Despite the trials and tribulations of COVID-19, staff at Grantham College were adamant that the hard work of students would not go unnoticed. Every year, the marketing team hosts a celebration evening to congratulate the award winners. Sponsors get on board, VIPs and guest speakers attend to motivate and inspire, and awards are presented with […]
Grantham weather forecast
Who remembers this Grantham alley?
Do you know these Grantham postmen?
Gail Renshaw
Gail Renshaw passed away peacefully at home on 25th July 2020. Loving wife to Andrew and mum to Precilla and Anthony. She will be sadly missed by all of her family and friends. Her funeral service will take place at St. Peter’s Church Ropsley on Wednesday 12th August at 12.00 noon. Flowers or donations for […]
Early morning fire in Grantham
Life-saving equipment installed in park
A potentially life-saving defibrillator has been installed in a Grantham park thanks to the town’s Lions Club, and a donation from a South Kesteven district councillor. Cllr Charmaine Morgan gave her entire 2019-20 South Kesteven District Council Ward Member Grant of £1,000 to the project, which together with £600 from Grantham Lions Club, meant the […]
First walking and cycling improvements announced – your views sought
Lincolnshire County Council has revealed what changes will be made to streets to make cycling and walking easier, and is asking for input from residents on further plans. The Department for Transport granted the council £105,500 from the first round of the emergency active travel fund to support the installation of temporary projects during the […]
Council hit with bill for £1,000s after roadworks mix up
Who do you know down these streets
Pat Royce has sent us this page from Harrison’s Street Directory of 1948. This was an annual publication until the mid-1960s which listed every house and the principal occupant as well as all the town’s businesses. It was invaluable in those days before 192.com and other on-line devices. There are lots of local names on […]
Grantham family to feature on special Channel 4 show
Who do you know in this Grantham school photo?
Who remembers this Grantham rock & roller group?
Watergate – before the builders
Grantham area planning applications
Registered between 20-24 July 2020 You can click on the following link to view the forms and plans of any planning application. http://www.southkesteven.gov.uk/planningsearch S20/0823 Grantham Demolition of converted garage and replacement with a new side extension and a single storey front extension; Applicant: Mr Brent Crawley 25 Bridge End Grove Grantham NG31 7HS S20/0872 Barrowby […]
Reopening South Kesteven Leisure Centres
1Life is pleased to announce that it will be re-opening Grantham and Bourne Leisure Centres on Monday 27 July with Deepings anticipated to follow on August 10th and Stamford at a later point. Following advice and guidance from the Government as well as the fitness trade body ukactive and there independent scientific advisers, not to mention 1Life’s […]
Police welcome independent analysis of Coronavirus fines
A national examination of Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) issued by police forces under the Coronavirus (Covid-19) regulations has shown a low overall rate in fines issued across England and Wales with young men receiving the biggest proportion. It also shows that across England and Wales black, Asian and minority ethnic people were issued with a […]
Building projects shortlisted for top industry awards
Two major developments in South Kesteven are in the running for prestigious building industry awards. The schemes shortlisted in in the East Midlands regional finals of this year’s Local Authority Building Control Building Excellence Awards are: Savoy Cinema, Grantham (Best Large Commercial Project) Phase 2, Wherry’s Lane, Bourne (Best High Volume New Housing Development) The […]
HS2’s catalogue of errors “like a runaway train”
HS2 Ltd. is continuing to fail the environment with a catalogue of errors growing longer all the time says the Grantham-based Woodland Trust. As the Court of Appeal deliberates on Chris Packham’s request for a judicial review of the Government’s decision to green light the project, the Trust has issued a list of some of […]
