The law on mobile phone use while driving changed on 25 March 2022, now making it illegal for a driver to handle their mobile device under any circumstances, on a road or public highway. This includes taking photographs or recording videos, scrolling through playlists, playing games, changing or checking the phones sat nav, illuminating the […]
Lincolnshire’s hospitals praised for commitment to the Armed Forces
Hospitals in Lincolnshire have been re-validated with a silver award for its work to support Armed Forces personnel, their families and veterans. United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust have received their silver award revalidation in recognition of the work that has been done to maintain support for the Armed Forces community over the last five years. […]
Grantham police officer summoned for sexual offences
Zameer Hussain, 37, who was based at Grantham, has been summoned to appear at Nottingham Magistrates Court on 28 July for an offence of sexual assault. The offence is reported to have happened on 12 September 2014 at Grantham. The Force Professional Standards Department has been informed and has referred the matter to the […]
Man seriously injured in quad bike crash
Police are appealing for information after a man was seriously injured in a single vehicle collision on the A151 between Edenham and Bourne. Officers were called to the scene at around 6.50am today, Wednesday, 27 July, and the road was closed by emergency services. The collision involved a quad bike. The male driver was taken […]
SK Community Awards move to final stage
Nominations have been pouring in for South Kesteven District Council’s SK Community Awards. The final cut-off for acceptance of nominations is Monday 8 August at 12 noon and organisers are urging people not to miss the chance to shine a spotlight on special people and groups within the district – including school projects which can […]
Who recalls this Grantham pub?
Victory for vegan charity as Lincolnshire Co-op drops duck egg brand
The UK’s leading vegan campaigning charity Viva! is today congratulating Lincolnshire Co-op after its decision to permanently drop Quack! Duck Eggs. Quack! Duck Eggs is the brand name of eggs that come from Field Farm in Lincolnshire, which made headlines earlier this year when a Viva! investigation exposed systemic animal abuse. Investigators for Viva! Campaigns […]
Do you recognise anyone in this Grantham photo?
Green Flag hat-trick for Grantham’s parks
All three of South Kesteven District Council’s public parks in Grantham have been rated as being among the best in the country. It is the first time that Wyndham, Queen Elizabeth and Dysart parks have each been awarded coveted Green Flag status in the same year. The Cabinet Member for Culture and Visitor Economy, Cllr […]
Collision on A1 near Grantham
Steps2change boosts referrals for talking therapies in Lincolnshire with new chatbot
Almost 1,200 people in Lincolnshire have referred themselves to steps2change NHS talking therapy services using a new chatbot assistant via the steps2change website. In the two months since the chatbot launched, feedback from service users has been incredibly positive, with over 93 per cent saying it helped them to access care. steps2change is a free […]
Lincolnshire Care Association proposes “bold ambition” for future of region’s social care sector
“Lincolnshire has stayed ahead of the curve in many ways when it comes to social care, but it’s not time to rest now” says Melanie Weatherley MBE, chair of Lincolnshire Care Association (LinCA). An ambitious 10-year plan for the future of Greater Lincolnshire’s social care has been set out in the latest white paper from LinCA, highlighting the huge […]
Proposals to scrap SKDC chairman title described as ‘woke nonsense’
LOCAL SPECIAL SCHOOL OFFICIALLY OPENS ITS THERAPY HUB
Greenfields Academy, based in Grantham, is a Specialist School for SEMH pupils (Social, Emotional, Mental Health) aged 5 through to 16 years. They reported previously that the school were raising funds to install a stand-alone ‘Therapy Hub’ in the school grounds to deliver essential therapies and confidential counselling to pupils. Chris Armond, Executive Headteacher said: […]
Another rise for Aldi staff
Supermarket giant Aldi has announced that staff at its Lincolnshire branches will be getting a pay rise for the second time in a year, taking their hourly rate above the recommended living wage. The business is increasing the pay of its store colleagues across the country, and those working for the company in Lincolnshire will […]
Factory fire destroyed building
Do you know these Grantham lads?
SKDC to submit £3.9 million investment plan
Members of South Kesteven District Council (SKDC) today (Monday) approved the submission of an investment plan for almost £3.9 million. The money has been allocated from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) in support of the Government’s Levelling Up commitment aimed at three priorities: communities and place; supporting local business; and people and skills. Spending […]
