The Priory, Dysart Road, Grantham has been voluntarily closed by the Licence Holder Ei Group with immediate effect following a police visit to the premises on 2 October. Sergeant 1040 Kimble Enderby, Alcohol Licensing Team Manager for Lincolnshire Police said: “Grantham officers visited the pub at 10.35pm on Friday 2 October and found that it […]
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Chance to shape SKDC Local Plan
A six-week consultation period offering residents the chance to help shape the future of South Kesteven opens on Monday (12 October). South Kesteven District Council’s Local Plan for 2011-2036 was adopted in January this year, with a commitment to an early review allowing the council to consider changes in local housing requirements and provide an […]
Could you adopt a child in need of a loving home?
Lincolnshire’s Adoption Service is encouraging more people to come forward and make a life-changing difference to a young person’s life. During National Adoption Week (12 – 18 October) the team is hosting a virtual information event in the hope that more people will come forward to adopt. There is a particular need for adopters who […]
SKDC seeks feedback on licensing process
Residents and businesses are being asked to give their views on the way South Kesteven District Council decides licensing applications for the sale of alcohol, regulated entertainment and late-night refreshment. The existing policy statement is being reviewed and a revised draft statement has been produced which can be found at www.southkesteven.gov.uk/LicensingConsult Cabinet Member for Commercial […]
Grantham man jailed for manslaughter
A 28-year-old man has been jailed for four years and 8 months for a one-punch assault which killed his victim. Luke Templeman, of Launder Terrace in Grantham, was drinking in the Kings Arms in Westgate, Grantham, on the evening of February 28. He was joined by victim Danny Maguire who had been drinking at the pub […]
Coleman, Hannah – Grantham girl sings across the globe
Hannah Coleman (b1987) Born in Worksop, Hannah was raised in Grantham. Her first musical training was at St. Wulfram’s Church Choir in Grantham at age 10, making her the first girl ever allowed to join the choir. Growing up in Grantham, Hannah was involved in the Grantham Operatic Society and was a founding member of […]
Davies, Gareth – Grantham MP was a hit in North Korea
Gareth Davies (b1984) Gareth was born and raised in Yorkshire, the eldest of two sons to his mum, a state primary school teacher, and his dad, a small business owner. Gareth attended state comprehensive schools in Leeds and loved playing football, tennis and cricket. Ever since watching his dad grow his own business, Gareth has […]
Man pleads guilty to dangerous driving following serious injuries to police officer
Daniel Noddings, aged 36, of no fixed address, has been charged with dangerous driving causing injury to a Police Officer, possession of a Class B drug and a further separate charge of dangerous driving. He appeared at a Lincoln Magistrates’ Court hearing this morning and pleaded guilty to all three offences. He has been remanded […]
Musician ‘Licorice’ Locking dies
Ronald Walter Kirk
Ronald Walter Kirk passed away peacefully on Thursday 1st October 2020 at Red Court Nursing Home aged 96 years. Loving granddad to Sinead, he will be sadly missed by his family and friends. His funeral service will take place on Friday 23rd October 2020 at Grantham Crematorium at 11.30am followed by a burial. Donations for […]
State-of-the-art MRI scanner is part of £1.6million investment at Grantham hospital
A giant magnet has been wheeled into place as part of a £1.6million investment in a new MRI scanner at Grantham and District Hospital. United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust received almost £1million of funding from NHSE/I to replace the previous scanner at the hospital as it was 15 years old. Additional upgrades and building costs […]
Grantham girl to perform in global production
Grantham native, Hannah Coleman, will be performing with Bristol-based operatic group Opera in a Box alongside nine musicians and artists from across the globe for a virtual music festival that will raise money to support Creative Action Institute’s work to advance gender equality and build a more sustainable planet. The Opera in a Box members […]
Emergency roadworks throws Grantham traffic into further chaos
Essential work involving repairs to local gas network in Grantham Two way traffic lights currently in place in Dysart Road, Grantham Work is necessary to ensure safe and reliable gas supplies are maintained to the area Cadent engineers are currently carrying out essential work to locate and repair a suspected gas escape in Grantham. The […]
Police seek owners of damaged cars
Between the hours of 11am and 12 noon Sunday 4th October 2020 two vehicles suffered criminal damage while parked in Vine Court, Billingborough. The unknown offender/s caused damage by using a sharp implement to slash the tyres. Police believe more vehicles were damaged, therefore more people have become victims and ask that if you […]
Test and Trace Support Payment to launch in South Kesteven
Residents of South Kesteven who are on low incomes and cannot work because they have been asked to self-isolate due to Covid-19, could qualify for a £500 Test and Trace Support Payment from the Government. South Kesteven District Council will be responsible for making the one-off payment to eligible residents who apply for the funding. […]
Partnership project to tackle homelessness
A new team is in place and ready to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping across four Lincolnshire districts thanks to a £600,000 Government grant. South Kesteven, North Kesteven, South Holland and West Lindsey district councils are working together under the banner of Change4Lincs to support people known to be rough sleeping or at risk of […]