Emma, Duchess of Rutland has applied to SKDC for permission to rip out nearly a kilometre of hedgerow. She has applied for planning permission to remove 869m of hedgerow at Terrace Hills Farm, off Woolsthorpe Lane, Stenwith, which belongs to Belvoir Estate. According to the application, it divides two fields which are too small for […]
Who’s enjoyed a pint or two in this Grantham pub
Pupil proves Covid-19 positive at Grantham school
Man arrested by police officer on his way to work
Former Mayor describes nightmare coronavirus battle which put him in induced coma for weeks
Laura Ashley reopens with closing down sale
Laura Ashley Grantham is re opening on London Road tomorrow, Thursday 18th June, to sell off all stock for a closing down sale. Opening hours will be Monday – Saturday 9.30-6 and Sunday 10-4. Strict social distancing measures will be in place with a maximum number of customers in, no refunds or exchanges, gift cards, […]
New ‘WhatShop’ directory goes live to guide shoppers around South Kesteven’s towns
InvestSK has this week launched a new online directory to help local residents and visitors find out which shops and services are open in South Kesteven. WhatShop is a free directory designed to promote businesses in the district that have reopened after lockdown. While it guides shoppers to understand any changes in opening hours and […]
Proud Army reserves celebrate end of their basic training at Grantham – socially distanced
Army Reserves have marked the completion of their first stage of military training with a socially distanced Pass Off parade at Army Training Regiment (Grantham). More than 45 new reserves from a range of civilian backgrounds including a cleaner, teacher and a nurse took part in the traditional passing out ceremony. The parade marked the […]
Sweet Peas at Easton Walled Gardens
The Grantham area’s top garden is back in business following the coronavirus lockdown. The Sweet Pea Season at Easton Walled Gardens is wonderful. Stunning displays of sweet peas, raised tenderly from seed in the greenhouses, pay tribute to the flowers in the meadows, roses and cream teas. The whole garden is filled with the uplifting […]
Criminals exploiting Covid-19 pandemic
Criminals are exploiting the COVID-19 pandemic to try and get their hands on your money and personal information. To date, Action Fraud has received reports from 2,378 victims of Coronavirus-related scams, with the total losses reaching over £7 million. How you can protect yourself from Coronavirus-related scams: There are some simple steps you can take that […]
Free parking to continue – for now
South Kesteven District Council is to extend free parking in its car parks across the district for a further month to support Monday’s initial phase of the reopening of town centres Free parking in council-run car parks was initially introduced in March to support key workers and others who needed to make essential journeys by […]
Jamie and Rebekah Vardy’s big plans for their mansion near Grantham
High Street Grantham 20 years ago
Tomorrow’s Grantham weather. Look what’s on the way
Who recalls this Grantham character?
Do you remember this Grantham bridge?
Grantham pubs the target of German bombs
Grantham area planning applications
Registered between 8 – 12 June 2020 You can click on the following link to view the forms and plans of any planning application. http://www.southkesteven.gov.uk/planningsearch S20/0501 Little Bytham Prior notification for the extension of an existing agricultural building to incorporate ancillary office, W.C, kitchen and store area; Applicant: Mr John Turner Turners of Bytham LLP […]
Councillor stands down on health grounds
South Kesteven District Councillor Chris Benn has resigned from his position today with immediate effect. Cllr Benn, who represents Glen ward, has resigned on health grounds. He has represented the residents in his ward, which covers the parishes of Careby, Aunby and Holywell, Castle Bytham, Carlby, Counthorpe and Creeton, Little Bytham and Toft with Lound […]
New turf laid at The Peg
A local company has stepped in to help with repairs at the site of an eye-catching sculpture in Grantham’s Queen Elizabeth Park. The 5-metre peg sculpture, which sits on an earth mound, was fenced off last month for safety reasons after the hot weather, combined with the turf failing to bind, caused the mound to […]
