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Plans submitted for £7.5m transformation of Rutland County Museum

Rutland County Museum could be transformed into a modern museum and cultural centre featuring new galleries, a café, theatre and immersive digital displays under ambitious plans now submitted for approval. Plans to secure the long-term future of Rutland County Museum have reached a major milestone, with formal planning applications submitted for the refurbishment and extension of the historic site in Oakham. The project is supported by £6m of capital investment from Rutland County Council and a further £1.5m from the Government’s Local Regeneration Fund. If approved, the redevelopment would create a considerably larger cultural attraction capable of hosting exhibitions, performances, workshops, school visits and community events throughout the year. Construction is expected to begin in March 2027, subject to planning...

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Alicia takes action against unpopular reorganisation proposals

Thousands of residents have backed a petition opposing local government reorganisation that would abolish Rutland County Council, move several Harborough...

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Vote for Burghley House: Historic Houses Garden of the Year 2026

The gardens of Burghley House are undoubtedly spectacular, and if you agree, now’s the time to cast your vote, as...

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Inside LVMH: The Story Behind the World’s Great Luxury Brands

Next year will represent 100 years since maison Champagne Mercier gifted something rather special to the happy couple, Francine Durant-Mercier...

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Maxi Skirts 2026: How to Style the Summer’s Biggest Trend

Maxi skirts are dominating summer wardrobes again this year — here’s how to wear the trend, and where to shop...

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Best British Luxury Yacht Brands to Know in 2026

From a Spirit sailing yacht with a Bond-film pedigree to a motor yacht brand built just down the road in...

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Sarah Harding Interiors: 25 Years Designing Rutland Homes

From a town-centre showroom in Uppingham, Sarah Harding has spent 25 years transforming homes across Rutland and beyond, with a...

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Cowes Week 2026: A Regatta With a Rutland Connection

From Saturday 1st to Friday 7th August, Cowes Week celebrates its bicentenary — 200 years of world-class yacht racing, waterfront...

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Rutland Water at 50: Inside the Wildlife Trust’s Remarkable Triple Anniversary

Seventy years of the Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust, fifty years of Rutland Water Nature Reserve and thirty years of...

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Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust

This summer marks a remarkable milestone for Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust. In 2026, the organisation celebrates 70 years since...

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Celebrating 25 Years of Pride Magazines

The people, personalities and passion behind 25 years of the luxury lifestyle magazine Twenty-five years in business is a milestone...

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Remembering Queen Elizabeth II

Last month Rutland remembered Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on what would have been her 100th birthday, with a moving...

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Nevill Holt Festival 2026

This summer, over 25,000 people are expected to enjoy 60 different events at the 2026 Nevill Holt Festival. From opera...

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What is Wild Rutland?

A full planning application has been submitted for the creation of an ambitious nature-inspired tourism destination covering 1,000 acres. Wild Rutland...

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It’s Better to Travel: Paula and Martin Brunt

According to the old saying, it’s better to travel than to arrive. In fact, sometimes the journey – rather than...

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Who is Joseph Valente?

What a difference a decade makes. At 15, expelled from school. At 25, taking the top job after an appearance...

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Telling the Story of Burghley

A brand new book telling the story of Burghley House offers a beautifully presented guide to Stamford’s Elizabethan country house....

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Wildlife in Rutland

Next year will mark some significant milestones for those involved in conservation in Rutland. The Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust...

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Hack Yourself Healthy with Julia Bradbury

Julia Bradbury has spent much of her career coaxing us out of our living rooms and into landscapes that can...

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The Burghley Horse Trials 2025

Back to Burghley this month with world-class riders and horses offering a thrilling spectacle, and the usual combination of luxury...

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Gardening in Rutland

This month’s Rutland Flower Show from 15th-17th August is sponsored by Gates Garden Centre, with special guest Adam Frost appearing...

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Gardens to visit in Rutland

This month sees the reopening of a rather special Rutland garden. The six acres of formal gardens surrounding Luffenham Hall...