Petition launched demanding speed bumps in the New Beacon Road area
A petition has been launched on change.org demanding the installation of speed bumps by County Highways, due to a high number of serious accidents in recent weeks. Georgina Hicklin says: “Myself and other residents agree that day or night these roads are dangerous to cross due to irresponsible drivers speeding up and down the roads. […]
A52 closed due to accident
The A52 Nottingham road blocked and queueing traffic due to accident, both ways between Village Street / Woolsthorpe Lane (Sedgebrook Village turn) and Rectory Lane (Barrowby turn) early this morning. This was due to a collision involving an Audi A3 and a Seat Ibiza, at about 5.30am this morning. Two people were transported to hospital. […]
Organ Donation Week – update
Following on from Organ Donation Week, which ran from 20 to 26 September, NHS Lincolnshire Clinical Commissioning Group is reminding people that the law on organ donation has changed. Nationally, three people die every day in need of an organ, and the point of the annual NHS Organ Donation Week is to ask people to […]
SKDC claims it’s determined to hit carbon reduction target
South Kesteven District Council is continuing to pursue its ambition of cutting carbon emissions and is investigating grant opportunities to help achieve its goals. The Cabinet Member for Commercial and Operations, Cllr Dr Peter Moseley, said: “We are determined to hit our target of reducing carbon emissions by at least 30% by 2030. “There is […]
Major Lincolnshire plans in limbo as economy falters nationally
Grantham’s Heroes Commemorative Orchard officially opened – photos
Grantham’s Heroes Commemorative Orchard at Wyndham Park was officially opened yesterdday (21 September) as part of a public Open Day with Visitor Centre displays and orchard tours. The day has been chosen to commemorate the 77th anniversary of the Battle of Arnhem (17-26 September 1944) as one of the local military connections which prompted the orchard […]
High winds caused damage to Harrowby homes
Protestors turn out at Army Barracks to object to felling of trees
Members of the South Lincolnshire Green Party and employees from the Woodland Trust were joined on Sunday by members of the public objecting to the removal of 67,000 trees at the Prince William of Gloucester Barracks. The trees were planted as a green lung for Grantham and they are threatened by the proposals by Homes […]
Shipping containers on fire
Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue were called out at 2.08am to an incident in Long Benington. This is an ongoing fire involving shipping containers containing recycling materials and two scrap vehicles. Initially a crew from Grantham attended this incident and they have one appliance still in attendance now – a relief crew from Leverton.
Eleven more bags of rubbish from Grantham’s river
Saturday saw 20 volunteers out on the downstream section of Grantham Rivercare’s adopted stretch of the River Witham and nearby areas for our 108th group clean up. With brilliant weather (as always on RiverCare) they collected over 4 bags of recyclables (60 plastic bottles, 32 glass bottles, 39 cans) along with 11 bags of general […]
The street’s the same – only the names above change
Look out for problems during Eye Health Week
National Eye Health Week runs from 20 to 26 September, and local health professionals are recommending that residents check if they are due for a sight test. Most people need to get their eyes tested every two years. These tests are vital to check on the health of the eye in general, not just if […]
Who do you recognise in this Church Trees Club photo?
Grantham area planning applications
Registered between 13 and 17 September 2021 You can click on the following link to view the forms and plans of any planning application. http://www.southkesteven.gov.uk/planningsearch S21/1436 Skillington Doorway/fire escape upstairs for accommodation above pub. Railings to provide barrier to prevent falling from roof (Retrospective) at Cross Swords The Square Skillington NG33 5HB; Applicant: Miss Charlotte […]
Can you provide exciting fun activities for children and young people at Christmas?
Local businesses and organisations are needed to deliver a programme of clubs that provide enriching activities, free healthy meals and lots of fun. Funded by the government through local authorities and delivered by a range of local providers, the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme provides children with free activities, such as dance, drama, music, […]
Lincolnshire’s mental health, learning disability and autism trust to showcase improvements and future plans
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LPFT) is holding its Annual Public and Members Meeting virtually on Wednesday 29 September 2021 from 10am to 11:30am. The meeting will be opened by Trust Chair Kevin Lockyer and will feature various presentations showcasing the work of key projects and services during the last financial year. The event will […]