Eighty-six newly qualified nurses hit wards across Lincolnshire’s hospitals this week as they embark on their fledgling NHS careers. The latest cohort of freshly trained nurses have just started work at United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT), ready to get hands on and start providing high quality care to patients across the county. The new […]
17th century SatNav returns to Belton House after almost 50 years
The book collection at Belton House is considered second only to that of the Norfolk estate, Blickling, in significance. The 11,000 plus books show the reading and collecting habits of the Belton’s Brownlow family over a period of more than 350 years. This week, for the first time in almost 50 years, two superb Ogilby […]
Francois flies into Gingerbreads
Paul Rawden has brought in an experienced face to bolster the squad and his coaching team. The Gingerbreads are delighted to welcome Francois Zoko to the club, as he takes the position of Player / First Team Coach, as well as taking up a Football in the Community role. Francois is an Ivory Coast youth […]
South Kesteven agrees to tighten climate change targets
X Factor star guilty of dangerous driving in Lincolnshire told “you lost the plot”
Tree down on A52 – expect delays
MP apologises for his language after ‘brutal’ attack on Prime Minister as fears are voiced over ‘toxic’ Brexit debate
Caring2Learn awards highlight support for looked after children
Twelve schools, three residential homes and foster carers from Lincoln, Gainsborough, Sleaford, Grantham and Skegness are being recognised for their support and dedication towards looked after children at the Caring2Learn Awards at The Showroom in Lincoln on Friday, 27 September. They will be presented with certificates as part of a national pilot project to establish […]
SKDC vote against cutting ties with Belvoir Hunt
Market and West Deeping Councillor Virginia Moran today called on South Kesteven District Council (SKDC) to sever all ties with Belvoir Hunt. In a secret vote SKDC councillors voted 22 – 12 against cutting ties with the Belvoir Hunt. Councillor Moran said, “I am of course, bitterly disappointed with the result. The secret ballot didn’t […]
Traffic lights out
Improvements planned for Grantham crossing
The pedestrian crossing on New Beacon Road (near Harrowby Lane) is set to be refurbished next month. Works are due to begin on Monday 7 October and will see the current system replaced with new energy efficient equipment. The team will also be taking the opportunity to replace the tactile paving at the crossing. During […]
‘European Day Without A Road Death’ campaign launched
Lincolnshire Police have made a road safety pledge on ‘European Day Without A Road Death’. The campaign, Project Edward, has been launched by the European Traffic Police network after fatalities on the continents roads topped 25,000 last year. To combat this, Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership, the police, fire service, Community Speedwatch and Lincolnshire County Council […]
Grantham travel firm offering help to anyone affected by Thomas Cook administration
Fears raised over plan for 70 homes off A1 which promises £440,000 for schools, GP surgery and play area
Table Tennis Tribute To Town Treasures
Vulnerable child missing – Please share
Car stolen in burglary
A house on Hillside Drive, Grantham was broken into between 11:30pm and 4am this morning (13th September) A blue Golf R was taken. Anyone with any information please contact police on 101 quoting ref: 39 13 09 2019. Alternatively you can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously, either by calling 0800 555 111 or by passing information Crimestoppers online.
Harlaxton Road bridge closed
Harlaxton Road bridge has been closed for work to be carried out by Anglian Water. The remainder of the junction remains open. Pedestrian access is not affected Rigger says, Didn’t see any notice 607 Harlaxton Road closed today at railway bridge, or is emergency works , lots of hi-vis working could be a fun rush […]