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Date announced for opening of building products store in Grantham for tradespeople and DIYers

Eurocell plc, a leading provider of PVC-U building products, will open its new branch in Grantham on Monday, May 17.

Casualty rescued from articulated lorry after crash

Casualty rescued from articulated lorry after crash

Firefighters from four stations attended an incident in which a lorry crashed on the A17 in the early hours of this morning.

Sign posts installed in town parks to direct people to the great oak

Sign posts installed in town parks to direct people to the great oak

A sign-posted trail has been installed to direct visitors to the centuries-old oak tree on Belton Lane.

Fund-raisers invited to take part in this year's RotarySwimarathon

Fund-raisers invited to take part in this year's RotarySwimarathon

Rotary Club of Grantham says it is delighted that the annual “RotarySwimarathon” will go ahead, although on a smaller scale this year.

Local Labour Party calls for investigation into the conduct of Grantham councillor

Local Labour Party calls for investigation into the conduct of Grantham councillor

The local Labour Party has lodged a formal complaint against a Grantham district and county councillor.

Rapid mobile Covid testing site to visit Bingham every week

Rapid mobile Covid testing site to visit Bingham every week

A new rapid mobile community Covid-19 testing site is set to visit Bingham market place every Tuesday.

Have your say on plans to improve the ecology of the River Witham

Have your say on plans to improve the ecology of the River Witham

People are being invited to have their say on a new project in Grantham to restore and improve the ecology of the River Witham.

Travelodge hotels reopen ready for leisure customers

Travelodge hotels reopen ready for leisure customers

Three Travelodge hotels in the Grantham area are reopening today in preparation to welcome back leisure customers from May 17.

Engine Yard at Belvoir Castle to change parking fees after uproar from customers

Engine Yard at Belvoir Castle to change parking fees after uproar from customers

Parking fees recently introduced at the Engine Yard at Belvoir Castle are being revised following uproar from customers.

Motorist tests positive for cocaine and cannabis after driving through red light in front of police officer

Motorist tests positive for cocaine and cannabis after driving through red light in front of police officer

A motorist gave a positive drugs test for cocaine and cannabis after he drove through a red light in Grantham.

LNER still advises passengers not to travel as investigation continues into cracks found in trains

LNER still advises passengers not to travel as investigation continues into cracks found in trains

Rail passengers are being advised not to travel for a second day running after cracks were found in some trains used by LNER and Hull Trains.

New associate rector Fr Clay joins St Wulfram’s Church

New associate rector Fr Clay joins St Wulfram’s Church

St Wulfram’s Church in Grantham has a new associate rector.

Union says rail services must not resume until totally safe after 'hairline cracks' found in LNER trains

Union says rail services must not resume until totally safe after 'hairline cracks' found in LNER trains

A union says rail services which have been cancelled or delayed today must not resume until it is safe to run them again.

Rail passengers advised not to travel on LNER services as problem affects all routes

Rail passengers advised not to travel on LNER services as problem affects all routes

It has been reported that there are problems with LNER's fleet of Azuma trains which has led to cancellations and severe delays.

Conservatives win overall control in county elections as Grantham candidates retain seats

Conservatives win overall control in county elections as Grantham candidates retain seats

The Conservatives on Lincolnshire County Council have retained overall control after gaining 54 seats.

Customers incensed by parking fines after failing to see signs at Belvoir Engine Yard

Customers incensed by parking fines after failing to see signs at Belvoir Engine Yard

A parking firm says it is taking action to make sure customers at the Engine Yard at Belvoir Castle are aware it is now a pay and display car park.

Leisure centre will host council meeting

Leisure centre will host council meeting

The next full meeting of South Kesteven District Council will be held at The Meres Leisure Centre in Grantham in line with Covid restrictions.

Police arrest driver after pursuit from Grantham to Sleaford

06 May 2021

Police arrest driver after pursuit from Grantham to Sleaford

06 May 2021

Police pursued a car from Grantham to Sleaford yesterday afternoon after the driver failed to stop for them.

Traffic moving slowly on Grantham roads

Traffic moving slowly on Grantham roads

Traffic is reported to be moving slowly on a number of roads in town.

Work well under way on third and final phase of Grantham southern relief road

Work well under way on third and final phase of Grantham southern relief road