Ann Billing
Ann Billing passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family after a long illness bravely fought aged 75 years. Dearly loved wife to the late John, loving mum to Colin & Tracy, mum in law to Jane & Martin, Proud Granny to Jade, Kira & Milly and great Granny to Leo, Luna-Rae & Lilah. “Reunited with […]
Police recruitment sees increase in applicants from diverse backgrounds
“We’re thrilled to see more female applicants, people from BAME backgrounds, and those with second language skills.” – DI Lee St Quinton outlines the most recent recruitment drive. As part of its most recent recruitment campaign, Lincolnshire police has seen increased diversity in the number of applications from BAME communities, females and people with second […]
Grantham manufacturer secures exclusive contract with major garden centre group
Leading quality pet, wild bird food and accessories manufacturer, Henry Bell Wild Bird Care (www.henrybell.co.uk),has acquired an exclusive contract with one of the largest garden centre retail groups in the UK and Channel Islands, Blue Diamond Group. Henry Bell has reached an agreement to produce Blue Diamond’s wild bird food own label products as well as supplying its full wild […]
NHS shuts Grantham rehabilitation unit until further notice
Ashley House, a 15-bed rehabilitation unit on Beacon Lane, has been closed until further notice. This temporary change will allow health managers move staff to support the opening of Ash Villa, the new adult acute treatment ward in Greylees near Sleaford, and ensure other wards remain safely staffed. Ash Villa is a 15 bed acute […]
Do you recognise these Grantham office girls?
St Peter’s Hill 10 years ago
Anger at government funding reduction for Lincolnshire’s roads
The Department for Transport this week announced Lincolnshire’s roads would receive £12.3m less funding this year, compared to last. The county’s capital maintenance grant for 2020/21 was £51m, compared to £38.7m for 2021/22. This is a reduction of almost a quarter. Cllr Richard Davies, executive member for highways at Lincolnshire County Council, said: “For such […]
Colin Yates
Colin Yates passed peacefully after a long illness bravely fought at Lincoln County Hospital on 6th February 2021 aged 73 years. Dearly loved husband to Helen, Loving & Devoted Dad to Pete & Suzi, proud Grandad to Lacie, Phoebe, Bella & Faith, brother to Muriel and uncle to Kim & Alun, Sarah & James, Carla […]
Tony Barnett
Tony Barnett passed peacefully at Lincoln County Hospital on 2nd February 2021 aged 85. Tony will be missed by all his family and friends. May he rest in peace. Tony’s funeral will take place on Monday 22nd February at Lincoln Crematorium at 3.10pm. Family Members Only Please. For further information please contact on 0800 181 […]
Killer nurse Allitt jumps the Covid jab queue
The former Grantham nurse who murdered four children has reportedly been given the coronavirus vaccine. Beverly Allitt, from Corby Glen, was given 13 life sentences after she was convicted of murdering four youngsters while working as a nurse at Grantham Hospital in 1993. She is renowned as one of Lincolnshire’s most notorious criminals for her […]
Regulator recognises action being taken to improve housing service
The Social Housing Regulator has ruled that it will not be taking statutory action against South Kesteven District Council, in recognition of the action already being taken by the Council to turn-around its housing service. The Regulator of Social Housing has ruled that it will not be taking statutory action against South Kesteven District Council, […]
Do you fancy standing in the County Council elections?
Anyone interested in standing as a Lincolnshire County Councillor in the May elections is invited to attend briefing sessions run by South Kesteven District Council (SKDC). The Chief Executive of SKDC, Karen Bradford, will act as Deputy Returning Officer at the elections on Thursday, 6 May, for Police and Crime Commissioner and Lincolnshire County Council. […]
Further praise for new small business grants as details released
More details of Lincolnshire County Council’s four new grant funds for small businesses have been published, following further enthusiastic support from councillors. The Lincolnshire grants are thought to be a unique offer from any council in the country. Subject to budget approval from the full council on Friday 19 February 2021, the four grant schemes […]
Grantham hospital remains COVID-free ‘green site’ with no cases
Inside Bairds maltings
Christopher Connor
Christopher Connor passed peacefully after a long illness bravely fought at St Barnabas Hospice on 2nd February 2021 aged 50 years. Dearly loved husband to Katie, loving and devoted dad to Georgia, Charlotte, Oliver & Samuel, dearly loved son to Brenda & the late Robert & brother to Andrew. Funeral service to take place at […]
Three warrants issued by armed police in Grantham
Three warrants were carried out simultaneously in Grantham in relation to Class A drugs. A guest’s room at The Urban Hotel and properties in Tamar Court and Bridge End Road were all raided by officers at the end of January. To raise awareness of how the police respond to information that drug dealing or county […]
It’s just not cricket
Tracey McMillan
Tracey McMillan passed peacefully after a short illness bravely fought on 10th February 2021 aged 56 Years. Dearly loved wife to John, loving sister to Angela & Ian and the late Madeline and Suzanne, dearly loved Auntie to Emily, Jessica, Simon, James, Brody, Clodagh, Louise, Claire, Hayley & Christopher, Lily, Jack & Finn. “She will […]