Police are appealing for witnesses, dashcam footage or anyone with CCTV following the theft of a white Land Rover. The Land Rover, vehicle registration M1O LMW, was stolen from outside an address in Hurst Crescent in Barrowby between 2am and 6.30am on October 18. If you have seen this vehicle or have dashcam or CCTV […]
Second jackpot winner adds to LotterySK anniversary celebrations
LotterySK is celebrating its second anniversary with a £25,000 jackpot win for one lucky player. It’s the second time that a Grantham ticket holder has scooped the big prize following a jackpot win in South Kesteven District Council’s first ever LotterySK draw in October 2018. The latest winner, who wished to remain anonymous, supports SKDC’s […]
Have your say on SKDC’s taxi policies
A four-week consultation is being launched to give the public their say on SKDC’s policy for licensing hackney carriage and private hire vehicles, drivers and operators. The current policy was adopted in 2015 and is under review to ensure it reflects new guidance and also supports environmental sustainability. The draft revised policy is available to […]
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Motorbike theft, Gonerby Hill
Police are appealing for witnesses, dashcam footage and CCTV following the theft of a motorbike. Incident 127 of October 18 refers to the theft of a CBR 125R white and red motorbike, registration number FY64 WBK, that was stolen from a garage in Grampian Way, Gonerby Hill, sometime between 9pm on October 17 and 4am […]
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Collision in Grantham brings traffic to a near-standstill
Graham Francis Poole
Graham Francis Poole passed away on 3rd October 2020, aged 71 years. A private family funeral is to take place at Grantham Crematorium on Thursday 29th October 2020 at 11:30 AM For funeral arrangements please contact: Robert Holland Funeral Directors, 14 St. Catherines Road, Grantham, NG31 6TS Telephone: 01476 594422
Roy Edwin Barratt
Roy Edwin Barratt passed away peacefully on Tuesday 13th October 2020 at Peaker Park Care Village, Market Harborough, aged 77 years. He will be deeply missed by his loving wife Joy, and all his family and friends. His funeral service will take place on Thursday 29th October 2020 at Grantham Crematorium at 3.30pm. Family flowers […]
Vehicle destroyed in early morning blaze
Grantham-based charity pledges to plant 50 million trees over next five years
– It announces a new pilot £1 million Emergency Tree Fund for local authorities to plant trees – It urges the public to get involved this autumn and join its bid to tackle climate change 50 million trees in five years – the Woodland Trust sets out ambitious aim to help tackle climate changeThe UK’s largest woodland […]
New hotline launched to report COVID fraudsters
A new hotline has been launched to stop fraudsters illegally targeting COVID stimulus schemes. In an initiative between government and the independent charity Crimestoppers, the public can now call a new COVID Fraud Hotline (0800 587 5030) anonymously and free of charge to report suspected fraudulent activity. Over 150 COVID support schemes have been introduced by the […]
Over the (Imprisoned) Moon
NEW ONLINE PERFORMANCE – OCT 24th-31stChantry Dance presents…EXTRACTS FROM THE IMPRISONED MOON!Grantham-their latest performance work will be part of the Guildhall and Stamford Arts Centre’s FREE Autumn Digital season. From Oct 24th-31st, ‘Extracts from The Imprisoned Moon’ will be being screened on the Guildhall and Stamford Arts Centres’ Youtube channel and Facebook pages. The Imprisoned Moon is a […]
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Wide Westgate as it used to look
David Thomas Blount
David Thomas Blount formally of Chelmarsh, Bridgnorth, Shropshire passed away on the 8th October 2020 at Newton House Care Home, Grantham. His funeral service will take place at Grantham crematorium at 11.30am Tuesday 27th October 2020. For further inquires please contact Robert Holland Funeral Directors, 14 St. Catherine’s Road, Grantham NG31 6TS Tel: 01476 594422.
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Motorbikes destroyed in Grantham blaze
New Head of Crime sets out priorities to protect the public
Detective Chief Superintendent Andy Cox has joined as the new Head of Crime at Lincolnshire Police. He has moved from the Metropolitan Police, where he led Vision Zero – a partnership with Transport for London and the Mayor of London, which has already helped to cut the number of fatalities on the capital’s roads. Having […]
Taxes subsidise Belvoir Hunt
Following a Freedom of Information Act request, Melton Borough Council has confirmed the Belvoir Hunt (Duke of Rutland’s Hounds) has been awarded £25,000 of monetary relief provided under the Retail, Hospitality & leisure grant fund scheme. The council, which covers Leicestershire villages between Grantham and Melton Mowbray, also provided rate relief as as follows… Discretionary […]
