We are urgently appealing for help to find Mark Turner, aged 54, who was reported missing from his home in Grantham earlier today. He is described as white, approximately 5ft 6 inches tall and of a medium build. He may have also dyed his hair blue or pink. UPDATE Following police inquiries, we believe that […]
Walton Academy receive new laptops from Network Rail
Walton Academy has received 5 new laptops courtesy of Network Rail’s computers for school project. They were presented to the school on Thursday by Network Rail employee Clare Fritz. Employees were able to nominate a school so Claire put a post on Facebook asking if any school in the Grantham area needed laptops, Becca Clayton […]
Household Waste Recycling Centres to accept all wastes on all days
From Monday 8 March, Household Waste Recycling Centres in Lincolnshire will change – with residents being able to take recycling, garden waste and general waste on any opening day. Cllr Eddy Poll, executive member for waste and recycling at Lincolnshire County Council, explains: “I’d like to thank residents for their patience. We’ve been working hard behind the scenes […]
Council takes down decapitated Thatcher statue
Body found on railway in Grantham
The body of a woman was discovered by British Transport Police on the East Coast Main Line near Aldi, South Parade on Saturday. called to the railway track near Grantham station on Saturday. She wwas pronounced dead at the scene. A BTP spokesperson said: “British Transport Police were called to the line near Grantham railway […]
Buses on fire at Grantham Centrebus depot
The fire broke out at the Centrebus depot off Spittlegate Level before 4pm this afternoon. Newark firefighters joined collegues from Grantham, Sleaford and Stamford at the blaze on Tollemache Road South, Grantham. Crews used breathing apparatus and hose reels to extinguish a number of buses that are on fire. Residents were advised to keep doors […]
Stormy time ahead for Grantham area
Warnings of heavy rain for Lincolnshire over three consecutive days next week have been issued by the Met Office.. People are being warned to expect prolonged and heavy rain may lead to flooding and travel chaos from the early hours of Tuesday (19 ) until noon on Thursday (21).. The Yellow Weather Warnings say homes and businesses could be flooded, buildings damaged, trains and buses cancelled or […]
Anti-lockdown protesters get into Lincoln County Hospital
‘House party’ was just two people watching Countdown re-runs.
Reflections 2020: Martin Hill – COVID-19 can’t derail vital council services
Watch the Wyndham Park Roller’s engine run for the first time in over 60 years!
Police release statement about Grantham dognapping
Grantham Police say, We are aware of the social media commentary in relation to dog owners concerns relating to dog thefts in the Grantham area and understand their concerns. Inspector Gary Stewart said: “We are aware of the comments and messages on social media about the alleged reports of dognapping in the Grantham area. “However, […]
More than 1000 vow to attend ‘egg throwing contest’ at Thatcher statue unveiling
Woman admits tying dog to a rock and throwing her in the River Trent
£7m Lincoln A&E extension designs revealed
Wyndham Park Steamroller Restoration Update
Grantham Matters has caught up with Wyndham Park steamroller restorer Peter Tye to see how he’s getting on. After delays due to Covid he tells us, “We’ve fitted the flywheel on this week and starting the copper pipework.There’s still the front end to do, it will definitely be out next year” Aveling and Porter 10392 […]
Council pays tribute to black wartime troops during WWll
South Kesteven District Council is marking October’s Black History Month by recognising the contribution of black servicemen serving locally with American forces and the RAF during WWll. In 1944, all major airfields around Grantham – North Witham, Barkston Heath, Fulbeck, Folkingham and Saltby – were occupied by airmen and troops of the United States Army […]
Dedication ceremony at Grantham Cemetery for a memorial bench
Service of Remembrance, 8 November 2020
Remembrance honours those who serve to defend our democratic freedoms and way of life. We unite across faiths, cultures and backgrounds to remember the service and sacrifice of the Armed Forces community from Britain and the Commonwealth. We will remember them. This year the Service of Remembrance at St Wulfram’s Church is going to feel […]
