Who’s enjoyed a pint in this pub near Grantham?
Morris, Bert – founder member of indoor bowling
Who do you know in this Grantham school photo?
Lincolnshire Police hand out almost 1,000 COVID fines during pandemic
Sellars, John – founder of a local football club
John William Sellars (1917 – 1995) Born in Gateshead, John moved to Grantham in 1940 to work for the Ministry of Aircraft Production, later known as BMARCo. Before that he was employed by Vickers Armstrong and later served in the RAF. In Grantham he worked for both Mowbray’s and Flowers breweries before moving to Kontak […]
Chandler, Des – His shop sold everything from cotter pins to combine harvesters
Desmond Eric Chandler (1906 – 1995) Des Chandler was best known for his role in creating one of Grantham’s best known businesses – D E Chandlers (or Chandlers of Westgate). Born in Redmile, he went to the village school and later to Melton Mowbray Grammar School. He helped his father Fred on the farm then […]
Robson, Ian – young reporter was slain in frenzied attack
Ian Joseph Edward Robson (1977 – 1995) Ian Robson, of Sleaford, was a trainee rep[orter with the Grantham Journal. After attending Carre’s Grammar School, he went to Lancaster University, gaining a degree in English and Linguistics. A member of the New Life Church, he was a guitarist with their music group. He was also a […]
Boiler caused fire in garage
Fire crews from Grantham and Sleaford attended a property fire on Honington Road, Barkston, yesterday morning. Fire and smoke damage was caused to an oil boiler inside an integrated garage caused by a boiler fault. It was extinguished using two firefighters wearing breathing apparatus, a hose reel and thermal imaging camera.
A1 closed south of Grantham
NHS dentistry hanging by a thread as waiting times reach crisis levels
In response to the latest figures from the BBC on the exodus of dentists from the NHS, the British Dental Association has underlined the need for urgent reform for a service that is in crisis long before COVID struck. The union has said new figures – which suggest losses equivalent to 8% of the NHS workforce – are […]
Military personnel supporting Lincolnshire hospitals with patient care
A team of 30 military personnel is supporting United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust – due to staffing shortages caused by COVID-19. They will be based throughout Lincoln and Boston Pilgrim hospitals for the next few weeks. 20 have military healthcare training and experience and have joined the Trust’s non-registered colleagues in helping with patient care […]
Lincolnshire urged to unite for World Cancer Day
Unity Bands available at Cancer Research UK shops across Lincolnshire as charity celebrates its 20th birthday on awareness day PEOPLE in Lincolnshire are being urged to show support on World Cancer Day for everyone affected by the disease. Cancer Research UK is calling on the public to donate or wear one of the charity’s Unity Bands with pride on Friday, 4 February – a […]
The train standing in Grantham station is going to the museum!
Who’s enjoyed a pint in this Grantham pub?
Who do you know in this Grantham school photo?
Grantham merchants help to build donation for local hospice
Builders Merchants MKM of Trent Road, raised a total of £684.50 during December with a Charity Prize draw for their customers, a Christmas Jumper Day, and a cakes & coffee week during Halloween. The prizes for the Christmas Draw were all kindly donated by suppliers and raffle tickets were sold to customers throughout December and […]
Shining a light on springtime events for South Kesteven
A spectacular light night is coming to South Kesteven as one of the highlights in a series of free events to inspire, invigorate and educate – and welcome residents and visitors back to our high streets. South Kesteven District Council’s Arts and Cultural Services team are taking family events out into the district’s four main […]
Grantham area planning applications
Registered between 10 and 14 January 2022 You can click on the following links to view the forms and plans of any planning application. S21/2214 Harlaxton Erection of one shed and removal of two trees; Applicant: Ellen and Stephen French and Frudd 61, High Street Harlaxton NG32 1JA S21/2338 Aisby Change of use of summer […]
More grants available to support hospitality and leisure
Businesses in the hospitality, leisure and accommodation sectors affected by the impact of the Omicron variant could be eligible for a share of just over £1.5m made available for distribution by South Kesteven District Council. SKDC has been allocated £1,266,093 as part of the Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant scheme announced by the Chancellor, Rishi […]
