The three-week long set of works are needed to improve and repair the main route through the village near Grantham and the A1. With the carriageway needing patching and resurfacing, the incoming set of works are being carried out in one stretch to ensure the least amount of disruption for residents and road users. The […]
Caring Deborah wins at National Great British Care Awards
Inspirational mum of three, Deborah Spilsbury, a Care Schedular at Home Instead East Nottingham & Melton Mowbray, was crowned the winner of ‘The Home Care Co-Ordinator Award’ category at the National Great British Care Awards 2021. Deborah progressed to the National Great British Care Awards following success at the East Midlands Regional awards last year, […]
Council rejects £1m of education funding from 400-home plans near Grantham
Three killed in collision with coal cart
THREE people were killed and several others seriously injured when a runaway carrier’s van carrying 14 passengers collided with a coal wagon. The accident happened near Spittlegate Cottages, Somerby Hill, in 1907 The van, which belonged to John William Wilkinson, was going down the steep hill towards the town when the usually passive horse began […]
Staff shortages in Lincolnshire hospitals ‘causing harm and care risks’
A1 at Grantham closed causing jams in the town
The A1 at Grantham is closed and queueing traffic due to recovery work and crash on A1 both ways between A607 (Harlaxton / Melton Mowbray Turn Off) and A52 (Grantham North / Barrowby Turn Off). Congestion to The Little Ponton Junction heading Northbound. This was caused by a collision involving two vehicles. This in turn […]
Grantham WI group contributes to Queen’s Green Canopy
A silver birch tree has been planted in Dysart Park in Grantham to commemorate two special anniversaries. The tree is a contribution from Grantham’s DIY Women’s Institute Group to the Queen’s Green Canopy planting programme marking Her Majesty’s 70-year reign and also marks the 13th anniversary of the group’s formation. Representatives of park owners South […]
New autism lead for Lincolnshire
Emma Dominey-Hill has been appointed as the new Autism Programme Lead for the Lincolnshire health and social care system. Emma brings with her a wealth of experience having spent many years supporting autistic children and young people with learning disabilities in specialist and mainstream schools and adult and child community learning disability teams, in addition […]
Housing partnership’s success in helping the homeless
A partnership to bring more rental homes into use for people facing homelessness has proved a resounding success during its first 12 months. South Kesteven District Council has been working with Living Concepts during the past year to support some of the most vulnerable people within the district. During their working relationship, SKDC and Living […]
Concerns for A1 due to Stamford developments
Crucial improvement work needs to happen on A1 slip roads to stop Stamford being swamped by increased traffic. The current application made to build 650 homes in Rutland, as part of the first phase of the Stamford North development, has led to concerned residents raising issues about the stresses it will put on the local […]
Major road closed by collision near Grantham
Drivers are being asked to avoid the A52 west of Grantham this evening following a collision at Sedgebrook. Police reported theinsident just after 4.45pm this afternoon. The traffic monitoring site Inrix is reporting that the travel time along the road is currently 15 minutes, and that traffic sensors show traffic between Grantham and Nottingham being […]
Record-breaking tree send out as Grantham-based charity’s free tree-pack scheme re-opens
The Grantham-based Woodland Trust is re-opening its ever-popular free tree packs scheme on the back of a record-breaking spring giveaway which saw more than 40,000 saplings delivered across the East Midlands. A total of 271 schools and community groups in Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire and Rutland took delivery of their trees from the end of […]
Digital kiosks launched at Lincolnshire community hubs to support wellbeing
Lincolnshire residents now have access to seven new community digital kiosks based in community venues across the county, with another kiosk in Holbeach coming soon. By utilising these convenient kiosks and tablets, people can access the “Lincolnshire Atrium”, which is a central resource supporting individuals with their health and wellbeing. The kiosks offer information on […]
Who do you know in this Grantham school photo?
The return of Grantham fair – and a look at past years
Grantham’s Mid-Lent Fair returns to Westgate and Market Place on Sunday following a two-year break and will be officially opened at 2pm by Grantham Mayor Coun Dean Ward. Situated in the Market Place, the fair will run until Wednesday April 6 As usual, this will lead to the inevitable road closures. From Saturday, April 2, […]
Grantham workmen replace cap on Guildhall clock – pictures
LeisureSK declares commitment to Armed Forces community
Leisure centres operator LeisureSK has signed the Armed Forces Covenant in a show of support for the defence community. Military representatives from Prince William of Gloucester Barracks joined LeisureSK staff and elected members of South Kesteven District Council for a signing ceremony at The Meres Leisure Centre in Grantham on Thursday (24 March). SKDC updated […]
Covid vaccination programme expands to include healthy 5-11 year-olds
At the beginning of April, the covid vaccination programme in Lincolnshire will begin to vaccinate healthy 5-11 year-olds. This follows on from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation’s (JCVI) recommendation that 5-11 year-olds be offered the covid vaccination, to boost immunity and increase their protection against any future waves of covid, and comes hot […]
MP takes Grantham school on Parliament tour
Grantham MP Gareth Davies had a great time meeting students from Grantham Preparatory International School last week during their trip to Parliament. After their tour of Parliament and session in the Education Centre learning about how laws are made, students took the opportunity to quiz their own MP about what it’s like to work in […]
Walton Academy Helping Ukrainian refugees
Walton Academy, Grantham, has already delivered 30,000 nappies, 19,500 items of clothing, 10,000 baby wipes! Plus lots lots more! Now we need to keep this going, with lots left to send, they need your support to fund the transport to support these refugees! So far, with the help of Grantham Round Table, they have managed […]
