Bridges across Britain’s rail network were struck 1,833 times in 2021/22, according to Network Rail, costing the government-owned company nearly £12m in compensation payouts for delays Network Rail said the bridges were hit by road vehicles at least 10 times in the year to the end of March. Stonea Road bridge near Manea, Cambridgeshire, took […]

Newly released Census data confirms that South Kesteven is home to almost 8,700 military veterans – an estimated 7.37% of the district population. The first recorded veteran statistics from the 2021 Census coincide with the launch of the Government’s first ever UK-wide veterans survey, prompting South Kesteven District Council to urge all military veterans and […]

Don’t miss Grantham Christmas Market and festive lights switch-on which is on Sunday 4th December. A Christmas craft market and charity stalls will run between 11am and 5pm, boosted by live music and entertainment, the chance to enjoy festive food and drink – plus yuletide activities and fun for children of all ages. The cast […]

Tackling knife crime is a priority for the Force – and this week we are showcasing that commitment by supporting Op Sceptre, a national week of action to tackle knife crime. Op Sceptre runs from today (Monday 14 November) until the end of the week, and complements the work Lincolnshire Police carries out year-round to […]

Shopmobilty Melton Mowbray recently received a donation of £1000 from Barchester Charitable Foundation, The donation enabled them to replace two aged scooters with an airline friendly fold up ‘Luggie’ and a standard bootable scooter – ie one that can be taken apart to be easily placed in the boot of a car. Administrator at Shopmobility […]

Duchess the podcast returns for a fourth season: ‘At Home’ with the Duchess of Rutland from Belvoir Castle where the family have lived in an unbroken line for almost a thousand years. Season four will transport you to the fairy-tale stately home, we’ll hear from spectacular guests about Belvoir’s illustrious history and the hard work […]

Gareth Davies MP has joined colleagues representing all UK constituencies to plant a cross of Remembrance in the Constituency Garden of Remembrance in Parliament. Opened by the Speaker and the Royal British Legion earlier this week, the garden at New Palace Yard provides the opportunity for MPs and representatives from the British Overseas Territories and […]

A long-standing family butchers has shut up shop after nearly seven decades of business. With stores based in Grantham and Barrowby, G. Skinner & Sons has served the area for 68 years. The shop on Main Street, Barrowby was opened in 1954 and served the village until November 2022. It was bought by the founder, George Skinner, who […]