Independent Age reacts to extension of Household Support Fund
Head of Policy and Influencing at Independent Age Morgan Vine said:“We welcome the UK Government’s decision to extend the Household Support Fund for six months. Thankfully this fund will now be available through the winter months to support people of…
By Government’s own figures, pensioners are paid less than they can live on
Terry says… So this Government has stolen £300 a year off pensioners which had helped towards their heating bills. Well I’m on £241 a week pension, which they say is quite adequate. Yet they also say the minimum living wage…
Another moan from a grumpy old man.
Michael says… It will have little effect but it will make me feel a little better. My question is how difficult can it to deliver a package by courier or Royal Mail. With a post code only covering a few…
Possible burglars caught on video
Gareth says… Would-be thieves operating on Durham Close Barrowby gate last night. Check doorbell footage folks. I have reported to the Police in case it helps another investigation. No related posts.
Has anyone seen this jewelry?
Luke Carter says… Help needed… My daughter lost her nomination bracelet and a necklace on the way home from school yesterday. Her route was from Priory Ruskin, along Manthorpe Road, and then through the Mill. If anyone has found it…
Health and Safety just gone madder
Paul says… Health and Safety gone madder – Yesterday Belton Woods Hotel refused to let me take away my Sticky Toffee desert because it was against new hygiene rules! They said I could not take it away because if I…
Cheapest supermarket prices for August
The consumer group Which? has named the UK’s cheapest supermarket, with the winner being £30.31 cheaper than the most expensive. Aldi has once again claimed the title, with a basket of 62 items costing an average of just £110.58. Lidl,…
Building begins at Barrowby
Deborah says… Looks like the building work is due to start in Barrowby. Drove past and two large gaps have appeared in the hedge presumably for the road entrance and machinery? No related posts.
Another idiot on the road
Ian says… May be a longshot, but worth a try. I’ve just started doing a charity 100 km walk for the Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance. Did my first 10k walk yesterday morning, going along the A52 towards Barrowby. At…
A matter of great importance
John says… Do you not think that quite a lot of diesel fuel spilling from a moving bus is a bit of an emergency!! Let me explain. .. I was following a blue single decker bus through South Witham when…
Gizza Job: Join Lincolnshire Police
No two days are ever the same for our officers. You could be attending a collision, moving sheep off the road (welcome to Lincolnshire), or stopped by members of the public and given a bunch of flowers! Think policing is…
What will Starmer’s next removal be?
Ed says… I see PM Keir Starmer has had the portrait of Margaret Thatcher removed from Downing Street. What next? Will he be removing statues of her? No related posts.
Not happy with binmen’s practice
Kim said I witnessed the bin men today actually tipping the contents of one neighbours bin into another. I was a bit annoyed as I always wash my bins out so the contents of others ie maggots and unpleasant liquids…
Seven ways to increase the appeal of pots and planters
Brits have been offered tips on simple and cost effective ways to increase the appeal of their pots and planters in the final weeks of summer. Garden lighting and design experts at LightingLegends.com have shared their advice on easy yet effective…
Get your voice in trim at the laundry
Wendy says… An idea for a new hobby over the autumn/winter months: https://www.granthambaptistchurch.co.uk/the-voice-laundry Gospel, soul, misc, and it’s free. No related posts.
Urgently reconsider the scheduling of multiple roadworks in Grantham – petition
Paul says…. I am a local resident of Grantham and I am deeply concerned with the current chaos due to the many simultaneous roadworks happening in our town. The roads are gridlocked and causing delays already. The issue is like a…
EV drivers urged to charge safely
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…
Calls for mandatory vehicle safety kits in UK
Motoring experts are calling for the government to make vehicle safety equipment a legal requirement for all drivers. The team at LeaseCar.uk say motorists should have mandatory safety equipment in their vehicles, including reflective jackets and warning triangles. There are currently no…
Tipping spoiled my early morning stroll
Keith says… Nice early morning walk today😡 Rubbish dumped on the side of the road between the A52 and Scarrington. Does anyone recognise the white armchair? No related posts.
Can I get down Wharf Road?
Michelle asks…Earlesfield So driving down Dysart Road to the bottom and going around as if going to Morrisons, there is a barricade. Can drivers go around the barricade onto Wharf Road to Morrisons? Most cars were avoiding going down Wharf…
Splashing pedestrians? Then be prepared to splash the cash with fines of up to £5000
With Storm Lilian creating weather warnings for wind and rain, drivers have been warned not to splash pedestrians else face fines of up to £5,000 plus penalty points on their licence. Motoring experts at Quotezone.co.uk are urging Brits to drive with caution…
Don’t let our councillors visit Wales
Julia says…. I see that by 2026 we will have an extra bin – this one for waste food. That’s in addition to silver, black and purple-top plus a costly green one for those with a garden. Well, I went…
We need a 20mph speed limit in Grantham
Ed says… Did you know that in Wales the speed limit for most roads categorised as 30mph in England are now 20mph. Transport Secretary Louise Haigh said this week that it’s up to local councils whether they want to impose…
Why aren’t my bins being emptied?
Trevor says… The other week the silver bins weren’t emptied…this week my purple bins havn’t been emptied either. Has anyone in the Grantham area had same problems?? What’s going on with SKDC?? No related posts.
Safety checklist when driving with kids this summer
Parents heading on road trips with their kids during summer holidays are being urged to take extra precautions on the road to help keep everyone safe and avoid fines. Motoring experts from Quotezone.co.uk are reminding parents of common driving issues when travelling…
Drivers urged to check sunglasses else risk £5,000 fines
Motorists have been urged to check their sunglasses are legal before driving to avoid penalty points and a £5,000 fine. Driving experts at Quotezone.co.uk have issued a warning to all UK motorists to ensure their sunglasses are categorised as legal, to deal…
Eight-legged intruders: How to stop spiders from invading homes
With spider season fast approaching, Britons are being offered preventative measures to keep the eight-legged intruders away. The interior experts at Online-Bedrooms.co.uk have revealed seven ways to stop spiders from creeping around the home. Late August marks the start of spider mating…
Why won’t the council take my cardboard?
Sabrina says…. Isn’t the point of having specific bins for cardboard, the fact that ALL cardboard is going to be collected & recycled!! Both myself and a neighbour have left boxes – clean & dry next to our purple bins…
Stay safe this summer – hosepipes’ hidden health risks
With school summer holidays and warm weather meaning families are finding ways to keep cool, WaterSafe is alerting households on how to avoid potential health risks from hosepipes. The UK register of approved plumbers warns that hosepipes which are incorrectly…
Pension Credit caseload stats – Independent Age reacts
Joanna Elson CBE, Chief Executive of Independent Age said: It’s concerning that there was a small decrease of 3% in the number of new people receiving Pension Credit between December 2023 and February 2024. It has never been more important…
I hate this Honey Monster
Heather says… If a fat chap, wearing specs, driving a white van, offers to sell you this honey – it could be stolen. This opportunist pulled up outside the house (Buckminster Main Street) today where the honey and an honesty…
Dog owners… beware the rats in the river
Alan says… Anyone with dogs beware River Witham has rats poo in Wyndham Park. I’ve stopped my dog going in it for now, also lots and I mean masses of bread and cracker’s has been put on the ledge, by…
New home improvement business will cover Grantham area
Matt Simpson Home Improvements Specialising in all aspects of internal home improvements including; Full Kitchen Refurbishments, Media Walls, Carpentry, Floor and Wall ,Tiling, Decorating, Flooring, Windows and Doors. Established as a business in 2010 I have over 33 years experience…
