Grantham Saturday market will resume as normal on January 3 after taking a break for the festive period on December 27. The majority of traders at each location have chosen not to trade between Christmas and New Year due to the delays in supply to some of their products with the bank holidays falling in […]
Tools stolen from building site
Grantham train had near-miss at crossing
British Transport Police (BTP) officers are appealing for the public’s help following a near-miss at a level crossing in Lincolnshire. PC Darren Reilly said: “The driver of the 6.41am Nottingham to Skegness train, which stops at Grantham, was forced to apply the emergency brakes after a motorist ignored red lights at the crossing. The incident […]
Auctioneer warns of rough road ahead
Police helicopter in Grantham search
Car taken in burglary
Woman’s body found on A1
Nottinghamshire Police can confirm that the body of a woman in her 20s was found on the southbound A1 on Saturday evening (13 December). There are no suspicious circumstances and a file is being prepared for the coroner. The southbound A1 was closed for approximately 12 hours overnight to allow for an examination of the […]
Hospital invites public to tomorrow’s meeting
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust invites the public to the forum meeting at Grantham Hospital on Monday 15 December from 10am-12pm. Locality forums give the public the opportunity to hear about what is going on in the Trust and our plans for the future, but they also give people the opportunity to ask questions and […]
The stark reality of drug-taking among Lincolnshire’s youngsters
Grantham couple in Covent Garden production
A GRANTHAM couple have been working as assistant choreographers at the legendary Royal Opera House, Covent Gardens. Rae Piper, along with her husband Paul Chantry, have recently been working on the production of ‘Un Ballo In Maschera’ as assistant choreographers for the production, which entails working with and rehearsing a 60 strong chorus, as well […]
How to recycle (or not) your Christmas waste
SKDC wishes all residents a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and is reminding everyone to recycle responsibly during the festive period. Cardboard boxes, glass bottles and jars, drink cans, Christmas cards, paper chains, foil, and toy and gift wrapping paper can all be recycled at home in silver bins or clear bags. Real Christmas […]
Support pledged to improve primary maths results
Figures released today on the 2014 Key Stage 2 National Curriculum Assessments show that results in Lincolnshire are broadly similar to those in 2013. A total of 13 schools are celebrating 100% of their pupils achieving Level 4 or above in English and Maths. These include two in the Grantham area – Great Ponton CofE School […]
Santa’s last shift
SANTA Claus worked his last shift on tour with the Fire Service for another year tonight, with a trip around the Springfield Road and Denton Avenue areas. Tomorrow he will be with them in Welby Street, greeting shoppers. Next week, Santa will continue his tour of the town, this time with Grantham Lions. Saturday 13th […]
Power tools stolen in shed break-in
TWO Makita power drills in a blue box, described as silver and black were stolen from a shed which was broken into. It happened on Carlton Lane, Sudbrook between 8pm and 11pm on Tuesday evening Anyone with information should contact the force control room on 101, quoting incident number 232 11/12/12.
Springfield Road will be reopen tomorrow – for now
SPRINGFIELD Road should be back to normal tomorrow – for now anyhow. Network Rail is on schedule to finish repairs and improvements to the railway bridge carrying the East Coast Main Line by midnight tonight. It has permission until midnight to complete the work although is expected to open late this afternoon. All through traffic […]
Cake Off tickles judges’ taste buds
Tracie West, Michelle England and the Mayor of Grantham, Ian Selby GRANTHAM amateur baker Michelle England was crowned Supreme Cake Off winner in a special Christmas cake making competition as part of Saturday’s Food and Drink Fair. Michelle’s entry, iced in the shape of a bed and with a light fruit cake filling, pleased the eye […]
Grantham police come to the aid of Santa Claus
UKIP wins 12th seat on county council
Robert Foulkes (UKIP) has been elected to the Stamford North seat on Lincolnshire County Council following a by-election. Grantham hopeful Mark Ashberry was second for Labour. The seat had been vacant since the death of Lincolnshire Independent councillor John Hicks in October. A total of 1,270 votes were cast and the turnout was 17.6 per […]