There isn’t any excuse – drink and drug driving kills. During December police will be increasing our enforcement of people who are driving while under the influence of drink or drugs. 10% of drivers tested in December last year failed a roadside breath test and 40 % of drivers who were tested for drugs tested […]
How would you like to be on telly AND get a free spring clean?
Fancy being the latest TV reality star? Well here’s your chance. Independent production company Manchester-based Flying Saucer is making a transformational cleaning show for 5 Star – Filthy House SOS – and are looking to spread the word to find people who might need a little bit of help tidying or cleaning up their homes. The show […]
Lions bring joy at Christmas
Grantham Lions have handed out cash totalling £1,000 to help local organisation to help them this Christmas. Each of the 10 was presented with £100. They are: Grantham Disabled Children’s Society Grantham Mencap Grantham Foodbank Grantham Ark for homeless at Christmas South Lincs Blind Society Grantham Passage GRACE Grantham Stroke Club Grantham Lynx Swimming Club […]
Who remembers these Grantham businesses?
No barriers at Nativity scene
Here’s what you can do for the next two weeks
Catalytic converters stolen from cars
Owners of small Honda and Toyota cars are being urged to be vigilant following a series of thefts in Gainsborough and Grantham. Catalytic converters were stolen from two Toyota Auris cars and one Toyota Yaris last night in Grantham. These thefts occurred in London Road (x2) and Bradley Drive. The same part was also stolen […]
Jane Robertson Clarke
Jane Robertson Clarke passed away in City Hospital Nottingham on 25th November 2020 aged 83 years. She will be sadly missed by all of her family and friends. Her funeral service will take place at Grantham Crematorium Chapel on Friday 18th December 2020 at 12.30pm. Family flowers only please. Donations for Kidney Research may be […]
Suspension of patient visiting extended at Lincolnshire’s hospitals
The suspension of patient visiting will continue at United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT), for all but exceptional cases. The continued restriction to visiting arrangements has been agreed in light of the new national Government tier system and will be reviewed at the start of the New Year. The Trust will be looking at arrangements for patient […]
School shuts its doors to all but Year 11
The majority of classes at Kings School, Grantham, have been closed until further notice. Headteacher Simon Pickett told parents that several students were tested, having developed symptoms on either Saturday or Sunday. Those test results have now been returned with additional positive results reported to the School. He said: “In agreement with the Regional Health […]
SKDC approves £100k budget for Thatcher statue unveiling
Homes evacuated after bomb scare
Police were called to a property in Low Road in Barrowby this afternoon, following reports of an unexploded bomb in a garden. Properties within 100 meters were evacuated as a precaution and Low Road was closed in both directions. They have since confirmeit was not an unexploded bomb and there is no risk to the […]
Dambusters documentary on TV tonight highlights Grantham’s role
A new documentary featuring St Vincent’s Hall, the Grantham command centre for the legendary Dambusters raid of WWll, starts at 9pm on Channel 5 on Tuesday night (1 December). ‘The Dambusters; A Daring Plan’ includes filming at St Vincent’s, which was Bomber Command 5 Group HQ in 1943 and is now a private home, with […]
Grantham’s first railway station
Margaret Richardson
Margaret Richardson passed away at Lincoln County Hospital on 24th November 2020 aged 84 years. Beloved mum to Jackie, Karen & Tracey and a treasured grandma & great grandma. She will be missed by all of her family and friends. Her funeral service will take place at Grantham Crematorium Chapel on Thursday 10th December at […]
Grantham area planning applications
Registered between 23 and 27 November 2020 You can click on the following link to view the forms and plans of any planning application. http://www.southkesteven.gov.uk/planningsearch S20/1809 Corby Glen Change of use from partial wasteland to two Gypsy and Traveller pitches; includingthe erection of an amenity block, boundary fencing, creation of a new vehicular access to […]
Family fun with the Sunningdale Christmas scavenger hunt
Richard Walker, who earlier this year devised the highly successful Sunningdale Scarecrow extravaganza, has now devised a game for Christmas. He’s created a fun Sunningdale Christmas scavenger hunt for families to enjoy this December. Mr Walker said: “It’s a fun activity for families to take part in. “Using the map and street locations they have […]
