THE Grantham and Lincoln branches of Virgin Money are among a list of 31 branches shutting down nationally at loss of 112 jobs Virgin Money said it intends to find alternative roles for staff wherever possible but admitted that some will be at risk of redundancy fuelling more fears of widespread job cuts as the […]
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Annette Ward
Annette Ward passed away peacefully on the 13th September 2021 at Lincoln County hospital aged 45 years. Dearly loved mum to Reece, Connie & Callum, loving “Ninnie” to Dolton, Nathaniel & Ronnie “Jay” “She will be so dearly missed” Funeral service to take place at Grantham Crematorium chapel on Friday 15th October 2021 at 14.30 […]
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
NHS Lincolnshire CCG is supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month, October, in a bid to raise awareness about the importance of screening and early detection of breast cancer. More than 55,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year in the UK, making it the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women – one in eight UK women […]
A ‘grand’ way to support your favourite local charity!
Ticket holders in South Kesteven District Council’s community lottery now have the chance to win an even bigger prize – with £1,000 of John Lewis vouchers up for grabs on 30 October in the national bonus draw. LotterySK organiser Gatherwell has launched this superb bolt-on bonus to add to the attraction of a potential top […]
Celebrating second year in business
Grantham park scoops Lincolnshire Environmental Award 2021
The Friends of Queen Elizabeth Park in Grantham have been named winners of this year’s Lincolnshire Environmental Award. Their success is being credited to the army of volunteers who work in partnership with the park’s owners, South Kesteven District Council, to create a space for wildlife and people in Grantham. Until recently, grassy areas of […]
Banned driver jailed after midnight police pursuit
Who do you know in this Grantham school photo?
13-16 YEAR OLDS – Your chance to join police
Do you remember this garage and racing driver?
Police launch air freshener campaign to remind road users to stay safe
Lincolnshire Police’s new road safety campaign will urge drivers to “Belt up. Hang up. Ease up.” every time they step inside their vehicle. They’re offering free air fresheners for members of the public, with each featuring a simple message to give people pause for thought before they set off on their journey. The air fresheners are jasmine-scented, feature a […]
Migraine prevention and recovery
Migraines affect eight million people in the UK, and the World Health Organisation has rated migraines among the most disabling lifetime conditions. However, migraines are still very much a misunderstood condition, which at their worst can leave people incapacitated for 24 hours – with sufferers often reporting they have to lie down in a darkened […]
Guess how many supermarket trolleys were recovered from the Witham!!!
Yesterday, Grantham Rivercare received our latest Collect & Count figures with a number of large group litter picks and lone/pair #riverheroes litter picks the figures are quite astonishing. How many face masks??? The amount of bags, hours and face masks will be accurate as we don’t always count the recyclables so the end total could […]
Quick thinking actions by Grantham police officers
Who’s enjoyed a few pints in this Grantham pub?
Shirley Petherbridge
Shirley Petherbridge died on September 2021 aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife to the late Keith, loving mum to Paul & Angela & mother in law to Jennie & Keith, proud Grandma to Victoria, Gemma, Andrew & Susan. Great Grandma to Henry, Etta, Hugo & William. “She will be so very dearly missed”. Funeral Service […]
Public health campaign flips Grantham’s understanding of pain, while raising over £5k for charity
Lincolnshire welcomed a UK-first health campaign this month, targeting the estimated two in five locals in the county affected by chronic pain. Comprising an interactive ‘Brain Bus’ experience, a series of health professional workshops and public seminars and a county-wide charity bike ride, the Flippin’ Pain™ tour stopped off at 11 locations in Lincolnshire from […]
Who do you know in this Grantham school photo?
Grantham area planning applications
Registered between 20-24 September 2021 S21/1428 Folkingham Replacement of oil tank.Applicant: Mr C BrownThe Old Workhouse 8 West Street Folkingham NG34 0SW S21/1703 Castle Bytham Change of Use of agricultural building to flexible business use.Applicant: Mr A Eudall: Morkery Lane Castle Bytham S21/1759 Long Bennington Proposed agricultural dwelling on Land At Sewstern Lane Long Bennington […]
