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1 week ago | 
lincsonline.co.uk | Andrea Scholes
A celebration of rural life and the best of Rutland is returning for the 191st year. Rutland Showground will be bustling with more activity than ever when the Rutland County Show takes place this weekend. Whether you’re a returning visitor or a first timer, there will be plenty to see and do throughout the day - and a bigger and better food and drinks offering for when you need to take a break.
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2 weeks ago | 
lincsonline.co.uk | Andrea Scholes
Published: 05:00, 21 May 2025 A village pub will be the centre of attention when it hosts a beer festival and gala weekend. This year’s event is the 17th Easton-on-the-Hall gala weekend which will be based in and around The Blue Bell pub in High Street between Thursday, May 22 and Monday, May 26. The festivities get underway on Thursday evening with the beer festival and quiz night, followed by live music, a car boot sale, talent show and village fete throughout the weekend.
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2 weeks ago | 
lincsonline.co.uk | Andrea Scholes
A ‘family-focused and friendly’ nursery has been praised for the way it cares for young children. The Rocking Horse Nursery in Stamford has been rated as good across the board following an Ofsted inspection. Inspector Helen Lakey was particularly impressed by how well staff know the children. She said: “Children show kindness to each other and play well together because the staff model positive behaviour. “The staff know the children well and respect each child’s individual needs.
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2 weeks ago | 
lincsonline.co.uk | Andrea Scholes
A locomotive has been named after a volunteer who lovingly dedicated 20 years of his life to restoring it. David O’Connell has been guiding the restoration of locomotive number 656 at Nene Valley Railway in Wansford. His work has included everything from needle-gunning rusting frames to machining replacement parts and organising financial support.
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2 weeks ago | 
lincsonline.co.uk | Andrea Scholes
A military veteran is gearing up to complete his 20th charity challenge as part of a mission to raise £50,000 for Help for Heroes. Adrian Pearson will embark on an ambitious series of endurance events this year, including six Heroes Hikes across the UK and two 10k running events. Since 2011 he has raised money with street performances on the flute, by taking on the Yorkshire Three Peaks, the Burma Trek and a five-day hike across Hadrian’s Wall.
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2 weeks ago | 
lincsonline.co.uk | Andrea Scholes
A woman called the police after a dog tried to bite her while she was out walking. Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward following the incident at Quarry Farm on the edge of Stamford. The woman was walking her own dog when she was approached by a Labrador off its lead. The dog jumped up at her and tried to bite her before it was put on a lead. The victim later realised her jacket was ripped. The incident happened at around 5.45pm on Wednesday, May 7 near Little Casterton Road.
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3 weeks ago | 
lincsonline.co.uk | Andrea Scholes
Afternoon tea on a steam train - could there be a more British way to spend a Sunday afternoon? The team at Nene Valley Railway have joined forces with Central Cafe and Tea Rooms to offer a new experience which will appeal to trainspotters and foodies alike. We were invited to join the maiden voyage which took place on Sunday (May 11). Passengers travelled in the original wood-panelled Orient Express Restaurant Car which was built in Italy in 1927.
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3 weeks ago | 
lincsonline.co.uk | Andrea Scholes
This afternoon (Friday) the House of Commons will vote on the third and final reading of a hugely significant piece of legislation. The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill seeks to allow adults in England who are terminally ill to be provided with assistance to end their own lives. This legislation was first introduced by the Kim Leadbeater MP, the Labour MP for Spen Valley, as a Private Members’ Bill.
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3 weeks ago | 
lincsonline.co.uk | Andrea Scholes
Tributes have been paid to a man who was the driving force behind a sports club and a pillar of his community. David Moss died on April 7 just two months after he was diagnosed with lung cancer. He was the chairman and head coach of Rutland Canoe Club, a trustee of Langham Village Hall, a volunteer driver for Voluntary Action Rutland and worked with Oakham School pupils on their Duke of Edinburgh Award expeditions.
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3 weeks ago | 
lincsonline.co.uk | Andrea Scholes
The organiser of a summer music night hopes to showcase the best his hometown has to offer. Ed Hinch has turned his hand to numerous jobs over the years from selling Hawaiian shirts at festivals to hosting events for a cocktail company. Most recently he launched a wedding business from his family farm on the outskirts of Stamford and is now planning a summer party there. He hosted a similar event last year but hopes to build it into something bigger.
