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Animal cruelty investigation as frogs and toads deliberately killed in Grantham pond

March 8, 2026 Leave a Comment

Officers from Lincolnshire Police investigating Wildlife Crime are appealing for information following a disturbing incident involving the killing of FROG’S and TOAD’S at a pond located at the end of Balmoral Drive, Grantham. Between 3:00pm on Thursday 6 March and the morning of Friday 7 March, it is believed that approximately 50 Frogs and Toads […]

Harrowby Lane park makeover coming along nicely

March 7, 2026 Leave a Comment

Harrowby lane park

Cllr Chris Noon says,I popped down to the play area earlier, to have a quick look at how things were coming along. We were told it would be ready by the end of March. It looks like it’s coming along nicely. The Harrowby Lane project is part of a wider investment of nearly £250,000 across […]

The business growth event every business owner needs!

March 4, 2026 Leave a Comment

Have You Booked Your FREE Ticket Yet? Do you own or run a business? Then this event is for you. No matter how big or small your business is, whether you’re struggling, finding momentum, or scaling for serious growth, this powerful and practical morning has been designed with you in mind. Join fellow business owners […]

Supermarket sweep for Grantham’s Helping Hands!

March 3, 2026 Leave a Comment

A popular Grantham convenience store is launching a new 30-60 minute home delivery service next week – and marking the occasion with a 60-second Supermarket Sweep style store dash in support of local charity Helping Hands Grantham.  Today – Tuesday 3 March between 2pm-5pm, a volunteer will race the aisles at Harlaxton Road Convenience store, […]

Cannabis plants found at Grantham property

March 1, 2026 Leave a Comment

cannabis plant leaves

Cannabis has been found in five rooms at a property in Great Ponton. Officers discovered the plants at an address on Heath Lane on Friday, 27 February. A 41-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of cultivating cannabis. Investigations continue and if you can provide any further information, please contact PC 1036 Burley on Jessica.Burley2@lincs.police.uk […]

Overturned vehicle partially blocking A52

February 28, 2026 Leave a Comment

The A52 westbound is currently partially blocked following a crash involving an overturned vehicle. The incident has occurred between the junctions with the A1 (Grantham North / Barrowby turn off) and the A46, affecting traffic from the A1 to Denton Lane. Emergency services are in attendance, and queueing traffic is building in the area as […]

Get a free health MOT!

February 25, 2026 Leave a Comment

blood pressure health check

During March, One You Lincolnshire will be offering free health checks at various community hubs across Lincolnshire. They will check your: Plus, they will chat with you about how their free programmes can support your health and wellbeing. Each session runs from 10am to 1pm. There’s no appointment needed – just drop in! For more […]

Prolific shoplifter banned from all Grantham shops for 3 years

February 25, 2026 Leave a Comment

Benjamin Noddings, a shoplifter from Grantham, has been given an order banning him from entering retail premises in the town. He was also given an eight-week sentence, suspended for 12 months, ordered to pay £376.30, given 20 recovery and rehabilitation days and six months drug rehabilitation requirement. The three-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) has been […]

Road to be closed for some time following collision

February 23, 2026 Leave a Comment

Police are currently at the scene of a two vehicle collision at High Dyke, B6403, Londonthorpe. The road has been closed and police will be at the scene for some time. They are advising motorists to avoid the area. Inc343 of 23/02/26.

Serial waste crook forced to pay over £1.4 million for widespread illegal dumping

February 22, 2026 Leave a Comment

A prolific waste criminal has been ordered to pay more than £1.4 million after illegally dumping thousands of tonnes of rubbish — including at multiple sites in Grantham. Following a nationwide investigation by the Environment Agency, Varun Datta, 36, of Little Chester Street, London, was found to have orchestrated the dumping of around 4,275 tonnes of […]

LCC announce budget and council tax for 2026/27

February 21, 2026 Leave a Comment

Introducing this year’s budget, Cllr Tom Catton, executive councillor for resources at Lincolnshire County Council set out the financial context. “The budget headline presented this year is that we will have in excess of £80m of cost pressures to cover, and despite the government providing around £36m in 26/27 of additional funding to us, and a reduced […]

Grantham Museum announces new talk series

February 19, 2026 Leave a Comment

Grantham Museum is delighted to launch an exciting new series of talks exploring the dramatic events and defining moments of 20th-century international history. Presented by historian and local heritage champion Lee Steptoe, the 20th Century International History series promises engaging insights into the forces that shaped the modern world.  There will be ten monthly talks running throughout […]

3 men charged with Grantham murder

January 30, 2026 Leave a Comment

Police have now charged three men in relation to the murder of Ian Jackson-Wynch. Carl Copus, 55, of Greyfriars, Grantham has been charged with murder, fraud, and robbery.Billy Mitchell, 43, of no fixed address, has been charged with murder, fraud, robbery, and carrying an offensive weapon.Sean Page, 36, of Tamar Court, Grantham, has been charged […]

Ice, skids and near misses on un-gritted junction

January 14, 2026 Leave a Comment

Man slipping on ice

ST asks, Is there a reason why Princess Drive isn’t gritted? The road at the bottom of the hill is extremely slippery, I’ve noticed this in the recent icy weather and skidded a couple of times myself.  Today I saw a vehicle stop to help a motorcyclist who had slipped and come off their motorbike. […]

LOTS OF LAUGHTER IN GRANTHAM

November 30, 2025 Leave a Comment

Funhouse Comedy Club launches the new season with another great line-up ofcomedians, at Grantham Railway Social Club on Thursday January 29th.Topping the bill is The Raymond and Mr Timpkins Revue, one of the absolutefunniest and most unique acts you will ever see in a comedy club. Countless crazyprops set to a musical backing track will […]

Four dogs seized from Cherry Orchard area

June 2, 2025 Leave a Comment

Police have seized four dogs who were causing issues in the Grantham area following multiple calls for the public. Our Force Control room received multiple calls that the dogs – three German Shepherd’s and a Belgian Malinois – were loose and acting aggressively to members of the public, and causing a risk to motorists yesterday […]

From The Shire to Mordor: Mum Leads Epic Walk in Memory of Daughter Sinéad

May 7, 2025 Leave a Comment

A local mum is embarking on an extraordinary challenge with the support of her workplace, Boundary Outlet at Gonerby Moor, Grantham to honour the memory of her daughter, Sinéad, who tragically passed away last summer at just 24 years old following a sudden heart attack. Linda, a receptionist at the store, is leading a symbolic walking […]

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