Fire crews from Billingborough and Donington attended Acre Lane, Threekingham, at lunchtime, where about 50 straw bales and a large quantity of manure were on fire. There was also heat damage to a nearby hedgerow. Firefighters used two hosereel jets and the farmer’s teleporter to extinguish the blaze.
Look who came to meet the workers
Lincolnshire School Games Virtual County Finals video showcases children’s achievements
Children and young people’s sporting achievements were celebrated this week and winners announced in Active Lincolnshire’s School Games Virtual County Finals, which went live at 10am on 1 July. The showcase video features footage of 82 of the finalists from the Lincolnshire Virtual School Games competitions, which have been keeping children and young people active […]
A grand day out from Grantham
Coronavirus cases in Lincolnshire almost four times higher than first thought
Keep active at home or outside
Shielded and vulnerable people, some of whom may have recovered from coronavirus, are being provided with online support to build up their strength and fitness following lockdown. Connect to Support has a dedicated coronavirus information and support section with helpful advice and links for health and wellbeing during the pandemic, including guidance on how to […]
Crackdown on drink/drug driving as pubs reopen
If you are heading out when the pubs reopen, make sure you have a plan to get home safely. That’s the message today from Lincolnshire Police and the Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership. Insp Marc Gee of Lincolnshire Police said: “Driving whilst under the influence of alcohol or drugs impairs your judgement and ability to […]
”Common sense” and “reasonable adjustments” needed when visiting our coast
Joint statement from Councillor Martin Hill, Leader of Lincolnshire County Council and Councillor Craig Leyland, Leader of East Lindsey District Council. “Whilst we are slowly opening up our east coast to visitors, we have to stress that we are a long way away from returning to normal. “Not all shops and businesses are opening just […]
SKDC demands restoration of Grantham A&E
Fraud attempt on Grantham woman
Police are carrying out investigations after a woman in her 50s was targeted by fraudsters claiming be from the courts. The victim, from the Grantham area, reported that she had received a phone call from a man who claimed he was contacting her from the court on behalf of HMRC to recover a debt she […]
Grantham from above – 30 years ago
Restaurant reopens with brand new menu
The Fox and Hounds, Old Somerby reopens on Saturday 4th July and we’ve been scrubbing the place up to Covid free standards (not that anyone had it here anyway) And even though it’s ExcitingThere’s even more great news We’re opening with a Brand New Menu https://www.thefoxandhoundsgrantham.co.uk/food-menu We’ve missed you all and look forward to seeing […]
Who do you know in this Grantham photo? – all named
Novel bar opening near Grantham
Remember this place in Grantham?
Two Grantham calls out for firefighters
Grantham firefighters attended a controlled burn on Uplands Drive, Grantham, at 6pm yesterday. Due to excessive smoke, the crew used a hose reel to extinguish the fire. An hour later, they were called to a small grass fire on Sandon Close, Grantham. The crew used a beater and a water backpack to extinguish.
Home & Fashion and garden centre cafes reopen
Downtown stores at Grantham and Boston and Downtown Garden Centre at Grantham are now successfully reopened, and they are now looking forward to reopening their cafes on Saturday 4th July. A spokesman said: “We’re working extra hard to ensure it’s safe and easy to enjoy eating and socialising at a 2m distance of course, and […]
Visitors to Lincolnshire’s pubs must be sensible and safe say police
On 4 July, many of Lincolnshire’s pubs will be opening their doors to customers after a three month closure and we want to support them in their efforts to make this as safe as possible for workers and customers. It will be far from business as usual with venues putting measures in place to support […]
