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A1 Grand Prix Arrest Edition Rutland Police Turn Highway Collision into Foot Chase Success

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A1 Grand Prix Arrest Edition Rutland Police Turn Highway Collision into Foot Chase Success

The A1 is no stranger to traffic incidents, but a routine multi-vehicle collision quickly escalated into a pursuit of a different kind when one motorist decided to test their sprinting skills rather than face the music.

Officers from Leicestershire's Rutland Police responded to the four-vehicle road traffic collision on the major route, where traffic had ground to a halt. This weekend. While the other drivers involved pulled over and awaited emergency assistance as expected, one individual apparently felt the situation called for a dramatic exit. Leaving the wreckage behind, the driver took off on foot across the landscape.

PC Stott wasted no time giving chase. Following a comprehensive search of the surrounding terrain, the fleeing suspect was successfully tracked down and flushed out from a hiding spot in nearby woodland. The suspect was promptly placed under arrest, facing a severe combination of multiple driving offences alongside drug supply charges.

Meanwhile, back on the highway, PCSO Lyall anchored the response to the initial collision. Managing a four-vehicle pileup requires careful coordination to ensure the safety of everyone involved, assist injured or shaken motorists, and keep the surrounding traffic flowing safely. With PC Stott tracking down the absconded driver, PCSO Lyall maintained total control of the crash site.

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Saturday, August 01, 2026

Braunston Rutland News August 2026 Village Hall Green Overhaul, New Play Equipment, and Local Government Changes

The August 2026 edition of the Braunston News has been published, bringing residents a host of updates ranging from green energy initiatives at the village hall to local government reorganization and upcoming community events.

Village Hall Trustees are taking proactive steps to cut energy costs and reduce the community's carbon footprint. Having already planned insulation work for the older sections of the hall, the trustees are now advancing plans to install solar panels, storage batteries, and an air source heat pump. By generating enough electricity for year-round daily use and exporting surplus power, the hall aims to achieve payback on the solar and battery scheme in approximately seven years. Furthermore, a successful grant application through the National Lottery could significantly shorten that payback timeline.

Because heating accounts for the majority of the hall's energy expenses, shifting from oil to an electric-powered air source heat pump will yield a very low carbon footprint, supported by cheap overnight winter electricity tariffs to recharge the storage batteries. Jim Atack noted that these upgrades will help keep facility costs down for everyone and future-proof the hall against inevitable energy price rises.

In other council news, the Braunston Parish Council is proposing an upgrade to local play equipment by installing a Monkey Challenge Climbing Wall at the Brooke Road Play Area. Chris Bichard has announced that a voting panel will soon be posted on the Braunston Good Neighbours WhatsApp group to gauge demand, with the project requiring at least 20 supporting votes to proceed.

Residents are also engaging with wider administrative changes following the government's 16th July announcement to divide Leicester City, Leicestershire, and Rutland into two new unitary authorities. Because the decision runs counter to the majority of opinions expressed during consultations, local MP Alicia Kearns is joining other MPs to challenge the ruling, and residents can view a petition on her website. No structural changes will take effect until April 2028.

On the community and social front, All Saints Church services for August begin on Sunday the 2nd with Holy Communion at 11:00 AM, though services may temporarily move to the village hall if wasps or bees become a nuisance. Preparations are also underway for a village Harvest Festival service and lunch on Sunday, 20th September. Meanwhile, the Braunston Gardening Club's next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, 20th August at 7:30 PM in the Village Hall, featuring a talk by medical herbalist Hannah Sylvester. This follows the recent success of Caroline Lomas’s open garden event at Quaintree Hall on 12th July, which drew 200 visitors and raised £600 for the church fabric fund. Finally, amid dry summer conditions, villagers are reminded to use water conservatively and remain vigilant regarding fire safety.

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Uppingham Town Council Prepares for Full Council Meeting on 5th August 2026

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Uppingham Town Council is holding its upcoming Full Council meeting on Wednesday, 5th August 2026, at 7:00 pm at the Uppingham Town Hall on High Street East. Town Clerk Adam Lowe has issued the formal summons and agenda for the session, which will cover key financial reviews, ongoing land management discussions, committee appointments, and local planning applications.

The council will review and authorize the receipts, payments, and bank reconciliation statements across all active cash books including the Hinckley & Rugby Building Society, Lloyds Current and Deposit accounts, Nationwide, and Cambridge Building Society for both June and July 2026. In addition to routine financial management, a major capital expenditure of £11,800.80 plus VAT for cemetery path repairs is slated for formal approval under financial regulations.

Discussions regarding the recreational land south of Leicester Road will also take center stage. Following previous talks, the council is set to evaluate new information regarding the open space behind Aris Close. Key updates include legal clarification confirming the land's original intent for public recreation, access point solutions for maintenance vehicles, walking route mapping, and proposals to install access gates under a £5,000 budget threshold. The topic has drawn strong public interest and written representations from local stakeholders advocating for low-impact, nature-focused conservation over commercial or high-risk development.

Beyond land and finance, members will address open committee seats, looking to fill current vacancies across the Amenities, Staffing, Finance, and Allotment Working Group committees. The agenda also includes reviews of local planning and tree preservation applications such as crown reduction at 2 London Road, safety works for dead trees at 5 Spring Back Way, and a pine tree felling application adjacent to 1 Hornbeam Lane. Furthermore, educational opportunities are being highlighted for newly elected and existing members to undertake upcoming remote training courses hosted via LRALC, alongside self-paced online GDPR training.

Members of the public are welcome to attend the meeting at the Town Hall and will have an opportunity to speak during the designated public session in accordance with the council's standing orders.

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