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Looking for old photos of Albert Street, can you help?
A Grantham resident is seeking old photographs of Albert Street from before the houses were demolished and rebuilt in the 1990s.
Can you help us find the young lady from Princess Drive post office?
An elderly man's card failed at Princess Drive post office on 15 September. A young woman behind him in the queue paid his gas and electric bill. He…
Do you wish to stand for election to SKDC? Full details of what to do and when
South Kesteven District Council is holding a by-election for St Wulfram's Ward in Grantham on 22 October. Candidates must submit nomination papers by 25…
Lincolnshire council shake-up paused as government orders review
Plans to replace South Kesteven District Council with a new unitary authority have been paused after a government review. May 2027 elections will proceed…
Mayflower Mews
Mayflower Mews in Grantham takes its name from a 1948 steam engine built by North British Locomotive Company, now preserved and certified to run on the…
Vere Street
Vere Street ran from Chapel Street to Broad Street before demolition in the 1960s. The street was developed by James Vere, a London banker who named…
West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy welcomes GCSE students on results day
West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy celebrates strong GCSE results, with students achieving above-average progress and heading to sixth form.
A1 Northbound closed, near Little Ponton, Grantham
Part of the A1 near Little Ponton, Grantham, closed in both directions following a three-vehicle collision at 6.20am on 20 August. One southbound lane…
New exhibition showcases work by 10 local artists and artisans
Exhibition featuring prints, paintings, photographs and more by 10 Grantham artists runs until end of September at Union Street Gallery. Free entry.
Three new refuse freighters with life-saving messages
South Kesteven District Council has unveiled three new refuse collection lorries carrying messages for Cystic Fibrosis Trust, domestic abuse support, and…
Appeal: White BMW 3 series failed to stop on Gonerby Hill Foot
Police appeal for witnesses after cyclist hit by white BMW 3 series on Gonerby Hill Foot, B1174, on 15 August 2026. Wing mirror detached.
Who remembers the first Gravity Fields?
Grantham's inaugural Gravity Fields Festival in September 2012 honoured Sir Isaac Newton with 100+ events, the Astronomer Royal, and 1,000 schoolchildren…
Fun, inclusive football for all on a Sunday morning
Grantham Unity Kickabout runs every Sunday 10-11am at the South Kesteven Sports Stadium. Open to ages 16+, all abilities welcome.
Free dementia support at Nationwide’s Grantham branch
Nationwide's Grantham branch is offering free dementia support from a specialist Admiral Nurse. Clinics run 18-20 August. Open to all, booking available.
Better security on the way for Wyndham Park
Grantham's Wyndham Park will get higher police presence and upgraded CCTV cameras to tackle antisocial behaviour, Councillor Charmaine Morgan has…
Grantham Remembers: a wartime evening of history and singalong at St John’s
Grantham Remembers hosts a free WW2 evening on 18 September at St John's Church featuring a talk by historian Dr John Manterfield, concert with…
Oxford Street
Oxford Street in Grantham was developed in 1858 by industrialist Richard Hornsby for his workforce. The terraced homes were among the first in town with…
Do you remember this Grantham building?
The Grantham Steam Laundry operated from the 1870s on Belton Lane, serving households and businesses for nearly a century before closure. A wooden peg in…
Planning Applications Registered Between 3 – 7 August 2026
Ten planning applications registered in Grantham and surrounding parishes in early August 2026, including school redevelopment and padel courts.
SKDC hails Grantham Bike Night as a triumph!
Grantham Bike Night drew more than 1,200 bikes and around 3,000 visitors to the Market Place. Live music and entertainment made it a success, say…