Farewell from the Chief Constable
“Today is my last day as a police officer and my last day as your Chief Constable” – Friday December 18th, we said goodbye to our Chief Constable Bill Skelly. He retires from the force after joining as Chief on 1st February 2017 and after having completed 31 years in policing. Mr Skelly started off in […]
Speed checks in Grantham over Christmas
PCSO Patrick Welby-Everard says… PCSO’s have been carrying out speed checks in and around Grantham as a result of complaints from the local community. Over the last two days numerous vehicles have been stopped. Tickets have been issued for excess speed and drivers have been spoken to. Gonerby Hill was noted as particularly bad with […]
Who do you know in this Grantham photo?
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Santa pelted with stones on Grantham tour
Santa and his sleigh were pelted with stones on part of his annual tour through Grantham . It happened on Goodliff Road, Earlesfield, where the sleigh was pelted with stones by a gang of youths. The tour, organised by Grantham Lions, was abandoned for the evening. President Godfrey Mackinder said: “It was great disappointment, but […]
Eric Doughty
Eric Doughty of Grantham died peacefully on 9th December 2020 after a short illness aged 90 years. Dearly loved Dad, Grandad and Great Grandad.His funeral will take place at Grantham Crematorium on Wednesday 30th December 2020 at 12.30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations for British Heart Foundation are being received by Robert Holland Funeral Director […]
Enjoy the Lincolnshire Police Carol Concert
It’s been an extraordinary year for many reasons. The coronavirus pandemic has meant that many events have had to be postponed or cancelled, including our annual Lincolnshire Police Carol Concert. Traditionally held in the magnificent arena that is Lincoln Cathedral, we’re not letting the pandemic make us miss out on the concert completely, so we’ve […]
Christmas visiting announced for county hospitals
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust will be allowing limited patient visiting for the Christmas period. From Wednesday 23 December until Sunday 27 December inclusive, some inpatient visiting will be permitted at Lincoln County Hospital and Pilgrim Hospital, Boston. This is being put in place in light of the temporary relaxation of some COVID-19 rules that […]
Revised wheelie bin collection dates for Christmas
Get outside this Twixmas at Belton’s illuminated trail
Keep the festive sparkle going post-Christmas with a visit to the outdoor illuminated trail at National Trust’s beautiful Belton House in Lincolnshire, running until 3 January 2021. Christmas at Belton is the perfect way to get outside in the fresh air and enjoy a wintry walk with a difference during the ‘Twixmas’ period between Christmas and New […]
Opposition calls in council decision to fund £100k Thatcher statue event
This chap will bring memories to many from Grantham
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Grantham area to remain in Tier 3
South Kesteven is to remain in Tier 3 following the Government’s first review of its tiered system of Coronavirus restrictions. Leader of South Kesteven District Council, Cllr Kelham Cooke, said: “I know that for many people this will be disappointing news, not least for those involved in the hospitality industry at what would normally be […]
