Schools are being encouraged to use one of South Kesteven District Council’s Grantham parks as an outdoor classroom. The move is connected to a series of improvements at Queen Elizabeth Park.  SKDC is working with the park’s Friends group to encourage members of the community to play their part in the park’s development, provide volunteering […]

The roof of a car was removed by fire crews from Melton Mowbray, to free a driver trapped in the vehicle. It happened at about 1.30pm yesterday on the A607 at Waltham-on-the-Wolds Two vehicles were involved. One person was taken to hospital by ambulance, while a second was treated at the scenbe  by paramedics.

Registered between 17 – 21 February 2020  You can click on the following link to view the forms and plans of any planning application.   http://www.southkesteven.gov.uk/planningsearch S19/2132 Pointon  Erection of four dwellings on site of  The Old Ship Inn  22 High Street Pointon NG34 0LX   Applicant: Mr B Roper C/O Pickles Architecture 16 Church Lane Brighouse […]

The Grantham Singers  invite you to A Night at the Musicals.  This production features medleys from the shows of Rogers and Hammerstein and Andrew Lloyd-Webber, a selection of songs from Les Miserables all interspersed with solos, duets and ensembles from other hit musicals such as Calamity Jane, Showboat, Kiss Me Kate and Chess.  So why […]

Steve Booth says… I recently opened a new store, Dice Cavern Games, at 5 Kings Walk, Grantham. As well as selling board games, card games and hobby supplies, one of the aims of the shop is to encourage the social side that goes along with these hobbies. With this in mind I also provide a […]

“A beautiful, delicious cocktail of awesome.” Grandmother (Pauline), father (Lee) and daughter (Lilly) who make up 3G, were the winners of a £500 cash prize on Saturday night at the New Theatre Royal, Lincoln. As Lincolnshire’s best inter-generational talent was showcased at the ‘Age on the Stage’ Grand Final. Hosted by CBBC’s Chris Johnson and […]

In 2002, right at the beginning of the restoration of Easton Walled Gardens by  Lady Ursula Cholomely the phone rang. It was Doug Campion, a neighbour from Colsterworth and a keen amateur tree grower asking if she would like any trees. Of course,  Ursula said ‘Yes’. Despite being in his 90s, he helped her plant […]

The diocese of Lincoln is currently running an annual cash deficit of around £3 million, which has been steadily increasing for some years, and is not sustainable. To achieve a balanced budget in the coming years and resource the diocese in a sustainable way, five working groups have been established to each look at a […]