Gladys May Pestell
Gladys May Pestell passed away on 7th December 2022, aged 100. Loving mother to Allan and Carol. Her funeral service will take place at Grantham Crematorium Chapel on Wednesday 4th January 2023 at 12.30pm. Family flowers only. Donations for Cancer Research UK and Alzheimer’s Research may be forwarded to Robert Holland Funeral Director, 14 St […]
Town centre road closed due to bus collision
Untreated and in ‘agony’ for over an hour across the road from Grantham hospital
Children’s centres giving families a warm welcome this Christmas
This year, many of Lincolnshire’s children’s centres will remain open between Christmas and New Year, giving families a warm space where they can enjoy the festive season together. 31 of the county’s 48 children’s centres will be opening over 28, 29 and 30 December this year, offering lots of fun, festive activities. In addition, in […]
Lincolnshire “no longer shocked” by health delays, hospital boss admits
Festive fun is in full swing at Art Centres across the district
Grantham’s Guildhall Arts Centre and Stamford Arts Centre are celebrating the festive period with events and performances for all ages. Last week, festive panto Rapunzel opened at The Guildhall Arts Centre with shows running until Saturday 31st December. Presented in conjunction with Polka Dot Pantomimes, over 1,000 tickets were sold just weeks after it went […]
Royal visit to Grantham – pictures
Who remembers this Grantham pub?
Grantham Stray Cats come out on top
A team from the Grantham Walking Netball program, The Stray Cats, took part in the East Midlands Walking Netball Festival on Sunday in Loughborough. They Played 6 matches against teams from across the East Midlands winning four matches, drawing one and losing one to finish overall winners of the Wiggles and Giggles section. If you […]
Who do you know in this Grantham youth team?
Pat Cahill
Pat Cahill passed away peacefully at Red Roofs Care Home on the 16th of November 2022 aged 98. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. A funeral service will be held at Grantham Crematorium, Harrowby Road, Grantham, NG31 9DT, on Friday 16th December 2022, at 11:30am Family flowers only please. Please […]
Freezing conditions don’t stop Royal Mail picket line
Royal Mail workers are striking at the Grantham Royal Mail depot once more this morning as part of a dispute over their pay and conditions. The Communication Workers Union (CWU) said its 115,000 members across the UK are taking action, describing it as the largest strike in a year that has seen unrest across a multitude of […]
Drivers warned as winter weather here to stay this week
Motorists are being warned to prepare for adverse driving conditions as the UK braces itself for continued cold weather and treacherous driving conditions in the coming days. Safety campaigners RoadAngel are warning drivers to take extra care before they head out on potentially icy roads over the next week. They are urging motorists to take steps now […]
Local photography pupil publishes Christmas Calendar
A photography pupil from Ambergate Sports College is selling a calendar of her best work. Rhiannon, aged 15, attends the school on Dysart Road, and created the 12-month 2023 calendar as part of her Photography Qualification. Creating a photography enterprise is part of her coursework for the year, and showcasing as many photos as possible […]
Watch your local councillor in action on the latest full council meeting on video
Watch the latest Lincolnshire County Council Full Council meeting go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQrKYxq7MzI . The full meeting of Lincolnshire County Council on Friday, 09 December 2022 will be broadcast live at 10.30am. Visit lincolnshire.moderngov.co.uk to view or download all documents related to this meeting. You can also follow www.twitter.com/LincolnshireCC and use #LincsCClive to join or view the discussion.
Council could reduce estate by nearly a half thanks to WFH
A council is considering disposing of up to to 40% of its buildings, amid claims many offices are being left empty as staff work from home. Officers at Lincolnshire County Council are carrying out a full survey and appraisal of all sites, with a report due by the spring. Conservative Richard Butroid told a full […]
SKDC councillor ‘censured over heated conversation’ with council employee
End of the road for Grantham school
Rolfe, Mel – His life was not Fawlty
Mervyn Rolfe (c1936 – 2022) Mervyn (Mel) Rolfe lived most of his life in rural England, including twenty years in Buckinghamshire. In the RAF for two years’ National Service, he learned to type and flew a typewriter among the Vampires at Station Sick Quarters, at the former RAF Swinderby. He became came a journalist in […]
