Plans to give Grantham a town council
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Gritters at the ready – and there are jobs available too
The county council is gearing up to keep the Lincolnshire moving when the winter weather comes. From 1st October they begin monitoring the weather 24/7, and the fleet of 43 gritters will be ready…
US equity group set to take over Morrisons supermarket chain
A US private equity group is poised to take control of the UK’s fourth-largest supermarket group. Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) has won an auction for the British supermarket Morrisons with a £7bn ($9.5bn)…
If you’re not sure, don’t open your door!
This week, Lincolnshire Police received a number of reports relating to rogue traders operating in the Gainsborough area. The scam involves people cold-calling elderly residents who are posing as builders and offering to carry…
Memorial benches installed in town centre
Two new memorial benches have been unveiled at St Peter’s Hill in Grantham. One celebrates the live of Captain Sir Tom Moore, who raised over £32m for NHS charities, while the other remembers those…
Hunt for Marcus Golding after he skipped court over ‘serious offences
‘ North Yorkshire Police are keen to speak to Marcus Golding, 27, who failed to attend court in relation to the charges. They say he has connections in a number of locations across the…
Lincolnshire Police forced to pay out £10k after PC’s illegal data breach
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Grantham to get NHS tests and scans at ‘pop-up’ venue
People in the Grantham area could soon be able to get tests and scans at a ‘pop up’ venue. Grantham is one of 40 areas which will get an NHS Diagnostic Hub between now…
Councillor responds to trust’s plans for Grantham Hospital
In response to United Lincolnshire Hospital’s Trust announcement that it is to reveiew the future of Grantham Hospital Service, This initial reply is from Coun Charmaine Morgan, of SOS Grantham Hospital… ULHT and the…
Grantham is ‘dying’ for lack of high street funding says councillor
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Global climate festival with 3D floating Earth comes to Grantham – video
An incredible art installation with a replica floating planet Earth will be in Grantham this weekend, allowing people to get a closer look at the planet we inhabit. Metanoia Climate Festival is at St…
Launch of public consultation on the future of four local NHS services including Grantham emergency care
NHS Lincolnshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has today begun a formal consultation exercise on the future of four local hospital services. This 12 week public consultation is our biggest public consultation to date and…
Views sought on Council Tax Support
South Kesteven District Council is conducting a review of the Council Tax Support Scheme set up to help low-income households. The scheme enables financial support to be calculated depending on income and household circumstances,…
Police issue statement after Grantham Town chairman’s refugee comments
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Bank to close Grantham branch
THE Grantham and Lincoln branches of Virgin Money are among a list of 31 branches shutting down nationally at loss of 112 jobs Virgin Money said it intends to find alternative roles for staff…
Solar projects to repower closing nearby power stations with renewable energy
Early proposals have been shared for two new solar projects that cross the Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire county border. Both projects would generate clean, renewable energy through solar panels, which would then be connected to…
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
NHS Lincolnshire CCG is supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month, October, in a bid to raise awareness about the importance of screening and early detection of breast cancer. More than 55,000 women are diagnosed with breast…
A ‘grand’ way to support your favourite local charity!
Ticket holders in South Kesteven District Council’s community lottery now have the chance to win an even bigger prize – with £1,000 of John Lewis vouchers up for grabs on 30 October in the…
Celebrating second year in business
Friday 1st October marks my 2nd year in business and I’m so pleased to be able to celebrate in person this year! Come and join me on Friday at The Bhive Community Hub (11a…
Grantham park scoops Lincolnshire Environmental Award 2021
The Friends of Queen Elizabeth Park in Grantham have been named winners of this year’s Lincolnshire Environmental Award. Their success is being credited to the army of volunteers who work in partnership with the…
Banned driver jailed after midnight police pursuit
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13-16 YEAR OLDS – Your chance to join police
To all 13-16 year olds! This is your final call to apply to to become a cadet in #Grantham .Closing date for applications is tomorrow, 30 September Apply here http://ow.ly/FlKh50GipWA. Recent posts: No related…
Police launch air freshener campaign to remind road users to stay safe
Lincolnshire Police’s new road safety campaign will urge drivers to “Belt up. Hang up. Ease up.” every time they step inside their vehicle. They’re offering free air fresheners for members of the public, with…
Migraine prevention and recovery
Migraines affect eight million people in the UK, and the World Health Organisation has rated migraines among the most disabling lifetime conditions. However, migraines are still very much a misunderstood condition, which at their…
Guess how many supermarket trolleys were recovered from the Witham!!!
Yesterday, Grantham Rivercare received our latest Collect & Count figures with a number of large group litter picks and lone/pair #riverheroes litter picks the figures are quite astonishing. How many face masks??? The amount…
Quick thinking actions by Grantham police officers
Two Grantham police officers were flagged down recelty by a driver as they patrolled the A1. They found a local couple in the car who were on their way to hospital. One of the…
Public health campaign flips Grantham’s understanding of pain, while raising over £5k for charity
Lincolnshire welcomed a UK-first health campaign this month, targeting the estimated two in five locals in the county affected by chronic pain. Comprising an interactive ‘Brain Bus’ experience, a series of health professional workshops…
Grantham area planning applications
Registered between 20-24 September 2021 S21/1428 Folkingham Replacement of oil tank.Applicant: Mr C BrownThe Old Workhouse 8 West Street Folkingham NG34 0SW S21/1703 Castle Bytham Change of Use of agricultural building to flexible business…
Petrol thieves targeting cars parked at home
Lynda says… Young men trying to Steal Fuel last night (Sunday 26th). Grantham. A neighbour visited about 9pm tonight to say that a different neighbour had seen two young men opening my petrol cap…
Liam still missing – have you seen him?
Police have renewed their appeal for information on missing Liam. His family and friends are concerned and would appreciate news on how he is. Police have completed a number of inquiries and have not…
Fire brigade warning to panic buyers
Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue have issued a warning to motorists who are stocking up on fuel due the current shortage. They said: “Please be aware that increased stocks of fuel being stored in a…
Multi-vehicle crash in town
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Iconic locomotive pays a flying visit to Grantham
The legendary Flying Scotsman passed through Grantham yesterday, retrning from Skegness to London, via Sleaford. The picture below was taken by RSM Photography, outside the Downtown store, Gonerby Moor. Recent posts: No related posts.
Workers paid £240 a day for picking broccoli in Lincolnshire
Workers are being offered £30 an hour to pick broccoli in Lincolnshire – the equivalent of £62,000 a year – amid a severe staff shortage. TH Clements and Son, of Bennington, near Boston, is…
Weekly household spending fell by more than £100 on average during pandemic
Restrictions on buying certain goods and services alongside drops in income during the pandemic led to a reduction in average household spending. UK households reduced their spending during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic by an…
Are you making the most of your local community pharmacy?
NHS Lincolnshire CCG is encouraging people to speak to their local community pharmacy to get the medical attention they need for minor illnesses for World Pharmacists Day on Saturday 25 September. As qualified healthcare professionals, they…
Grantham student running 457 miles for forces veterans’ holiday home
Grantham College student James Dexter will be running /walking 457 miles to raise money for the Lord Kitchener’s Memorial Holiday Centre, between October 1st – October 31st this year. Although the centre is not…
Sexual assault in Grantham
Police would like to speak to this man, who may be able to help our inquiries into a sexual assault. At around 7.30pm on Wednesday, 22 September, a man bought a drink at The…
Multi-vehicle crash on A1 at Grantham
Emergency services are at the scene of a collision on the A1 northbound, just before the A52 junction at Barrowby. This is a collision which involved several vehicles. Given the number of vehicles involved…
Police warning as Grantham filling stations close
Police are warning of long queues at some petrol stations which are a potential hazard for vehicles making other journeys, and may cause difficulties for emergency services trying to reach people in need. A…
Princess Anne’s visit to RAF College Cranwell graduation event
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Grantham exhibition to commemorate PC Edith Smith
Exhibits in memory of the first female police officer in the United Kingdom with full power of arrest has gone on display at Grantham Museum. Edith Smith was appointed as the first female police officer…
Flying Scotsman passing through Grantham tomorrow
Iconic locomotive The Flying Scotsman is visiting Lincolnshire this weekend. It will be steaming through the county on a return journey from London to Skegness as part of ‘The Jolly Fisherman’ tour. Tomorrow, (Sat…
Relief roadworks near A52 Somerby Hill roundabout start next week
Works to make the A52 Somerby Hill roundabout larger, as part of the Grantham Southern Relief Road project, will start on Monday 27 September. Cllr Richard Davies, executive member for highways, said: “Work on…
Christmas Shopping at the Courtyard at Easton
A carefully curated retail experience with good coffee, lots of space and plentiful parking. As the gardens close for winter, Easton is preparing to welcome visitors to The Coffee Roomand Courtyard Shop for cosy…
New partnership supports social prescribing and community wellbeing initiatives
We are delighted to be working in partnership with Primary Health Properties PLC (PHP) to offer grants to charities and community groups that deliver social prescribing and community wellbeing initiatives to the communities that…
Bid for a Grantham town council
A Grantham councillor is to put a motion before SKDC’s full council on Thursday (30th Sept) calling for the town to have its own decision-making body. Councillor Graham Jeal is proposing: “That the Council…
High value cycles stolen
Overnight from 21st into 22nd Sep, five cycles with total value in excess of £6,000 were stolen from an address in Grantham (Harrowby Lane / Belton Lane area). Overnight from 22nd into 23rd Sep,…
Two arrested as haul of catalytic converters seized
A man and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of a number of offences in relation to suspected catalytic convertor thefts. The man and woman, from the Long Sutton area, were both arrested…
Teacher banned from the classroom after changing pupils’ exam results
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Researchers hope new vertical farms including one near Grantham will tackle global food challenges
A vertical farming system is being developed which researchers hope will address global food challenges by using hi-tech growing methods to produce large quantities of nutritious fresh crops all year round. The system grows…
Cause of Grantham A1 £2million speeding fine blunder revealed
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Grantham man still missing – Family appeal for information
Family and friends remain concerned for Liam Berry who has been missing since Sunday 19th September 2021. He was last seen on Sunday morning walking down Dysart Road. Please contact Lincolnshire Police if you…
Local Co-op Travel celebrates award-win as a welcome boost to the industry
Your Co-op Travel agencies in Lincolnshire & Rutland are celebrating a triumphant win at the prestigious Travel Weekly Agent Achievement Awards, which took place in London on 16 September 2021. Part of The Midcounties…
Abuse shouted a Syrian family in Grantham park being treated as hate crime
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InvestSK seeks public to tell the story of Grantham
InvestSK is asking residents and visitors to Grantham to complete a short survey to advise on how they would like to see town’s history explored and explained. The work is part of the Grantham…
