Delays of ten minutes and delays easing on A1 Northbound between A151 (Colsterworth Services Junction) and Washdike Lane (Boothby Pagnell / Hungerton Turn Off). Average speed 15 mph
Chip shop owner says one star hygiene rating was down to the RAIN!
Grantham firm joins Sharing in Growth with aim of increasing turnover to £12m by 2023
Firearms surrender, Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire Police is providing an opportunity for county residents to give up their guns by taking part in a national campaign run by the National Ballistics Intelligence Service (NABIS). Residents can surrender their unlicensed or unwanted firearms, ammunition, war memorabilia and imitation weapons between the 20th July and 4th August 2019. The surrender period will serve […]
New Engineering lecturer first to graduate through forces scheme
Alex Knowles delighted to qualify after RAF career The newest Engineering lecturer at Grantham College has become the first Armed Forces service leader to graduate through the Further Forces programme. Alex Knowles, who served in the Royal Air Force, will begin his new role teaching Anglian Water apprentices in September. The Further Forces programme, an […]
Become an NHS governor – develop yourself and gain invaluable skills
The NHS trust which provides mental health and learning disability services to the people of Lincolnshire is looking for members of the public to sit on its Council of Governors. Public governor elections for Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LPFT) are taking place this summer, with nominations open until Tuesday 30 July 2019. LPFT governors […]
Sneak peek around Grantham’s new cinema!
Military buildings blighted by criminal behaviour to be turned into housing
Migration fund supports care leavers, children and their families
Three projects in Lincolnshire are set to share over £164,000 secured from Government, which will support vulnerable young people and boost community integration and education. Lincolnshire County Council has successfully bid for the money from the Government’s Controlling Migration Fund, designed to help ease pressures on local services resulting from recent migration. “This funding will […]
Investment Opportunities Showcased at InvestSK Event
Developers, architects, builders, landowners and property agents gathered in Stamford yesterday (17th July) to hear about the investment opportunities that are being promoted in South Kesteven. InvestSK – South Kesteven’s economic development and regeneration company – joined forces with the ambassador programme Team Lincolnshireand South Kesteven District Council to showcase investment opportunities across the district. The networking event took place at […]
Intensive chicken farm plans in Great Ponton branded ‘inhumane’ by animal campaigners
It’s a no to pineapple on pizza
An innovative ‘ballot bin’ has been a big hit in helping to keep smoking-related litter off the streets. South Kesteven District Council has installed one of the bright yellow bins in Grantham Market Place encouraging smokers to dispose of their cigarette ends in an environmentally friendly way and have a bit of fun at the […]
The best schools in Lincolnshire revealed in the Real Schools Guide 2019
JETRide Cycle challenge to help youngsters
The 22nd of September 2019 will see the inaugural Jon Egging Trust Ride (JETRide) launch from the Royal Air Force College at Cranwell. JETRide is a cycle sportive that will give cyclists the option to ride either a 50 or 80 mile route, heading off into the beautiful, rolling Lincolnshire countryside. The ride starts and […]
Grantham software firm hires senior BDM to continue expansion into lending and debt sectors
Paylink Solutions has made a senior business development appointment to nurture new customer relationships as it continues to push into the lending and debt management sectors. Paul Nicholson has joined Grantham-based technology company as Senior Solutions Consultant and is now developing a sales strategy, which will deliver the company’s ambitious plans for growth. Paul said: […]
Park to keep Green Flag flying high
A Grantham park has retained its prestigious Green Flag status for an impressive eighth successive year. South Kesteven District Council’s Wyndham Park is among a record 1,970 UK parks and green spaces, 125 of them in the East Midlands, to achieve a Green Flag Award in 2019. The scheme recognises the best parks and open […]
Unique bench dedicated to all of those who lost their lives during the First & Second World Wars.
Over the past few months Robert Holland funeral directors have been working closely with their friend Chris Kennedy at Roll and Scroll to put in place a new memorial bench at Grantham Cemetery. Chris has designed a unique bench which will be dedicated to all of those who lost their lives during the First & Second World […]
LotterySK boost for primary school children
Savvy fundraisers at a Grantham primary school are pulling out the stops to raise the profile of their work to help meet the cost of school equipment and events. Friends of the School Association for Gonerby Foot Church of England Primary School has joined LotterySK to benefit from being a nominated good cause. The lottery, […]
Animal artist Rachael Hare recognised for her talent
Art and Design student’s squirrel piece to be displayed in Sleaford gallery A talented Grantham College artist has had her work selected to be displayed in a gallery, while securing an award for her creations. Rachael Hare, who studies Art and Design at the college, will have her designs on show at the Carre Gallery […]
Grantham area planning applications
Weekly planning list 8 – 12 July 2019 S19/0964 Grantham Proposal: Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of three dwellings. Applicant: Mr M Brandreth Location: 26 Harrowby Lane Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 9HX S19/1073 Barrowby Proposal: Alterations to Listed Building, replacing windows. Applicant: Mr Paul Cardus Location: Brydon House Church Street Barrowby Lincolnshire NG32 1BX S19/1225 […]