MP visits pharmacy in Grantham
Grantham MP Gareth Davies has paid a visit to the Well Grantham Pharmacy on Hornsby Road to discuss the important role pharmacies play in our local communities and to learn more about the services they have provided during the Coronavirus pandemic. Gareth met with Chris Kenny, Superintendent Pharmacist for the Lincolnshire Co-Op and Dr. Tracey […]
Grantham university event for students
Grantham College says they are excited to announce their University Centre Open Event will take place on Wednesday 14 July, giving you the chance to visit their dedicated University Centre, located in the College’s historic Elsham House. The building has been redesigned to serve the needs of all University level students, and further enhance their […]
Trees find a new home
Trees that were planted in tubs to improve the look of Market Place have been moved. They have now appeared in The Paddock, off St Catherine’s Road. SKDC Cabinet Member for Commercial and Operations, Cllr Dr Peter Moseley, said: “These planters have been away from the Market Place for 18 months and have now been […]
A day out at Skeggy
World Cup heroes who took on Grantham
In 1982, England’s World Cup winning team of 16 years earlier, staged a charity golf match near Leicester. I was one of the lucky ones from Her Majesty’s Press to attend this event, working at the time at the Grantham Shopper. Two faces are missing from the above photo of the lads who lifted the […]
‘Managing covid’ sensible option
Councillor Martin Hill, Leader of Lincolnshire County Council, has reinforced his view that England should be moving to step 4 of the roadmap and out of lockdown on 19 July. Cllr Hill said: “I know the majority of people will join me in looking forward to 19 July with relief and optimism that our lives […]
Restoring our hospital services
Entries now open for the Collection Museum’s Wildlife Photography competition
For the second year, the Collection Museum and Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust have launched their acclaimed Wildlife Photography competition. The competition encourages entries from youngsters, nature lovers, smartphone photographers and amateur photographers. There are four categories for the exhibition including: neighbourhood wildlife, hidden Lincolnshire, water world and Young Wildlife Photographer (16 and under). Andrea Martin, exhibitions […]
The beginning of Grantham’s most popular drive-through
Do you recognise this Grantham stately home?
Do you remember this Grantham shop?
Hospice challenges families to raise funds by riding 100km
Families who want to get active this summer are being asked by St Barnabas Hospice to sign up for the charity’s ‘On Yer Bike’ campaign which has returned after raising more than £23,000 last year. Thanks to last year’s campaign launched during lockdown to help people exercise as well as fundraise while following government guidelines, more than 80 supporters […]
Aldi takes a step forward
Residents in the Trent Road area will be pleased to know the pile-driver has left the Aldi site on the corner of Harlaxton Road. All that’s left is what appears to be a mini-Stonehenge. Much of the parking areas are ready for surfacing and work is expected to start soon on the main buildings. The […]
Booking system for recycling centres set to end
Lincolnshire County Council’s £9,000 a month click and tip booking system will come to an end when social distancing guidelines end. Members of the authority’s Environment and Economy Scrutiny Committee on Tuesday will be asked to approve the stopping of the booking system to allow residents uncontrolled access to sites. However, a registration system for […]
Heavy rain causing flooding around Grantham
Heavy rain is bringing hazardous driving conditions in the Grantham area. The A52 Wharf Road is badly affected, especially in the Brewery Hill area The A607 Manthorpe Road is seeing both ways between Belton Lane and Castlegate. Much of Harlaxton Road in the Trent Road area is under water. Many people are also reporting their […]
Who’s enjoyed a few pints in this Grantham pub?
Do you know these children?
Burst tyre leads to arrest
A man is in custody for driving while unfit through alcohol after he failed to negotiate a turn and clipped a kerb, bursting his tyre last night, reports Sgt Dan McCormack.Members of the public took the keys from him.He ran from scene but was located nearby.H also failed to provide a specimen while in custody […]
