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 […]
What we used to build in Grantham
Lincolnshire Police grant 72 sex offenders’ requests to come off register
Plans to close Grantham mental health unit move forward
Avian flu – first confirmed cases in Lincolnshire are near Grantham
Following tests at a commercial premises in the Ancaster area, there are now confirmed positive cases of avian flu in Lincolnshire. Anyone who keeps birds commercially or at home is advised to take measures to reduce the risk of the disease spreading. Trading Standards teams will be undertaking foot patrols in the area where the […]
Do you remember this Grantham business?
EMAS staff recognised for their #EMAZING contributions
Paramedics, ambulance crews, educators, volunteers and incredible teams were all recognised for their inspiring dedication to our patients on Monday night at the EMAS Reward and Recognition event. The awards event took place at the King Power Stadium in Leicester and was a night to honour staff who have gone above and beyond for each […]
Watergate in 1937
Grantham area planning applications
Registered between 3-7 October 2022 S22/1702 South Witham : Replacement of summer house with new wooden garden gazebo.Applicant: Mrs Jane Selby47 High Street South Witham NG33 5QB S22/1737 Foston Erection of a timber lodge as temporary dwelling for agricultural workers at Lodge Farm Newark Hill Foston NG32 2LQ; Applicant: Mr Charles BruntonC M Brunton Contracting20 […]
Drivers caught after police borrow HGV
Over the last week, Lincolnshire Police Specialist Operations team has been patrolling in an HGV tractor unit, loaned to the force by National Highways. The elevated position of the HGV allows officers a better view of drivers who are committing driving offences, which we know are often the cause of collisions and injuries. During the […]
Hospital A&E waiting times pass 30 hours in summer
More than 350 patients spent longer than 30 hours waiting in A&E at Lincoln County Hospital during the summer, figures show. The longest wait at the hospital was almost 50 hours, United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) said. The national target is at least 95% of A&E patients should be dealt with within four hours. […]
Collision in Westgate 50 years ago
Grantham waste depot to leave Alexandra Road in £7m SKDC plan
Do you remember Grantham Carnival Band
Fashion icon visits Grantham shoe shop
Douglas Pugh
In loving memory of Douglas Pugh who passed after a short illness at Lincoln County Hospital on 1st October 2022 aged 69 years. Dearly loved son of the late Thelma & David Pugh, loving brother to Marion & Cathy and brother in law to Terry. “Loved and missed always” Funeral service to take place at […]
Mystery blaze on A1 near Grantham
Hundreds go the distance at Clumber Park Memory Walk
A wave of Alzheimer’s Society fundraisers turned Clumber Park blue on Sunday, October 2 to raise money for people with dementia and their carers at Clumber Park Memory Walk. One thousand four hundred walkers are set to raise over £58,000 after uniting at the historic venue to remember and support loved ones affected by dementia. […]
Midlands Law firm bolsters team with four new hires
Grantham-based law firm JMP Solicitors has expanded its conveyancing and private client teams, with the appointment of four new people. Sharon Galley, who qualified as a licensed conveyancer in 2019 and brings 17 years’ experience with her, will manage and head up the conveyancing team with the support of new executives Kirsty Andrew and Jennifer […]