GRANTHAM NEWS
Want to stand for election to Grantham Parish Council? Here is what to do and when
Candidates for the May 2nd election, to establish members of a new parish council for Grantham, are being invited to submit their nomination papers. There is a deadline of 4pm on Friday, April 5th, to…
£5 million boost for safer roads across the East Midlands
£5.025 million total investment for North Northamptonshire and Nottingham City councils, as part of a £38.3 million government investment to improve road safety on 17 of the country’s most high risk roads Improvements to the…
Grantham area planning applications
Registered between 11 – 15 March 2024 S24/0273 Irnham Parish Outline permission (all matters reserved) for one new dwelling and double garage on site Adjacent To 21 & 22 Swinstead Road Irnham NG33 4JD; Applicant:…
Grantham gets big bus upgrade
More convenient bus services are en route Residents in Grantham are set to benefit from improved bus services that deliver more frequent and longer journeys in and around town. Bus operator Centrebus, in partnership with…
River project shortlisted for national award
A river restoration and biodiversity project taking in the Witham through Grantham is shortlisted as a finalist for the prestigious UK River Prize 2024. South Kesteven District Council was the lead partner for the £1.2m…
A1 northbound reopens following crash near Grantham – but southbound remains shut
Photo:RSM Photography The A1 northbound between the A607 (Harlaxton) and A606 (Stamford) reopened shortly after 6pm following a collision involving two lorries at about 7am this morning. The southbound carriageway remains closed and will be…
WHAT’S ON
LAUGHTER AT THE GUILDHALL
Funhouse Comedy Club brings another great line-up of comedians to the GuildhallArts Centre Ballroom on…
The best places to see blossom in Lincolnshire with the National Trust
With spring arriving in spectacular clouds of white and pastel-pink blooms, the National Trust’s annual…
Easter adventures with the National Trust in Lincolnshire
Taking place over the Easter bank holiday weekend (29 March–1 April) and beyond, coinciding with…
Welcome to the Butterfly Ball
Jenni and Jack Swift say… The Butterfly Ball is being held in memory of our daughter…
Bereavement Notices
Sue McDonald
Sue McDonald passed surrounded by her loving family on the 7th March 2024 aged 67 years. Dearly loved Mum to Michael, Rachael & Raymond, Proud Nan to Chloe,…
Alan Yates
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Alan Yates , affectionately known as ‘Big Al’. Born on August 14 1950 in Rotherham, Yorkshire, he…
Malcolm Kavanagh
Malcolm Kavanagh passed peacefully at Lincoln County Hospital on 2nd March 2024 aged 70 years. Father of Michelle, Julie and Tommy, Brother of Michael , Grandfather, Uncle and…
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GRANTHAM NATTERS
Dehydration can lead to severe health problems for people with dementia in Lincolnshire
Dehydration is a common challenge for people living with dementia as memory problems mean they can easily forget to drink…
Barking Parking
Resident says… Sydney Street. Halfway on the pavement, no room for pram or wheelchair users. Related posts: Motorists warned against…
Motorists warned against car cloning
Drivers are being warned to take steps to prevent their car reg being cloned amid a worrying rise in number…
People with learning disabilities call for urgent changes to resuscitation decisions about their own lives
Today the British Institute of Human Rights (BIHR) releases a new report produced with people with learning disabilities, their loved…
GRANTHAM HALL OF FAME
Ogilvy, James – was page to King George VI
James Donald Diarmid Ogilvy (1934 – 2004) Hon. James Donald Diarmid Ogilvy was born in…
Walls, Barry – Versatile circus performer and master of disguise
Barry Walls (1937 – 2006) Barry Walls was one of the most intriguing and versatile…
Harper, Roy – Top musician lived near Grantham
Roy Harper (b1941) English singer/songwriter/guitarist, Roy Harper, moved to Folkingham in 1987. He bought No.…
Bee, Norman – Mayor died in office
Norman Bee (1912-1971) Councillor Norman Bee was born in Victoria Street, and was educated at…