Men at work: Who do you know at this Grantham factory?
Barking Parking – Sixties style
Who remembers eating here?
Budding paramedic inspired by work experience with NHS heroes
Grantham College student Andrew Trollope gained an in-depth insight into the work of our NHS heroes recently when he completed a week of work experience that’s helped him determine his future career. Andrew, who is aged 19 and studying on an Access to Higher Education course, shadowed staff in a range of clinical roles at […]
Hospice doubles Dragonfly production due to demand
Donations for ‘in memory’ dragonflies have hit £68,000 as St Barnabas Hospice reaches the half-way point in their campaign. St Barnabas Hospice, a Lincolnshire-based charity, launched their dragonfly appeal in March so supporters could make a donation and receive a beautiful, ironwork dragonfly for their garden. These dragonflies are made locally, and the 1,500 that […]
Who remembers this Grantham business?
Who do you know in this Grantham school photo?
Down on the farm 70 years ago
“Amazing” response from Lincolnshire care providers to Covid-19
“Our care providers and their staff have responded admirably, working tirelessly and selflessly to keep the vulnerable people in their care safe during these challenging times…staff resilience has been nothing short of amazing.” Melanie Weatherley, Chair of the Lincolnshire Care Association, has written to Lincolnshire MPs to outline the tremendous efforts of care providers, Lincolnshire […]
Start planning for the Memory Walk, says Vicky
Vicky McClure says… Under normal circumstances, many thousands of people would have by now signed up to take part in an Alzheimer’s Society Memory Walk. These hugely popular events bring people together in a variety of stunning locations to unite against dementia, whilst raising vital funds to support those affected by the condition. It would […]
Grantham mega-show cancelled
The annual show staged by Grantham Lions in October, has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 crisis. Featuring local stars including Trevor Leeson, Ali James, Terry Carey and Dave Knight – the show is just the latest called off due to the pandemic. Lions president Godfrey Mackinder said: “Such a great shame, but can’t bee […]
Who’s enjoyed a pint or two in this place?
The root to prosperity fights the battle in Grantham
Who do you know in this Grantham school photo?
Woman seriously injured in collision near Grantham
A woman was seriously injured and significant delays were caused after a collision occurred on the northbound carriageway of the A1 opposite the Esso Petrol station at Marston. The collision occurred at around 4.30 pm yesterday (9 July) and involved a silver Renault Clio, a Grand Jeep Cherokee and a Mercedes. The female driver of […]
Figures show number of coronavirus-related deaths in each area of Lincolnshire as county reaches grim milestone
Who do you know in this Grantham photo?
Priory Academies takes a green stride for schools
The Priory Federation of Academies Trust has just undergone an energy-saving project that is now set to save it nearly £100,000 a year in electric running costs. The project was supported with grant funding from North East Lincolnshire Council’s Smart Energy Greater Lincolnshire programme, to help the Lincoln-based Trust reduce its energy bills and carbon […]
Armbands for social distancing – made in Grantham
Government guidance for those in the ‘shielding’ category – those who are extremely vulnerable from Covid-19, is changing. Many will have been in isolation since Mid-March and may feel daunted as they again venture out into the wider world. Local resident Sue McQuinn, known to many for her personal involvement in trying to resolve issues […]