Lincolnshire councils’ big salary spenders
Another Grantham carer targeted by thieves
A support worker for adults with learning disabilities had her laptop stolen yesterday. Locking up after finishing work, Jo Jordan was locking up and waiting for her client to get picked up when her black Toshiba laptop bag was strolen It happened in Welham Street. Police are investigating. Anyone with information should contact police, quoting […]
Where Grantham naughty boys were sent.
Folkingham House of Correction in 1880. This is where most local criminals, sentenced by the Magistrates Court, were sent to do their penance. They had to walk behind the prison van. And it wasn’t easy. Tasks included unpicking okum (ie stripping old rope into single strands), breaking rocks, sawing logs and getting two buckets of […]
Woman heartbroken after shock death of dog after walk in woodland near Grantham
Grantham area planning applications
Registered between 6 – 10 April 2020 You can click on the following link to view the forms and plans of any planning application. http://www.southkesteven.gov.uk/planningsearch S20/0162 Billingborough Single storey flat roofed rear extension and garden store; Applicant: Mr Chris Rate 3 Chapel Street Billingborough NG34 0QH S20/0183 Haconby Internal alterations and new roof light. Applicant: […]
Grantham hospice faces one million pounds loss over next three months due to coronavirus impact
St Barnabas Hospice has launched an urgent appeal for funds as they continue to care for some of society’s most vulnerable during the coronavirus outbreak. Lincoln, 14th April 2020 – Lincolnshire charity, St Barnabas Hospice, continues to care for those living with life-limiting or terminal illnesses during the coronavirus outbreak. They have today announced that […]
More than £500m of debt written off at Lincolnshire’s hospitals
Noble tree in park was sacrificed
Coronavirus death toll rises again as NHS releases updated figures
Odd view of George Centre
A fascinating photo of Grantham a century ago
Live coronavirus concerts in Singapore led by Grantham conductor
In the spirit of bringing the community together through the arts, the Singapore Symphony Orchestra has launched an extensive programme that would allow avid concert-goers to access newly recorded concerts and performances from its archives, all from the comfort of their homes. Acclaimed violinist Kam Ning and Cultural Medallion winner Kelly Tang will be among the local […]
Rogue trader warning
We are reminding residents to be extra vigilant after an elderly man was targeted by a rogue trader. On April 7 an elderly man was approached by a rogue trader who claimed he had carried out building work on his home. The rogue trader requested money when he approached the victim at his Cherry Willingham […]
Biggest county rise in coronavirus cases in 24 hours
Can you identify this village from 100 years ago?
Who recalls this High Street building?
Mad as Hatters – but you must see this!
Mike and Lynne Spicer from Grantham Danserye are taking part in the virtual Mad Hatter’s Tea Party at the Old Brickyard Tea Garden today. They are dancing the Mad Hatter’s Quadrille. This dance normally involves eight people. They are dancing it with two people and a tea table with social distancing. Watch it it here….