June Marie AtterbyIt is with great sadness that we announce the passing of June on 17th March, 2026. She was 90 years old. Dearly loved wife to John. Devoted mum to Sharon and Jacquelyn. Much loved mother-in-law to Lewis and Simon. Proud nanna to Daisy, Aiden Lily and Martin, and great nanna to Mart, Nelly […]
Visit Grantham – A LOV Festival Documentary from 2013
Early bird tickets now on sale for this year’s Heckington Show!
Tickets are now on sale for the 2026 Heckington Show and organisers are encouraging visitors to book early to make the most of what promises to be another packed weekend. Held on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 July, the show is widely regarded as the largest village show in the UK, drawing around 25,000 visitors […]
Appeal following criminal damage to a car between Ancaster and Sleaford
Police are appealing to identify any witnesses after a car was damaged in Sleaford. This was believed to have happened at around 4.45pm on Tuesday 24 March at the crossroad traffic lights between Ancaster and Sleaford. A man had reportedly gotten out of a van while stopped at the traffic lights and proceeded to damage […]
Andrew David Elsom
Andrew David Elsom Passed away peacefully at home on the 25th March 2026 aged 64 years. A much loved Dad to Romy, Nicholas & Harry. Devoted grandad to Zachary, Ada, Louis, Kasper, Ella & Magnus. Funeral service to take place at Grantham Crematorium on Tuesday 28th April 2026 at 12:30pm, donations for a charity to […]
Grantham Garden Centre opens its doors with ribbon cutting by Adam Frost
Grantham Garden Centre was officially opened on Friday 3rd April, marking an exciting new chapter for the site following its transformation by British Garden Centres. The opening was celebrated with a ribbon‑cutting ceremony led by celebrity gardener and BBC Gardeners’ World presenter Adam Frost, who officially opened the centre at 9am before meeting visitors and […]
Calling all future police cadets – we’re recruiting now!
Calling all future police cadets – we’re recruiting now for the Boston, Bourne, Grantham, Lincoln, Skegness and Spalding corps. As a police cadet, you’ll learn about different aspects of policing, including an introduction to laws and how they’re applied, police procedures and you’ll be supported by police officers, staff and volunteers who share their time […]
Lincolnshire hunt says ‘hundreds of jobs will be lost’ if controversial sport is banned
Waste criminals to pay over £67,000 in confiscation orders
A crooked family who ran an illegal waste site in Lincolnshire must pay a total of nearly £67,000 in confiscation orders, following a Proceeds of Crime hearing. This follows an investigation by the Environment Agency – named Operation Lord – into the site at Fen Lane, Long Bennington near Grantham. It led to 12 people […]
Grantham talent and culture champion named “HR Leader of the Year”
Heidi Thompson, Chief People Officer at Duncan & Toplis, won the coveted title for her commitment to inclusion, wellbeing and career development An experienced employment expert from a prominent East Midlands accountancy group has been named “HR Leader of the Year” at the East Midlands Leadership Awards. Heidi Thompson, Chief People Officer at Duncan & Toplis, […]
Richard Brown
Richard Brown It is with deepest sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Richard Brown on 30th March at St Barnabas Hospice, Grantham, with his Brother by his side throughout his month long illness. A church service at St Mary’s, Bottesford will take place on Thursday 7th May at 11am. Followed by a private […]
Local photographers celebrated alongside world’s best in new exhibition
An exhibition celebrating the best garden photography from around the world has launched at Lincolnshire’s Belton Estate. A special event was held at the National Trust property near Grantham on Wednesday evening, honouring the winners of the International Garden Photographer of the Year’s special Beauty of Belton Estate competition. Two of the winners, Kristina […]
Beaver needle-felting, back by popular demand!
Grantham town centre road closure Friday as Guildhall bell turret returns
Please be aware that the road and taxi rank outside Grantham Guildhall will be closed from 7am-2pm today (Friday 3rd), to enable access for a crane to return the bell turret back to its rightful place following restoration. During the original roof repair work, significant issues were found with the condition of the bell turret, […]
Heavy congestion on the A1
Photo: RSM Photography There are currently significant delays on the A1 northbound following an overturned lorry.The incident is affecting the stretch between the A606 junction and the A607 junction, with drivers facing delays of around 40 minutes above normal journey times.Traffic monitoring services say conditions are expected to return to normal between 13:45 and 14:00 […]
Man arrested on suspicion of arson following Grantham Marketplace fire
A 38-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life and remains in police custody. Emergency services were called to a property fire above a takeaway on the Marketplace in Grantham at 5.32am on 2 April (incident 46 of 2 April).Access was initially closed at both ends of the Marketplace […]
Sparrow hawk takes down its dinner on Princess Drive!
Fire closes Marketplace
Police were called to the scene of a property fire above a takeaway on the Marketplace in Grantham at 5.32am on 2 April. Access has been closed off both ends of the Marketplace while emergency services deal with the incident. Members of the public are advised to avoid the area. Inc 46 of 2 April […]
Grantham Southern Relief Road April update
Celebrate 50 Years of the Viking Way with a gentle stroll this Easter
Visit Lincolnshire is marking the anniversary by sharing a series of short circular walks that anyone can enjoy. Here’s the first one to try. Now, these walks are meant for everyone. They’re ideal if you’d like to experience a bit of the route without committing to the full 149-miles of the famous trek that’s mostly through the county (aside from a little bit at the top at […]
