Uppingham Town News

15/11/2025

15/11/2025

We're holding our AGM online on Wednesday 26th November at 12pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend. If you'd like to join us, you can request a link to the meeting by emailing: [email protected]

We look forward to seeing you there!

15/11/2025

⚠️ Light rain is forecast throughout Saturday. However, no further weather warnings remain in place for Rutland or the East Midlands.
Our highways and resilience officers responded to multiple incidents overnight. This is the latest on the roads:

FULL ROAD CLOSURE
🔴 Teigh Ro, between Ashwell and Teigh (fallen tree)
🔴 Main St, Seaton

SINGLE LANE CLOSURE
🟠 Main St, between Cottesmore and Market Overton (fallen tree)
🟠 Junction of Catmos St and South St, Oakham
🟠 Junction of Station Rd and Kilburn Rd, Oakham

STANDING WATER
🟢 South St, Oakham
🟢 Cow Lane and Main St, Whissendine
🟢 Derwent Drive Bridge, Oakham

Stamford Rd (A6121) through Tinwell has reopened this morning.. Other closed roads will reopen in priority order, when they're safe. You can report any further flooding on local roads via our website: www.rutland.gov.uk/flooding

Flood Alerts are still in place for the River Wreake and Welland Valley, meaning that flooding remains a possibility. This isn't the same as a Flood Warning, which means flooding is expected. Sign up for automatic flood warnings over text, phone or email: www.rutland.gov.uk/flooding

15/11/2025

Due to high winds and floods on the farm, we have made the decision to close tomorrow. ( saturday 15th )

15/11/2025

15/11/2025

🌧️ Weekend Update: Fixtures Cancelled

Sadly, due to the pitches being flooded, all fixtures and training for both Oakham RFC and Royce Rangers at The Showground have been cancelled this weekend.

Player safety and pitch protection must always come first — thank you for your understanding.

Stay warm, stay safe, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back as soon as conditions improve. 💛🖤❤️

15/11/2025

🗣️ We’re calling on men to help make our communities safer for women this festive period, and it starts by knowing when to .
📱 Find out more, visit https://leicspolice.link/5EFoU

15/11/2025

"Journeys will take longer than usual".

All lines between Nottingham and Leicester will be shut as major works starts over the weekend.

Read more: https://bbc.in/49mnycL

15/11/2025

⚠️ FLOODING REPORTED:
📍Main Road, Seaton: Road CLOSED
📍Tinwell: Road CLOSED
📍Station Road, Oakham (Surface water)
📍Catmos Street, Oakham (Surface water)
📍Derwent Drive Bridge, Oakham (Surface water)
📍Main St & Cow Lane Whissendine (Surface water)
📍A1 - Northbound and Southbound at Great Ponton

⚠️ Disruptions:
📍Ashwell, Teigh Road: CLOSED - Tree down
📍Market Overton to Cottesmore: Tree down
📍Gretton Brook Road: Tree down
📍Fosse Lane, Thistleton: Tree down
📍Uppingham Road to Seaton: Tree down

We’re set for a very wet couple of days ahead, with Storm Claudia rolling in and bringing a significant amount of rain across the next 48 hours. There’s a chance we could see some localised flooding in parts of the county, so please do keep an eye on any problem spots when you’re out and about. 🌧️

If you come across any flooding, please pop the details in the comments below. I’ll keep this post updated as information comes in and I’ll make sure your reports are passed on to the relevant authorities and local media. 🫶🏻

Road, travel and disruption updates available via : https://www.rutland.gov.uk/council-news/2025/11/latest-flooding-information-advice
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Alicia Kearns said:

⚠️ FLOODING: AMBER ALERT ⚠️

The Environment Agency has informed me we have now been placed into an Amber Alert given the weather front and rain we are forecast across the next 24 – 48 hours.

Please make sure to check in on your neighbours and any vulnerable members of our communities who may need support during this time. I have included some links which may be useful to you below:

💧 Sign up for flood alerts here: www.gov.uk/get-flood-warnings

💧 Check your long-term flood risk: www.gov.uk/check-long-term-flood-risk

💧 What to do before, during and after a flood: www.gov.uk/prepare-for-flooding

💧 Prepare your property for flooding: www.gov.uk/prepare-for-flooding/protect-your-property

💧 Report a flood or possible cause of flooding: www.gov.uk/report-flood-cause - Or call 0800 80 70 60 (24 hours)

🚨 If there is a threat to life, please dial 999.

📞 You can also call Floodline for advice 24 hours a day: 0345 988 1188