Lincolnshire health chief ‘very concerned’ about second wave of coronavirus
Walter Kenneth Auckland
Walter Kenneth Auckland sadly passed away at home on 30th August 2020 aged 93 years. A loving dad who will be deeply missed by all of his family and friends. Walter’s funeral service has already taken place. Donations in his memory for Marie Curie may be forwarded to Robert Holland Funeral Director at 14, St. […]
£1.2million funding for electronic medicines management system in Lincolnshire’s hospitals
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) has been successful in securing national funding to introduce an electronic prescribing and medicines administration (EPMA) system. Once implemented, the system will provide NHS staff with rapid access to potentially lifesaving information on prescribed medicines, reduce duplication of information gathering and will reduce medication errors compared to a paper […]
Grantham pub celebrates Cask Ale Week with range of giveaways
Pubs across Lincolnshire are celebrating Cask Ale Week kicking off Thursday 24 September. The pubs – including The Old Bank, High Street, Grantham, have teamed up with popular cask ale, Doom Bar, to not only offer customers two-for-one on pints of the ale, but also the chance to win a staycation in Cornwall, as part […]
New rules announced for Tesco, Asda, Aldi, Lidl and Sainsbury’s
Bridge takes another strike
For at least the fourth time this month, since Barrowby Road railway bridge was closed to traffic, Harlaxton Road bridge has been struck by a lorry. It happened at about 5.15 this afternoon. The incident has caused delays to traffic, especially as it is currently the only access through town for tall vehicles.
Cyclist dies in hospital following cardiac arrest
Grantham baby survives 3 cardiac arrests after a drop of milk got into his lungs
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David Richard Matthews
David Richard Matthews passed away unexpectedly on the 10th September 2020 aged 75 years. He will be sadly missed by all of his family and friends. His funeral service will take place at Grantham Crematorium Chapel on Tuesday 6th October at 10.30am. Family flowers only please. Donations for the RNLI may be forwarded to Robert […]
Two bubble groups at Grantham primary in isolation after confirmed coronavirus cases
Hot brakes caused lorry blaze
Fraud Alert – Phishing Email Re Penalty Charge
Please be aware of a Fixed Penalty Notice scam which is current circulating. The email, which claims to be from HM Courts and Tribunals Service, tells people that they must pay a fine for failing to pay the fee for using their vehicle on a certain road. It suggests that the amount payable will increase […]
Grantham area planning applications
Registered between 14-18 September 2020 You can click on the following link to view the forms and plans of any planning application. http://www.southkesteven.gov.uk/planningsearch S20/1224 Grantham Installation of nine (9) additional externally mounted air conditioning condenser units on 3 storey teaching block. Applicant: Mrs Sue Gordon The King’s School Brook Street Grantham NG31 6RP S20/1400 Grimsthorpe […]
ULHT Staff Awards 2020- The winners
Staff and teams from across Lincolnshire’s hospitals have been recognised in an ‘alternative’ staff awards for 2020. After a delay due to the COVID-19 outbreak, United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has in the last few weeks celebrated its 2020 staff awards. ULHT Chief Executive Andrew Morgan and Deputy CEO Mark Brassington have toured hospital sites across […]
St Barnabas Hospice awarded over £190k to continue remote patient care
Staff and volunteers are celebrating as St Barnabas Hospice has been awarded more than £190,000 to support patients through the current pandemic restrictions. The COVID-19 Pandemic has impacted on vital services St Barnabas provides to the public. In order to continue to deliver outstanding care delivery to patients and carers throughout Lincolnshire, St Barnabas Hospice […]
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Hospital boss says outpatient forced to use bushes as toilet was ‘completely unacceptable’
Last week GranthamMatters carried a story headed Elderly patient denied access to toilet. It told of an elderly gent found pooing in the bushes at Grantham hospital after being refused access to toilet, he had been given laxatives for the procedure he was due to have. It appears he was too early for his appointment […]
