The success of Greater Lincolnshire apprentices is being celebrated at a three simultaneous events at key locations throughout the county on 12 March 2015. Hundreds of apprentices from across Greater Lincolnshire will come together at three events along with their guests, employers and other organisations involved in Apprenticeships. High profile speakers will facilitate the events. […]
Another Grantham primary school becomes an academy
TODAY, December 1st 2014, Isaac Newton Primary School in Grantham, converted to an Academy. Paul Hill took over as Headteacher at Isaac Newton in January this year. He said: “This is an exciting time for us. “The freedoms presented by academisation, will allow us to think outside the box and improve the school further. “We […]
Santa Claus Toy Run – The Video
Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (DVDS)
Lincolnshire Police’s Successful Adoption of the Scheme The Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme launched nationally on the 8th March 2014, Lincolnshire Police have successfully responded and the Scheme is fully operational in the county. The aim of the scheme is to introduce recognised and consistent procedures for disclosing information to persons with concerns about a current […]
Compensation culture blamed for Lincolnshire hospitals’ payouts
A RISE in payouts to hospital patients who suffered botched treatment has been blamed by health bosses on the spread of the compensation culture. United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust paid £15,547,743 in negligence damages in 2013/14, as well as defence costs of £1,002,509 and claimant costs of £2,733,260. The figure is up on the year before, […]
Santa Claus Toy Run pictures – batch two
Members of Nottingham Triumph owners Club were out in force this morning, with more than 500 machines leaving Bottesford for Grantham on their annual Christmas run. Crowds turned out to watch them ride through town before arriving at Grantham Meres leisure centre to hand over toys to be distributed among local needy children. […]
Santa Claus Toy Run pictures – batch one
Members of Nottingham Triumph owners Club were out in force this morning, with more than 500 machines leaving Bottesford for Grantham on their annual Christmas run. Crowds turned out to watch them ride through town before arriving at Grantham Meres leisure centre to hand over toys to be distributed among local needy children.
Lincolnshire launches national ‘Fertiliser Security Five Point Plan’
Terrorist groups around the world have for many years’ misused fertilisers to make improvised explosive devices (IEDs), the majority of which have contained Ammonium Nitrate based products. Other fertilisers such as Urea, Potassium and Sodium Nitrates have also been utilised. Many of the most notorious terrorist attacks of the last 15 years from Oklahoma City […]
Report drink drivers police urge
Grantham public are being encouraged to report potential drink and drug drivers to the police via text this Christmas. The Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership’s annual campaign begins on Monday and is part of national action alongside roadside checks and Field Impairment Tests. Lincolnshire Police officers will work alongside the Nottingham Force as part of the […]
Popular moggie dies in RTC
Chubbs the popular ginger and white cat, who sat on the counter at Pets at Homes shop counter has been killed. He was run over by a vehicle this morning . Chubb didn’t belong to anyone in store. His owners lived inan apartment near Pets at Home, but he enjoyed his spot on the counter and the fuss he […]
Mean thief steals nanna’s Christmas gifts
CHRISTMAS presents for her grandchildren were among goods stolen from a car parked on a woman’s drive. They included a glow up Lambie from Doc McStuffins and a talking Mickey Mouse. Other property including a USB stick were stolen. It happened on ERarlesfield Lane, between 7pm and midnight yesterday while she was at home. Family […]
Lowest mortality rate for eight years
United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust’s mortality rate has fallen to the lowest rate for eight years as staff continue to implement across-the-board improvements in patient care. New data on mortality rates, known as HSMR, show that the 2013/14 score for the trust is 98.4, down from 109 in the previous year and now better than the […]
Grantham armed robber sent to young offenders’ institution
Homes face four weeks wait between Christmas waste collections
HOUSEHOLDS who have their silver bins emptied on a Thursday or Friday will have to wait a month between collections, according to a calendar issued by the district council. In its magazine SKToday, it shows bins emptied on December 11th& 12th will not see a dustcart again until January 8th & 9th. And those with […]
Springfield Road bridge – Another two weeks to finish
MOTORISTS to the west of Grantham are facing two extra weeks of chaos, as Network Rail need an additional two weeks to finish Springfield Road railway bridge. All through traffic from the midlands has been diverted through town since early November as the road east of Stamford Street has been closed. It will now be closed […]
Grantham to be served by mobile chemotherapy unit
Chemotherapy is being brought closer to home for hundreds of cancer patients across Lincolnshire. The Hope for Tomorrow charity provided its first Mobile Chemotherapy Unit to the NHS in Gloucestershire in 2007. A unit called Elaine has been donated to United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust which will begin visiting Grantham, Spalding, Louth and Skegness offering treatments […]
Tree removal works planned for major route
WORK to remove trees which are damaging a section of the A52 will take place for approximately two weeks from 4 December, weather permitting. Temporary traffic lights will be in place during normal working hours between Swaton and Horbling, near Billingborough while the work is carried out. Area highways manager Rowan Smith, said: “We have no […]
Grantham schools to extend German ties
TWO executives from both Grantham Additional Needs Fellowship (GANF) and Germany’s KBZO are meeting at Ambergate Sports College on Friday. They plan to sign an agreement for their Partnership to, not only continue in the future but also, to extend their four-year-old links and become more involved than ever. KBZO’s Special Needs School, in Weingarten, […]
Inspector says Lincolnshire Police are “Good”
The Chief Constable of Lincolnshire Police, Neil Rhodes, today welcomed the publication of Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary’s inspection report saying, “This report is a powerful endorsement of the force’s current performance despite our difficult financial circumstances. We are recognised as “Good” in terms of our effectiveness at reducing crime and preventing offending. HMIC have […]