Grantham College has been given the go ahead by the Department for Education to step up its industry placement programme this year, following the success of its placement trial last year. This year the college will assign 80 students to substantial placements across a wide range of industries: automotive, catering, digital, engineering, hair and beauty, […]
Family move one step closer to learning how man, 57, died after ‘serious incident’ at a quarry near Grantham
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Improved IT in the pipeline for local libraries
People will be able to do more online at their local library, thanks to a planned investment in IT. The council’s library provider Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) is working to introduce new computers and IT equipment at libraries and community hubs across Lincolnshire. Will Mason, head of culture, said: “Libraries are about much more than […]
Working together
The Central Support Team at the Neighbourhood Watch Network says … Neighbourhood Watch and The Soldiers’ Charity have announced a new initiative to bring neighbours together to share a meal while raising money for both charities. Together for Good: The Neighbourhood Watch Big Curry will run for the month of September with supporters of both charities coming together […]
County council ‘as prepared as it can be’ for no-deal Brexit
Bmarco tough guys and girls
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Car destroyed on Grantham estate
Grantham area planning applications
Registered between 12 – 16 August 2019 You can click on the following link to view the forms and plans of any planning application. http://www.southkesteven.gov.uk/planningsearch S19/1189 Barrowby Erection of single storey rear extension; Applicant: Mr Wayne Desmond 28 Reedings Road Barrowby NG32 1AT S19/1292 Long Bennington Change of Use of part of an existing dwelling […]
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A1 shut in both directions near Grantham
The A1 is shut in both directions north of Grantham, due to a lorry fire. The lorry, at Long Bennington, is carrying fertilizer and according to police, could take some time to extinguish. Motorists are being urged to stay in their vehicles. The northbound carriageway could soon reopen, but the southbound is expected to remain […]
Jaguar driver crashed car into a ditch near Grantham
Appeal – Grantham shop theft
Police would like to speak to these men, who may have information about a shop theft in Grantham. At 8.55am on Monday, August 12, an offender walked into the Sainsbury’s store on London Road. He was then followed by another male offender, who had a trolley. The second offender then put alcohol to the value […]
Christmas light trail at Belton
28 November – 30 December 2019 A magical mile-long trail, featuring incredible light installations and enchanting visitors with classical Christmas tunes, will transform the gardens at the National Trust’s Belton House. Brought to you by events promoter Raymond Gubbay Limited, a division of Sony Music, and creative producer Culture Creative, this Christmas the tree-tops at […]
High Street, Grantham, in the 1920s
Career progression plans for health visitors
Lincolnshire County Council has confirmed a career progression scheme for health visitors will be implemented in October, while robust plans remain in place to support local people in the event of further strikes called by Unite union. “We remain committed to moving ahead with career progression plans for our health visitor workforce”, said Heather Sandy, […]