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Rutland Water – A Deep Dive

An A-Z of the most famous attraction in England’s smallest county A is for Aerial ViewBack in the 1960s the demand for water across the East Midlands had increased, thanks to the expansion of places like Corby, Daventry, Northampton, Peterborough and Wellingborough. The need was recognised for a way to store and deliver water to keep the public supplied. Two civil engineers, Leonard Brown and Thomas Hawksley, had recently completed Northamptonshire’s Pitsford Reservoir in the previous decade, and Brown set out the criteria for finding a site which was suitable for the creation of a new reservoir.  In 1967, the Gwash Valley upstream of Empingham and the nearby Chater valley to the south-west of Manton – the engineers determined – was the...

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Local History: Rockingham Castle

Perched above the Welland Valley, Rockingham Castle is a remarkable blend of medieval strength and Tudor elegance. A royal fortress...

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National Bread Week with Hambleton Bakery

Use your loaf this month and mark Real Bread Week by reminding yourself how artisan bakeries such as Hambleton Bakery...

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Test Drive: Range Rover Sport P510e

The Range Rover Sport P510e seamlessly blends electrified efficiency with robust performance, offering a luxurious driving experience with eco-conscious credentials...

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The Old Hall in Rutland: Luxury Living

Explore the exquisite Old Hall in Manton, a stunning luxury home showcasing elegant grounds and rich history in Rutland, currently on...

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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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Harmony with the Hornbeams

A magnificent old Hornbeam tree in the client’s garden was the inspiration for Robert Johnson Garden Design’s recent project in...

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Welcome Home to Wingwell Farm…

A beautiful and deceptively large property with a very pretty garden. This month we’re exploring a country home in one of...

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Letting Off Steam

This month the Stapleford Miniature Railway gain an apprentice to help run out their steam locomotive, John H Gretton. It’s...

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Rutland’s Twin Towns

Don’t forget your passport this month as we take a tour around Europe and beyond with Rutland’s twin towns, and...

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Rowing for Amy

This month we’re following the extraordinary journey of Andrew Osborne as he passes the half-way point of an epic 3,000...

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Prints Charming by Angela Harding

A new book by Rutland printmaker and artist Angela Harding is a beautifully illustrated study of the natural world. Here,...

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A Season of Wildlife

Rutland and Stamford comprises towns, villages and vast expanses of countryside in-between, in which a diverse amount of wildlife lives....

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Oh! Christmas Tree

Get ready for the festive ritual of choosing a fresh, beautifully scented tree to decorate your home… this month we...

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Building Burghley’s greatest challenges

Working alongside Burghley’s cross-country course designer Derek di Grazia, it’s Philip Herbert’s job to construct the obstacles for one of...

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New for 2022: Burghley TV

This year’s Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials sees the launch of a brand new digital TV service hosted by Vogue...

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Community Gardening with Root & Branch Out

This month, Root & Branch Out is celebrating the first anniversary of its showground-based kitchen garden, Growers Row. A community...

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Sweet Peas at Easton

Last month saw the presentation of a National Gardens Scheme silver trowel to Sir Fred and Lady Cholmeley who celebrate...

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Making Dairy Fairer

The folks at Rutland’s slaughter-free eco-dairy, Ahimsa, believe there’s a better way to produce milk. As we consume 14bn litres...

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Oakham Canal’s Green Corridor

It’s one of Oakham’s overlooked gems, but Stephanie Ross and Paul Dadford are hoping it won’t remain so for much...

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Enjoying Spring at Kilworth House

Aside from great dining, wonderful live performances and beautiful accommodation, there’s one pre-eminent reason to enjoy a visit to Kilworth...

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Digging up the past…

Rutland enjoyed 15 minutes of fame recently as news of an internationally-significant archaeological find hit the headlines. This month we...