After nearly six successful years in office Paul Devlin, Chair of Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, will reach his maximum term of office in April 2021 and the Trust is seeking a high calibre replacement. This demanding yet rewarding position will offer a real opportunity to make a difference to people in Lincolnshire, particularly in […]
New life for Grantham homes
Who recalls these Grantham shops?
Do you know these Grantham ladies?
Dorothy Rose Wakefield
Dorothy ‘Rose’ Wakefield passed away on 29th September 2020 aged 87 years. Her funeral will take place at St Nicholas Church, Barkston on Tuesday 27th October 2020 at 1.00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations for British Heart Foundation may be forwarded to Robert Holland Funeral Director 14 St Catherine’s Road, Grantham, Lincs, NG31 6TS
Bigger investment, bolder arts, brighter future
Lincolnshire County Council has set out plans for the future of its heritage and culture service in Lincolnshire – making it much more accessible for residents to explore and enjoy. Cllr Nick Worth, executive member for Culture and Heritage at Lincolnshire County Council, explains: “Times are changing and we need to think creatively to make […]
Another business closes in Grantham
Do you remember these shops and pub?
Graham Keith Woodward
Graham Keith Woodward passed away peacefully on the 25th September 2020 aged 68 years. Loving dad to Stacey and granddad to Andreas. His funeral service will take place on Friday 30th October 2020 at Grantham crematorium at 10.30am. Flowers are being received by Robert Holland Funeral Directors, 14 St. Catherine’s Road, Grantham.
Who do you know in this Grantham photo?
Chimney fire
Patrick David Williams
Patrick David Williams, sadly passed away in Lincoln County Hospital on 10th October 2020, aged 77 years. He will be sadly missed by all of his family and friends. Patrick’s funeral service will take place at Grantham Crematorium on Thursday 29th October at 10-30 am. Family flowers only please, donations for Macmillan Nurses may be […]
Woman rescued by Grantham fire crew
Dare you drive through this graveyard this Halloween?
If you’re a fan of Halloween and all things spooky, a trip to this mannequin graveyard in Lincolnshire is a must – if you’re brave enough. Fulbeck-based Mannakin, gives guests the opportunity to take a drive through their graveyard in their car. The unusual safari begins on Saturday, October 17 – and there are options […]
Newark firm creates 250 jobs
After months of concern over the impact of COVID-19 on local employment, some good news this week for the Newark area – as one of the region’s leading employers announces 250 new jobs. Bakkavor Desserts is currently recruiting in the run up to Christmas, which is traditionally a peak period of food manufacturing and the […]
Former Mayor opens up about complications caused by coronavirus
Grantham gains another vacant building
Workmen have been busy this week removing signage from the former Pizza Hut restaurant, London Road. It opened about 10 years ago, replacing the former Manners Arms which had stood on the site for well over a century. The owners decided that Grantham would be among those to close nationally following poor trading results during […]
