A classic musical line-up will delight revellers at the latest dance at Grantham College refectory.

A female vocalist, male vocalist and rock and roll band will build the atmosphere at the Halloween dance on Saturday, November 1.

Sixties/seventies singer Sharna will be making her first appearance at the popular college dance nights.

Versatile Terry Carey, voted best male artist in the East Midlands in 2012, will perform his popular blend of sixties and seventies numbers, rock and roll, soul and Motown.

And then, rounding off the evening will be Viva Rock and Roll, an exciting five-piece playing in Grantham for the first time.

The band’s lively set, with vocal harmonies and songs from the fifties and sixties, also includes a tribute to Jerry Lee Lewis.

Doors open at 7pm and the show starts at 7.45pm.

Tickets are £10 from Noel (01476 572223), Malcolm (01476 573903) and Robin at Artifacts (01476 591693).

There will be a bar, food and raffle for charity.

Tangram Theatre brings its funny and enthralling show Albert Einstein: Relativitively Speaking to Leadenham Hall 2000 on Sunday evening (October 12).

The show should answer the question who was Einstein?, as well as what happens in a black hole and can you travel in time?

Combining songs, clowning and bad puns alongside proper scientific explanations the show is hilarious and thought-provoking. It starts at 7.30pm.

This show follows close on the heels of successful shows at Carlton Scroop and in Grantham for the Gravity Fields Festival.

Tickets are £9/£8 from Hilary Proctor on 01400 272835 or email Hilary@leadenhampc.co.uk

Wine and juice bar available.

A 26-year-old breached a restraining order by spending the night with his girlfriend at The Grantham Project housing scheme.

Ciaran McCool, of Stone Mason Court, Grantham, went to William Street on May 28 despite being prohibited from going there by a restraining order.

A support worker for residents at the housing project knew about the order and on learning that McCool had visited was concerned given the presence of vulnerable women, outlined prosecutor Shelley Wilson.

The support worker then checked CCTV and saw McCool entering the site at 8.30pm, going to the bathroom once and then leaving at 10.30am, at which point he stuck a finger up at the camera.

This was subsequently reported to police who arrested and interviewed McCool. He said that although the order did not expire until May 2015 he had been told the two ladies it concerned had left two prohibited addresses and that the ban on visiting had been lifted.

In McCool’s defence, Bill Fraser told the court that his client had never received all the paperwork concerning the order and therefore there was some confusion over its extent.

Mr Fraser explained that McCool had gone to see his girlfriend for the night and was not there to cause any trouble, especially as the women to which the order concerned were no longer residents.

Magistrates fined McCool £95, and also ordered him to pay £85 in prosecution costs and a £20 victim surcharge, while the restraining order not to visit two addresses on William Street and Commercial Road remains in place.

Grantham Hospital’s Radio Witham will be featured on a BBC programme tonight.

The station will be featured on BBC One’s Inside Out East Midlands at 7.30pm as part of its feature about hospital Radio. The programme asks why hospital radio is still going strong, 90 years after the first broadcast to bed-bound patients.

Howard Newport, of Radio Witham, said: “Mark Dennison from BBC Radio Nottingham visited the station in July to “relaunch” the station, along with Mayor Cllr Ian Selby. The team from the BBC spent around two hours with us, and recorded an interview with myself and the mayor.”

A 61-year-old grandmother pleaded guilty to intimidating the friend of a witness in a police investigation.

Linda Powell, of Holden Way, Great Gonerby, appeared before Grantham magistrates charged with committing the offence on July 4.

The court heard how at around 4.30pm on the day in question two women and their children pulled up in a car in Brittain Drive, Grantham.

As one of them went to get her shopping from the boot she then turned around to 
discover Powell was behind her.

Prosecutor Shelley Wilson read a statement from the woman who said after the defendant commented on her connection to the witness in the ongoing police investigation involving Powell’s grandson, she then said: “You’re all going to get shot up by ‘black Adie’ from Notts.”

Defending, Jane Bauer said that her client denied saying this as she had never heard of someone called ‘black Adie’, but did admit that she had approached and confronted the complainant, although could not remember her exact words.

Mrs Bauer explained that Powell had happened to see the women on Brittain Drive after giving her daughter a lift home, and therefore it was “not a planned attack in any way”.

Powell was described as being “ashamed” and “in a state of anxiety” about appearing in court.

And Mrs Bauer added: “I couldn’t imagine a less likely candidate for witness intimidation.”

Magistrates said they had considered giving a custodial sentence due to the nature of the offence, but decided on a community order of 160 hours’ unpaid work.

Powell must also pay prosecution costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £60, while a restraining order was also imposed forbidding Powell from making any contact with the witness or entering Brittain Drive.

A Grantham councillor responsible for roads has apologised for traffic in the town grinding to a halt this morning.

Patching work in Castlegate and work on the railway bridge in Springfield Road led to congested roads in the centre of town and traffic moving at a snail’s pace along High Street and roads running off it.

Coun Richard Davies, who represents Grantham North West on the county council and is portfolio holder for highways, said the council needs to improve upon how it maintains the roads.

Coun Davies said: “I am sorry about the disruption this morning. We are trying to improve this as we speak. We need to be more focussed on the road user, but overall the objective is to address the necessary road repairs in the town and we cannot do that without some disruption.”

A spokesman for the county council said there were no scheduled road works for tomorrow, but there is work scheduled for later this week.

St Peters Hill, outside the Guildhall, is due to close on October 8 and 9 for repairs. There will be work on South Parade at the Aldi entrance on Friday when there will also be three way temporary lights on Avenue Road into/out of Welham Street junction to Welham Street car park.

Works are also scheduled for Old Wharf Road (October 11), Chelmsford Drive (October 13), St Helens Close (October 14), Larch Close (October 16), The Avenue (half day work week commencing October 27), and High Street, Ropsley, from October 17 to 21.

For the latest roadworks in Grantham and elsewhere go to roadworks.org

Planning applications before South Kesteven District Council include:

Ancaster

S14/2692/MJRO - Wheatcroft Land c/o agent - Redevelopment to provide new retail store and 14 houses with landscaping, access and boundary treatment, 139 Ermine Street.

Barkston

S14/2739/DEXT - Mr A. Lane - Demolition of conservatory and replacement with flat roofed single storey extension, The Willows, 32 Hough Road.

Barrowby

S14/2593/FULL - Mr D. Donger - Removal of Conditions 6 and 8 of permission S14/1696, Coe Farm. Denton Lane, Casthorpe.

S14/2813/OUT - Johnathan Layzell, Raglan Housing Association - Nine two-storey dwellings, car parking and access road, Greenacres, Rectory Lane.

Belvoir

S14/2796/AAC - Mr J. Worley - Variation of Condition 1 (Type of Marquee) of 12/0628/VAC and Condition 2 (Period of time) on Appeal Decision 10/00660/FUL (Erection of marquee), Belvoir Castle.

Carlton Scroop

S14/2665/FULL - Col Patrick Bowlby - Rebuilding of garage, Carlton Manor, Heath Lane.

S14/2733/DETCOFA - Mr R. Porter - Prior Notification - Change of use of agricultural barn to a single dwelling, Stone Horse Farm, Hough Lane.

Castle Bytham

S14/2799/TCA - Simon Blunt - Removal of four cherry trees, 8 Castlegate.

Claypole

S14/2802/HSH - Mr J. King - Single storey flat roofed extension, 23 Barnby Lane.

Colsterworth, North Witham

S14/2745/FULL - Ken Smithers, Eco Link Power Ltd - Change of Use of part of agricultural storage to woodchip drying facility, including installation of biomass boilers in existing buildings, Honey Pot Lane.

Corby Glen

S14/2679/HSH - Penny Campbell - Single storey side extension, The Mount, 7 Irnham Road.

S14/2715/DC - Robert Sloane - Discharge Conditions 4 (revised travel plan); 5 (phasing plan) and 6 (community use agreement) of S14/0605, The Charles Read Academy, Bourne Road.

Foston

S14/2624/DC - Mr M. Connors - Approval of details of Condition 2 (Materials), 6 (Surface Water Drainage) and 8 (Construction Method Statement) of S14/1561, Larkrise, 1 Long Street.

Grantham

S14/2541/LDE - Mr K. Olivier - Conversion of dwelling to two flats, 8 Park Road.

S14/2557/TPO - Mr W. Shaw - Removal of lime and pruning of hornbeam, 1 Lodge Way.

S14/2675/DC - Asda Stores Ltd - Approval of details reserved by Condition 4 (accoustic mitigation) of p/p S14/1821/FULL, Asda Plc, Union Street.

S14/2680/TPO - Leo Hayden - Crown thin cherry tree by 20 per cent; reduce two bay trees by 50 per cent, 2 Hazelwood Drive, Gonerby Hill Foot.

S14/2738/HSH - Mr D. Hibbert - Two-storey side and single storey rear extension, 6 Derby Close.

S14/2767/TCA - Mr G. Birkinshaw - Removal of tree, The Old Coach House, 12 Vine Street.

Great Gonerby

S14/2770/OUT - Mr J. Critchley - Residential development (four dwellings), 27 Belton Lane.

Honington

S14/2812/HSH - Mr and Mrs B. Haws - Two-storey extension to dwelling, Spinneyfields, Main Street.

Little Bytham

S14/2766/HSH - Christopher Tye - Single storey rear extension, 19 High Street.

Londonthorpe and Harrowby Without

S14/2656/DC - Mr M. Watson - Approval of details reserved by Condition 3 (joinery details) of S11/2331, Manor Farm, Newgate Lane, Londonthorpe.

Rippingale

S14/2711/HSH - ILA Developments - Side, front and rear extensions, 12 High Street.

Stoke Rochford

S13/2258/LB - Trustees of Stoke Rochford Trust Estate - Alteration to listed building, Pasture Farm, Skillington Road.

S14/2785/LB - Mr M. Taylor - Single storey conservatory, The Bungalow, Home Farm, Cringle Road.

Stubton

S14/2625/DETCOFU - Mr L. Bird - Prior approval application for Change of Use from agricultural building to two dwellings, Barns A and B, Rectory Farm, Brandon Road.

To view the forms and plans of any planning application go to www.southkesteven.gov.uk/planningsearch/

Drivers have contacted the Journal to complain about roadworks and temporary traffic lights in town.

A four-way traffic light system is today in place at the Trent Road and Springfield Road junctions with Harlaxton Road.

Long queues of traffic are reported there now. The situation is made worse by work on the railway bridge and a one-way system is in operation from London Road to Harlaxton Road.

A driver contacted the Journal to say that instead of being able to drive towards London Road, he had had to follow the one-way system only to finds himself stuck in traffic at the temporary four-way lights now in operation at the Harlaxton Road junction.

Have you been stuck in traffic as a result of the bridge work and temporary traffic lights?

A driving instructor says roadworks and a temporary one-way system in town “beggar belief”.

Kevin Bridge, of Grantham Driving School, has been stuck in queues of traffic on Springfield Road and Harlaxton Road this morning.

A one-way system is in operation on Springfield Road from the London Road junction to Springfield Road, and a four-way traffic light system is in place at the Springfield Road junction with Harlaxton Road for electrical repairs.

Mr Bridge said: “What’s really getting on my nerves is while I am sitting in this queue there are only two men working on these electrical problems. One is brushing the road and the other has a shovel. For such a major junction it beggars belief. There are thousands of cars coming out of the estates using this junction.”

Mr Bridge added: “There are motorists ignoring the one way signs and still heading down Springfield Road. I came through the bridge earlier and there was no one working on it. There was a just a sign which said ‘Monitoring in progress’. All the traffic is going up Springfield Road and then turning right in Harlaxton Road where they have to join another long queue.”

Are you affected by the roads situation in Grantham today? What are your thoughts? Leave a comment or email comment@granthamjournal.co.uk

Grantham’s biggest firework display will take place once again in Great Gonerby, on land off Belton Lane.

Organised every year by Lincolnshire Fire Aid, this year’s bonfire and firework spectacular will be on Saturday, November 1. Gates will open at 5.30pm, the bonfire will be lit at 7pm and fireworks will begin at 7.30pm.

The usual refreshments and children’s rides will also be there, so families can make a full night of it.

Entry is £4 per person, with children up to the age of seven getting in free of charge.

The annual display is supported by Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue.

** Are you organising a Bonfire Night display open to the public? Email the details to comment@granthamjournal.co.uk

Traffic is queuing up on the A1 southbound at its junction with the A607 following an accident.

The accident has happened between the A607 and A151. The Highways Agency says one lane is closed and normal driving conditions are expected from 2pm.

Police are once again warning motorists to remove valuables from their vehicles and ensure nothing is left on display.

The warning follows a spate of thefts from vehicles on the west side of Grantham, the majority of which were left on display and caught the attention of thieves.

If you see anything suspicious in your local area, call Lincolnshire Police on the non-emergency 101 number.

A developer has said it will put forward plans for 550 homes at Manthorpe.

Larkfleet Homes says it is looking to bring forward an outline planning application for 550 homes, off Longcliffe Road, which would include a range of different house types and affordable housing.

The plans also include a neighbourhood centre, a convenience store and three small shop units, a single form entry primary school with joint-use hall and playing fields, play areas, allotments and connections to existing footpaths and the cycle network.

Four years ago the company applied to build 1,000 homes on the site which was refused. Those plans included a hotel and a pub.

Mark Mann, associated planning director with Larkfleet, said: “The plans are materially different from those submitted in 2010. The number of houses has been reduced from 1,000 to 550 and there is no development proposed north of the overhead power lines, which will be retained. Furthermore, the previous roundabout proposed on the A607 is now omitted and the principal vehicular access will now be via Longcliffe Road, with a secondary access via Rosedale Drive. Construction traffic will be accessed from Belton Lane and not via Longcliffe Road or Rosedale Drive.”

Mr Mann added: “We believe that the revised scheme will provide much needed housing for Grantham and will help to foster economic growth and enhance the well-being of the town. We are strong champions of Grantham’s potential for growth and hosted two workshops last year exploring how this growth can be achieved in the best interests of local

people.”

Coun Ray Wootten, who is ward councillor, urged people to register their views. Four years ago Coun Wootten gained 400 signatures on a petition against the previous plan.

Larkfleet says it wants to hear people’s views and will host a public exhibition of its plans at ChristChurch in Finkin Street on Thursday, October 23, from 3pm to 7.30pm.

A letter from Mr Mann was read out to a meeting of Great Gonerby Parish Council on Monday night regarding the plans.

Anybody who would like to discuss the proposals in advance of the exhibition can call 01733 207330 to arrange a meeting. Alternatively you can email consultation@athene-communications.co.uk

The plans will be made available on the company’s webpage in due course at www.larkfleethomes.co.uk/manthorpe

For the fourth consecutive year Walton Girls’ High school has received national recognition for its careers provision.

The school has earned the ‘Career Mark Gold Award’ for providing students with high quality careers education, information, advice and guidance.

The award comes after a detailed assessment identifying the school’s commitment to ensuring a successful transition from learning to work, as well as developing positive employer relations.

It also acknowledges that Walton has achieved high standards in how its careers provision is managed and delivered, as well as the learning outcomes for its students.

A wide range of career-building activities are undertaken by Walton students throughout the school, including industry days, mock interviews, guest speakers, university and employer visits and a varied programme of enrichment activities.

Walton’s Principal, Christine Horrocks, said: “Ofsted have recently raised national concerns regarding schools failing to provide good guidance; however, this fantastic accreditation shows that Walton continues to offer students the very best guidance and good quality advice in respect of students’ aspirations and careers.

“I am confident that we have the expertise in place to ensure our students are able to achieve their personal goals”.

One of those to benefit is Rebecca Golds, a Year 12 student who has been at Walton since Year 7.

“Walton has provided me with so much help and guidance which has opened up so many doors for me,” she said.

“The careers advice provided me with opportunities to reflect on my strengths and what I personally could achieve and fulfil in the future. Without this help, I would not be as focussed as I am now.”

A lorry and a car were involved in a collison on the A1 earlier today which caused one lane to be closed.

The accident happened on the southbound carriageway at Little Ponton at 11.25am. Police say there were no serious injuries, but at least one person was treated for shock. An ambulance attended the scene.

The collision involved a black Vauxhall Astra and a Renault articulated lorry. One of the vehicles crashed into the central barrier and the other blocked one lane. The carriageway is now clear.

People at risk of developing complications from catching flu are being encouraged to get their vaccination early this autumn.

Public health officials at Lincolnshire County Council want to remind those groups at particular risk from the more serious effects of flu - older people, the very young, pregnant women, people with a weakened immune system and those with a health condition, especially chronic respiratory conditions such as asthma, diabetes or heart disease.

These groups are eligible for a free NHS flu vaccination, as are all two to four year olds.

The jab is also free for carers so that they can protect themselves from passing flu to the person they care for. Frontline health and social care workers should be offered the vaccination through their employers.

Liz Morgan, assistant director for Public Health at Lincolnshire County Council, said: “Flu is an unpredictable virus. It is impossible to know in advance how many serious cases there might be during the upcoming season.

“I would urge anyone in one of the at risk groups to protect themselves against the effects of flu. It’s also really important that carers and frontline health and social care workers get the vaccination to stay healthy and avoid passing the illness on to the people they care for.

“Even if you had a jab last year it’s important to have another one this autumn if you are still at-risk because new strains circulate each year.”

To find out if you are eligible for a free vaccination and to book your appointment, contact your GP.

The chief executive of the trust which runs Grantham Hospital has confirmed that a new day surgery will be built on the site and said the future of the hospital is secure.

Jane Lewington confirmed the news at the annual meeting of the United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust last night in Boston.

Coun Ray Wootten, who represents Grantham North on the county council, questioned Mrs Lewington over the proposal to demolish the Old Hospital at the front of the site and whether a day surgery unit was to be built.

Coun Wootten said he welcomed the news on day surgery. He said: “I am determined that Grantham has good facilities to serve the local community. I know that there are many changes the trust have to make but I am not going to take my eye off the ball and I will do all I can to ensure that residents’ views are taken into account.”

Councillor Wootten also said that he has had talks with the trust and South Kesteven District Council officers over the plan. Many positive things came out of the meeting last night including new ways of providing emergency care and the new Neighbourhood Teams which is being trialled elsewhere.

But he said the most important news for Grantham is that the Chief Executive stated once again that Grantham Hospital is “both safe and secure and has a bright future”.

Mrs Lewington said the Trust was aware of the emotion and strong feeling among Grantham people especially as people in the town had contributed to the hospital in the past. She then said she would not be against the idea of using reclaimed stone from the old hospital to be incorporated into the new build.

A Grantham taxi driver has had his licence suspended because he has not conformed to standards set down by the district council.

The driver has had his licence to drive a hackney carriage or private hire vehicle suspended after accumulating maximum points on South Kesteven District Council’s penalty points scheme.

The Grantham-based dual licence has been suspended by the council’s licensing committee after the driver accrued 12 points in the previous 12 months.

SKDC operates the scheme for hackney and private hire licensing to help improve the standards, safety and protection of the travelling public.

It records drivers’ behaviour and conduct to monitor if they are a fit and proper person to hold a licence.

The driver will now be suspended until he has passed the Driving Standards Agency driving test and the pass certificate handed to the Licensing Section of the council.

SKDC’s portfolio holder for governance and communication Coun Paul Carpenter said: “We know the vast majority of hackney and private hire drivers always drive safely and provide a great service in South Kesteven.

“We want residents and visitors to the district to feel safe when they use a taxi so it is crucial that standards of driving and behaviour are consistently high. In this case the Licensing Committee chose to suspend the licence.”

Penalty points remain for a rolling twelve month period allowing any older points to be considered as spent and excluded from the running total recorded against any individual licence holder.

In 2011, the council introduced rules aimed at improving taxi safety, including the points system.

Licence holders also have to ensure that their cars finish their working life at 10 years, or 12 years for purpose built taxis.

Harrowby Singers are offering a £2 discount off tickets for some of their upcoming performances of Dracula: The Musical at the Guildhall in Grantham.

The discounts are being offered on tickets for performances on Wednesday and Thursday, October 15 and 16, at 7.30pm and the Saturday matinee at 2.30pm on October 18.

To order your discounted tickets contact the Guildhall box office on 01476 406158 and quote DRAC14 to get your £2 discount. Tickets for the Wdnesday and Saturday matinee shows normally cost £6.50 and for Thursday night £8.

The musical, based on one of the most famous horror novels of all time by Bram Stoker, is written by the award-winning team of Frank Wildhorn and Don Black.

Laura Bowling, of the Singers, said: “If you love the drama of Les Miserables and the passion of The Phantom of the Opera, this is a must-see for you. A thrilling drama of suspense and gothic romance set in Victorian times, join Van Helsing and his band of men in their fight to stop Dracula.”

The Singers will stage the musical every night from Wednesday to Saturday, October 15 to 18, at 7.30pm, with a Saturday matinee at 2.30pm.

Tickets for the Friday and Saturday evenings cost £10. Tickets are available at the Guildhall box office (Tel: 01476 406158) or at www.guildhallartscentre.com

For more details on Harrowby Singers go to www.harrowbysingers.com

Old Wharf Road in Grantham will be closed on Saturday, October 11, for structural repairs and for road markings to be re-painted.

Lincolnshire County Council says the works have been planned for a Saturday to affect as few businesses as possible and those that will be affected have been given advance notice so they can make alternative arrangements.

On the same day, Western Power will carry out electricity works on the road.

Area highways manager Mark Heaton said: “We’ve specifically arranged the works on Old Wharf Road for a time when they’ll cause the least inconvenience possible. We’ve also liaised with Western Power to carry out their works at the same time to reduce disruption to the public.

“Repairing the road surface now means we won’t have to return to the site for many years. We appreciate your patience while we undertake these improvements.”

For more information about the road works, visit www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/roadworks or follow @LincsCC_roads on Twitter.