Costa bans cash and sitting in its cafes
Costa Coffee, which has three outlets in Grantham, has today become cashless and become a takeaway only. CEO Jill McDonald said: “As we continue to follow the advice and recommendations from the Government and health authorities, we have made several changes to our stores to help support in social distancing. “We know that you will […]
Bright future for the Grantham Oak
‘The Oak of Belton Lane’ – also fondly referred to as ‘the Grantham Oak’ – is perhaps the most surprising and impressive tree in town. The oak stands on the eastern side of Belton Lane, to the north of the town of Grantham, beside a pedestrian crossing and surrounded by a crescent of residential housing […]
Temporary changes to visiting hours at Lincolnshire’s hospitals
In line with national guidance United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust have temporarily changed visiting arrangements to help respond to Coronavirus and protect our staff, visitors and patients. We know that it’s important for our patients to see family and friends but please consider if your visit is essential to help prevent the spread of infection. […]
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Warning of Coronavirus scammers
The Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner for Lincolnshire, Stuart Tweedale, has today (18 March) issued a warning over scammers who may attempt to profit from the coronavirus situation. He says… Whilst we are living through difficult times, we need to be aware there are those who will use the current situation to exploit others for […]
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Grantham College site closed to students
Students to remain offsite but learning to continue Grantham College is still open, however the mode of learning is going to change initially for the next two weeks and we will be reviewing the situation during the Easter break. The Coronavirus COVID-19 situation in the UK and overseas remains a rapidly changing picture. Grantham College […]
Now the Carnival is cancelled
Grantham Carnival, due to be staged on weekend June 20th & 21st has been cancelled. The organisers, Grantham Events Group, have reluctantly scrapped this year’s event due to the Covid-19 epidemic. The event has been running for more than 50 years without interruption, firstly as the Aveling-Barford Gala, staged at Arnoldfield, following a parade from […]
Graphic Design students design latest museum exhibition
A great example of local businesses working together Graphic Design students latest venture has been with Grantham Museum. The exhibition which has been installed charts the long history of Grantham Town Football Club. Grantham Museum is holding the exhibition dedicated to the 145 years of the club until May. The opening panel was designed by […]
Lincolnshire Fire service “steps up” Coronavirus planning
Cafe to deliver food to housebound
Karen Middleton, says…. I own a food business in town Finkins Deli where I employ staff. Without anyone coming through the doors will mean we won’t survive. If I can help by delivering food to the elderly and vulnerable or anyone in isolation this will help both them and to keep my staff in work. […]
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Meres leisure centre remains open
Grantham’s Meres leisure centre will remain open for now, despite the Covid-19 pandemic. Director of 1Life Becca Douglas said today: “In light of the recent Government and medical advice regarding Covid-19, we want to reassure our community that we remain open and we are doing everything we can to safeguard our staff and members. “Cleaning […]
Guildhall to close, tenants protection and other Covid-19 effects on Grantham
Statement from SKDC leader Kelham Cooke We are living in unprecedented times. I know this is a phrase that has been much used over the past few weeks, and particularly following last night’s announcement by the Prime Minister. It is nonetheless very true. In Lincolnshire, we have not yet been directly impacted by the spread […]
Hotel owners fined after health and safety breaches
The owners of Stoke Rochford Hall Hotel, near Grantham, have been fined a six-figure sum after a successful prosecution by South Kesteven District Council for breaches of health and safety regulations. After pleading guilty to eight charges the company, Stoke Rochford Hall 1, formerly Talash No. 6 Ltd, was fined a total of £220,000 and […]
No football at Meres until further notice
The Northern Premier League – of which Grantham Town is a member – yesterday decided, reluctantly, to suspend all fixtures until further notice in light of the escalating Covid-19 outbreak. In a statement, the NPL said: “We would like to congratulate the players, officials, volunteers and fans of clubs able to stage games at the […]
Another High Street shop closing
Nearly 3,000 jobs are being axed at Dixons Carphone after the retailer announced plans to shut all 531 of its standalone Carphone Warehouse mobile phone stores in the UK. This includes the Grantham High Street store, next door to Vision Express which closed earlier this year The group said the shops – which make up […]
Grantham area planning applications
Registered between 9 – 13 March 2020 You can click on the following link to view the forms and plans of any planning application. http://www.southkesteven.gov.uk/planningsearch S20/0267 Pointon Two storey side extension, single storey rear & front porch; Ms Leanne Taylor 8 Pethley Lane Pointon NG34 0ND S20/0246 Londonthorpe Change of Use from dwellinghouse (C3) to […]
Now bikers forced to cancel Easter run
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, this year’s Easter Egg Run has been cancelled. The event, where up to 1,000 motorcyclists, many of them in costume, deliver Easter Eggs to under privilage children, leave Bottesford before malking deliveries to Grantham Leisure Centre and Melton Mowbray has become a popular event on the calendar. This year’s was […]
