Queen’s Relay batonbearer promotes a healthy life on two wheels
A cycling campaigner working to create accessible routes and opportunities has been named as the latest batonbearer in the Queen’s Baton Relay through Grantham. Roy Redman, of the Grantham Cycling Infrastructure Campaign, will travel…
Police Race Action Plan: Your views matter
Last month Lincolnshire Police told you about their support for the national Police Race Action Plan, designed to improve policing for Black people. The plan aims to address race disparities affecting Black people and…
Tickets on sale for Christmas at Belton House with new installations for 2022
Tickets to Christmas at the National Trust’s beautiful Belton House in Lincolnshire are now on sale for its spectacular seasonal trail, which returns later this year. Running between 24 November 2022 and 1 January 2023…
Grantham MP welcomes £30 million Farming Investment Fund grants
£30 million from the Farming Investment Fund will enable farmers in England to purchase equipment to process, diversify and add value to their products after they have been harvested or reared. It will offer…
Two car crash at Barrowby
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As pollen counts are set to soar 95% say Grantham-made natural remedies work for them
In a recent survey of 68 people with hay fever – despite more than half saying they were sceptical about trying a natural essential oils-based therapy – 95% said that Grantham-made, award-winning Breaze products…
Ukraine refugee’s business hopes in Grantham- and dreams of home
A woman who fled Ukraine with her 13-year-old son and who has set up a new business in Lincolnshire Has told BBC East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, she still yearns for home. (Watch video above)…
Councillors set to reject almost 60 new homes in South Kesteven
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Councillor sorry after “irrelevant” comment over absence record
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“Cover up” accusations after police probe not mentioned in council fraud report
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Lincs Falklands veteren reflects on end of the ‘Forgotten War’
SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity has found that 35% of British adults could not remember the year the Falklands Conflict took place Three in 10 adults over 50 admit they have little memory of the…
Grantham’s southern relief road – latest
Grantham Southern Relief Road June update. Final surfacing to be laid at A52 Somerby Hill roundabout. In May Phase Two Carried out southbound drainage, street-lighting verge works on the A1 Final drainage and landscaping…
Dedicated hospital volunteers presented with long service awards
Volunteers at United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust have been recognised for their dedication with the presentation of long service awards. A total of 32 volunteers were rewarded for an incredible 185 years of combined…
“Winter is coming,” but Lincolnshire “holding the line” on roads maintenance
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Witnesses sought for Grantham incident
Police are appealing for witnesses to contact us following an incident in Grantham. Between 7am and 7.10am on 31 May, a man was seen near the Fone Tech store, in the Isaac Newton Centre.…
Artisan Market in Grantham on Thursday
This is a great local event happening tomorrow (Thursday) – Artisan Market 6-8:30pm at Priory Ruskin Academy. Come down to support local businesses, artists and get some brilliant local crafts, artwork, even some fudge.…
Six crews tackle major house blaze
Fire crews from Grantham, Corby Glen, Bourne, Stamford, Deepings and Oakham attended house fire Great Close, South Witham at around noon yesterday. There was fire damage to roof space and first floor of terraced…
‘Unprecedented’ rise in childhood obesity during pandemic
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LINCOLNSHIRE BUILDER’S DEVELOPMENTS TO BRING BOOST OF OVER 480 JOBS
David Wilson Homes North Midlands has announced that its new developments in Lincolnshire will underpin approximately 486 jobs for local people. A computer-generated image of David Wilson Homes’ The Willows development in Bourne Off…
Supporting Carers Week
Lincolnshire County Council is joining forces with Carers First and other partners to support and recognise the efforts of carers during Carers Week, 6-12 June. Carers Week is an annual awareness campaign that celebrates…
Two charged and remanded for Grantham robbery and other offences
Two people have been charged and remanded following a series of offences after officers pieced together a number of incidents over the course of six hours. Police first received a report of a robbery…
Grantham singer announces biggest UK headline tour to date
Grantham-born breakthrough artist Holly Humberstone has announced her biggest UK tour to date.© Provided by LouderSound Holly Humberstone The trek, which is set to kick off on November 22 in Bristol’s O2 Academy, follows her…
Emergency council meeting called on Grantham A&E downgrade
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People caring for loved ones often feel invisible but the role these forgotten heroes play is vital
Living with dementia and its effects can often be isolating and many people report that they feel forgotten about, but it’s not just those diagnosed with dementia that can feel invisible, but their carers…
Local NHS trust recognised nationally for its support for carers
A Lincolnshire NHS trust has again been recognised by the Carers Trust ‘Triangle of Care’ programme for its continued efforts and commitment to improving the way it works with carers and relatives. Lincolnshire Partnership…
Nominate your champion for the SK Community Awards 2022
South Kesteven District Council has started its search for the district’s community champions of 2022. New SK Community Awards have been launched in the search for winners across seven categories, including a new schools…
Big Tea Party to kickstart week of NHS birthday celebrations in Lincolnshire
A day of family fun is planned as Lincolnshire celebrates the 74th birthday of the NHS in style. The whole county is invited to attend NHS Big Tea Party at Ellenders Bar in Boston…
Grantham MP visits local primary school
Gareth Davies MP was delighted to visit the Isaac Newton Primary School in Grantham. On his visit, Gareth had the opportunity to visit the whole school and discuss with the Headteacher the plans for…
Grantham MP’s statement on this evening’s confidence vote
Grantham MP Gareth Davies says…. At a time of such national and international challenge – whether the cost of living or Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine – it would be an abrogation of Parliament’s…
Margaret Thatcher statue vandalism has left taxpayers ‘paying the price’
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Car fire last night
A Grantham fire crew were called out to a fire at Croxton Kerrial at 9.30pm yesterday. They found a car ablaze on Three Queens Road . Firefighters used 2 breathing apparatus, two hose reels…
The remarkable exploits of a Lincolnshire lad on D-Day, Sixth of June
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Detectorist discovers treasure King John lost in the Wash
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People in Grantham say town is ‘too big’ not to have an A&E as closure confirmed
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Demonstration planned calling for removal of statue
A facebook site is advertising a demonstration calling for the removal of the new Margaret Statue from St Peter’s Hill. UK Real News says it will be held on Sunday, June 26, at 2pm.…
Police appeal to identify people in footage of attack on Grantham statue
Police would like to speak to the individuals in this footage who may be able to help us with our enquiries into an incident of criminal damage of the newly-erected statue of former Prime…
Grantham celebrates Platinum Jubilee with lighting the beacon
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Support Grantham school’s Summer Fayre
Friends of Belmont School (FOBS);,a very small, registered charity serving the Belmont Community Primary School is staging the FOBS Summer Fayre, taking place next week Friday, 10th June 2022. A spokesman said: “We are welcoming…
LCC Highways Help: getting together for Lincolnshire communities
Amazing work being done by the council’s Highways team and its contract partners to help out in the county. It’s National Volunteer Week and that means it’s a great time to help out others…
Reports of scammers pretending to work for Lincolnshire highways
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Sex offender on the run
Police are appealing for help to locate Gary Butcher, aged 55, who absconded from HMP North Sea Camp in Boston. Butcher, a convicted sex offender, was reported missing just after 5:30am today (31st May). He…
Lincolnshire Police among the best at answering 999 calls
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Prime spot at Lincolnshire Show
LINCOLNSHIRE-based street food vendor, Season Street Food, has been revealed as this year’s winner of the Lincolnshire Showground’s annual ‘Grow with the Show’ competition. As well as securing a prime spot at the showground…
Grantham Margaret Thatcher statue ‘unlikely to be removed’
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Where?! Grantham’s Holly Humberstone tells Radio 1 Big Weekend she’s from ‘south of Nottingham’
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Call for ‘public discussion’ over continued attacks on Thatcher statue in Grantham
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Housebuilder gets kids planting this National Children’s Gardening Week
To celebrate National Children’s Gardening Week, which is running from Saturday 28th May to Sunday 5th June, housebuilder Allison Homes has donated £100 worth of gardening vouchers and a mixture of seeds to Lincolnshire primary schools.…
Grantham area planning applications
Registered between 23 & 27 May 2022 You can click on the following link to view the forms and plans of any planning application. http://www.southkesteven.gov.uk/planningsearch S22/0553 Grantham Installation of hardstanding to provide additional car…
Check out this Tomb with a View
Grantham Dramatic Society’s next production – ‘A Tomb With A View’ – opens at the Guildhall Arts Centre from Wednesday, 8 June. The comedy murder-mystery, set in a spooky isolated mansion, is billed as…
‘Staff only’ section fenced off to visitors at Lincoln County Hospital car park
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Home energy upgrades available
South Kesteven District Council has secured Government funding to help residents improve the warmth and efficiency of their homes. The Home Energy Upgrade Scheme is offering a range of fully-funded energy efficiency home improvements…
Mental health support services information event
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LPFT) is hosting a drop-in information event where residents can find out about mental health support services on offer in Lincolnshire. Taking place at the Venue Community Centre in…
First dedicated drugs strategy launched for the county
Saving lives and changing them for the better are among the key priorities in Lincolnshire’s first dedicated drugs strategy. Following months of work the strategy includes pledges to take robust action against those who…
