Police currently have a dedicated team of investigators making inquiries into the theft of lead from churches across Lincolnshire and beyond, during 2019 and January 2020. Four men, aged 24, 28, 30 and 43, have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to steal. They have been released on bail while investigations continue. Chief inspector Phil Vickers […]
Blaze at Grantham pavilion
Councillors call on Boris to reinstate Grantham A&E
Beech, William – Musician in Royal Irish Hussars
William Beech (1849-1934) William Beech was born on 19 December 1849, in Middle Gonerby, the youngest boy of 10 children. Joined the Band of the Kings Royal Irish Hussars when he was 17 years of age after which he came into Civilian Engineering Employment before joining Permanent staff of the Royal South Lincoln Militia at […]
End of days for ironmongers
Bailey, John -Decorator was a poultry fancier
John William Bailey (1858-1936) John Bailey, a native of Grantham, was the son of the late Mr, John R. Bailey, whom he succeeded in the painting and decorating business which bore his name. For many years he was active member of Grantham Volunteer Fire Brigade, rising to second-officer. He was a member the Grantham brigade […]
Parry, John – Loved brewing and field sports
Major John Parry (1921-2002) Major John Parry, who died while fishing in Scotland aged 81, combined a successful career in the brewing industry with a lifelong passion for field sports and the countryside. John Matthew Croose Parry, the eldest of three sons, was born on March 20 1921 near Queenstown, Co Cork, where his father, […]
Woollatt, Geoffrey – The organ master
Geoffrey Woollatt Grantham-born Geoffrey began his musical career as a chorister at Southwell Minster. During his time in the choir he enjoyed touring with them to Italy, Sweden and Paris. Subsequently he attended Chetham’s School of Music in Manchester, where he continued his Organ Studies with Christopher Stokes. In January 2007, Geoffrey was appointed as […]
Who do you know in this Grantham photo?
Car blaze on Grantham estate
Engine Yard at Belvoir launches boutique shopping event
A boutique winter shopping event launches on 31 January at the Engine Yard at Belvoir to offer fantastic savings on leading brands stocked in The Duchess Gallery. The opening weekend will see seasonal winter items offered at 50 per cent off in the special event taking place in Vale House. More than 100 lines have […]
Grantham area planning applications
Registered between 20-24 January 2020 You can click on the following link to view the forms and plans of any planning application. http://www.southkesteven.gov.uk/planningsearch S19/2046 Grantham: Installation of a metal access ramp and erection of a timber construction shed for storage at Grantham Men’s Shed The Former Bowls Pavillion Dysart Park Houghton Road Grantham Applicant: Mr […]
School support for young carers
Young Carers Awareness Day (Thursday 30 January) is highlighting that as many as one in five secondary school children may be a young carer. The average number of school days missed or cut short as a result of a young carer’s role is 48, but schools are responding with effective support. Janice Spencer, interim director […]
New builders merchants opens in Grantham
MKM Building Supplies, the UK’s largest independent builder’s merchant has a celebratory start to 2020, with the opening of its 70th branch in Grantham this week. MKM Grantham opens the doors to a brand new, state-of-the-art branch bringing all building needs under one roof and creating 17 jobs on Trent Road. The 1.88acre site is designed […]
Who remembers this Grantham pub?
Pre-1840 country cottage set for demolition
Do you know these lads?
Who remembers these Grantham shops?
School’s future threatened by chicken ranch
SKDC flies flag for Holocaust Memorial Day 2020
The Chairman of South Kesteven District Council, Cllr Jacky Smith, raised a flag at its civic offices to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Holocaust Memorial Day 2020 marked the 75th anniversary of the liberation of concentration and extermination camps at Auschwitz. It is designated as a day of remembrance for the millions killed through persecution […]
