Join the Duchess behind the scenes at Belvoir Castle
A must for fans of Bridgerton, The Crown and Downton Abbey, the Duchess of Rutland is giving a rare opportunity to go behind the scenes and find out about all the nuts and bolts of running one of England’s foremost country estates. Emma, the 11th Duchess of Rutland will take guests on a personal tour […]
Colsterworth annual Produce & Handicrafts Show returns in style!
Colsterworth Annual Produce & Handicrafts Show returned to The Isaac Newton Memorial Hall on Saturday, 28th August to the delight of all. ‘Lovely show of local crafts & produce. It’s so good to see village life happening again’ said Rachel afterwards. With a bumper number of entries and more exhibitors than in previous years it […]
The Irnham Beer Festival is back
Ssshhhhh! The Irnham beer festival is back this September 17th-19th but keep it quiet as we only have 500 lucky tickets to sell!We will have the awesome DJ Craig hosting the Friday night set with some pumping tunes.As well as another mini-miracle for Saturday night, as the original Band from County Hell is back at the Griffin […]
Grantham area planning applications
Registered between 23-27 August 2021 You can click on the following link to view the forms and plans of any planning application. http://www.southkesteven.gov.uk/planningsearch S21/0756 Folkingham Renovate boundary walling.Applicant: Mr Peter GreenThe Old Rectory 13 West Street Folkingham NG34 0SN S21/0947 Little Bytham Installation of drop kerb and block paving driveway at 5 Creeton Road Little […]
Are you ready to take a walk with a difference?
Want to know more about how Grantham’s historic town centre has been transformed through time? A new immersive ‘sound walk’ with local people guiding you through the ever-changing streets has been created to help visitors do just that. By popping in your earphones and listening on a web-enabled device, the magical sounds that capture the […]
Who do you know in this Grantham school photo?
Long delays on A1 near Grantham
Thousands party in the woods at Lost Village festival near Navenby
Top UK R&B band end up in Grantham Hospital following car crash
Fundraiser for Afghanistan victims a huge success
Denton villagers had a phenomenal day on Saturday! They raised over £900 for AfghanAid and Combat Stress from the coffee morning and produce sale at Denton Church, and still have a barn full of donations we are still working through. The online fundraiser for AfghanAid has raised £370 so far and is still going. Cate […]
Boy seriously injured following town centre collision
Emergency services were called to Augustin Retail Park, Sankt Augustin Way, yesterday afternoon after a young boy was in collision with a red VW Fox car. He was taken to Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham, with injuries said to be serious. The road was closed for several hours before it was reopened around 6.40pm. A police […]
Burglary at BP Garage
Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with dashcam footage following a burglary at the BP petrol station on the A1 Southbound, Colsterworth. At some point between 1:40-1:50am yesterday (30th August) an offender or offenders were believed to have forced their way into the petrol station and stole cash and cigarettes. If you have any […]
Charity launches legal challenge over Government’s failure to prevent use of FrankenChickens
Monday, 30thth August 2021: Animal protection charity The Humane League UK has filed a Judicial Review against Defra’s allowance of the widespread use of fast growing breeds of chicken, contrary to legislation that bans the keeping of animals if their breeding causes ‘detriment to their health and welfare’. The Humane League UK argues that the standard industry […]