Tourism experts from Visit Britain are fronting a high-level regional conference in Grantham this month to help local businesses develop and increase international trade. Visitor sites, accommodation providers and anyone offering experiences or excursions are invited to a free Taking England to the World event on 22 October in the Guildhall Arts Centre. It’s organised […]
Part-night streetlights to begin adjustment to Greenwich Mean Time
People are being reminded that on Sunday 27 October the clocks will go back, temporarily affecting the timings of the county’s part-night streetlights. There are around 42,000 streetlights across the county that are switched off between the hours of midnight and 6am. Cllr Richard Davies, Executive Member for Highways, said: “Over the next few weeks, you […]
Tyre safety campaign launched
Can you sponsor Dysart Park’s Fun Dog Show 2020?
Do you have a cannabis grow in your rental property?
In the past 12 months Lincolnshire Police have located approximately 75 cannabis grows across the county, a number of these have been found in rental addresses. These properties tend to be rented through social media websites and adverts in papers rather than through estate agents, this allows criminals to avoid formal referencing checks carried out […]
Wright back in the changing room
A familiar face has re-signed for the Gingerbreads this week in the shape of Andrew Wright Paul Rawden has been busy this week and has secured the return of Andrew Wright following his recent release from Matlock Town. Andrew needs no introduction to Gingerbreads supporters, following his loan spell in 2016/17, which he made permanent […]
Chef Vacancies
***CHEF VACANCIES***The Houblon Arms is a village pub with lofty ambitions – we aim to be the best in not only Lincolnshire but the UK. Accolades and awards are what we want and we want a Chef with the same vision, drive and ambition. We offer our guests a 5-star experience that we think, rivals […]
Attempted Murder – Update
Update, 1 October: The nine arrested as part of this investigation have been released with no further action. The investigation has now concluded. Update, September 23: The six women and three men arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following an incident in Grantham, on Saturday, have been released on bail. Police investigation continues following an […]
New temporary exhibition at Grantham Museum
New temporary exhibition opens on 3rd October Grantham Museum’s new temporary exhibition ‘The Machine Gun Corps’ opens on 3rd October 2019. Featuring the collection of Michael Credland and supported by Lincolnshire Archives, the exhibition tells the story of the Machine Gun Corps, who were trained at Belton Park. With details of formation, accounts of engagements […]
Rogue Trader week highlights dangers for vulnerable people
Lincolnshire Trading Standards and Lincolnshire Police have joined forces with other county agencies to protect vulnerable people from rogue traders. National Rogue Traders Week (September 23 to September 27) has seen the two organisations working together with the Environment Agency and East Midlands Special Operations’ Regional Disruption Team to crack down on those individuals or […]
Chairman’s Going Back to the Bakery for Non-League Day!
Following the success of last year’s Non-League Day giveaway, Grantham Town Chairman Nigel Wedgwood is heading back to the Hawkens Gingerbread bakery! “Everyone enjoyed their Gingerbread last year and we’ve got a great relationship with Alastair at Hawkens Gingerbread, so we’ve teamed up again to giveaway more Gingerbread!” This Non-League Day, The Gingerbreads host Hyde […]
Significant new mental health funding announced for Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire is one of only 12 areas across the country that will benefit from significant additional funding for community mental health as part of the implementation of the NHS Long Term Plan. Announced nationally on Sunday 29 September, the Lincolnshire Sustainability and Transformation Partnership (STP) will share £70 million with 11 other ‘early implementer’ sites […]
Fire Station charity Car Wash tomorrow
Jury shown dramatic footage of X Factor star crash
Delays on A1
Grantham traffic restrictions
‘Caring, intelligent, with a bright future’ – Dad’s tribute to ‘cherished’ daughter, 18, killed in crash outside school
Arnhem commander’s daughter to talk at Fulbeck
Judy Urquhart, whose father commanded airborne forces in the battle for the bridge at Arnhem in WWll, is visiting the district to give a talk at Fulbeck on 12 October. Her talk ‘My Father’s Road to Arnhem’, is a personal reflection on Major General Robert Urquhart, who led 1st Airborne Division in one of the […]
Man dies after being hit by car while trying to cross A1 on foot to change his tyre
Hospice supporter encourages the public to remember loved ones at a difficult time of year – Light up a Life
A St Barnabas Hospice volunteer and supporter is encouraging people to take part in this year’s Light up a Life campaign to remember loved ones. Lincoln, 27th September 2019 – At Christmas time each year, St Barnabas Hospice encourages people to dedicate a light in memory of a loved one, which will go on one […]