Grantham teen selected to represent England – update
A Grantham teenager has been selected to represent England in the 2022 Commonwealth Games. She is one of only 85 swimmers have been named in the first-ever England Swimming Team. She told GM: “I feel very excited at the prospect of being selected and competing at a Commonwealth Games, especially a home games! “To have […]
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Extra funding for all local schools
Lincolnshire is set to receive almost £650m in 2020/21 for the education of children and young people – with an increase of £18m in the funding passed on to schools. The funding is awarded by the government, with the county council responsible for determining each schools allocation. Initial estimates suggest that primary schools will see […]
Vital message on coercion and control
As new national restrictions continue Lincolnshire Police are once again seeking to send a clear message to those who endure domestic abuse. “We are here to protect you. “We want to raise awareness that abuse does not have to involve violence to be a crime. We know that lockdown hands power to an abuser. With […]
Leading adoption charity welcomes ‘radical’ government review of Care system
The UK’s leading charity for adoptive families, Adoption UK, welcomes today’s announcement of the launch of the Government’s much-anticipated Care Review. As well as looking at what happens when a child enters and is looked after in the care system, the scope of the review allows for consideration of ‘the support provided for adoption’. Adoption UK’s chief executive, […]
Council told to pay £2k after hindering pupil’s education
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Weather warning for drivers
With the current COVID lockdown it is vital that we only travel if essential and when there is a lawful exemption to do so. With a weather warning in place for snow and ice in Lincolnshire all day tomorrow (Saturday 16th), it is imperative to consider once again if your journey is essential. If it […]
Derek Henry Robert Ball
Derek Henry Robert Ball passed away peacefully at Pilgrim Hospital Boston on the 3rd January 2021 aged 86 Derek will be missed by all his family and friends. May he rest in peace Derek’s funeral will take place on Monday 25th January 2021 at Grantham Crematorium at 2.30pm. Gifts in memory of Derek are being […]
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Hospice kickstarts 2021 with fitness challenge
St Barnabas Hospice is inviting supporters to walk, run, cycle or swim their way to fitness while raising vital funds for the charity to kick off the new year. The Hospice has launched its new campaign ‘Don’t Quit – Get Fit’ to encourage not only its supporters to get fit, but to raise funds after a difficult 2020 […]
60-home development to launch in the spring
A new 60-home development being built in the historic Leicestershire village of Bottesford will launch in the spring. Bellway’s stylish The Vale development will consist of two, three, four and five-bedroom houses for sale, as well as nineteen affordable homes for rent or shared ownership. Construction work has recently got underway on the site, which […]