Visiting at all local hospitals suspended – updated
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) is working really hard to prevent the spread of coronavirus and to protect our patients and staff from becoming seriously ill and we really need your help. With this in mind, we have made a difficult decision to suspend all visiting to our wards at Pilgrim Hospital in Boston, […]
Who remembers this Grantham pub?
Grantham sport student’s career prospects flourish after work experience placement
Hard work pays off! Level 3 Sport student, Riley Pickwell recently picked up the Work Experience Partners Choice Award 2019 at Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club’s (NCCC) awards ceremony after just one week’s worth of work experience at the club. As part of any Level 3 programme at Grantham College, students have to complete a minimum […]
Grantham exhibition on UK’s first woman police officer – video
Local charity redeploys staff to ensure physical activity continues in schools
Vincent Brittain, Founder and CEO of inspire+ has declared the charity’s support to schools and young people during unprecedented times as the coronavirus outbreak develops. Following Governments announcement that schools were to remain open for key worker families and vulnerable children the charity held an emergency meeting to discuss ways that the inspire+ could assist […]
Now there’s no Escape from Grantham
Rainbows fly far, far away
Local Rainbows group visit Grantham Air. Last week 1st Barkston Rainbows came to fly, far far away with Grantham Air. ✈️ 2nd year Travel & Tourism students, at Grantham College, offered them an inflight experience followed by a Disney themed activity. The girls loved their experience on board and the students loved having them! 👭😄🌈
Inspired Grantham student takes on work experience at local arts centre
Progression in Vocational Experience student Harry Machin has been undertaking work experience at The Guildhall Arts Centre, Grantham since September. 🎭 He has thoroughly enjoyed his time there stating: “it has helped with my confidence and has made me look forward to the future. I have enjoyed working with the staff; they have been very good to me and I […]
Before the Tolle
Leading Grantham store to close
Boundary Mill, Gonerby Moor, will shut tomorrow until further notice. CEO Benjamin Bannister said today: “As a family run business, the health and well being of our customers and teams is very close to our heart. In these times of great uncertainty, we need to ensure we do the right thing for everyone. “We have […]
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Grantham man stranded in Peru covid-19 lockdown
Update on county council services
Councillor Martin Hill, Leader of Lincolnshire County Council, provides an update on the current situation at the council and our services during this time. Cllr Hill said: “Boris Johnson announced yesterday that he hoped the UK would be able to turn the tide on the coronavirus pandemic in the next 12 weeks if we follow […]
Council launches community information hub for residents
The Leader of South Kesteven District Council, Councillor Kelham Cooke, has today launched a new community information hub manned by SKDC staff to support residents across the district during the Coronavirus outbreak. The hub will be the first point of contact for communities and individuals sharing or requiring information about COVID-19.Dedicated phone lines and an […]
Kids hospitalised because of drugs on the rise
Latest local authority drug abuse hospital admission rates amidst Coronavirus crisis revealed**Public Health England has released the latest figures on hospital admissions due to substance misuse for those aged 15-24. NHS hospitals across the East Midlands have had to deal with over 1,500 admission episodes of kids and young adults between 2016-2018; hundreds more than […]
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New wheelie bin rules
New rules for disposing of rubbish – including double bagging tissues and cleaning cloths – have been issued by Public Health England. The rules, which apply to everyone who might have a potential Covid-19 infection, are now in place across Lincolnshire in a bid to cut the rate of infections. They state: Personal waste, including […]
The great canal clean-up
Now The Farrier shuts
Following Monday’s new Government guidance on Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the consequent impact on the hospitality industry as a whole, Whitbread directors have taken the decision to temporarily close all Brewers Fayre restaurants from Saturday 21st March. This includes The Farrier, on Harlaxton Road, near the A1 intersection. A spokesman said: “This is not a decision […]