Kesteven win league title with massive 161-0 victory
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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…
Increase in Grantham bicycle thefts
PCSO Rowena Everitt says…. In recent weeks we have seen an increase in reports of bicycle theft around central Grantham. Here is some guidance on how to keep your cycle safe: https://www.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/keeping-vehicles-safe/how-safe-is-your-bike/ Related posts:…
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 &…
Retired Met officers who shared child sex abuse images with chief inspector jailed
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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.…
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…
Air Ambulance weekly lottery draw winners
Lottery Winners for Draw Held on 15/03/2024Prize Amount Play Number Winner Town£1000 127094 NOTTINGHAM£200 022641 NOTTINGHAM£100 050386 LINCOLN£50 123730 LINCOLN£50 151071 SUTTON-IN-ASHFIELD£50 134024 NORTH HYKEHAM£50 082118 SPILSBY Related posts: New faces to deliver an…
Calling all young entrepreneurs
The Teenage Market is making it’s way to Sleaford, offering young people the opportunity to put their entrepreneurial skills into practice, by providing them with space to turn their business ideas into innovative products…
Book now for environmental sustainability expo
A free event hosted by the Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce will help local businesses to embrace environmental sustainability. The Decarbonisation and Sustainability Event and Expo is being funded by the Shared Prosperity Fund through South…
Grantham company ensures ‘Der Mikado’ opens in Germany
Grantham-based Chantry Dance’s co-Artistic Director, Rae Piper, has choreographed Gilbert & Sullivan’s ‘Der Mikado’ in Passau, Germany for Landestheater Niederbayern. The Mikado is the most internationally successful Savoy Opera and has been translated into numerous languages and is one…
“I knew the NHS was in crisis, but this really opened my eyes”: mum on waiting times
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Businesses: Book now for environmental sustainability expo
A free event hosted by the Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce will help local businesses to embrace environmental sustainability. The Decarbonisation and Sustainability Event and Expo is being funded by the Shared Prosperity Fund through South…
County Lines crackdown in Lincolnshire
A crackdown on County Lines activity in the county led to 14 arrests, the seizure of an air rifle and other weapons, safeguarding of six vulnerable people at risk of being exploited, and tens…
Dumper truck fire
Lincs Fire and Rescue attended a dumper truck on fire on Barrowby Road, Grantham earlier today. There was severe fire damage to 100% of the engine compartment of the truck. It was extinguished using…
Grantham man who sexually assaulted teens is jailed
A 52-year-old man who sexually assaulted four teenage girls has been jailed for two and a half years. Wayne Mitchell of Haddon Road in Grantham was convicted of six counts of sexual assault when…
Lincolnshire says yes to devolution. So what’s next?
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Lincolnshire Police and PCC Marc Jones launch national Police Anti-Corruption and Abuse Reporting Service
Lincolnshire Police and PCC Marc Jones have joined all police forces in the UK to launch the Police Anti-Corruption and Abuse Reporting Service, which will be run by the independent charity Crimestoppers. The new…
Calls for A1 to be upgraded to a motorway
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New rescue vans carry innovation and efficiency for fire service
Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue have seven new Technical Rescue Vehicles (TRVs) – vans that carry specialised equipment for incidents such as water rescue and animal rescue. The service relies on a whole host of…
Charity claims River Witham in Lincolnshire at risk of being ‘depleted of wildlife’
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Grantham public loos upgrade in £4m town centre revamp
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Foston traveller site rejected for a second time over pollution concerns
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BUILDER SHEDS LIGHT ON NEW FAMILY HOMES AT DEVELOPMENT NEAR GRANTHAM
David Wilson Homes is highlighting the benefits of the larger homes available at its Pastures Place development in Corby Glen. DWEM – 006 – A typical street scene at Pastures Place in Corby Glen At the…
PLANNING APPLICATIONS – BETWEEN 04 MARCH AND 08 MARCH 2024
S23/2173 Grantham Springfield WardProposal: Retrospective application for the retention of extended patio area Date Valid: 4 December 2023 Applicant: Oakes 7 Westside Avenue Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 7UB. Agent: Stamford Architectural Design 6 North Street…
Hundreds of holiday-park workers needed in Lincolnshire
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Be ‘recycling-ready’ for next week’s silver bin collections
Silver bin recycling collections return next week (w/b 18th March) with a reminder from South Kesteven District Council for householders to put the right thing in the right bin. This follows a successful paper…
Council votes to proceed with devolution
Lincolnshire County Council has voted to pursue a devolution deal for the area, at a meeting held today (13 March 2024). North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire councils will also hold votes on whether…
‘I’m a Mr Bean impressionist – kids stop me for selfies because they think I’m real deal’
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Commonwealth Day in Grantham
Members from South Kesteven District Council commemorated Commonwealth Day in Grantham today supporting Cllr Ashley Baxter, Leader of the Council. District Councillor Charmaine Morgan, Deputy Mayor of Grantham said: I had the privilege of…
Bikers Easter Egg Run
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LCC announce 10+ Lincolnshire crossings to be built costing £3.8 million
County council announces Community Crossings Initiative Over ten Lincolnshire crossings will be built over the next eighteen months as part of the new county council project. Cllr Richard Davies, executive member for highways, said: “Last…
£4.19m town centre transformation about to begin
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to reinvigorate Grantham town centre with £4.19 million from the Government’s Future High Streets Fund is about to get under way. The money, secured through a bid by South Kesteven District…
Villagers complain of ‘pitter patter of poo’
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Five Grantham shops raided by police and Trading Standards
Five shops in Grantham have been targeted by officers and Trading Standards following intelligence that illegal and illicit goods were being sold. The raids were carried out simultaneously yesterday morning (11 March) across Europe…
Jason and his Argonauts invade museum in latest art exhibition
70s-inspired, ‘psychedelic’ exhibition opens at Lincoln Museum on Saturday 16 March 2024. Lincolnshire-based artist, Jason Wilsher-Mills draws on his own experiences, and those of disability groups to create art that aims to highlight the…
Lincolnshire NHS worker wins regional award for dedication to mental health research
Tracy McCranor, Clinical Research Manager at Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LPFT), won the Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s NIHR Clinical Research Network (CRN) East Midlands Awards. The winners were announced at a…
New faces to deliver an improved service to South Kesteven council tenants
Council tenants in South Kesteven are about to welcome a new company into their homes for gas safety checks, heating repairs and maintenance. Lincoln-based Aaron Services has signed an initial three-year agreement to provide…
‘Escapes’ screens new British comedy ahead of its UK release date with free cinema tickets!
Image description: A darkened cinema. A busy audience sits on red velvet seats looking up at the screen. On-screen is a still from Seize Them! showing two women, dressed in mediaeval-style dresses, wielding swords…
Woman jailed for defrauding couple out of £50,000
When a man and his late wife met Karlette Skerman they didn’t know just how much she would go on to devastate their lives. Fraud is when a person lies to you or scams…
Easter adventures with the National Trust in Lincolnshire
Taking place over the Easter bank holiday weekend (29 March–1 April) and beyond, coinciding with local school holidays, there are more than 195 National Trust Easter trails to choose from across England, Wales and…
Recognising the valuable work of police staff
From ICT work, to communication with the public, to managing our people, to ensuring that the force’s finance systems, estate and fleet are running smoothly, to preparing our operational plans and planning for civil…
Grantham Southern Relief Road March 2024 update
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NHS Trust Board meeting open to the public
The next Board of Directors meeting for Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) is on Tuesday 12 March. LCHS runs services across the whole of Lincolnshire, helping people to manage their health at…
Air ambulance weekly Lottery Draw results
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Welcome to the Butterfly Ball
Jenni and Jack Swift say… The Butterfly Ball is being held in memory of our daughter Evelyn, on Saturday 4th May at Belton Woods Hotel. There will be a delicious three course meal, auction and…
Police help rescue wandering pony
A little abandoned foal on the Heath above Welbourn had apparantly been there over night and seen numerous times but no one thought to ring anyone until one of the masters of the local…
Drug dealing on an international scale between UK, Holland, Australia, New Zealand and Lincs
Drugs concealed in the linings of books and hidden in board games, legitimate businesses used for their mailing addresses, and brazen posting of methamphetamine and cocaine to Australia and New Zealand using Royal Mail…
St Barnabas Hospice’s Feather Ironwork Display at Aubourn Gardens and Grounds
St Barnabas Hospice is excited to share some very special news about how they are helping supporters remember loved ones this spring. You are invited to honour the memory of a loved one with a…
East Midlands Ambulance service had delays at hospitals of more than 18,000 hours in February
East Midlands Ambulance Service, serving Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Rutland, Lincolnshire, and Northamptonshire, says it faced “significant operational hurdles” last month, with delays averaging 628 hours per day across the region, reports ITV During a…
A great day out near Grantham
As Spring unfolds its vibrant palette, Easton Walled Gardens invites visitors to immerse themselves in a tapestry of blossoms during the upcoming Mother’s Day and Easter celebrations. Additionally, gardening enthusiasts can explore our plant…
Dedicated NHS staff celebrated for achieving more than 1,500 years of service
63 long-serving NHS staff at Lincolnshire’s mental health, dementia, learning disabilities and autism trust have had their decades of NHS service recognised at a special celebration event. Trust Chair, Kevin Lockyer, and Chief Executive,…
Getting ready for Grantham Town Council
Coun Charmaine Morgan says…. After 13 years campaigning I am delighted to see that the elections for our new Grantham Town Council will be taking place 2nd May along with those for the Police…