South Kesteven District Council is encouraging anyone who has not yet registered to vote in upcoming by-elections to register online before next week’s deadline. Thursday 10 November is polling day for the by-elections in Grantham St Wulfram’s Ward and Bourne East Ward so residents wishing to vote must have registered by midnight on Tuesday 25 […]
Margaret McMillan
Margaret McMillan passed suddenly on 15th October 2022 aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife to the late Alistair, Loving Mum to Margot, Roddy, Kay & John. Proud Granny to James, Simon, Leanne, Brody & Clodagh, loved mum in law to Steve, Tracey & Paddy. “We shall miss you Always”. Funeral service to take place at […]
Halloween horror walk in yard of 15,000 mannequins near Grantham
Hospital Trust launches a new specialist cancer support service
Recovered cancer patients who may be having side effects from their life-saving treatment can access a brand new service launched in hospitals in Lincolnshire. The Pelvic Late Effects service at United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust will focus on patients who have had radiotherapy treatment to the pelvic area for bladder, prostate, colorectal or gynaecological cancers. […]
Honorary title to be revived for former South Kesteven councillors
Who remembers this band?
Spittlegate Level could deliver significant housing growth
Two expressions of interest have been put forward for sites in Lincolnshire to become new government Investment Zones. One submission is for an Investment Zone which supports the UK Food Valley, covering Clay Lake, Spalding, and Holbeach Food Enterprise Zone. The second submission is for an Investment Zone covering Spitalgate, Grantham, which builds on the […]
Do you remember this Grantham street?
Grantham area planning applications
Registered between 10-14 October 2022 S21/1363 Grimsthorpe Section 73 Application to Vary Conditions 2 (Approved Plans), 8 (Tree Protection Report) and 13 (Soft Landscaping) of S20/0661 (Construction of a new public art gallery and associated improvements to existing visitor facilities including alterations to the Grade II listed Old Coach House to create a new entrance […]
King’s Sixth-formers prepare for annual toy bank
Grantham King’s School Sixth-formers have found a home for their annual Christmas Toy Bank. This year they will be based at 25 St Peter’s Hill, next door to bookmakers Mark Jarvis The premises have been donated during the run-up to Christmas by Buckminster Eastes. The Sixth Form Leaders are an incredible group this year (again)! […]
Farmers east of Grantham losing homes to reservoir warn of ‘dire’ impact
National recognition for Hull Trains’ leader at ‘Railway Oscars’
A leader who continues to steer Hull Trains through the most challenging of periods has won national recognition for her ‘selfless and outstanding’ contribution to the UK rail industry. Hull-born Louise Mendham, the company’s Service Delivery Director, was triumphant at last night’s National Rail Awards – dubbed the ‘Railway Oscars’ – winning the Outstanding Personal […]
Inside Porter’s shoe shop
Grantham’s High Street dentist
Factory being built in Grantham 85 years ago
When Prince Charles visited Barrowby
Praise for SKDC’s pandemic business support
South Kesteven District Council has been recognised for its exceptional work on Covid support and recovery for the business community. The accolade came at the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) Local Government Awards, where the Council was shortlisted in the East Midlands category. The nomination highlights South Kesteven District Council’s support for small businesses, which […]
LinCA speak up for Lincolnshire in the face of the UK Government’s response to the Social Care crisis
A recent headline story by BBC News highlights the challenges of relatives trying to find appropriate support for loved ones requiring care at home and in residential settings. The article features couple Jo and Bill Wilson, who have been together 47 years and are now in the devastating situation of trying to find respite care for Jo, […]
Linda Dowson
Linda Dowson passed peacefully after a short illness at Lincoln County Hospital on the 4th October 2022 aged 73 years. Dearly loved wife to Barry, loving mum to Brendan & Dominic, proud Grandma to Lenny, Tor, Bryony & William. The Loved sister of Kathryn. “So very dearly missed by all who knew and loved you”. […]
Strike action to affect journeys on 17 and 18 October
Members of the UNITE union will take strike action on Monday 17 and Tuesday 18 October. UNITE members predominantly work in our depots and this affects our ability to provide trains for the days service. As a result, we will operate a significantly reduced service on Monday 17 and Tuesday 18 October with fewer trains […]
