicester and Leicestershire Police Crime Commissioner Slams Successor Over 'Astonishing' Police Budget Decision
February 2, 2026 at 8:29 PM
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Former Rutland, Leicester and Leicestershire Police Crime Commissioner Slams Successor Over 'Astonishing' Police Budget Decision
Former Rutland, Leicester and Leicestershire Police Crime Commissioner Slams Successor Over 'Astonishing' Police Budget Decision
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Rutland County Council Steps Up After Oakham Town Council Limits LGBT Flag Display for LGBT History Month
Rutland County Council Steps Up After Oakham Town Council Limits LGBT Flag Display for LGBT History Month
Rutland County Council Steps Up After Oakham Town Council Limits LGBT Flag Display for LGBT History Month
Rutland County Council Steps Up After Oakham Town Council Limits LGBT Flag Display for LGBT History Month
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February 2, 2026 at 8:03 PM
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Rutland County Council Steps Up After Oakham Town Council Limits LGBT Flag Display for LGBT History Month
Rutland County Council Steps Up After Oakham Town Council Limits LGBT Flag Display for LGBT History Month
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Rutland County Council Steps Up After Oakham Town Council Limits LGBT Flag Display for LGBT History Month
Rutland County Council Steps Up After Oakham Town Council Limits LGBT Flag Display for LGBT History Month
February 2, 2026 at 7:08 PM
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Rutland County Council Steps Up After Oakham Town Council Limits LGBT Flag Display for LGBT History Month
Rutland County Council Steps Up After Oakham Town Council Limits LGBT Flag Display for LGBT History Month
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Oakham Council Faces Cultural Crossroads Amid Victoria Hall Closure, extraordinary meeting
Oakham Council Faces Cultural Crossroads Amid Victoria Hall Closure, extraordinary meeting
Oakham Council Faces Cultural Crossroads Amid Victoria Hall Closure, extraordinary meeting
Oakham Council Faces Cultural Crossroads Amid Victoria Hall Closure, extraordinary meeting
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February 1, 2026 at 11:19 AM
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Oakham Council Faces Cultural Crossroads Amid Victoria Hall Closure, extraordinary meeting
Oakham Council Faces Cultural Crossroads Amid Victoria Hall Closure, extraordinary meeting
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Oakham Council Faces Cultural Crossroads Amid Victoria Hall Closure, extraordinary meeting
Oakham Council Faces Cultural Crossroads Amid Victoria Hall Closure, extraordinary meeting
Oakham Council Faces Cultural Crossroads Amid Victoria Hall Closure, extraordinary meeting
Oakham Council Faces Cultural Crossroads Amid Victoria Hall Closure, extraordinary meeting,
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February 1, 2026 at 11:16 AM
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Oakham Council Faces Cultural Crossroads Amid Victoria Hall Closure, extraordinary meeting
Oakham Council Faces Cultural Crossroads Amid Victoria Hall Closure, extraordinary meeting
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A Special Evening with a National Treasure Dame Mary Berry at Rutland Nursery
A Special Evening with a National Treasure Dame Mary Berry at Rutland Nursery
A Special Evening with a National Treasure Dame Mary Berry at Rutland Nursery
A Special Evening with a National Treasure Dame Mary Berry at Rutland Nursery
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February 1, 2026 at 10:47 AM
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A Special Evening with a National Treasure Dame Mary Berry at Rutland Nursery
A Special Evening with a National Treasure Dame Mary Berry at Rutland Nursery
oakhamandrutlandnews.blogspot.com/2026/02/a-sp... A Special Evening with a National Treasure Dame Mary Berry at Rutland Nursery
February 1, 2026 at 10:42 AM
oakhamandrutlandnews.blogspot.com/2026/02/a-sp... A Special Evening with a National Treasure Dame Mary Berry at Rutland Nursery
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Police Appeal for Oakham CCTV, Members were public thanked for rushing to the aid of officer hit by fleeing motorist, video of fleeing motorist.
Police Appeal for Oakham CCTV, Members were public thanked for rushing to the aid of officer hit by fleeing motorist, video of fleeing motorist.
Police Appeal for Oakham CCTV, Members were public thanked for rushing to the aid of officer hit by fleeing motorist, video of fleeing motorist.
Police Appeal for Oakham CCTV, Members were public thanked for rushing to the aid of officer hit by fleeing motorist, video of fleeing motorist.
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January 28, 2026 at 7:39 PM
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Police Appeal for Oakham CCTV, Members were public thanked for rushing to the aid of officer hit by fleeing motorist, video of fleeing motorist.
Police Appeal for Oakham CCTV, Members were public thanked for rushing to the aid of officer hit by fleeing motorist, video of fleeing motorist.
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Police Appeal for Oakham CCTV, Members were public thanked for rushing to the aid of officer hit by fleeing motorist, video of fleeing motorist.
Police Appeal for Oakham CCTV, Members were public thanked for rushing to the aid of officer hit by fleeing motorist, video of fleeing motorist.
January 28, 2026 at 7:28 PM
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Police Appeal for Oakham CCTV, Members were public thanked for rushing to the aid of officer hit by fleeing motorist, video of fleeing motorist.
Police Appeal for Oakham CCTV, Members were public thanked for rushing to the aid of officer hit by fleeing motorist, video of fleeing motorist.
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Police Officer Injured and damaged cars as Driver Flees via Oakham High Street pavement
Police Officer Injured and damaged cars as Driver Flees via Oakham High Street pavement
Police Officer Injured and damaged cars as Driver Flees via Oakham High Street pavement
Police Officer Injured as Driver Flees via Oakham High Street pavement
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January 27, 2026 at 11:56 AM
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Police Officer Injured and damaged cars as Driver Flees via Oakham High Street pavement
Police Officer Injured and damaged cars as Driver Flees via Oakham High Street pavement