South Kesteven District Council is asking residents to look out for their neighbours, particularly those who live near key workers who are vital in the fight against Coronavirus. Those key workers across South Kesteven and the rest of Lincolnshire are leading from the front in ensuring essential services are maintained. SKDC Cabinet Member for Communities, […]
New measures to protect renters
South Kesteven District Council is calling on landlords to follow new measures during the Coronavirus pandemic which aim to protect renters, ensure they have a decent place to live, and provide clarity for landlords. The Government has brought forward a support package which means that most tenants in either social or private accommodation will be […]
Outpatient appointments cancelled with immediate effect
Statement from ULHT…. United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust is working hard to prevent the spread of coronavirus and to protect our patients and staff from becoming seriously ill. We have, therefore, made the difficult decision to suspend all non-urgent outpatient appointments. We are asking patients to not attend your outpatient appointment unless we have contacted […]
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Woman who swore at cops when they went into her Grantham garden after suspect – is nicked
Now Gravity Fields Festival under threat
South Kesteven District Council is expected to decide next week whether Grantham’s Gravity Fields Festival will take place in September. The festival, combining science, arts, heritage, music and drama, is organised by SKDC and celebrates the legacy of, and local links to, Sir Isaac Newton. Three options are being considered: to continue planning the festival […]
Stranded couple flown home from Peru
Don’t forget to Clap for Carers again
The public are being urged to take part in another mass round of applause for frontline healthcare heroes battling the coronavirus pandemic as part of Clap for our Carers. The initiative, which saw residents from all corners of the UK including Grantham coming together to salute NHS staff and carers from doorsteps, windows and balconies, will take place […]
New contractors keeping roads safe during pandemic
Essential road maintenance will still be carried out across the county to ensure that life-saving medicine, equipment, supplies and healthcare staff can travel to wherever they are needed most. From 1 April 2020, Balfour Beatty Group Limited and Colas Limited will take to the streets as Lincolnshire County Council’s new highways contractors, alongside existing contractor, […]
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Inside the George Hotel
Three females arrested following raid on Grantham house
Three females were arrested following a police raid on a house in Brook Street. Mariah Fraiser, aged 20, from Daybrook, Nottingham has been charged with possession with intent to supply class A drugs, possession of criminal property, and two counts of possession of an offensive weapon. She has been bailed with conditions, not to enter […]
Look who’s still working
Work on the Grantham Southern Relief Road continues, despite other county road projects being put on hold. A county council spokesman said that due to the nature of the work, at the junction with the A1 south of Grantham, most employees were ‘isolated’ in separate machinery. Work where people operated on close proximity has been […]
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Supermarkets lift restrictions on many lines
Senior Lincolnshire Police officer reveals force’s position on lockdown road checks, grassing neighbours and ‘police state’ policing fears
Leisure centre donates membership fees to charity
As we approach the second week of national social distancing measures, Grantham Meres Leisure Centre operator 1Life has announced that it will donate 25% of all membership fees to the mental health charity MIND during this pandemic.* Despite having to temporarily close its doors to the community, 1Life is still doing all it can to […]
