Fuel goes through the roof
Rigger Mortiss says… A sad milestone. Was only £1.80 at Colsterworth on Saturday Recent posts: No related posts.
Motorcycle stolen
Sarah Tatchell says … So angry that my son’s bike was stolen last night from Sunnindale estate Has anyone seen it? Recent posts: No related posts.
These are the nation’s corniest dad jokes as voted for by the public!
Greetings card company thortful.com reveals the UK’s cheesiest dad jokes to celebrate Father’s Day The number one corniest dad joke is ‘What do you call it when James Bond takes a bath? Buddle 07’ Google searches for ‘best dad jokes’ has seen…
SKDC patriotism? Nil points!
David says… I can understand that in these hard times many people have to prioritise where they spend their cash. However, I reserve my right to strongly criticize the local authority for the woeful effort made by them in the…
Jubilee celebrated in Wyndham Park – photos
This 3 day event, organised by Lincolnshire Fire Aid, was held in Wyndham Park, between 3rd & 5th June, to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Photos from RSM Photography Recent posts: No related posts.
Traffic lights out
If you are driving into Grantham town centre, beware. raffic lights at the St Peters Hill/Wharf Road/London Road/St Catherine’s Road junction are not working. Recent posts: No related posts.
Car safety checks you can do yourself
There has been scepticism about a recent idea which could see annual MOTs scrapped in favour of tests every two years. But if the concept was ever to become reality, what could UK motorists do to help look after their…
Lack of respect at Grantham Jubilee event
Joshua says… Another three masked youths riding a motorbike or moped through Wyndham Park today at about 2.20pm while the jubilee events were underway and families with young children about. My grandad tried to stop them but they already got…
You must be proud of damaging my car!
Karen says… Yet again someone has to damage property. Had my car vandalised on Thursday night which will of course cost me money that I can’t afford. Joy of onstreet parking. Thanks to the kind person who did this, you…
Top tips to settle your nerves before driving somewhere new
New research from car finance experts at Zuto revealed that 30% of women and 10% of men feel nervous when driving somewhere new. To combat this, Zuto has put together some top tips to help people calm their nerves before…
Stop snoozing: why bank holiday lie-ins may be bad for our health
Weary Brits are being urged not to indulge in a bank holiday lie-in with experts warning it could cause more damage to sleep patterns. The fitted bedroom experts at online-bedrooms.co.uk are urging those bank holiday over sleepers to think twice about a…
The most popular nursery decor trends, according to Instagram
A new report from The Edit by Silver Cross reveals the Instagrammable nursery trends for 2022 Modern and neutral nursery décor the most popular on the photo sharing app Pink is crowned the most instagrammable nursery colour A new report…
Please fly our national flag right way up!
Michael says… I wish people would learn not to fly our national flag upside down Recent posts: No related posts.
Lots of changes at Dysart Park
Rigger Mortiss says… No sign of the beacon in Dysart Park this morning but new bench and band stand for new surrounds by Roll and Scroll… Getting ready for this evening Recent posts: No related posts.
Beware stone-throwing kids
Chris says… Just to warn people that out-of-control kids were throwing stones at cars passing Uplands Drive and Tennyson Avenue area yesterday. Watch out. They may resume today. Recent posts: No related posts.
Don’t let hay fever get you down – see a pharmacist for advice
Hay fever is the most common seasonal allergy, affecting one in five of us at some point in our lives, and the symptoms can make life very difficult for sufferers. It can come and go at any time in life…
Plan ahead if you’re going away this Jubilee Bank Holiday
We all look forward to a long weekend over the Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend. For many of us, it’s a time to catch up with family and friends, do a spot of DIY or even head to the coast. For…
How to stay well when you’re on holiday this Jubilee long weekend
With the Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend approaching many families are planning to have a break in one of the UK’s holiday hotspots or to stay with family or friends in another part of the country. Happily, most holidays go to…
These are the top interior trends for summer 2022
• Carpet and flooring experts, Tapi have revealed summer 2022’s hottest interior trends Summer is just around the corner and many of us will be looking to incorporate the hottest summer interior trends into our homes over the coming…
Are Grantham bus services good enough?
Nicholas says… Does anyone else think that our local bus operators centrebus need to be removed from their contact. Their service is disgusting. no bank holiday service while Stagecoach run on Sundays and Bank Holidays. Either sort them out or…
Has the council forgotten the Jubilee?
Karen says… We have walked through the town centre today and its lovely to see quite a few shops have joined in and put Union Jack bunting up for the once in a lifetime Platinum Jubilee. My question is: has…
Grantham Hospital – A&E downgrade; Open Letter – Call for MP action
From Coun Charmaine Morgan Dear Gareth Davies The Lincolnshire Clinical Commissioning Group on 26 May 2022 have decided to deliver the proposals in their 2021 Acute Service Review. These include:1. The permanent downgrade of Grantham and District Hospital A&E to an Urgent…
Prepare for kids summer garden activities
Ahead of National Children’s Gardening Week May 28th – June 5th, parents are being offered top tips to get prepped for a summer of garden activities. Experts at GardenBuildingsDirect.co.uk are urging parents to involve their children in small, manageable garden tasks, giving…
What happened to the swans from the Grantham Canal?
Darren asks…. Anyone know where the swans who nested on the Canal at Trent Road are? Had two eggs hatched but two abandoned by the look of it. Think they have been harassed lately, with people getting too close. Hope…
Council working for taxi companies
Julia says… Returning from a few days up north last week, I took a taxi from Grantham railway station to my home off Harlaxton Road. We get to the lights at Harlaxton Road , where there is ‘no left turn’.…
Contamination fear in Witham
Simon says… It looks and smells like there is petrol in the river, pulled the dogs out the river just in time to stop them drinking. Be careful with your dogs. Sees to be coming from the Mowbeck junction, near…
Last night’s storm – photo
Last night’s storm with rainbow over Grantham by Stacey Staff And GM’s rainbow over St Wulframs Recent posts: No related posts.
Summer Fayre – stallholders invited
Please join us for this years event! We are still looking for outside stall holders. £10 each. Please email katie.bennington@ganf-cit.co.uk No food stalls this time! Recent posts: No related posts.
Time this Grantham pothole was sorted!
Anon says… When will this pothole on Watergate going to be sorted? Felt like I was racing a horse in the Grand National how I was rocking over it. My poor car felt like it had been up Norton Street…
Road repair standards falling
Rigger Mortiss says.. Guess the budgets run out for potholes she already In Stamford Street you can see the decent repair from a month ago compared with the repair this week. Recent posts: No related posts.
Celebrate the Jubilee with these games
Whether you want some memorabilia or some fun during your celebrations, check out these games Her Majesty the Queen ‘Uniting the Nation’ Top Trumps Top Trumps have rounded up 30 moments across Her Majesty The Queen’s life and reign. With…
“Haters gonna hate” says Miss Voluptuous England finalist as she prepares for Grantham contest
A young woman from Daventry is heading off to Grantham this July as a Miss Voluptuous England finalist. And she’s doing it with a strong message for online trolls. Justyna Tobiasiewicz entered the Miss Voluptuous last year after hearing about…
Anyone lost their lion…?
Karen says… Lion garden statue been dumped on the corner of gas works lane, off Harlaxton road, if anyone is missing it Recent posts: No related posts.