SosS Grantham Hospital have reviewed the Lincolnshire Clinical Commissioning Group Acute Service Review.Charmaine Morgan Chair of SOSGrantham Hospital said : “I am hugely concerned at the proposals in the ASR which amount to the worst changes seen over 15 years of campaigning. Once implemented they will be virtually irreversible and amount to a downgrade of our […]
Grantham residents urged to get involved in NHS public consultation events
A series of virtual, online public consultation events begin this week, giving people across Lincolnshire the chance to share their views on proposals within the public consultation on four NHS services in the county. People joining the events will also hear from clinicians as they explain the proposals. In the coming weeks, we will continue […]
Student smoking awareness course reaches 10 year milestone
Over 1,300 pupils and students across Lincolnshire have achieved the award since 2011. Delivered by the council’s dedicated Tobacco Control officer, the course is aimed at pupils and students aged 13 to 18, and gives them the facts about smoking. Over four guided sessions, the qualification helps learners to understand: • Why some people start […]
Watching women at work in Grantham
Who’s enjoyed a few bevvies here?
Grantham Magistrates Court became the place for a farce
Town centre collision
Two people were taken to hospital, following a collision in town this morning. The collision involving a van and two cars at traffic lights at the approach to Harlaxton Road railway bridge from Westgate The lane was closed for a spell. A police spokesman said the van driver and passenger were taken to hospital for […]
Protesters fight against plans to axe Grantham’s A&E department
Bill Roberts
William Roberts passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family on 3rd October 2021 aged 76 years, following a long illness bravely fought. Dearly loved husband to Caroline, Loving dad to Keith, Mandy & Becky, proud Taidy to Carie, Jaz, Tesni, Tana, Andrew, Barry & Bill and all his dearly loved great grandchildren. “He will be […]
Health Scrutiny urges strong response to consultation on local NHS services
Lincolnshire’s Health Scrutiny Committee has confirmed at its meeting today that a working group will be looking at a detailed response to the consultation exercise on the future of four NHS services in the county and has urged residents and interested groups to make sure they have their say. NHS Lincolnshire Clinical Commissioning Group has […]
New activities launched to inspire future Newtons at Woolsthorpe Manor
Supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, the National Trust has partnered with Autism East Midlands and Nottingham Trent University to engage children and young people with the legacy of Isaac Newton, who made some of his greatest discoveries at his humble home of Woolsthorpe Manor near Grantham. In partnership with Autism East Midlands and […]
Swiping limit on bank cards goes up today
The contactless card limit goes up to £100 today, Friday 15th October. To increase your credit and debit card security, follow these tips provided by our crime prevention advisers: 💳 NEVER give your PIN number to anyone – a legitimate company will never ask for this information 💳 Do not write your PIN number down […]
Do you remember this Grantham business?
Only 1 in 4 children had their COVID vaccine in Lincolnshire
When crossing the road in Grantham was easier
Popular butchers in Watergate
Colin Mason
Colin Frank Mason (formerly Bullock) passed peacefully at Welbourn Hall Nursing Home on 11th October 2021, Aged 71 years. Dearly loved Father of James & Tom and proud Grandad to Keira and Luke. “He will be very dearly missed by all his family”. Funeral service to take place at Grantham crematorium on Thursday 28th October […]
Armed police called to Grantham estate
Police were called at 23:57 last night to an altercation on Princess Drive in Grantham regarding a report of a man with a knife. Armed Officers were deployed due to threats made. A 51 year old man was arrested on suspicion of threats to kill and assault. He is currently in custody. This is incident […]
Council in talks with Government department over more housing development
District Council leader Coun Kelham Cooke has welcomed Government plans for large scale building in South Kesteven. In a tweet yesterday, he said: “It was great to welcome our regional director Karl Tupling from @HomesEngland to discuss housing, regeneration and development opportunities across South Kesteven. “Looking forward to working together on future plans. #Development#NewHomes.”
Share your views on support for autistic children and adults and their families
Help to make sure autistic people in Lincolnshire can live the life they want. The Lincolnshire Autism Partnership Board (LAPB) is asking people for their views on how to make sure that the right support is provided at the right time. They are particularly keen to hear the thoughts of autistic people (both children and […]
