District Council Leaders in Lincolnshire have challenged the timing of published papers on Devolution which calls for a deal to be sought at the earliest opportunity. The papers were presented at today’s Greater Lincolnshire Joint Strategic Oversight Committee, which was attended by the Leaders of Lincolnshire County Council, North Lincolnshire Council and North East Lincolnshire […]
Two collisions near Grantham overnight
Fire crews from Grantham and Newark attended a blaze on the A1 northbound, Foston, just after midnight. This caused severe damage to a van following a road traffic collision. Crews used three Breathing Apparatus, a Hose Reel, a Thermal Image Camera and administered casualty care. There were no serious injuries. Four hours earlier, Grantham and […]
Town MP visits Grantham Childrens Centre
Last week, Gareth Davies MP visited the Grantham Childrens Centre on Swingbridge Road to see the support that is provided to parents. The Childrens Centre offers a wide range of sessions for 0 to 5 year olds from Monday to Friday, and during school holidays older siblings up to eight years old are welcome. Gareth […]
Lincolnshire Hospital Staff Awards 2022- meet your winners!
Staff and teams from across Lincolnshire’s hospitals have been recognised at a glittering staff awards ceremony. After two years of ‘virtual’ awards events due to the COVID-19 pandemic, United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust last night celebrated its staff awards with an event for around 220 staff. Award winners and highly commended entries received trophies, certificates […]
Author to hold book-signing in Grantham
AUTUMN BOOK SIGNING WITH CHRISTOPHER CHANCE Friday 21st October 10 am – 2 pm COMMUNITY BOOKS 11 Welby Street Grantham NG31 6DY Strand Publishing UK sponsors an Autumn Book Signing with their most high profile and prolific screenwriter and author Christopher Chance. Featuring his two works of fiction BENEATH THE POPPY FIELDS (appropriate reading for […]
Village pub near Grantham gets in AA’s latest Restaurant Guide
Greater Lincolnshire full of top places to eat according to AA’s new Restaurant Guide 2023 The county boasts 16 eateries named in the AA guide – although disappointingly few are in the Grantham area. AA’s Restaurant Guide 2023, which seeks out and names the country’s leading eateries. In the 29th edition of the guide, over […]
Who do you know in this old photo?
Dysart Park 50 years ago
Do you remember these Grantham businesses?
Free football fun for under 11s in Grantham
FREE Football Fun for children aged between 5 years to 11 years this month at our Grantham Meres Academy! This means you can discover all the football fun of Kixx for FREE at the following location and times: Grantham Meres Leisure Centre Saturday Mornings 9:20-10:00 – 5/6yr olds 9:20-10:00 – 7-11yr olds The places are […]
Proposals to create new multi-million pound mental health hub at Norton Lea
Residents are invited to an information session to find out more about proposals to build a new mental health hub at Norton Lea on London Road in Boston. Taking place at St Thomas’ Church Hall on Tuesday 25 October and Tuesday 1 November, both between 2pm and 7pm, residents will be able to speak to […]
Drugs crime disrupted thanks to pro-active police work
Officers have made 19 arrests, safeguarded more than 10 people, and seized Class A and B drugs in our ongoing fight to bring down County Lines drugs operations in Lincolnshire. As part of a nation-wide intensification week, officers across the county carried out warrants and stop searches, and engaged with schools, taxi firms, hotels and […]
Five more arrests follows Belton Lane assault
Police have made a further five arrests in relation to a serious assault in Belton Lane, Grantham. A 21-year-old man was arrested on 6 October, an 18-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy were arrested on 7 October, and another 17-year-old boy arrested on 11 October. All four have been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily […]
Do you know any of these May queens?
St Peter’s Hill changes over 50 years
Decision reached on future of nuclear medicine service in Lincolnshire’s hospitals
The Trust Board of United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has made a decision on the future of the county’s nuclear medicine service, following a 14-week public consultation. The decision was made to move the service from being delivered at three hospital sites to be run from just one site at Lincoln County Hospital in the […]
Grantham Parking Permit Scheme – a month to go to have your say!
Time is running out to get your views to LCC. You have until November 16 to get your views to Lincolnshire County Council about the proposed Residents Parking Permit scheme in Grantham. The plans are looking at the residential area between Wharf Road, London Road and Station Road. A survey has already been carried out […]
Grantham postmen out on strike
Postal workers walked out today (Thursday) in the first of 19 days of strike action amid a long-running dispute over pay and working 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 sectors, […]
Builder donates an estimated £80,000 worth of furniture to charity
Allison Homes has donated approximately £80,000 worth of furniture to The British Heart Foundation (BHF), which will be sold in charity shops across Lincolnshire to raise money for the organisation. Pictured Left to right: Naomi Tickle, Rob Crossland, Ryan from The British Heart Foundation, John Anderson, Group Chief Executive at Allison Homes. Back row: Phillip Dance and […]
