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 […]
Cars broken into
National Trust urges caution as good weekend weather may tempt people on to roads
Trust warns that a good weather forecast combined with Mothering Sunday could tempt people onto the roads and toward tourist hotspots Coast and countryside will be open as usual but people are urged to use local outdoor space and not travel unnecessarily, in line with government guidance Trust has pledged to allow free access to […]
Alzheimer’s Society suspends services
Alzheimer’s Society statement on suspension of services “We take the health and safety of all our service users, staff and volunteers very seriously. These are unprecedented times – Alzheimer’s Society is continually monitoring the evolving situation and following the latest Government advice with regards to our services and events. “In light of the most recent […]
Update on county council services
Cllr 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:“Clearly the biggest change since yesterday is that our schools will be largely closed after Friday. Our teams have been working hard to get the clarification and details we […]
Hull Trains implements revised timetable in response to COVID-19
Hull Trains will implement a revised timetable from Friday 20th March 2020 to keep vital workers travelling on a reliable and resilient rail network in response to COVID-19. The timetable will include two services a day Southbound and Northbound on Monday to Friday and one service a day at the weekend. Louise Cheeseman managing director for Hull Trains explained […]
Latest situation at Grantham College
Students at Grantham College are to remain off college site from today, and continue studies via distance learning as agreed with their tutor/s or assessor/s. The government made announcements on Wednesday 18th March 2020 requiring that the physical buildings of Grantham College close to all students except those listed below until further notice. The college is […]
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Grantham factory fire
Lincolnshire Covid-19 Crisis Fund launched
We are all deeply concerned about the people in all of our communities at this time, particularly those who are vulnerable and isolated. Naturally we have anxieties around how they are going to cope with the consequences of the Covid-19 Pandemic. Covid-19 presents a significant increase to the challenges communities in Lincolnshire face and are […]