At the latest meeting of the Finance, Economy and Corporate Services Committee South Kesteven District CounCharmaine Morgan, Labour Group Leader, called for South Kesteven District Council to top up its Hardship Fund to support those most in need in the District. At present there is £20k allocated to the fund. She said:’I had raised a […]
Lincoln to Grantham pipeline to be built
Anglian Water is building a new network of interconnecting water pipelines, including a pipeline from Lincoln to Grantham. The first 25km section, will start south of Lincoln, near Waddington, and end near Ancaster, north of Grantham. It will eventually join up with other planned pipelines to the north and south to form Anglian Water’s Lincoln to Grantham pipeline, which will link […]
Homeless charity cyclists pedalling 200 miles including Grantham visit
Queen Eleanor Cycle Ride – August Bank Holiday weekend 27-30 August The figures astound – 40 people, 32 cyclists (a record) including bikes, 200 miles cycled, over £20,000 being raised for charity, 500 or more meals needed, floor space for 3 nights for everyone whilst sleeping at least 2 metres apart. Oh, and don’t forget […]
Young people invited to get their covid jab
People in Lincolnshire are being encouraged to make sure that they get their covid jab as the number of cases, in some areas, continues to rise as well as more locally. In addition many young people who are approaching their 18th birthday (within three months of this date) are now being invited to book their vaccination appointment […]
Do you remember this Grantham business?
Who do you know in this Grantham school photo?
Fancy a bit of fence-painting at Grantham school. Former pupils welcome
Kim Barraclough says… We are Painting the external Fence at Little Gonerby infant school! We have a small team at the moment and looking for more volunteers? The team will be working on the Hill Avenue side Thursday 12th August, 7-8.30pm Wednesday 18th August 7-8.30pm Wednesday 25th August 7-8.30pm The preparation is complete. Could you […]
Supporter urges support for local hospice that helped her husband
A supporter of St Barnabas Hospice is urging others to help out as the charity launches its Summer Raffle. Helen, whose husband, Chris, sadly died last year, wants others to help after she saw what amazing work the Hospice does. Helen said: “Chris spent his final days at the Hospice – and despite the awfulness of the […]
Who enjoyed a night out in Grantham here?
Do you know these Grantham lads?
Serious assault near Grantham
Police are investigating an incident in which a man has received serious head injuries. A scene has been identified at Fairfield Yard in Long Bennington and Officers are at the location conducting enquiries. The incident took place yesterday in the late afternoon. The victim, a man aged in his 40s, is currently in hospital. Three […]
Armed Forces Champion supports military charity
A cheque for £1,000 has been handed over to the Soldiers Sailors and Air Force Association (SSAFA) by South Kesteven District Council Armed Forces Champion Cllr Dean Ward. Cllr Ward also donated a wheelchair to the military charity, one of three good causes he is fund-raising for as Mayor of Grantham. Lincolnshire SSAFA Chairman Wg […]
Garden bin scheme still open to new members
Making the most of your garden this summer? As the weather improves again, SKDC can help give you more time in the garden by taking garden waste away for you in a hassle-free service. SKDC will collect your hedge trimmings, leaves, grass cuttings, plants and weeds from your doorstep every two weeks. The Garden Waste […]
The day the gales hit Grantham – pictures
Sandi Starfish helps find missing five-year-old
Lincolnshire Police say…. Thanks to the Sandi Starfish initiative, this 5-year-old boy was safety returned to his parents after going missing on Skegness beach yesterday. Every year numerous children and vulnerable people get lost during the busy holiday season and this can cause huge distress and worry for families and has a significant impact on […]
Plans to upgrade Wyndham Park Play Area
Proposals to improve a Wyndham Park play area to suit older children are being put on display to invite local views with the chance to help choose which equipment to install. Working with Wyndham Park Forum, park owner South Kesteven District Council is applying for grant funding from the FCC Communities Foundation to renovate the […]
Voices from Grantham Cemetery
Explore the cemetery on theses guided walk through the graves of those who contributed to Grantham’s history, including the Hornsby family, military and civilian war dead and those who died tragically or have unusual monuments. Grantham cemetery opened in 1857 and now has some 45,000 interments including 114 Commonwealth War Graves. Grantham Cemetery Harrowby Road, […]
Surgeries suspended at Lincolnshire hospitals
Grantham’s serious drinkers – do you know any of them?
Cocaine drug gangs hammered in police op
Three men have been found guilty of supplying cocaine across Lincolnshire following a major operation to crack down on drug dealing in the county. The jury at Nottingham Crown Court heard how lavish lifestyles by those involved in the drug supply chain were funded through the production and sale of high purity cocaine, and included owning racehorses, designer clothes worth tens of thousands of […]
