Dorothy Rose Wakefield passed away at home on the 29th September 2020 aged 87 years. She will be fondly remembered and sadly missed all her family and friends. Her funeral service will take place on Tuesday 27th October 2020 at St Nicholas Church, Barkston at 1.00pm followed by a burial where she will be laid […]
Six bailed following Grantham disorder
The six men arrested in connection with an incident on Earlesfield Lane, on Friday evening, have been released on conditional bail pending further inquiries. Police, some of them armed, were called to the area near Hollis Road, at just after 5 pm to deal with an incident of disorder. Multiple accounts came from members of […]
Alzheimer’s Research UK calls for Grantham residents to support dementia research
Alzheimer’s Research UK is calling on the people of Grantham to join the charity’s fundraising efforts and keep dementia research going during the COVID-19 pandemic. Alzheimer’s Research UK is predicting a fall of up to 45% in charitable income for 2020, putting dementia research at risk. Not only this, but people with dementia are more […]
Courtyard Shop at Easton open
Weapons amnesty
People from across Lincolnshire can hand in any weapons from today as part of an amnesty. This is part of Operation Raptor which was launched at the end of 2019 to help reduce offences involving weapons on the west of the county. After 150 weapons were either seized or handed in to the police as […]
Who do you know in this Grantham photo?
Grantham gets a new cinema
Local awards in Queen’s Birthday Honours
Heroes of the coronavirus pandemic and lockdown are among the people rewarded in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list for fantastic work in serving their communities. Locally, awards have been announced for…. Penelope Bond, volunteer reserve, London North East Railway, Grantham, for services to the Covid-19 response, receives a British Empire Medal.. A similar award goes […]
Weapons seized as armed police close Earlesfield Lane
Police were called just after 5 pm this evening to deal with an incident of disorder in Grantham. Multiple accounts came from members of the public who reported seeing a number of men with weapons. The incident was primarily on Earlesfield Lane. We are also investigating a connected report of a road traffic collision. Six […]
Grantham company receives lifeline grant from Government’s £1.57bn Culture Recovery Fund
Skillington Workshop Ltd is one of 445 heritage organisations across the country set to receive a lifesaving financial boost from the government thanks to the £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund to help them through the coronavirus pandemic. 445 organisations will share £103 million, including Skillington Workshop heritage sites, keeping venues open and supporting those working […]
Shoe shop became part of a pub
Do you know these Grantham darts players?
Police officer in car incident remains in hospital
The police officer who was injured in Sainsbury’s car park on Wednesday morning, remains in hospital with serious injuries. She was speaking to a man sitting in a black Nissan Juke car, at around 9.40am when the car reversed and struck her. The car was then driven out of the car park, heading south on […]
Grantham pub closed for trading past 10pm curfew
The Priory, Dysart Road, Grantham has been voluntarily closed by the Licence Holder Ei Group with immediate effect following a police visit to the premises on 2 October. Sergeant 1040 Kimble Enderby, Alcohol Licensing Team Manager for Lincolnshire Police said: “Grantham officers visited the pub at 10.35pm on Friday 2 October and found that it […]
Who remembers this Grantham business?
Chance to shape SKDC Local Plan
A six-week consultation period offering residents the chance to help shape the future of South Kesteven opens on Monday (12 October). South Kesteven District Council’s Local Plan for 2011-2036 was adopted in January this year, with a commitment to an early review allowing the council to consider changes in local housing requirements and provide an […]
Could you adopt a child in need of a loving home?
Lincolnshire’s Adoption Service is encouraging more people to come forward and make a life-changing difference to a young person’s life. During National Adoption Week (12 – 18 October) the team is hosting a virtual information event in the hope that more people will come forward to adopt. There is a particular need for adopters who […]
SKDC seeks feedback on licensing process
Residents and businesses are being asked to give their views on the way South Kesteven District Council decides licensing applications for the sale of alcohol, regulated entertainment and late-night refreshment. The existing policy statement is being reviewed and a revised draft statement has been produced which can be found at www.southkesteven.gov.uk/LicensingConsult Cabinet Member for Commercial […]
Grantham man jailed for manslaughter
A 28-year-old man has been jailed for four years and 8 months for a one-punch assault which killed his victim. Luke Templeman, of Launder Terrace in Grantham, was drinking in the Kings Arms in Westgate, Grantham, on the evening of February 28. He was joined by victim Danny Maguire who had been drinking at the pub […]
Coleman, Hannah – Grantham girl sings across the globe
Hannah Coleman (b1987) Born in Worksop, Hannah was raised in Grantham. Her first musical training was at St. Wulfram’s Church Choir in Grantham at age 10, making her the first girl ever allowed to join the choir. Growing up in Grantham, Hannah was involved in the Grantham Operatic Society and was a founding member of […]
