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Oakham News — 21 August 2026

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crime

Man Charged After Police Officer Struck by Car in Oakham

A 30-year-old man has been charged with multiple offences after a police officer was hit by a car in Oakham. Leicestershire Police confirmed the officer was struck during the incident.

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council

Oakham Town Council Advances Victoria Hall Project

Oakham Town Council is moving forward with the Victoria Hall project. The update was shared at the Annual Town Meeting Oakham Rutland 2026.

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sport

Oakham CC Hosts Busy Saturday of Cricket Fixtures

Oakham Cricket Club has a full schedule of matches with the 1st XI playing away at Kibworth CC at noon. The 2nd XI hosts Asian Sports at Empingham CC while the 3rd XI faces Leicester Eagles at home.

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community

Oakham School Appoints First Female Head in 440-Year History

Lucy Pearson has been appointed as the new Head of Oakham School, becoming the first woman to lead the institution in its more than 440-year history.

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community

Oakham School Reports Strong GCSE Performance

Oakham School's GCSE cohort achieved 94% grades 9-4, with 17% achieving grade 9s and 34% achieving grades 9-8. The headteacher expressed pride in the pupils' success.

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In Brief

  • Catmose College achieves strong GCSE results with impressive individual successes
  • Illegal tobacco deliveries traced to Oakham Minishop and Uppingham Welcome Minishop
  • Met Office extreme heat warning for Oakham on Thursday, 9am to 11:59pm
  • Overnight resurfacing planned for Barleythorpe Road between Park Lane section
  • Police confirm no crime after human ashes scattered at Cutts Close park

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