Lincolnshire domestic abuse charity receives two new freezers from leading housing group
A leading housing provider has helped a Lincolnshire domestic abuse charity in its hour of need by purchasing two brand new freezers for its refuge. Longhurst Group, which owns and manages more than 23,000 homes across the Midlands and East of England and has offices in Boston, Lincoln and Grimsby, bought the freezers for EDAN […]
Gingerbreads sign up midfielder
Grantham Town are delighted to announce midfielder Harry Middleton has signed for the Gingerbreads ahead of the 2020/21 season. The 25-year-old midfielder, who has made over 50 Football League appearances for Doncaster Rovers, will link up with his brother Ben, who recently signed from Boston United. Gingerbreads boss Martin McIntosh described Middleton as a talented […]
Grantham Library set to reopen next week with new takeaway service
From 13 July, libraries in 14 Lincolnshire towns will reopen. Libraries in Boston, Gainsborough, Grantham, Horncastle, Lincoln Central, Long Sutton, Louth, Mablethorpe, Market Rasen, Skegness, Sleaford, Spalding, Stamford and Woodhall Spa will be open for communities to use. The sites will open in line with government guidance, and will have a number of safety measures […]
Lincolnshire hospitals among the first to join ground-breaking COVID-19 research
Hospital staff in Lincolnshire will be among the first to take part in a ground-breaking national research project looking at immunity and other unanswered questions around COVID-19. Public Health England has launched the SIREN trial which will track NHS staff from across the country, with blood and throat swabs taken regularly over 18-months. This will help researchers […]
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Historic Grantham hotel sold
The Angel and Royal hotel in Grantham, one of the oldest in the UK, has been sold by owners Ashdake Hotels for £1.75m. It has been sold to Dean Harrison, an experienced hotelier who will immediately undertake a “comprehensive” refurbishment programme. The business was marketed off a net turnover in excess of £800,000 per annum […]
Grantham council at war
Drug dealing brothers jailed after being stopped on A1
West End Workshops – from Grantham
SKDC’s Guildhall and Stamford Arts Centres are excited to announce a short series of online workshops with West End professionals, bringing you closer to two of the most recent and most popular musicals out there. They will be held via Zoom, so you don’t even need to leave your house to get training from the […]
Grantham area planning applications
Registered between 29 June – 3 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 S20/0769 Grantham Change of use of paddock near Grantham House, 45 Castlegate, Grantham NG31 6SS from agricultural use to educational use. There is no building work planned. Applicant: Mrs […]
Play areas reopen across South Kesteven
South Kesteven District Council’s outdoor play areas that were closed during the Coronavirus lockdown reopened to the public on Saturday (July 4). In line with Government guidance for lockdown restrictions to be eased, they are once again open to visitors – but there is advice to follow so they can be used safely. Cllr Dr […]
Lockdown images shine through in photo competition
Heartwarming images illustrating life during the coronavirus crisis have been submitted in a special Photo Lockdown Competition run by the Guildhall, Grantham and Stamford Arts Centres at South Kesteven District Council’s Cultural Services team. Drawing over 100 entries, the online competition attracted photos from nature, lockdown-activities, funny moments, Victory in Europe Day, friends, family and […]
Council looks to build on Coronavirus community spirit
South Kesteven District Council is working to harness and sustain the goodwill and community support shown in abundance by volunteer groups throughout the COVID-19 crisis. The council wants to maintain the relationships built with communities through its Community Hub by creating long-lasting networks and shaping funding streams to provide ongoing support, as well as evolving […]
