Uppingham First

Rutland’s worst kept secret has made the national news. Uppingham in Rutland is the best place to live in the Midlands according to a study published in The Times newspaper this month. Described as a feast for the eyes at every turn, the article states that the market town is a place that cares about […]

Geoff Thompson has been appointed by HM The Queen to be High Sheriff of Rutland at a Declaration Ceremony at Oakham Castle on 5 April 2022. The office of High Sheriff is an independent, unpaid, non-political royal appointment, dating back to Saxon times. It has evolved to include a mix of ceremonial, charitable and community

It is with great sadness that Uppingham in Rutland acknowledges the Leicestershire Police announcement of the death of former Chief Constable Simon Cole, aged 55, who recently retired from the force. Simon, who had served in policing for over 30 years, was found dead at his home address in Kibworth Harcourt, Leicestershire. This matter has

Drivers intending to enter this year’s Stilton Cheese Classic Vehicle Run to be held on Sunday April 24th are reminded to register as soon as possible at www.stiltoncheeserun.uk Over 140 cars had signed up by April 1st 2022 

PCS is a long standing pest control company that is located on the Station Road Industrial Estate in Uppingham. The company has donated two defibrillators to the town’s growing network of devices following their rescue by employee Paul Crowley (pictured left) from another workplace which was closing down. The first defibrillator host and sponsor is

In recognition of International Women’s Day 2022 on Tuesday March 8th, Shane James, President of the Rotary Club of Uppingham hosted a special breakfast event in The Falcon Hotel to which three very special women guest speakers were invited. Sandra Pollock OBE , Maggy Herbert -Jobson and Chris Emmett are pictured with Shane and special

A trial meeting to establish whether residents and community groups were ready to return to face to face meetings has been declared a success. The first public meeting in 2022 of the Uppingham Neighbourhood Forum hosted in The Falcon Hotel attracted 65+ attendees. UNF Chair Janet Thompson BEM said she was delighted at the turnout

The Uppingham First team are to visit the suppliers of a new generation of electric minibuses with a view to setting up a new more environmentally friendly Hopper service in 2023. The visit is the brain child of Uppingham First director and electric car owner Mark Shaw. Following the visit a report will be will

Volunteers are needed to help establish a bereavement support point in Uppingham. The initiative is being supported by the Rotary Club of Uppingham. Organisers are looking for more volunteers to join the support team. The Bereavement Help Point will provide the local community with a place where they can access practicalinformation, talk to others and