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A drip in the right direction

Councillors could turn on the tap for plans to install four town centre water refill stations.

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Village church earns eco award

A church has become the first in the Grantham Deanery to receive an Eco Church Award.

Four birds added to UK's endangered red list

Swifts and house martins are among four species of bird to have today been added to the UK's red list of those under threat.

Sunrise Rotarians make a difference in the community

The district governor declared that “Grantham Sunrise Rotary Club is probably the most productive club in region.”

Flower and Garden Show set to return

The Belvoir Castle Flower and Garden Show will be returning for its fifth consecutive year.

7 low-tech ways to help keep your home warm

With temperatures plummeting and heating bills rising here are seven ways you can help warm your home this winter.

£7,000 Lottery grant will help creation of nature reserve out of meadow

A council has received a grant of £7,000 to create an attractive and wildlife-friendly meadow.

Village school had to shut due to lack of water

A village primary school was forced to shut because of problems with the water supply.

Councillor wins top environmental award

A local councillor has won an award for his contribution to the district's public parks and green spaces.

Prepare for flooding warns the Environment Agency

Homes must prepare for flooding, says the Environment Agency, with all households being advised to check now if they're at risk.

Plastic plates, cups and cutlery could be banned in England

A ban on single-use plastic plates, cutlery and other items such as disposable cups and sachets is being explored, the government has confirmed.

All new buildings in England must add electric car charge points from 2022

New homes, shops and work places, as well as buildings under going major renovation, will have to add electric car charge points from next year.

Recycling company keeps its five-star safety award

Recycling firm Environcom has retained its five-star safety award in its latest audit by the British Safety Council.

Woodland charity plans to create 70-acre woods in celebration of Queen's Jubilee next year

A plan to create dozens of 70-acre woods in celebration of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022 has been unveiled by the Woodland Trust.

Autumn is the season for rutting deer

Autumn is the rutting season for fallow deer, says Rippingale nature columnist Ian Misselbrook.

Tradesmen trio look to the future after launch of renewable energy company

Gas engineers Michael and Chris Greensmith teamed up with electrician Michael Hand to set up GreenHeat Renewables.

Could feeding cows seaweed cut methane and help fight climate change?

A seaweed-based animal feed diet for cows is being investigated as part of efforts by a supermarket to have more climate-friendly cattle.

How can I save energy at home?

South Lincolnshire Citizens Advice offers advice on energy.

Social media goes quackers over lone duck

Social media went quackers when a lone duck waddled through Grantham Market Place.

Fireworks pulled from River Witham in Grantham during clean-up

Grantham RiverCare marked their 17th anniversary at the weekend with their 109th clean-up.

Waste fire near village extinguished

Fire crews have extinguished a waste fire that broke out in September.

Environment

A drip in the right direction

Village church earns eco award

Village church earns eco award

Four birds added to UK's endangered red list

Four birds added to UK's endangered red list

Sunrise Rotarians make a difference in the community

Sunrise Rotarians make a difference in the community

Flower and Garden Show set to return

Flower and Garden Show set to return

7 low-tech ways to help keep your home warm

7 low-tech ways to help keep your home warm

£7,000 Lottery grant will help creation of nature reserve out of meadow

£7,000 Lottery grant will help creation of nature reserve out of meadow

Village school had to shut due to lack of water