Who do you know at this dog show?
Cheung, Angela – Grantham girl worked with Sly, Britney, Kylie and The Rock
Angela Cheung (b1968 ) In 1968, when Angela Cheung was born in Grantham Hospital, her father, popular restauranteur and Grantham Hall of Famer, Peter Cheung, was so delighted he brought in Chinese food for the whole ward. For many, it was the first time they had ever tried Chinese cuisine. At Dudley House Primary School, […]
Grantham’s Mini Olympics attracts thousands
Around 2,150 children took part in the annual inspire+ Mini Olympics at South Kesteven District Council’s Meres Leisure Centre in Grantham this week. Youngsters from primary schools in Grantham, Stamford, Market Deeping, Spalding and the surrounding villages participated in the three-day event with the theme The Greatest Sports Show 2019. Charity Ambassadors including Paralympian track […]
Have your say on sport and physical activity in South Kesteven
Are you a fitness fanatic and always in the gym, or do you wish you led a more active life? Whatever your lifestyle, InvestSK wants to hear from you. People living in South Kesteven are being invited to a series of events next month which aim to build and improve sport and exercise services in the area. […]
Innovative ‘ballot bin’ set to tackle cigarette litter
Plans by South Kesteven District Council to tackle littering in Grantham took a further step forward this week with the installation of a ballot bin for cigarette ends – the most common form of litter in the district. SKDC hopes that encouraging smokers to have a bit of fun whilst also getting rid of their […]
Last days of popular Grantham shop
Who remembers this country pub?
“What happens when Grantham A&E is replaced with an urgent care centre?”
Grantham’s Portuguese and English Festival of Culture launches on Saturday
Grantham’s first Portuguese-English Festival will officially open at 10.30am on Saturday (22 June) with a VIP curtain-raiser to the colourful two-day event. South Kesteven District Council Chairman Jacky Smith will welcome a host of Portuguese guests and civic dignitaries to the event which centres around St Peter’s Hill and the Market Place. Crowds will enjoy […]
Villagers protest over 270,000 chicken ranch
Villagers in Great Ponton are campaigning against plans for a 270,000-bird poultry unit submitted to South Kesteven District Council. They claim odour noise, contamination of the will affect village life, especially being close to the local school. There was a small proest outside the school gates on Thursday morning. The unit would include workers‘ dwelling […]
Summit to tackle antisocial youths
South Kesteven District Council’s Cabinet Member for Commercial and Operations, Cllr Dr Peter Moseley, is calling for a summit to be held aimed at tackling anti-social behaviour in Grantham. It follows complaints by Labour councillor Charmaine Morgan of incidents at Welham Street Multi-storey car park. Dr Moseley is planning to invite the Chief Constable of […]
Hundreds turn out for Grantham society wedding
Grantham Carnival in pictures – Batch 9
Who can you name in this photo?
Buy a LotterySK ticket and support local causes
Local people are being urged to buy tickets to support the council’s community lottery, LotterySK, with 86 good causes now registered. Every weekly draw offers the chance to win £25,000, with 60p from every £1 ticket sold going to local good causes, twice the amount donated to charity by the National Lottery. Four more groups […]
Race track to be built near Grantham
Fears for public safety after antisocial behaviour at Grantham car park
Labour councillor Charmaine Morgan has contacted Mayor of Grantham and Chief Executive Adrian Rave with concerns about public safety at Welham Street multi-storey car park. She said: “Further to discussion with Aidan Rave I am writing to raise formerly concerns regarding security and safety at Welham Street Car Park. The car park is on the […]