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 […]
New boutique opens in Grantham on Saturday
Virgin pact to run Grantham rail services
A CONSORTIUM made up of Virgin and Stagecoach has won the franchise to run rail services between Grantham and King’s Cross. The franchise, which covers the route between London and Edinburgh, has been publicly run by DOR since 2009. The decision came as a surprise, as a consortium of Eurostar and Keolis, both majority-owned by […]
Car fire
Alarming discovery
Police chief says look out for signs of extremism
As more vulnerable people are being brainwashed through social media, police call for parents, carers, friends and colleagues to be alert to the signs of extremism. As police continue their drive this week to raise awareness about how ordinary people can help keep the UK safe from terrorism, National Policing Lead for the Prevent Programme […]
Mayor welcomes M&S Food to Grantham
M&S Simply Food at London Road Retail Park opened its doors for the first time today (Wednesday, November 26), with customers from all over Grantham taking in the delights of the new store. A traditional ribbon cutting took place to mark the occasion with customers alongside store manager, Dean Law, and more than 55 new […]
French are favourites to run Grantham’s rail services
RAIL services between Grantham and London could be operated by Keolis/Eurostar East Coast Ltd in future after they were tipped as front-runners to win the East Coast rail franchise. The bid by the French Government-controlled firm is expected to be successful. The value of First Group’s shares has fallen by £150 million, while Stagecoach has […]
Welding plant stolen in break-in
Grantham pub being demolished – update
DEMOLITION men have begun to knock down a former Grantham pub. Jacko’s, originally called the Rose Castle, Trent Road, was bought by the district council earlier this year. A spokesman said: “We are demolishing the current building and exploring a number of redevelopment opportunities for the site. Community leaders, groups and organisations got around the […]
Sunday’s Christmas Market day entertainment line ups
Grantham’s fun-packed Christmas Market Day and Christmas on the Green events will start the town’s festivities on Sunday November 30. From 10am to 5pm there will be Christmas stalls and features at the market place and St Peter’s Hill green, culminating in the town’s Christmas lights switch on at 4.15pm. Here’s a full run down […]
Man jailed for raping his brother
Personal telephone numbers scam
“070” numbers featured in over 2,600 fraud reports received by Action Fraud over the past year. Known as ‘personal numbers’, they are virtual numbers often programmed to forward incoming calls to one of a list of fixed or VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) telephone numbers pre-selected by the client. VoIP numbers allow phone calls over […]
South Witham sailor awarded by Princess Royal
Two Lincolnshire sailors had their outstanding volunteer endeavours recognised by Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal at the annual RYA Volunteer Awards in London on Friday (21 November). Former RYA East Midlands chairman, Howard Nelson and Girton Sailing Club’s Richard Woodhurst and were amongst some 47 winners from across the UK honoured for their exceptional […]
New 9,000sq ft store to open at 10am on Wednesday
What: The opening of Marks & Spencer Simply Food Grantham Where: M&S Simply Food, Unit 1 London Road Retail Park, Grantham, NG31 6EN Marks & Spencer (M&S) today reveals full details of the launch of its latest Simply Food store, which will open at London Road Retail Park, Grantham, at 10am this Wednesday, November 26. At 10am the Store Manager, […]
Forces in East Midlands raise profile of counter-terrorist policing
Lincolnshire Police will be joining forces across the East Midlands in supporting ACPO’s National Counter Terrorism Week (November 24-30), helping businesses, service providers and the public to understand how we all have a role to play in keeping the region – and Britain – safe. Across the region, police and partner agencies will deliver briefings […]
Next Bishop of Grantham could be a woman
Ambulancemen on strike tomorrow
AMBULANCE staff in Lincolnshire are set to strike for four hours tomorrow as part of an ongoing National Health Service pay dispute. The strike will run between 7am until 11am and this is due to be followed by further action by staff in a trade union during the rest of the week until and including Sunday, November […]