Lisa says…. STOLEN FROM WESTBOROUGH VILLAGE OVER THE PAST 10 HOURS!!!!!Last night we had 2 quad bikes stolen between 11pm to 8am this morning. They had also attempted to break into the building.They must have been quite experienced as we have a gravel driveway and a dog and nothing was heard or seen.This has broken […]
Free TV and telephone for hospital patients
From today, inpatients at any United Lincolnshire Hospital NHS Trust sites will be able to access free Freeview TV and free calls to UK landlines and mobiles. The Trust has agreed a package with its entertainment provider Hospedia to supply this to all bedside terminals at Lincoln, Boston and Grantham hospitals. Premium channels will still […]
Grantham bakery on a mission to spread kindness – not Coronavirus.
Coronavirus is set to force thousands of our vulnerable people into self isolation and 1.5 million of the UK population to shield themselves, prohibiting them from what we are used to as “everyday life” and “normality.” Hawkens Gingerbread, a small bakery producing one of the oldest and most loved biscuits in history, has pledged to […]
Parking charges suspended at council car parks
South Kesteven District Council is suspending all parking charges in its car parks. Since the Coronavirus outbreak and the introduction of travel restrictions the council’s car parks are mainly being used by key workers and others who have to drive to ensure the delivery of vital services. The Leader of SKDC, Cllr Kelham Cooke, said: […]
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MoT’s extended
Grantham firm at forefront of Covid-19 battle
Government grants set to help 2,200 businesses in South Kesteven
New Government funding designed to help businesses across the country during the coronavirus Covid-19 outbreak has launched today (Friday) in South Kesteven. The funding, which was announced by the Chancellor last week, will see two new schemes pay cash grants to eligible businesses in the district of either £10,000 or £25,000. The Small Business Grant […]
Grantham High Street manouvres
Grantham hospice provides eight ways to cope with grief during the coronavirus outbreak
St Barnabas Hospice has put together a helpful guide for those coping with a bereavement during this difficult time. Lincoln, 25th March 2020 – The coronavirus has caused much worry, anxiety and upset around the world. Local charity, St Barnabas Hospice, understands what a difficult period of time it will be for many, particularly those […]
Fraudsters jump on Covid-19 bandwagon
A number of #COVID19 related phishing emails have been reported to Action Fraud. These emails attempt to trick you into opening malicious attachments which could lead to fraudsters stealing your personal information, logins, passwords, or banking details. https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/alert/coronavirus-related-fraud-reports (Click the image to see a larger version) Protect yourself 1) Watch out for scam messagesDon’t click on […]
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Vandals wreck bus shelter
Recycling centre shut
Grantham’s Alexandra Road recycling centre, along with those in the rest of the county, has been closed due to the coronavisrus outbreak. John Coates, Head of Waste said: “Since the Government has issued stark warnings that people must stay at home – only leaving for essential foods, work and for one exercise a day – residents […]
Three charged in connection with church lead thefts
Three men have been charged with Conspiracy to Steal between August 2018 and March 2020 and offences in relation to the Proceeds of Crime Act, retaining, converting, distributing criminal property. This is connection with a theft of lead from churches across Lincolnshire and beyond. Among them, are Threekingham, Billingborough and Anwick churches. Those arrested and […]
New grocery opening delayed
Next week’s opening of a new grocery store in Grantham has been delayed because of the coronavirus outbreak. The new Lincolnshire Co-op store on Springfield Road was due to open on Thursday April 2, creating 15 jobs. It comes after the UK was put in lockdown in order to slow the spread of the virus.
Please back Boris plea from SKDC leader
SKDC Leader Cllr Kelham Cooke has made a personal plea for residents to support the Prime Minister by complying with the Coronavirus restrictions. His message, which can be quoted in full, can be found at www.southkesteven.gov.uk/coronavirus This web page also hosts details of SKDC’s current service levels for the benefit of residents, as the coronavirus situation […]
