Man exposed himself to schoolgirl in Grantham
Police are appealing for witnesses to an incident in which a man in a car exposed himself to a teenager. At around 11am on Wednesday 15 April a girl, 15, was approached by a man in a car who exposed himself to her. The girl was riding along Manthorpe Road in Grantham when the male pulled alongside […]
Grantham firm striving to keep staff safe
Virtual Dog Show launched
Personal protection for staff at Grantham Hospital and local Carers
Melissa Darcey says… 48 masks purchased so far! Please share the link to donate so I can get staff at Grantham Hospital more of these! #UrgentMaskAppeal They have been requested by staff and they really are grateful for your help! Link to donate:https://www.paypal.com/pools/c/8oe0rmNox7?fbclid=IwAR31M9X-Q86cWBBOse_RKlsOztOr8hqXv_2VdCJ8V-gJ-4voby-3CbTXdNk Personal Protection for Staff at Grantham Hospital and local Carers We need […]
Mental health team accredited with the Royal College of Psychiatrists
The local community mental health team based in Lincoln has been accredited with the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust’s (LPFT) Lincoln North community mental health has achieved the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Accreditation for Community Mental Health Teams (ACOMHS). For the last 12 months Christine Coupar, Service Manager and Anne Harris, Quality Assurance Lead […]
Police stepping up speeding enforcement
While most people are following government guidance to make only essential journeys, we are seeing some irresponsible drivers and riders taking advantage of the emptier roads. We are taking this opportunity to let those drivers know our specialist operations officers are on patrol, both in cars and motorbikes, marked and unmarked and we will enforce […]
Police issue more than 50 lockdown fines
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 […]
