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 […]

The Stilton Cheese Classic Vehicle Run for 2022 is still open for bookings. See www.stiltoncheeserun.uk In the early 1700’s the housekeeper at Quenby Hall, near Hungarton in Leicestershire used to make blue cheese. Her daughter married the inn keeper of The Bell Inn at Stilton and used to regularly take some of the cheese to […]