Manuel Immanuel (1758 – 1834) Manuel Immanuel was born about 1758 in London and was a well-known, nationally renowned and immensely talented artist, theatre designer, drawing master, miniaturist, antiquary and Hebrew scholar who was patronised by royalty and aristocracy alike. He was a member of the Royal Academy and spent many years living and working […]
Grantham mourns loss of former radio presenter, Ian ‘Pugsey’ Parker
A popular local figure, Ian ‘Pugsey’ Parker, died yesterday. He was 67. Pugsey was one of those people who fits the title of ‘well-known local character’. He was brought up in Great Humby, and attended various schools including Ropsley, St Anne’s, Little Gonerby, National and the Boys Central before going to Trent Polytechnic. He started […]
Visit to Grantham by Princess Royal
‘Grantham needs more of a voice’ – two thirds back idea of town council
Public views wanted for annual consultation on Wyndham Park.
The consultation on the park, one of the town’s finest open spaces, opens today (2 May), and runs until the end of May. Many of the improvements made in recent years have been as a result of suggestions received through SKDC public consultations, such as improvements to the car park and a recent upgrade of […]
Intensive chicken farm approved, despite almost 300 objections
Paralysed Grantham scuba diver attempting new world record
Environmental Agency and police descend on waste site near Grantham
The Environment Agency is carrying out an investigation of a waste site near Grantham following a joint inspection with Lincolnshire Police on 13 April. A spokesman for the agency said: “In addition to continuing to work with the police, we are liaising with Lincolnshire County Council Planning Enforcement and South Kesteven District Council. “The regulatory […]
Who do you know in this BMARCo photo?
Parkinson’s awareness month
GPs in Lincolnshire are calling on local residents to support Parkinson’s Awareness month this April to help raise awareness of the condition and the support available across Lincolnshire. Every hour two people in the UK are told they have Parkinson’s and it is estimated that the number of people diagnosed with Parkinson’s in the UK […]
Edward Street a century ago
New lease of life for former Grantham business
Plans have been submitted to SKDC for the conversion of a once popular Grantham shop to be turned into flats. The Gun Shop, at 33 & 34 Westgate was emptied in 2018 following the death of proprietor Philip Charity. It sold everything from fire arms to fishing tackle and even toys The plans have been […]
Kim Harrison
Kim Harrison, passed suddenly after a short Illness on 16th April 2022 aged 64 years. Dearly loved wife to Matthew, loving mum to Heather, Tanya & Laura, proud Mama to Aiden, Shania, Trinity, Lara, Denver, Lleyton, Keira, Tyler, Devon, Jasmyne-Lilli & Maia. Dearly loved sister to Richard & Nigel. “So very dearly missed and loved […]
Gemma is trekking for change
Gemma Fenwick, Superintendent for the DEXA department at United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust is getting ready to trek to raise funds for Coppafeel. Gemma feels particularly passionate about the charity, having lost two friends at an early age to breast cancer. She also sees a lot of cancer patients in the DEXA unit and wanted to […]
The Prince’s Trust relaunches Team programme in Grantham
A major programme which provides opportunities for young people to develop new skills and strengthen their career prospects has relaunched in Lincolnshire. The Prince’s Trust Team Programme Lincolnshire, which operates across Grantham and Lincoln, offers participants a free 12-week employability course which aims to help young people develop employability skills and enhance their CVs. The […]
Pub near Grantham to reopen under new owners with café, farm shop and workshops
Grantham homeless charity invites more local people to get involved
Grantham Ark, a Grantham-based charity aimed at alleviating homelessness in the town, is holding its AGM next week and is keen to see local people get involved. The AGM is on Wednesday 4th May at 7.30pm in St Wulfram’s church and is open to anyone who would like to know more about the charity and […]
