South Lincolnshire Green Party has announced that Ian Simmons will be standing in the forthcoming by-election Grantham St Wulframs, on November the 10th. Ian said, “I’m excited to be standing as candidate in this by-election. The Green Party is now the third party in terms of voter intention. Voting Green therefore can make a difference […]
Rewards for Best Kept Village winners
Proud parish councillors from winning villages have gathered to receive their South Kesteven Best Kept Village commemorative certificates. Ropsley and Welby took top marks in their respective large and small village categories, each also presented with a gold coloured litter bin. Allington was second in the large village category, with Barrowby third. Stubton took second […]
Plans for former hotel site development ‘overbearing’ say councillors
The latest plans to develop the site of a former hotel in Grantham would be “overbearing” and “out of character”, according to councillors. Plans have been submitted for nine family houses where the Shirley Croft Hotel used to standon Harrowby Road. Council officers had recommended that the plans for Harrowby Road are approved next week. […]
Grantham 40 years ago
Who’s enjoyed a pint at this Grantham pub?
Grantham Road closed
Grantham pensioner with terminal lung cancer waits 36 hours for a bed at County Hospital
Dementia hero awards
Individuals and organisations in Lincolnshire who have gone the extra mile for people affected by dementia could be recognised at the prestigious Dementia Hero Awards sponsored by Tunstall Healthcare. The Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Hero Awards will celebrate the achievements of individuals, groups and organisations who meaningfully involve people affected by dementia in activities and projects that make a […]
Grantham area planning applications
Registered between 17 to 21 October 2022 S22/1877 South Witham Proposed conservatory to rear; Applicant: Mr Howe25 Station Avenue South Witham NG33 5QF S22/1992 Corby Glen Proposed external staircase to access existing first floor accommodation above public house.; Applicant: Mrs A Clayton, Woodhouse Arms 2 Bourne Road Corby Glen NG33 4NS S22/1997 Grantham Drop kerb […]
New light installations illuminating Christmas at Belton House
A new route and light installations await friends and family visiting the festive trail at the National Trust’s beautiful Belton House in Lincolnshire, which returns between 24 November 2022 and 1 January 2023. New for 2022, international cultural event creators Mandylights have sprung a sprawling artistic illumination named The Rose Garden. Thousands of handmade roses […]
Collapsing cottage costing SKDC thousands is sold
When Lincs Road Car took us to Leicester
Discovery made at Grantham school
‘Crazy’ Cavan and Grantham Rock ‘n’ Roll Society
Local heroes recognised at SK Community Awards
South Kesteven’s community champions have been celebrated at a ceremony to recognise the people and organisations who have gone above and beyond to help others and make a real difference. The SK Community Awards 2022, organised by South Kesteven District Council, helped shine a light on to their communities. Finalists and their guests gathered at […]
Builder supports six-year-old’s double marathon for Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance
Lincolnshire housebuilder Allison Homes has donated £100 to six-year-old William Darcy’s Just Giving campaign, to raise money for The Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance Charitable Trust. William Darcy, his mum Rebecca, his new Bike, and a £100 donation from Allison Homes To raise money, William has completed a double marathon for the charity. During the […]
Funding for road maintenance slashed
Council debunks adult toy on Grantham’s Thatcher statue
Do you know these Grantham girls?
Grantham MP welcomes Rishi Sunak as Prime Minister
Grantham MP Gareth Davies says… I warmly welcome Rishi Sunak as leader of the Conservative Party and our country’s Prime Minister. Rishi has a strong record on the economy. As a member of the Treasury Select Committee, I have seen first hand Rishi’s command of the detail and his determination to tackle head-on the most […]