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Oakham News — 14 August 2026

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crime

Illegal Tobacco Deliveries Traced to Oakham and Uppingham Shops

Investigations revealed illegal tobacco deliveries were made to Oakham Minishop and Uppingham Welcome Minishop. The discovery followed joint work between frontline police and retailers.

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transport

Overnight Resurfacing Work Planned for Barleythorpe Road

Rutland County Council will resurface the section of Barleythorpe Road between Park Lane and an unspecified point. Work will take place overnight as part of highway network improvements.

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general

Power Cuts Affect Over 1,000 Properties Across Oakham

Power cuts during the early hours affected more than 1,000 properties in parts of Oakham, from Brooke Road to the Bird estate.

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community

Harington School Reports Strong A-Level Performance

Harington School in Oakham reported more than 30 per cent of A-level grades were A* or A, with 32 pupils achieving three As or better. The school celebrated 90 per cent of results at A to C grades.

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community

Oakham School Celebrates A-Level Results with 75 Percent Achieving A*-A

Oakham School is celebrating its Class of 2026 A-level and BTEC results. The school reported 75 per cent of students achieved A*-A grades with a 99 per cent pass rate overall.

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council

Oakham Town Council Addresses Local Projects at July Meeting

Oakham Town Council held its latest meeting on Wednesday 8th July 2026. The session addressed administrative updates and local project developments.

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transport

Police Target Speeding Hotspots in Oakham and Barleythorpe

Police in Oakham and Barleythorpe are cracking down on speeding by targeting hotspots identified through data-driven insight. The action aims to address road safety concerns in the rural town.

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crime

Person Charged After Officer Injured in High Street Incident

A person has been charged following an incident on High Street, Oakham, in which a police officer suffered cuts and grazes after being hit. The charges relate to an incident that occurred in January.

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In Brief

  • Police confirm no crime after human ashes scattered at Cutts Close park
  • Met Office issues extreme heat warning for Oakham on Thursday

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