Grantham Natters

It will naturally take time for first-time motorbike riders to build up their riding confidence as many more components must be considered which can take a bit of getting used to when you are a newbie rider.   Therefore, it’s no surprise that motorbike riders are turning to TikTok…

Nigel says… There is a consultation by the Ministry of Defence Friday 22nd November 4:00pm to 7:30pm and Saturday 23rd November 10am to 2pm at the Cricket Club, Gorse Lane, Grantham to inform the potential development for the site following…

Drivers have been warned failing to inform the DVLA about medical conditions could leave them uninsured and vulnerable. Experts at Quotezone.co.uk have highlighted ten medical conditions which could prevent motorists from getting behind the wheel. Credit: Pexels It’s not just insurance which…

1,787 have signed Zarah Sultana’s petition. Let’s get to 2,500! When the £2 bus fare cap was introduced in January 2020, it became a crucial lifeline for people across the country who rely on buses to get to work, attend medical…

Julia says… Well done the George Centre in being first in town to celebrate the Yuletide season. Pity the footfall is too low for anyone to appreciate it. No related posts.

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David says… The bus ‘service’ in Grantham is a disgrace. My daughter works at Downtown and ‘tries’ to catch the bus outside the Black Dog in Watergate. The Newark service is supposed to arrive in Watergate @ 10.00 am. The…

Wendy says… Although in a plastic bag that states ‘Don’t recycle’ (maybe with carrier bag recycling, it’s not that thin?), it’s good to see produce from Lincolnshire on our shelves. Organic, and not too much more in price than non-organic.…

Landlords are being urged to add electric charging points to their properties ahead of government plans – to help boost income and desirability. Home and car insurance experts from Quotezone.co.uk are flagging to landlords that adding an EV charging point could boost…

David Gouny says…. Hello Grantham people, Your town deserves to be known. Here in a local grocery is born one of the major figures of contemporary UK history. Margaret Thatcher I’m David Gouny, the biggest fan of Margaret Thatcher in…

Will McIntosh says I emailed LCC over two months ago about some uneven slabs that needed re bedding on Vine Street after a lady had fallen out of her wheelchair. This is one of the oldest streets in Grantham and…

Julia says… Since the ludicrous traffic system was introduced to Grantham, living on the east side of town, I, and several of my friends have taken to doing our weekly shop in Sleaford. I takes about 15 minutes to get…

Brian says… Just been over the Harrowby Lane playing fields walking the dog. Boxes and boxes of used fire works, I just don’t understand why people think its ok to just do what they want and to hell with everybody…

Dean says, Watch the car draw up and see where our parcel is. And where he places it … It’s a wonder it didn’t fall off the roof . And imagine it being fragile No related posts.

As temperatures drop, households are being advised on how to dry their clothes indoors without causing dampness.  Home experts at Online-Bedrooms.co.uk are urging people to avoid using heated airers when drying their clothes to avoid creating excess moisture in the home. Image…

Clifford says… A great way to stop mobility scooters and pushchairs from going along Castlegate on the pavement near Grantham House. No related posts.

Farouk says… So I walked down Albion Road (below the Masonic lodge) and noticed that three of the drains at the bottom were blocked. With the onset of winter I reported them to the council’s Fix My Street on Saturday…

New survey shows almost two thirds of Brits make their beds daily, but 44% of non-bedmakers “don’t see the point” A new study by leading bed retailer, Bensons for Beds, has revealed that nearly two thirds (63%) of Brits make their…

Gary says… I was speaking to a friends of a friends tonight and we got on to talking how commercialized Halloween and Christmas is but not firework night as it seems to be kept quite these days. Then as we…

Ahead of the autumn budget, motorists are being shown ways to cut down on petrol costs, and save themselves over £400 a year.  Savings experts at Tiger.co.uk have crunched the numbers for budget-conscious Brits to help cut back on car costs.  (Credit:…

Lincolnshire homebuilders Barratt and David Wilson Homes are encouraging residents to help their prickly nocturnal neighbours with a series of top tips to help keep native hedgehogs safe this Bonfire Night (Tuesday 5th November). BG – A hedgehog by a Hedgehog…

Robbie says… Upset, angry, in disbelief. Had a lovely night with my four-year old boy welcoming Halloweeners to our door. One set of kids under the watchful eye of a responsible ‘cough’ adult (one of their father’s) decided to grab…

As 92% of Drivers Say the Roads are Getting Worse A study on the state of potholes across England has looked at the individual county council statistics on potholes year on year and conducted a driver survey to take a…

Wendy says… If you see me in your garden, please give me food (raw, unsalted meat or ground meat; I also like cat food but not fish) and water. Do not give me milk as it causes stomach problems and…

Malcolm says… What are the views of local people on the horrendous traffic situation around Somerby Hill, Gainsborough Corner junction? At the planning meeting that SKDC approved the development of the new houses on the A52 Somerby Hill it was…

Elizabeth Raynor says… Could you please let a Brian Impey know , that his Bus Pass has been handed in at Grantham Wickes. We’ll keep it here for him to collect. Hopefully he or a family member will see this!…

Trish says Yesterday we went to the car to do our shopping to find the rear bumper had gone missing ! Car wasn’t hit as it was reverse parked in front of the car park wall on Springfield Road !!…

From Author unknown The bread that we cut with a knife, When the Children helped with the housework and the men went to work not the wife. The cheese never needed a fridge, And the bread was so crusty and…

Rachelle says,Please could you pass on my thanks to whoever has done this to my car while in Grantham yesterday morning. It could have been done either in asda car park yesterday morning or in the hospital car park while…

Alison says, We have found a teddy bear on a corridor at Grantham hospital and would like to reunite it with the owner No related posts.

There are currently 1.2 million unpaid carers living in poverty in the UK, with 400,000 carers living in deep poverty. This is according to a report by Carers UK. According to the report: “Unpaid carers are a large and diverse…

Drivers have been warned taking some common cold and flu medications could land them in hot water this autumn. Motoring experts at Quotezone.co.uk have urged drivers to be aware of the potential side effects of some cold and flu medicines…

Electric car drivers are being urged to check they’re not causing risk to others when charging their vehicles.  The car insurance experts from Quotezone.co.uk say many electric vehicle (EV) drivers, who don’t have a driveway, may be unaware of hazards caused by…

Motorists are being warned driving without removing leaves from their windscreen could cost them £1,000. Experts from Quotezone.co.uk are urging drivers to regularly clear leaves and debris from their cars or risk facing fines for driving with restricted visibility. Photo credit: Unsplash…