Around 30 illegal waste sites will get unannounced visits from the Environment Agency today in a series of raids across Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire. It’s the biggest sting of its kind ever carried out in a single day across the area. Officers will follow up on specific reports of waste being burned illegally by commercial ventures. This […]
Brexit and the future of Lincolnshire agriculture
HUNDREDS of farmers, exhibitors and industry experts gathered at the Lincolnshire Showground’s Epic Centre to discuss, debate and deliberate the future of agriculture. Hosted by the Lincolnshire Agricultural Society, this year’s Lincolnshire Farming Conference saw experts discuss the effects of Brexit and new initiatives such as ‘Facetime a Farmer’, as well as addressing the perceived […]
Grantham MP in talks with Labour leader
Grantham MP Nick Boles and Sir Oliver Letwin, along with Labour’s Stephen Kinnock and Lucy Powell, met with Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn yesterday, about their “Common Market 2.0” plan Prime Minister Theresa May has rejected the idea, insisting that single market membership would mean signing up to Brussels’ rules with no influence and accepting continued […]
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Is the Iron Lady welcome in Grantham?
Leaflet swap and networking for visitor businesses
Two networking, leaflet swap and information workshops are being held in the district to help tourism-related businesses to boost their visitor numbers. The workshops are being organised by Discover South Kesteven, the visitor economy arm of InvestSK, South Kesteven District Council’s growth and regeneration company. The first is in Grantham on 18 March at the […]
Grantham man scoops prestigious Churchill Fellowship
Two Lincolnshire residents have been awarded prestigious Churchill Fellowships offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to travel the world and research cutting-edge solutions to important topical issues. The awards will be publicly announced on 7 March. The award winners and their projects are: Howard Nelson, from Grantham, and the Chief Operating Officer of a group of academy […]
Woman admits swindling mother-in-law
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Engagement meeting to discuss hospital cutbacks
Sue McQuinn says…“Experts say delays could be the difference between life and death” and yet Grantham residents & those in the surrounding areas are now expected to make a journey of around an hour when they have a life threatening condition! “Downgrading our A&E to an Urgent Treatment Centre makes no sense and will cost […]
Never mind the weather…
Fighting to keep Grantham Post Office
Grantham Labour Party continued its campaign to save Grantham Post Office, opposing its move to the back of W H Smith. John Morgan, Secretary of Grantham Labour Party (pictured), said: “Members of the Labour Party and the Communications Workers Union (CWU) have been collecting petition signatures against the closure of Grantham Post Office over the […]
Another business quits the George
The Teaspoon Tea Company has confirmed it plans to leave the George Centre, Westgate. and moving to new premises Owner Lance Merryweather has confirmed the cafe is moving to 19 High Street, on the corner of Finkin Street, in the next couple of weeks. He said: “We’ll be serving everything we do now, 50 Loose […]
House fire in Grantham
Join the conversation on Integrated Neighbourhood Working
Community groups and businesses are being invited to get involved in a conversation about how everyone can work together to help those who need support. Integrated Neighbourhood Working in Stamford is already having a massive impact by empowering people to overcome issues such as loneliness by supporting them to improve their health and feel happier […]
Paralympian visits Grantham school
Walton Academy were delighted to welcome Paralympic athlete Sam Ruddock on Monday to deliver special assemblies for our students. Sam ran sessions for all year groups covering a range of topics including: best prepared, best chance, managing nerves and anxiety, and handling exam pressures. Sam is an ambassador for the Youth Sports Trust and Inspire+ […]