“To hear that the CCG are now increasing the size of Boston Pilgrim A&E when one of their key arguments is that they do not have the resources to retain an A&E at Grantham is a slap in the face to Grantham residents.” That’s the view of Grantham Hospital campaigner Coun Charmaine Morgan on hearing […]
Serious collision on the A1
Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision on the A1 at Marston. Officers received reports of a two-vehicle collision at 5:41pm involving a black BMW X5 and a silver Citroen C5. The driver of the BMW sustained minor injuries and the driver of the Citroen sustained serious injuries. Both were taken to hospital. […]
Summit partners pledge support for falls prevention
Following the success of the Falls Response Service, partners in the county have committed to developing a two-year pilot ‘Strength and Balance Programme’ to support falls prevention in Lincolnshire. Lincolnshire County Council joined other partners at an Ambulance Service Summit to look at achievements over the past few years and plans for further developments and […]
Grantham Scouts return to delivering Christmas post
GRANTHAM SCOUT POST IS BACK ! Now into their 27th year of this popular fund raising service, and after a break in 2020 owing to Covid, once again Grantham Scouts will be involved in delivering Christmas cards within the Grantham NG31 area, plus Barrowby, Great Gonerby, Harlaxton, Allington, Sedgebrook, Colsterworth, Skillington, Foston and Long Bennington […]
Strong period of trading for Grantham-based company
Grantham-headquartered listed property franchise Belvoir Group expects to report pre-tax profits ahead of expectations after a strong period of trading. The national company’s HQ is in the Old Courthouse, London Road. According to a trading update for the ten months to the end of October 2021, the company’s property division achieved gross profit growth of […]
Collision shuts A1 north of Grantham in both directions
Police have closed a stretch of the A1 following a serious crash north of Grantham. The road at Gonerby Moor, near the Marston junction, has been closed in both directions. Diversions are being put in place and drivers urged to find alternative routes. At least three vehicles are believed to be involved. The road was […]
Firefighters rescue man from ditch in Grantham
Belvoir Hunt Boxing Day Meet cancelled
The Annual Belvoir Hunt Boxing Day Meet in Grantham will not be going ahead for the second year running. In a correspondence from SKDC sent to us by an anonymous member of the public this morning, it states “Thank you for your enquiry regarding the Boxing Day/New Years Day Hunt Meets. We are advised by […]
Snowfall in Grantham – 25 years ago
Christmas drink and drug driving campaign
Will you blow a positive this year? Lincolnshire Police’s “Don’t blow a positive” Christmas campaign will remind people driving over the drink or drug driving limit is a criminal offence which comes with heavy social and financial burdens, as well as a criminal conviction. If you’re thinking of taking the risk and driving over the […]
Give Life, Give Blood this Christmas
As we approach the festive season, NHS Lincolnshire CCG is reminding people of the importance of giving blood particularly at this time of year. Around 6,000 units of blood are needed every day to help save the lives of sick and injured people across England and Wales, and, for some people who have experienced severe […]
Grantham’s Prince William of Gloucester Barracks closure deferred
The Ministry of Defence has announced that Prince William of Gloucester Barracks, Grantham will remain open to 2028, deferring the planned closure and sale of the site by four years. This forms part of the government’s radical modernisation programme of the British Army, called Future Soldier. Gareth Davies MP has welcomed the decision . Commenting […]
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Young people who climbed Snowden
Grantham-based law firm rated ‘excellent’ in Lexcel audit
Following a successful audit of practices and procedures, JMP Solicitors has secured its Lexcel accreditation, achieving a rating of ‘excellent.’ The Grantham-based law firm was found to be fully Lexcel compliant in the major assessment which occurred last year and takes place every three years, alongside this year’s standard annual audit. The results showed that JMP met […]
David Hallam
David Hallam passed surrounded by his loving family on the 28th November 2021 aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband to Sylvia, Loving dad to David Jr & step dad to Helen, Michael Kieron, loved Grandpa to Oliver, Elliott, Thomas, Emily, Connor, Olivia & Maxwell, dearly loved brother to Leo & Celia. Funeral service to take […]
Grantham area planning applications
Registered between 22 and 26 November 2021 S21/2034 Grantham Repairs to wall (damaged by tree growth) ; Applicant: Ms Wendy Kaya (Manager) Belvoir House Care Home 1 Brownlow Street Grantham NG31 8BE S21/2068 Little Humby Erection of one detached custom self-build house and garage to life time eco house standards on Land To The East […]
British Council International School Award success for Grantham schools
GANF (Ambergate Sports College and Sandon School) based in Granthamhas been awarded the British Council’s prestigious International School Award in recognition of its work to bring the world into the classroom. The International School Award celebrates the achievements of schools that do exceptional work in international education. Fostering an international dimension in the curriculum is […]
Helping food banks after festive surge
Food and hygiene products are needed to help food banks support vulnerable people into the new year and beyond, as Lincolnshire Co-op launches a food bank advent calendar campaign. People are being encouraged to donate vital supplies straight into the collection points located in Lincolnshire Co-op’s 94 food stores or build their own collection boxes […]
