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Crimson Kings Tree Service secures South Kesteven council arboricultural contract

Crimson Kings Tree Service secures South Kesteven council arboricultural contract

Grantham-based Crimson Kings Tree Service has been awarded the South Kesteven District Council Arboricultural Services contract, marking a significant step...
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Lincolnshire council approves new strategy to support children in care

Lincolnshire council approves new strategy to support children in care

The council's executive has approved a new Children in Care and Care Leavers Strategy, outlining how we will continue to...
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‘Dangerous’ parking near Grantham primary school prompts plan for new restrictions

‘Dangerous’ parking near Grantham primary school prompts plan for new restrictions

Lincolnshire County Council is consulting on new waiting restrictions on roads near Cliffedale Primary School in Grantham, after an investigation...
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SK Community Awards 2026 winners revealed

SK Community Awards 2026 winners revealed

Awards for community spirit and kindness have shone a light on the very best of those in South Kesteven who...
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Spot, stop, support: domestic abuse campaign

Spot, stop, support: domestic abuse campaign

As the World Cup approaches, a new campaign is being launched across Lincolnshire to highlight the vital support available for...
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SKDC Weekly Planning List: 01 – 05 June 2026

SKDC Weekly Planning List: 01 – 05 June 2026

S26/0876 | Peascliffe and Ridgeway Ward | Syston Parish Proposal: Demolition of existing agricultural buildings and erection of four dwellinghouses Date valid: 19 May...
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WHAT’S ON

Summer evenings with the National Trust

Summer evenings with the National Trust

Pizza & Prosecco Nights at Easton Walled Gardens

Pizza & Prosecco Nights at Easton Walled Gardens

Art Exhibition by Fenland Friends

Art Exhibition by Fenland Friends

Supercars, skydiving and live music make Belvoir Castle the place to be this Father’s Day

Supercars, skydiving and live music make Belvoir Castle the place to be this Father’s Day

Bike Night returns to Grantham Market Place in August

Bike Night returns to Grantham Market Place in August

TV comedians come to Grantham

TV comedians come to Grantham

D-Day walks will honour American wartime bravery

D-Day walks will honour American wartime bravery

Yoga, art and evenings out: Easton Walled Gardens launches its early summer events

Yoga, art and evenings out: Easton Walled Gardens launches its early summer events

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Bereavement Notices

Annette Barker

Annette Barker

Alison Thompson

Alison Thompson

Brian Hodson

Brian Hodson

Liz Morrison

Liz Morrison

Albert Williamson

Albert Williamson

Michael ‘Mick’ Charles

Michael ‘Mick’ Charles

Terrence Pulfrey

Terrence Pulfrey

Eric Wells

Eric Wells

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GRANTHAM PAST

Who do you know in this Grantham school photo?

Who do you know in this Grantham school photo?

Where in Grantham was this aerial photograph?

Where in Grantham was this aerial photograph?

Grantham schoolkids universally challenged

Grantham schoolkids universally challenged

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GRANTHAM NATTERS

Canine Partners seeks volunteers to care for life-changing dogs

Canine Partners seeks volunteers to care for life-changing dogs

Calling all Roadleys!

Calling all Roadleys!

Lincolnshire Police’s Dementia Safeguarding Scheme – have you heard of it?

Lincolnshire Police’s Dementia Safeguarding Scheme – have you heard of it?

Your rights as a renter have just changed – here’s what you need to know

Your rights as a renter have just changed – here’s what you need to know

Litter pick planned for Harrowby this Saturday

Litter pick planned for Harrowby this Saturday

Grantham’s Spud in a Pot Challenge – Entries close this weekend!

Grantham’s Spud in a Pot Challenge – Entries close this weekend!

Sparrow hawk takes down its dinner on Princess Drive!

Sparrow hawk takes down its dinner on Princess Drive!

Does anyone remember my grandmother?

Does anyone remember my grandmother?

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GRANTHAM HALL OF FAME

Holland, Sheila – County’s first woman to qualify as a funeral director

Holland, Sheila – County’s first woman to qualify as a funeral director

Percival, Arthur – Founder of Grantham Model Aircraft Society

Percival, Arthur – Founder of Grantham Model Aircraft Society

Smith, Jacki – Spent a working honeymoon in China

Smith, Jacki – Spent a working honeymoon in China

Terry, Simon  – The Olympic Hotshot

Terry, Simon – The Olympic Hotshot

Curtis, Chris –  Tragic end for talented footballer

Curtis, Chris –  Tragic end for talented footballer

Brindley, John – Bill scored one of the fastest goals on record

Brindley, John – Bill scored one of the fastest goals on record

Lockton, Charles – the market man

Lockton, Charles – the market man

Manners-Sutton, George – Grantham MP in 18th Century

Manners-Sutton, George – Grantham MP in 18th Century

Cranmer, Thomas  –  First Anglican Archbishop of Canterbury

Cranmer, Thomas – First Anglican Archbishop of Canterbury

Thompson, Brian -Checkie had the whole town rockin’

Thompson, Brian -Checkie had the whole town rockin’

Garnham, Bert – Killed six weeks before war ended

Garnham, Bert – Killed six weeks before war ended

Harrison, William – Built his fortune on Grantham’s osier beds

Harrison, William – Built his fortune on Grantham’s osier beds

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