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Stamford’s Matty Edgell on The Great British Bake-off

This month Matty Edgell launches his baking academy, with a goal to empower people to get into the kitchen and bake… a maximum of six people at a time will benefit from the guidance and charisma of last year’s Great British Bakeoff winner, so there’s nobody better to help ensure you create perfect pastry and creative cakes! Here’s the story of somebody who has managed to have their cake… and eat it. “I had two subject that I really enjoyed at school,” says Matty Edgell. “One was food technology and one was sport. Sport was the bigger passion so it was that I pursued.” Happily, Matty didn’t have to choose. He became a PE teacher and continued happily baking at...

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Homes on the Market in Rutland Long Barn Mews

For Stephanie and family, a move to their character property on a former farm near Stamford meant a family home...

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Restaurants in Stamford: The Olive Branch

As 2024 draws to a close, so too does the 25th anniversary year of The Olive Branch at Clipsham, a...

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Restaurants in Rutland: The Good Food Awards

The Finch’s Arms, Hambleton If you were to run a lovely country pub restaurant offering excellent two AA-rosette dining and...

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Craig Revel Horwood’s Rutland Life

Discover how Craig Revel Horwood, Strictly Come Dancing star, enjoys life in Rutland and Stamford, sharing stories of his career,...

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Christmas at Burghley House

As the festive season approaches, we’re reflecting on the success and the appeal of Burghley House’s Christmas Fair, organised in...

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In the Garden with Bunny

Far from being a time to put your feet up, for keen gardeners autumn presents a good opportunity to put...

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Putting the natural world in print

Rutland artist, illustrator and author Angela Harding’s latest book celebrates the natural world and the British coastline, as seen from...

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Five Years as MP: Alicia Kearns

Next month will mark five years since Alicia Kearns entered the Houses of Parliament for the first time as a...

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The English Versailles

This month we’re enjoying a tour around the Duke of Buccleuch’s Boughton House, an English Versailles created by Ralph Montagu...

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Civic Stamford

As Kelham Cooke takes on the chains of office for 2024/2025, we speak to Stamford’s Mayor about the rich heritage...

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Celebrating 15 Years of the Poet’s Garden

Back in 2009, a group of volunteers armed only with trowels, a wheelbarrow full of compost and some Heritage Lottery...

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Stephen & Viv’s Race Across the World

Uppingham couple Stephen & Viv have been reliving memories of their once-in-a-lifetime trip across the world as participants in the...

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The Getaway Guide

Quirky family-friendly accommodation for rural getaways in Rutland and Stamford A Little Bit of Rough Somewhere Very Secret (in Rutland!) Sssh!...

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Roll’s-Royce Enthusiasts’ Club

This month over 1,200 Rolls-Royce and Bentley motor cars will gather at Burghley House for a concours d’elegance event, the...

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Meet Astronaut Don Thomas

This month in Leicester, a once in a lifetime opportunity to meet veteran astronaut of NASA’s Space Shuttle programme, Don...

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HM Queen Elizabeth II Unveiling

Hundreds attended the unveiling of Oakham’s tribute to the late HM Queen Elizabeth II, a sculpture funded following efforts by...

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A Warm Welcome for Bishop Debbie

Last month saw a warm welcome for Bishop Debbie Sellin at Peterborough Cathedral as the 39th Bishop of Peterborough was...

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Sailing on Rutland Water

Experiencing sailing is a breeze thanks to an inclusive, knowledgable, friendly and welcoming community at Rutland Sailing Club, who recently...

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Chris Groombridge’s Fine Art Sculpture

From his studio in South Luffenham, renowned Rutland fine art sculptor Christopher Groombridge produces his spectacular work, every example of...

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A Winter Break with Barefoot Retreats

This month we’re enjoying one of Barefoot Retreats’ luxury self-catering properties in North Norfolk, and a rare opportunity to bring...

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The Future of Looking Back

Celebrating your family, telling your story and documenting your life. In January 2024, Rutland filmmakers Ben Searle and Tony Gray...