Work is set to begin on a new homes development in Bottesford after detailed plans were given the go-ahead by the local authority. Melton Borough Council has approved Bellway’s reserved matters planning application for 60 homes to be built on land off Grantham Road, after outline plans were granted permission last year. The development, which […]

A dog rescued from drowning in the River Trent after being tied to heavy rock is making steady progress, the RSPCA has revealed. Bella, a Belgian Shepherd, was saved, after being pulled free by Jane Harper who had been out walking three dogs with her friend Joanne Bellamy on Monday, January 6. The poor pooch […]

Amazing footage captures the moment police officers were guided to a missing person. The video, which uses thermal imagery, was sent up as part of a search for elderly man who had been reported as missing in Grantham yesterday, Friday, January 31. With the man deemed vulnerable, time was of the essence and so a […]

Grantham firefighters attended a fire involving a quantity of household and garden waste in a field, off the A52 at Aisby. It happened at about 7.00pm yesterday (Friday). Extinguished by crew using 2 hose reels and drags, cause of fire is unknown

Highways England should reveal just how much ancient woodland is under threat of loss or damage from the Lower Thames Crossing says the Woodland Trust. The Grantham-based charity has renewed its call for clarity after Highways England this week (29 January 2020) launched a new public consultation into the road scheme linking Essex and Kent […]

Grantham Police say There is a dispersal notice in place for McDonalds, Bridge End Road, Grantham, and the surrounding area following ongoing issues with ASB (anti-social behaviour) at the location. This began at 18:00hrs today and will continue for 48 hours.

North Parade was partially blocked causing very slow traffic, backed up to Gonerby Hill Foot, this morning. This was due to stalled double-decker bus on B1174 North Parade inbound, affecting traffic between Great Gonerby and Grantham. It has now been cleared.

South Kesteven’s new University Centre took a major step forward this month with work starting on the internal fit out of the new teaching facility. The new University Centre will offer the opportunity for more people and businesses in South Kesteven to access higher education when it opens late in the spring. Located above the […]