Grantham Southern Relief Road June update. Final surfacing to be laid at A52 Somerby Hill roundabout. In May Phase Two Carried out southbound drainage, street-lighting verge works on the A1 Final drainage and landscaping works across site Surfacing to new link roads and roundabouts Phase Three West side of site – completed piling at pier […]
Dedicated hospital volunteers presented with long service awards
Volunteers at United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust have been recognised for their dedication with the presentation of long service awards. A total of 32 volunteers were rewarded for an incredible 185 years of combined voluntary service between them. The awards were presented to those volunteers who have dedicated five, 10 or 15 years to United […]
“Winter is coming,” but Lincolnshire “holding the line” on roads maintenance
Grantham yet to confirm routes for Queen’s Baton Relay
Do you know these Grantham darters?
Taxi business occupies former jewellers
Witnesses sought for Grantham incident
Police are appealing for witnesses to contact us following an incident in Grantham. Between 7am and 7.10am on 31 May, a man was seen near the Fone Tech store, in the Isaac Newton Centre. Police believe that two male witnesses alerted a security guard to the man’s behaviour and we would like to speak to […]
A Grantham citizen’s guide to Arnoldfield
ARNOLDFIELD, or Arnold House as it was originally called, was built by William Ostler JP, a solicitor who took an active part in Grantham’s local affairs, in 1820.He was variously the Town Clerk and Mayor of Grantham.The next owner was Joseph Wilders and in 1872 it became known a Arnoldfield House. He and his family […]
Rodney ‘Rod’ Brewin
Rodney Edward ‘Rod’ Brewin passed away 18th May 2022, aged 80. A wonderful, sensitive, loving husband ever selfless and caring. He will be sadly missed by his wife Gill, stepdaughter Vanessa and partner Martin, stepson David and wife Nicola, grandson Kieran and brother Terry. Born on Dudley Road, Rod was a pupil at St Annes. […]
Six crews tackle major house blaze
Fire crews from Grantham, Corby Glen, Bourne, Stamford, Deepings and Oakham attended house fire Great Close, South Witham at around noon yesterday. There was fire damage to roof space and first floor of terraced house as well as fire, heat or smoke damage to three adjoining properties. It was extinguished using eight Breathing Apparatus, four […]
‘Unprecedented’ rise in childhood obesity during pandemic
LINCOLNSHIRE BUILDER’S DEVELOPMENTS TO BRING BOOST OF OVER 480 JOBS
David Wilson Homes North Midlands has announced that its new developments in Lincolnshire will underpin approximately 486 jobs for local people. A computer-generated image of David Wilson Homes’ The Willows development in Bourne Off Len Pick Way in Bourne, David Wilson Homes is set to deliver a total of 141 new homes at The Willows, where […]
Supporting Carers Week
Lincolnshire County Council is joining forces with Carers First and other partners to support and recognise the efforts of carers during Carers Week, 6-12 June. Carers Week is an annual awareness campaign that celebrates and recognises the vital contribution of the UK’s unpaid carers – who may be young or older carers, supporting family members […]
Do you know these Grantham boxing fans?
Celebrating Queen’s Diamond Jubilee before cinema conversion
Two charged and remanded for Grantham robbery and other offences
Two people have been charged and remanded following a series of offences after officers pieced together a number of incidents over the course of six hours. Police first received a report of a robbery which had taken place in Station Road, Grantham, at 5pm on 5 June. The victim alleged being approached by two unknown […]
Grantham singer announces biggest UK headline tour to date
Grantham-born breakthrough artist Holly Humberstone has announced her biggest UK tour to date.© Provided by LouderSound Holly Humberstone The trek, which is set to kick off on November 22 in Bristol’s O2 Academy, follows her recent support tour with global pop phenomenon Olivia Rodrigo and Girl In Red across the US. During the run, Humberstone will […]
Mel Rolfe
Mervyn (Mel) Rolfe died peacefully at the Good Hope Hospital, Sutton Coldfield, on Thursday 19th May. He was the beloved husband of Jessie, father of Gary and Catherine, stepfather of Heather, Ian and Carl, and much loved grandfather of twelve. Mervyn (Mel) Rolfe lived most of his life in rural England, including twenty years in […]
Emergency council meeting called on Grantham A&E downgrade
People caring for loved ones often feel invisible but the role these forgotten heroes play is vital
Living with dementia and its effects can often be isolating and many people report that they feel forgotten about, but it’s not just those diagnosed with dementia that can feel invisible, but their carers too. In support of Carers Week 2022, the theme of which is visible, valued and supported, we share some important information […]
