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Planning applications 10 – 14 August 2026

Planning applications 10 – 14 August 2026

S26/1241 | Belvoir Ward | Barrowby ParishProposal: Section 211 notice to crown lift tree to a maximum of 3m, remove one...
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Three new refuse freighters with life-saving messages

Three new refuse freighters with life-saving messages

Photos: SKDC Three more refuse collection lorries carrying eye-catching health and wellbeing messages are taking to the roads of South...
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Appeal: White BMW 3 series failed to stop on Gonerby Hill Foot

Appeal: White BMW 3 series failed to stop on Gonerby Hill Foot

Police are appealing for information after a report of a man having been knocked off his bike on Gonerby Hill...
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Housing targets are rising, but NHS services aren’t, warns Cllr Charmaine Morgan

Housing targets are rising, but NHS services aren’t, warns Cllr Charmaine Morgan

District Councillor Charmaine Morgan, Chair of SOS Grantham Hospital says, The Government has increased housing targets nationally which impacts on...
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Bigger, greener trolleys roll out at Grantham Asda

Bigger, greener trolleys roll out at Grantham Asda

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Free dementia support at Nationwide’s Grantham branch

Free dementia support at Nationwide’s Grantham branch

Nationwide's Grantham branch is running a free dementia clinic, and it's open to anyone, not just Nationwide customers. Working with...
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Bereavement Notices

Roger Henry Warren

Roger Henry Warren

Martin Barrie McClean

Martin Barrie McClean

John Richard Pinchbeck

John Richard Pinchbeck

Shirley Anne Hall

Shirley Anne Hall

Betty Elmer

Betty Elmer

David Stephen (Steve) Coulson

David Stephen (Steve) Coulson

Annette Barker

Annette Barker

Alison Thompson

Alison Thompson

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WHAT’S ON

Fun, inclusive football for all on a Sunday morning

Fun, inclusive football for all on a Sunday morning

Free AI workshops on offer for South Kesteven businesses

Free AI workshops on offer for South Kesteven businesses

Belton’s community festival returns with free entry for all

Belton’s community festival returns with free entry for all

Grantham Remembers: a wartime evening of history and singalong at St John’s

Grantham Remembers: a wartime evening of history and singalong at St John’s

Calling all dachshunds: the Sausage Stroll returns to Easton

Calling all dachshunds: the Sausage Stroll returns to Easton

Make, learn and create: Art Month returns to Easton this September

Make, learn and create: Art Month returns to Easton this September

Summer Market at Gregory House – August 15th

Summer Market at Gregory House – August 15th

Ready, Set, Play this Summer at Belton Estate

Ready, Set, Play this Summer at Belton Estate

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GRANTHAM PAST

Grantham’s magnificent seven – all eight of them

Grantham’s magnificent seven – all eight of them

Who remembers the first Gravity Fields?

Who remembers the first Gravity Fields?

Who’s enjoyed a few pints in this Grantham pub?

Who’s enjoyed a few pints in this Grantham pub?

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STREETWISE

Explore the streets and roads that shaped Grantham

Oxford Street

Oxford Street

Hill Avenue

Hill Avenue

Huntingtower Road

Huntingtower Road

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GRANTHAM HALL OF FAME

Wright, Frank – The good doctor died in freak railway accident

Wright, Frank – The good doctor died in freak railway accident

Portal, Rosemary – 2nd Baroness Portal of Hungerford

Portal, Rosemary – 2nd Baroness Portal of Hungerford

Rickards, Trevor – The restoration man

Rickards, Trevor – The restoration man

Pinchbeck, ‘Cully’ – Played for Town against Queen’s Park

Pinchbeck, ‘Cully’ – Played for Town against Queen’s Park

Walls, Barry – Versatile circus performer and master of disguise

Walls, Barry – Versatile circus performer and master of disguise

Ellis, Tim – Offbeat bishop wears an ear-ring

Ellis, Tim – Offbeat bishop wears an ear-ring

Dolby, Bernard – Had a great knowledge of all sport

Dolby, Bernard – Had a great knowledge of all sport

Parkinson, Ann – First woman to die under anaesthetic

Parkinson, Ann – First woman to die under anaesthetic

Basford Kathleen saw her fuchsia in botany

Basford Kathleen saw her fuchsia in botany

Hahn, Hans – Air ace died in Grantham collision

Hahn, Hans – Air ace died in Grantham collision

Pask, Colin –  One of the top brains Down Under

Pask, Colin –  One of the top brains Down Under

Pougher, Annie – Kept a boarding house for stars visiting Grantham

Pougher, Annie – Kept a boarding house for stars visiting Grantham

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GRANTHAM NATTERS

Apprentice Electrician Vacancy

Apprentice Electrician Vacancy

Robert Holland is looking for a piece of his school days

Robert Holland is looking for a piece of his school days

Drivers ignoring no entry signs on New Street during Brooke Street closures

Drivers ignoring no entry signs on New Street during Brooke Street closures

King’s School fundraiser aims to keep winter sports and activities going after dark

King’s School fundraiser aims to keep winter sports and activities going after dark

Bins may be emptied earlier this week due to hot weather

Bins may be emptied earlier this week due to hot weather

Should Grantham’s roundabouts reflect the town’s proud industrial past?

Should Grantham’s roundabouts reflect the town’s proud industrial past?

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!

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