Police are sharing images of two distinctive tattoos to see if this could help someone come forward with a name to help them identify a man whose body was found at the edge of a field near to Ropsley Road (between Oasby and Ropsley) on 1 February. Officers have carried out exhaustive inquiries to establish […]
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Rising tide of youth ketamine use: A silent epidemic unfolds amid Fresher’s Weeks
Daughter’s heartfelt plea to help find dad 25 years after he went missing
‘Pay It Forward’ scheme to improve access to live entertainment across South Kesteven
Arts venues across South Kesteven, operated by South Kesteven District Council, have introduced a ‘Pay It Forward’ initiative to promote inclusivity and open up live entertainment to a wider audience. The scheme will encourage audiences and supporters of the Stamford Arts Centre, Guildhall Arts Centre and Bourne Corn Exchange to contribute towards the price of […]
LOCAL SCHOOL RECEIVES UNICEF’S SILVER AWARD
Poplar Farm Primary School have been awarded the Silver Rights Respecting School Award by UNICEF UK. UNICEF is the world’s leading organisation working for children and their rights. The Rights Respecting Schools Award is granted to schools that show commitment to promoting and realising children’s rights and encouraging adults, children and young people to respect […]
Man charged with murder following death of former Grantham woman
A 44-year-old has been charged with the murder of a woman who was found seriously injured in Long Clawson. Carrie Slater, 37, was taken to hospital on Thursday (21 September) but died yesterday evening (Saturday). A post-mortem examination established that Ms Slater died as a result of a gunshot wound. Richard Basson, of Kings Road, […]
Pedestrian dies after HGV collision on Barrowby Road
Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a fatal collision on the A52 involving a pedestrian and HGV. The Force Control Room received a call at 12.05pm yesterday (11 July) reporting a collision on the A52, near the southbound junction with the A1. Emergency services attended but sadly the man, aged 57 from […]
Long delays on A1 due to crash
New NHS app to help people WaitLess for urgent and emergency care
Full list of candidates for SKDC’s council and parish council elections
Below is the com plete statement of nominated candidates for District, Parish and Town Council elections on May 4th. Voters will need photo ID to vote in person on May 4th, although there is a range of options.Those who do not have any of the photo ID documents listed on the attached image, and would […]
Overturned lorry blocking A1
A lorry has overturned on the A1 Southbound – just after the Long Bennington junction. Update 4.21pm: The overturned lorry is still in situ but has been moved to one carriageway to allow traffic to pass. It is believed that a deer ran across the carriageway leading to the lorry overturning this morning. The driver […]
A1 closed following accident
Skip fire in town
Lincolnshire Conservatives rule out emergency fund from £7m windfall
Wyndham Park Steamroller celebrates 100th Birthday!
Aveling and Porter 10392 “Calcifer” Number 414 was purchased by Eddisons on 22nd September 1922 and with number 415 (another C type) the pair cost Eddisons £1385 according to an Eddison 1948 fleet list. In 1966 it was was presented by Eddison to Wyndham Park, Grantham. The eight-ton roller became a popular feature in the […]
Two vehicle crash closes A1 lane
First steam rally for the Wyndham Park steamroller!
Peter Tye, from Swindon, who has restored the old Aveling Barford steam roller which once stood proudly in Wyndham Park says, Aveling and Porter 10392 Calcifer (IKEA).Her first rally ever was Castle Combe 28 – 29th May 2022. It’s a 30 mile journey from her home by Swindon and was completed there and back without […]
Major train disruption between Newark North Gate and Grantham
Blu-Tack warriors, art works and string creations
This Autism Acceptance week (28 March – 3 April), Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust’s children and young people’s team has been working with young people with autism to explore creative and meaningful ways to help them self-sooth and regulate their mental health and well-being. Carla Conyers, a Parent/Carer Peer Support Worker from the Trust, explains: […]