Lincolnshire Police team tackles main causes of crashes on county’s roads
A new team of police officers has been tasked with patrolling the county’s roads to tackle the causes of crashes.The Safer Roads Team (SRT) has been established to focus on Fatal Four enforcement,...
View ArticleGrantham Town lottery winners
Grantham Town Supporters Club lotto, May 5 draw:£200 – 40 R. Thompson; £10 – 123 M. Atkin; £5 – 605 J. Hill, 612 J. Smith, 344 P. Wright, 904 M. Atkin, 765 J. Barnes, 758 M. Gilbert.
View ArticleMARTIAL ARTS: Jay is awarded a black belt in Tae Kwon-do
Thirteen-year-old Jay Hawkins showed great determination recently to gain his black belt in the martial art of Tae Kwon-do.Jay trains regularly with his father and younger brother at Grantham and Corby...
View ArticleMoy Park employees look after wellbeing
Moy Park hosted its annual dedicated ‘Wellbeing Week’ at the company’s Grantham site last week as part of its ongoing commitment to employee health and welfare. Local employees got the chance to speak...
View ArticleGrantham campaigners say unit to close in August
Hospital campaigners say the orthopaedic trauma unit at Grantham Hospital is to close in August.However, both the trust that runs the hospital and the clinical commissioning group that plans its...
View ArticleGrantham recruitment firm’s successful launch
Grantham-based recruitment firm RecruitME has celebrated becoming an ambassador for the X-Forces organisation, which aims to help veterans to form businesses.RecruitME was created by veterans Howard...
View ArticleGrantham Nursery “pleased” with first report
A Grantham nursery says it is “pleased” with its first Ofsted report, believing it is “a whisker away” from being outstanding.Serendipitys Day Nursery at 18 North Road was rated ‘good’ across the...
View ArticleHonington nursery wins national recognition for first aid
A nursery has received national recognition for going above and beyond in their first aid training.Dappledown House Nursery in Honington has been awarded Millie’s Mark by the National Day Nurseries...
View ArticleTABLE TENNIS: Grantham club quintet compete in schools event
Five young table tennis players from Cliffedale Chandlers Table Tennis Club travelled to Wolverhampton to compete in the Schools Individual Championships. For four of the five it was the first time...
View ArticleRaise a glass to Ancaster wine business
A couple who live just outside Ancaster have launched a business selling wine.Sarah and Steve Whitford, who are both aged around 50, created Wriggly Tin Wine as a way to boost their pension pots as...
View Article“Beasts” blamed for Belvoir yard delays
The first phase of a multi-million pound food, drink and retail development at Belvoir Castle will now open on May 25.The Idle Mole Garden Centre was due to open over Easter, with the rest of the...
View ArticleGrantham charity Inspire+ hosts first apprenticeship showcase
Grantham-based sports charity Inspire+ has hosted its first ever PE and Sport apprenticeship showcase.The event at Huntingtower Primary Academy was attended by Grantham and Stamford MP Nick Boles and...
View ArticleGrantham mum cancels balloon release amid environment fears
A mum was forced to abandon her plans to hold a balloon release, in memory of Alfie Evans, after an outcry of people worried about the environment.Charlene Kibble, 32, of Walton Gardens, was planning...
View ArticleATHLETICS: London heat takes its toll on Grantham runner Robert
Grantham Running Club’s Robert McArdle took part in the latest round of the Regent’s Park Summer 10k Series in London on Sunday.The field was larger than usual as the previous round was cancelled due...
View ArticleGrantham and Stamford MP seeks delay over leaving customs union
Nick Boles has called it “bizarre” for a country the size of the UK to have no control over its trade policy.”The MP, who voted Reamain in 2016, said: “We need to move towards a new arrangement in...
View ArticleTABLE TENNIS: Corby Glen quartet represent England at World schools competition
A quartet of table tennis players from Corby Glen’s Charles Read Academy, part of the David Ross Education Trust, travelled to Malta last month to represent England in the prestigious 2018...
View ArticlePIGEON RACING: Father, son and secretary win Grantham weekend races
Grantham and District North Road Flying Club held two races at the weekend.Dave and Andrew Fowler completed their hat trick of wins in the Ripon race, whilst club secretary John Norris won from Whitley...
View ArticleBrave Grantham nursery children greet minibeasts
Fearless children at a Grantham nursery came face to face with a variety of minibeasts and reptiles last week, including snakes and geckos. Staff at Puddleducks Preschool and Nursery, Welham Street,...
View ArticleGrantham Rotarians appeal for teams to join quiz night
Grantham Sunrise Rotary Club are appealing for teams to join them at their annual fund-raising charity quiz night next month to raise money for two local, worthwhile causes.Held at St Wulfram’s Church,...
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