The A1 is closed in Lincolnshire in both directions between B1174 near Gonerby Moor and B6326 near Fernwood due to a serious collision. Lincolnshire Police and ambulance services are on scene. Road users travelling northbound are advised to follow the hollow circle diversion route:Exit the A1 at A52 Barrowby Junction and turn left (west) onto […]
Unique Belvoir Blue summerhouse steals the show at retail village
A Northamptonshire timber product manufacturer has created a special Belvoir Blue summerhouse for the Duchess of Rutland who is acting as an agent for the company. Scotts of Thrapston created the bespoke Burghley summerhouse in the historic colour, which features heavily throughout Belvoir Castle. The summerhouse, along with two other models, are on display at […]
Grantham cinema names the date
Pilot ‘lucky to be alive’ after vintage fighter plane crashes at 130mph
How Grantham lost faith in “temporary” hospital downgrades
Jobs at risk for staff at local National Trust sites
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Four jailed after violent rampage on streets of Grantham
Police called to ‘fight’ in Grantham street
Police were called to Oxford Street, Grantham, on Monday afternoon.A police spokesman said: “We received a call at 3.03pm on Monday (10th August) reporting a fight in Oxford Street, Grantham. “Officers attended and found a man who had sustained an injury to his hand. “Following investigations, it is believed that the injury was self-sustained, and no […]
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Police appeal following village stabbing
Officers were called to Howell Road in Heckington on Monday night following reports of a stabbing. At 7.30pm a 32-year-old man was stabbed in the chest and behind the ear. He was taken to hospital with serious injuries. His injuries are not currently believed to be life threatening or changing. A 22-year-old man who had […]
Third of cases at Newark factory may be people living in Lincolnshire
Prime Minister confirms funding for Pilgrim hospital to prepare for this winter
The emergency department at Pilgrim Hospital, Boston, has received a national funding boost. The investment was announced by the Department of Health and Social Care as part of a capital funding increase for hospitals across the country. This will go towards improving the experience of patients in emergency departments ahead of winter whilst managing the […]
New disabled access and viewing area for Heroes Orchard
Grantham’s Heroes Commemorative Orchard at Wyndham Park has a new disabled access and viewing area to improve public accessibility. A paved area from the riverside path leads onto a slab viewing platform suitable for wheelchair users to view the 3.75-acre site and its 75 trees, planted to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of […]
VJ Day in Grantham set for online commemoration – pictures
South Kesteven District Council is to commemorate the end of the Second World War with an online campaign leading up to Victory Over Japan (VJ) Day on 15 August. With Covid-19 preventing outdoor commemorations and celebration gatherings, SKDC is looking back 75 years to record events as the war drew to a close. Its online […]
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200 tonnes of rubbish goes up in flames near Grantham
Firefighters were called to a recycling business near Grantham after 200 tonnes of rubbish went up in flames. Around 20 firefighters battled the blaze in Occupation Road, Gonerby Moor, from about 10pm last night – and were at the scene through the night. A Lincolnshire Fire & Rescue spokesperson said: “We initially had four fire […]
