Have we a new epidemic going round?
Jeff says… The other day, a friend of mine had to leave his car at Newark, where he works, after becoming dizzy. On Monday both a neighbour and several friends revealed they had suffered ‘vertigo’ aattcks. Yesterday, crossing Morrison’s car…
Pest or protected? Removing animals from your property could land you £5,000 fine
Homeowners have been warned they could be jailed and given an unlimited fine for removing protected animals from their property. Experts from Quotezone.co.uk have warned homeowners of the animals which are legally protected in the UK. There are a multitude of laws…
Driving in Grantham is a nightmare!
Jess says… The roads are a nightmare in town and it will get worse when schools are back. Think l need to try and avoid going into town. Why can’t they do one road at a time and what’s the…
The health benefits of a siesta
Brits are being told of all of the positive health effects a midday siesta could have on their health. Sleep experts at WinstonsBeds.com have revealed the health benefits of taking an afternoon siesta while on holiday. A siesta is an old tradition…
Anyone lost their moggie?
Alfie Kent says… Anybody missing a young cat in the Premier Court/New St area? Black cat, green eyes, pinky red collar been found wandering around Premier Court. In good condition, been here for a few days now. No related posts.
Watergate – I don’t know which was to turn!
Mike says… Which lane should I be in? Coming down Watergate and want to go up North Parade, B1174. Look at the road markings, no help there! 1 27 No related posts.
Has anyone found this crochet womb
Anaeli Isola says…. Please, if anyone has found this little crochet uterus/womb, can it be returned to me? It has a tremendous emotional value to me and I have lost it on Friday in Wyndham Park. Thank you. No related…
Stop throwing away dog warnings!
Lyn says… For some time now these notices have been put up near Moors Closes, Ancaster. They disappear and then they reappear. What concerns me is that these are laminated so is the person taking them down leaving them in…
Time to improve the A1 junction at Barrowby
Sue says….. When will they put safety measures on the A1 south slip road on to the A52 junction ?? at Barrowby. It needs traffic lights or a roundabout there as it’s so dangerous trying to cross the road to…
Once upon a time we needed one dustbin…
Clifford says… Once upon a time we had one dustbin. Everything went in it. t was collected once a week. As time passed that bin got wheels and was still collected once a week but we were careful about food…
Another naughty driver caught
Lincolnshire Police Specialist Operations say…. We stopped this driver using their mobile phone while driving in Grantham on Friday. Not a care in the world for the pedestrians or other road users safety. Reported straight to court as already on…
Nine ways to keep unwanted cats off your garden
Pebbles, lavender, orange peel, sandboxes and pine cones are among some of the best deterrents to keep unwanted cats off the gardens. Outdoors specialists GardenBuildingsDirect.co.uk have revealed nine ways households can stop local cats using their garden as a toilet. Nuisance neighbourhood…
Be vigilant if you go into town
Michelle says… Be vigilant in town. Someone I know got their jacket pinched, money, bus pass, and mobile phone… The decoy left after chatting,because in that time jacket taken from his mate. They stole off a person in their 80s……
Motorists advised how to avoid hefty parking fines
Motorists are being urged to brush up on their knowledge of common parking signs to avoid being slapped with hefty fines. The motoring experts at AbsoluteReg.co.uk claim fines could be avoided if Britons understood signs and adhered to them. Image: Shutterstock Failing…
Why were these trees axed?
Carl says… I see the Woodland Trust and the National Trust have covered themselves in glory by chopping down 20 trees down the Five Gates, Londonthorpe. I thought that they were meant to protect trees not kill them. No related…
Local community music charity seeks a Finance Officer
soundLINCS is currently seeking a Finance Officer to be responsible for the financial management of the organisation and be involved in maintaining the financial procedures and systems, producing and analysing budgets and management accounts and ensuring adequate and timely financial recording…
Local community music charity seeks a Project and Development Manager
soundLINCS is currently seeking a Project and Development Manager to be responsible for and heading up the soundLINCS, Lincolnshire-wide, UpBEAT! music service devoted to supporting mental health and wellbeing through Music, which is the perfect way to boost mental wellbeing, connect with others and…
Time to give blood
We urgently need more O group blood donors to come forward and help boost stocks to treat patients. With over 12,000 appointments still to fill in donor centres over the next two weeks, register today and book an appointment to…
Well done the council… we didn’t even notice you were there!
Michael says… I must say I am really impressed by the way the council carried out their resurfacing work near the top of Longcliffe Road. There was no noise and no mess. In fact the road looks exactly the same…
The perils of walking through Morrison’s arcade
Stephen says… Frustrated while walking through Morrisons arcade yesterday morning. Parents – please remind your children that they should NOT be riding their bicycles through the centre. I did tell the 3 young lads…the only repeatable bit is “….there’s no…
Beware latest credit card scam
Brian said: There is a new credit card scam doing the rounds. My wife was called this morning informing her of fraudulent use of her card. The guy was British,well spoken and kept her talking he spun a tail of…
Winter Fuel Payment decision “risks driving older people into further financial hardship”
Independent Age Head of Policy and Influencing Morgan Vine said: “Today’s decision to end the Winter Fuel Payment for those not receiving Pension Credit risks driving hundreds of thousands of older people into further financial hardship. “We welcome the Chancellor’s…
How to keep cool in the car this summer
Motorists are being warned to keep their cars cool at all times during the hot weather else risk breaking the Highway Code. Insurance comparison experts at Quotezone.co.uk have named six tips for drivers to keep their vehicles fully ventilated throughout summer. Under…
Who could do this to a pet?
Joanne says… Between 530am and 630am yesterday morning, my cat has been doused with turpentine 😭 He came back to from Brittain Drive/New Beacon Road area. We had to rush him to the vets to get it off him. He…
TOP TIPS TO HELP BUTTERFLIES FLUTTER IN YOUR GARDEN THIS SUMMER
To celebrate Butterfly Conservation’s Big Butterfly Count (12th July to 4th August), leading homebuilders Barratt and David Wilson Homes have teamed up with Butterfly Conservation to share top tips on how to help butterflies and moths this summer. BG – SGB_3509 – A house…
Why is giving blood in Grantham so difficult?
Farouk says…. So the NHS is in need of Blood. To that end can somebody from the NHS please explain to me how the Blood collection that used to take place in the Town Hall was moved to the Hotel…
Dog owners warned of hefty £5,000 fine they could face this summer
Dog owners who let their pets hang out of their car windows could face a hefty fine this summer. Motoring experts at LeaseCar.uk have warned that Brits with unruly dogs in vehicles could be slapped with a fine of up to £5,000.…
Why you should never fall asleep in the sun
Holidaymakers are being urged not to fall asleep in the sun to avoid skin damage, heat stroke and severe dehydration. Experts at WinstonsBeds.com have warned against the dangers of getting some shut-eye while lying under harsh UV rays. Many love a good…
GIZZA JOB – TALENTED NIGHTLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER WANTED
EXPERIENCED NIGHTLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER REQUIRED TO SERVICE REGULAR SESSIONS AT A PRESTIGIOUS GRANTHAM – LINCOLNSHIRE NIGHTSPOT. > Frequency of work is a minimum of 4x shoots per calendar month. Shifts are (typically) 2-3 hours; Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays between the hours…
Give us a hand with The Bread and Butter Thing!
Coun Tim Harrison says… Hey, does anyone have time to help me with this? I need 8-10 volunteers every Friday for around 3 hours. It’s offering a value shop for just £8.50. Cllrs Cunnington, Steptoe, P.Stokes and I have teamed…
Theft spoils a great weekend in Grantham
LINCOLNSHIRE FIRE AID 999 say… Now we have a sad post to put after a brilliant weekend. To the person who decided it would be a good Idea to steal a vintage fire nozzle from under the stage at the…
Vandals strike in Grantham park
Ian Parker says… Dysart Park, this morning. Newly planted trees, uprooted by fine upstanding members of the community, overnight. They must be very pleased…. No related posts.
Stay cool in the car and save cash this summer
As temperatures rise across the country, drivers are being told of the best ways to keep their cars cool and avoid fines this summer. Motoring insurance comparison experts from Quotezone.co.uk are sharing tips for drivers to keep temperatures down and avoid breaking…
Keep your dogs out of direct sunshine – they don’t like it!
Michelle says… At about two o clock on High Street and surrounding areas as a dog lover I was shocked at four owners of dogs walking the side of the high street in the boiling sun. Not even in the…
