Avery Lodge Care Home, Beacon Lane, took part in the Big Brew up on Friday, a charity close the hearts of many of its residents as they have lived through being in the war or loosing close family members. They held a coffee morning to raise funds for SSAFA and Lewis Renchaw, a WW2 veteran,talked about of his memories […]
Drunk driver hit parked car
We’re good at recycling – but we want to be even better
SKDC is thanking residents in South Kesteven for their good rates of recycling – but they want to be even better! Checking only the correct items go in silver bins and clear bags has ensured contamination levels have reduced and helped the council currently recycle 50 per cent of household waste. But there is still much […]
Thirteen rail sex crimes revealed
Thirteen sex crimes have been recorded on trains and at stations in Lincolnshire in the past three years, British Transport Police has revealed. The offences include sexual assaults on women in Grantham, Market Rasen, Lincoln, Hykeham and Sleaford, indecent exposure at Lincoln, and committing an act outraging public decency at Heckington. Chief Inspector Derek O’Mara, […]
Car seized by traffic police
TRAFFIC cops attended a broken down vehicle on the A151 at Colsterworth, yesterday afternoon. The driver admits driving with neither licence nor insurance. Passenger is the owner, who also admits driving the vehicle. She also has neither licence nor insurance. Both have been reported, and the vehicle seized.
The worst places to eat in Lincolnshire – including Grantham
Garage blaze
Broken down cars slow traffic
BROKEN down cars caused traffic problems on two roads in the Grantham area this afternoon. Traffic was brought to a crawl on the A1 northbound this afternoon, due to a broken down car at Barrowby. Later, another car caused delays on the A151 at Swinstead Road, Corby Glen, in both directions after breaking down.
Grantham store to close after 20 years
GRANTHAM store Fabric Warehouse will close next month with the loss of seven jobs. The company took over the premises at 91-92 Westgate when Chandlers closed its ironmongery 20 years ago. It was rescued from administration by Caldeira in 2008 and has continued to trade since. However with the decline in trade in the branch […]
Are you retail ready for Christmas?
LOCAL shops are being invited to a special ‘Streamlining your Business’ event in the run up to Christmas. Organised by South Kesteven District Council, the talk is being held at Alive Church, Grantham on Wednesday 19 November. It will start at 6pm and refreshments will be available. Aimee Holland, managing director of Retail Revolution Programme […]
Poppy box stolen in burglary
Police are appealing for information after a poppy collection box was stolen in a burglary from a property in Chapel Lane, Claypole. On Sunday 9th November, after attending a Remembrance parade, the victims, who are responsible for the distribution and collection of poppy appeals within the area for the Royal British Legion, returned home. At […]
UKIP hopeful for Grantham seat
UKIP has revealed its candidate for Grantham and Stamford in next May’s General Election. She is Marietta King, a director of a furniture making company. Married with two children, she became a self-employed an antique furniture restorer when he family was growing up.. She trained at the London College of Furniture in London’s east end and achieved […]
Records tumble at club championships
A COUNTY record and another 10 club records broken at second day of Grantham Swimming Club’s Winter Club Champsionships at the Meres Leisure Centre on Sunday. During the first Club Champs weekend there was no single club record broken by boys. This time the boys delivered some spectacular performances. William Hawkes managed to break the County […]
Back of the net! Football club scores a big deal
GRANTHAM estate agents Harrison Murray has taken their team colours from the branch window on to the sports fields – thanks to football club sponsorship. Players from Caythorpe Sports & Social Football Club proudly wore their new blue and yellow kit at their recent 1-0 victory over Nobody Inn Reserves. The club has been running […]
Bare to Care calendar – The face behind the lens
MANY of you will have been following our updates on the Local Charity Nude Calendar titled “Bare to Care 2015”. But who is the organiser Ruth Clements? Ruth, who posted this selfie on social media site facebook prior to her calendar launch night on Friday is a married mother of two has single handedly been organising […]
Grantham police trial night-time dispersal powers
LINCOLNSHIRE Police will this weekend begin a six-week test operation in Grantham as well as Lincoln using new dispersal powers. Named Operation Stopwatch, the trial is designed to make best use of the new dispersal powers available under the newly implemented Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014. Inspector Gareth Whitelock said: “This operation is […]
Don’t miss out on a primary school place for your child
PARENTS with children starting reception at primary or junior school in September 2015 can apply for places from Monday, 17 November. Information packs area available from primary schools from Monday and parents need to apply online by the deadline of 15 January 2015 – go to www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/schooladmissions. Last year, 98% of parents applied for a […]
Cyber alert – Android phones
SECURITY firm Adaptivemobile has uncovered a new variant of the “Android.Koler.A” malware which is being called Worm.Koler and is spread by SMS message. The message received will typically read: “someone made a profile named -[the contact’s name]- and he/she uploaded some of your photos! Is that you?” This will then be followed by a ‘bit.ly’ […]