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5 of the best plants for attracting bees as numbers continue to fall

The UK's bee populations are in a frightening freefall so what can we do to try and halt their decline?

Anger as vandals destroy trees in Heroes Orchard

Volunteers who look after a commemorative orchard are taking action after vandals damaged trees and benches

Drinks company appeals for pickers for annual elderflower harvest

A family drinks business is calling on people to lend a hand once again during its elderflower harvest season.

Waste recycling facility looks to expand

A waste recycling facility in Grantham is looking to expand to bring some of its services in-house and reduce its carbon footprint.

Stretch of canal towpath to close for two months for repairs

Part of Grantham Canal towpath will close for two months for repairs with diversions for walkers and cyclists put in place.

Man given suspended sentence for dumping tonnes of rubbish at illegal waste site

A man has pleaded guilty to operating a waste site illegally.

Gardens glisten and bloom in aid of charity

More than 200 people visited a village to see the glistening gardens in the sunshine.

Green space will be open to visitors to help with mental health

St Wulfram’s will mark Mental Health Awareness Week with an Open Gardens afternoon at Grantham House next week.

More than 1,100 tonnes of food waste turned into biogas in four-year trial

Hundreds of tonnes of household food waste has been used to produce biogas in a trial.

Isaac Newton's tree one of many dedicated to The Queen for her Platinum Jubilee

The apple tree at Woolsthorpe Manor, which inspired Isaac Newton's theory of gravity, has been dedicated to The Queen for her Platinum Jubilee.

Grantham robotics company celebrating scrap metal success

A robotics and automation machinery company is now using scrap metal to make ornaments and metal products.

£6m poultry farm for 300,000 chickens approved despite smell concerns

A poultry farm that will house more than 300,000 chickens has been approved despite residents’ fears about the smell.

Rules to be relaxed on street lighting for new developments

Major changes for street lighting on new developments, which will effectively remove highway lighting, are to be brought in by the county council.

Canal Society receives first donation from Co-op

The Grantham Canal Society has been chosen by the Co-op Local Community Fund as one of the good causes it is supporting this year.

Farm welcomes rare birds

A major habitat creation and stewardship project has seen the return of several species of rare birds.

Council investigate possible travellers site

The council are investigating a village site after several caravans arrived there, as well as hardstanding.

Volunteers collect 30 bags of litter around river

Volunteers completed their 112th river clean up over the weekend.

Residents 'extremely worried' by heavy lorries in their village

Objections have been raised over a retrospective planning application for Saltby Airfield.

Gardens to be opened to the public for the first time in two years

After an absence of two years due to the coronavirus pandemic, Kirkby Underwood will again host its Spring Open Gardens in May.

Women's Institute group plants tree for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Members of Gonerby Hill Foot Women's Institute have planted a tree to commemorate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

Environmental company nominated for two national awards

An environmental company based in Grantham has been nominated for two awards in a national competition.

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5 of the best plants for attracting bees as numbers continue to fall

Anger as vandals destroy trees in Heroes Orchard

Anger as vandals destroy trees in Heroes Orchard

Drinks company appeals for pickers for annual elderflower harvest

Drinks company appeals for pickers for annual elderflower harvest

Waste recycling facility looks to expand

Waste recycling facility looks to expand

Stretch of canal towpath to close for two months for repairs

Stretch of canal towpath to close for two months for repairs

Man given suspended sentence for dumping tonnes of rubbish at illegal waste site

Man given suspended sentence for dumping tonnes of rubbish at illegal waste site

Gardens glisten and bloom in aid of charity

Gardens glisten and bloom in aid of charity

Green space will be open to visitors to help with mental health

Green space will be open to visitors to help with mental health

More than 1,100 tonnes of food waste turned into biogas in four-year trial

More than 1,100 tonnes of food waste turned into biogas in four-year trial

Isaac Newton's tree one of many dedicated to The Queen for her Platinum Jubilee

Isaac Newton's tree one of many dedicated to The Queen for her Platinum Jubilee

Grantham robotics company celebrating scrap metal success

Grantham robotics company celebrating scrap metal success

£6m poultry farm for 300,000 chickens approved despite smell concerns

£6m poultry farm for 300,000 chickens approved despite smell concerns

Rules to be relaxed on street lighting for new developments

Rules to be relaxed on street lighting for new developments

Canal Society receives first donation from Co-op

Canal Society receives first donation from Co-op

Farm welcomes rare birds

Farm welcomes rare birds

Council investigate possible travellers site

Council investigate possible travellers site

Volunteers collect 30 bags of litter around river

Volunteers collect 30 bags of litter around river

Residents 'extremely worried' by heavy lorries in their village

Residents 'extremely worried' by heavy lorries in their village

Gardens to be opened to the public for the first time in two years

Gardens to be opened to the public for the first time in two years

Women's Institute group plants tree for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Women's Institute group plants tree for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Environmental company nominated for two national awards

Environmental company nominated for two national awards

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