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 submit completed papers – which can be informally checked by the SKDC elections team first. This is an opportunity for […]
£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 A6, A60,and A6200, are expected to prevent around 53 fatal and serious injuries over 20 years Part of the £185.8m […]
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: Sir James Benton -JonesIrnham Hall Irnham NG33 4JD S24/0354 Grantham Proposed single storey rear extension, side car port extension and […]
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 Lincolnshire County Council, has enhanced services in the area to encourage more people back on the buses. Route 1, which […]
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 Witham/Slea Blue Green Corridor initiative which was funded from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), with financial contributions and partnership support […]
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 until 6am tomorrow (Tuesday 19th March) for resurfacing and barrier repairs following the incident. One lorry overturned and came to […]
Who do you know at this Grantham warehouse?
Kesteven win league title with massive 161-0 victory
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, Freya, Louis, Adele, Lily-Rose, Jack, Jade & Brianna, Loved sister to Jenny, Jill & The late Barbara, mum in law to Tony, Fiona & Sabrina.Loved Auntie to […]
A1 closed in both directions – with pics
The A1 is closed between B668 (Stretton / Greetham Turn Off) and A151 (Colsterworth Services Junction) due to an accident due to a collision involving at least 2 lorries. Emergency services including Lincolnshire Police are in attendance. One lorry has overturned and has come to rest on its side on both sides of the carriageway. […]
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 enough water. Someone with dementia may become dehydrated if they’re unable to communicate or recognise that they’re thirsty, or if they forget to drink. This can lead to headaches, increased confusion, urinary tract infections and […]
Barking Parking
Increase in Grantham bicycle thefts
Former Grantham duo win top waterpolo title
Father & son duo Gareth & David Lord won the National Water Polo League ‘Mens 2’ Championship trophy at Eton college in London on 7th/8th March 2024 with Sedgefield Water Polo Club. Gareth & David’s water polo journey started at Grantham water polo club. Gareth (25) started playing the sport 15 years ago, and as […]
Retired Met officers who shared child sex abuse images with chief inspector jailed
Who’s enjoyed a few Saturdays here?
Grantham gets a new church – but not for long!
Police issue dispersal order for Grantham Fair
Police say; A dispersal order has been put in place for Grantham town centre until 7am tomorrow (Monday, 18 March). The notice will enable our officers to remove people where necessary to prevent disorder. A Section 60 has also been put into place, running from noon today (17 March) until midnight. This allows officers to […]
BMW destroyed in blaze
Fire crews from Grantham and Newark attended a car on fire on the A1 at Great Gonerby, just after midday yesterday (Saturday). There was severe fire damage to 40% to the BMW. Crews extinguished using breathing apparatus, a hosereel jet and a thermal imaging camera. It was caused by a fault within the engine.
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 left this world on February 29th 2024 at Boston Hospital, Lincolnshire, leaving behind a legacy of love and laughter. Big Al was a beloved brother to Robert, […]