This information is edited and abridged from that provided by Census 2021. Census Day 2021 is Sunday 21 March 2021 and this year will be first year that the Census will, primarily, be online although paper copies will still be available. You can fill yours in online as soon as you get your access code […]
Easter Egg Run officially cancelled
This year’s Easter Egg run, where hundreds of bikers assemble at Bottesford and ride to Grantham then on to Melton Mowbray, delivering Easter eggs, has been cancelled for a second year. The Toy Run run, a similar event in December was also scrapped due to the pandemic. Organiser John Bartlett said: “Sorry to be the […]
Thefts from vehicles in Grantham
There have been a number of vehicle break-ins in the Kenilworth Road area of Grantham Items stolen from a car in Kenilworth Road area of Grantham between 2300hrs Friday 29th January 2021 and 0700hrs Saturday 30th January 2021 Items are some specialist testing equipment for Data cable and 4G testing Some photos attached including Psiber Cable Master […]
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Frank Eggleston
Frank Eggleston passed peacefully at home with his family by his side on 29th January 2021 aged 89. Frank will be missed by all his family and friends. May he rest in peace. Frank’s funeral will take place on Tuesday 23rd February 2021 at 11.30 am at Grantham Crematorium. For further information please contact free […]
Man jailed for serious assault
A man has been jailed for three years after an assault left his victim with brain damage. At around 11.30pm on January 4th, 2020, defendant Paul Hayes was drinking in the Black Bull in Donnington. His victim, Mark Hatcher had also been in the pub drinking that evening. Mr Hatcher, 46, from Donnington, was asked […]
Employers urged to plan for long covid
Doctors are urging employers to plan for the effects of Long COVID now as cases continue to grow. Without planning how to manage the condition in advance, employers risk being left with big staffing problems. “The Medical profession knows about post viral syndromes, but the potential scale and complexity of Long COVID is presenting new […]
Weekly drop with 1,204 COVID-19 cases, 64 deaths in Greater Lincolnshire
Local elections will go ahead despite COVID-19
A1 closures planned for Grantham relief road works
The overnight closures of the southbound and northbound A1 will allow the final 14+ tonne bridge beams to be delivered and lifted into place as part of the new Grantham Southern Relief Road. A full night-time closure of the southbound A1, between Harlaxton and Little Ponton, 8pm to 6am, will be in place starting on […]
Police share of council tax to be hiked raised by nearly 6%
Grantham Canal a century ago
Man with knife wounds in Grantham town centre – updated
A man is in hospital following a stabbing in Grantham this morning. Police were called to Swinegate, at about 11.30am today, where they found an 18-year-old male with knife wounds. The air ambulance landed in the Paddock, Stonebridge Road, in connection with the incident. Police are appealing for witnesses. A police spokesperson said: “This incident […]
Grantham Sunday School
Raymond Gill
Raymond Gill passed suddenly after a short illness at Lincoln County Hospital on the 24th January 2021 aged 69 years, surrounded by his loving family. Dearly loved partner to Julie, Loving dad to Vicky, Adam, Niall, Dane, Jake & Shannon. Devoted Grandad to Shaun, Jamie, Stefan, Cole, Janeile, Madilyn, George, Mason, Ava-Dotty & Noah. “He […]
Nominate your Dementia Hero in Lincolnshire
Individuals and organisations in Lincolnshire who have gone the extra mile to support people affected by dementia over the past year could be recognised at a prestigious national awards ceremony. Nominations are now open for Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Heroes Awards 2021, which will be hosted by Alzheimer’s Society supporter and TV presenter, writer and journalist […]
Questions remain over Margaret Thatcher statue unveiling
No carnival but grass cutting should improve
South Kesteven District Council is to relocate the cash it gives to the Grantham Carnival. According to the budget report put before the cabinet, the £6,000 budget will be allocated to the cost of cutting grass verges in the Grantham area. The decision has yet to be ratified by full council. This is the second […]