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'Football is a great way to lose weight'

Men’s physical and mental health is so important, says Grantham councillor Lee Steptoe.

What help could you receive at an Urgent Treatment Centre?

Grantham A&E will be replaced by an urgent treatment centre - but what kind of treatment can it provide?

Covid deaths recorded

Further covid deaths have been recorded in the area, while cases remain extremely low.

Councillor says protests have 'fallen on deaf ears' as plans for urgent treatment centre are approved

A councillor and campaigner has reacted to the news that Grantham Hospital's A&E department is set to become an urgent treatment centre.

'Sad day' as hospital's A&E unit to become 24-hour urgent treatment centre

Grantham Hospital's A&E department will become an urgent treatment centre after the change was approved by Lincolnshire health bosses.

Supermarket recalls pastries over nut fears

Tesco is being forced to recall croissant products over fears they may contain nuts not listed on the label.

'We are working to improve dementia care'

A hospitals trust says it wants to work with carers of those with dementia to help improve services.

Covid deaths recorded

Two further covid deaths have been recorded in the area.

What is monkeypox and how do you catch it?

With seven cases of monkeypox now in the UK, health officials admit there could be community transmission, and say they're urgently investigating.

NHS prescription charges to be frozen to help 'ease' cost of living

The cost of an NHS prescription is being frozen for 2022, the government has announced, which says it will help ease the cost of living.

The bowel cancer signs to know as Deborah James receives Damehood

As cancer patient and campaigner Deborah James says she's stopping active treatment, what are the signs of bowel cancer to look out for?

Tesco becomes latest supermarket to pull chicken from shelves

Tesco is recalling cooked chicken products over salmonella fears, joining Waitrose, Aldi and Sainsbury's in asking customers to return items.

Hospitals trust aims to cut fuel costs by £1.4 million per year as energy bills put squeeze on finances

The trust which runs Grantham Hospital says it is fighting soaring energy bills with the aim of cutting costs by £1.4 million per year.

Strong warning for asthma and hay fever sufferers as pollen levels rise

Pollen levels are expected to be high this weekend as temperatures rise, prompting a warning for sufferers, while a shortage of medicines continues.

Every product supermarkets are removing from shelves due to salmonella

M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose are among the stores joining Aldi in recalling items over salmonella fears and here's the full list of foods to avoid.

Further covid deaths recorded

Five further covid deaths have been recorded in South Kesteven.

Reassurance over HRT supply

Health chiefs have reassured menopausal women in Lincolnshire who have struggled to get hold of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) products.

Vaccination rate of children in South Kesteven higher than the national average

Children in Lincolnshire are getting the COVID jab at a higher rate than the national average, figures reveal.

Will new centre help to ease pressure on hospitals?

A diagnostic centre in Grantham aimed at relieving pressure on busy hospitals has become the first to open in Lincolnshire.

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.

Members of stroke club enjoy visit to Heroes Commemorative Orchard

Grantham Stroke Club enjoyed a morning viewing fruit trees in blossom in the recently planted Commemorative Orchard.

Health

'Football is a great way to lose weight'

What help could you receive at an Urgent Treatment Centre?

What help could you receive at an Urgent Treatment Centre?

Covid deaths recorded

Covid deaths recorded

Councillor says protests have 'fallen on deaf ears' as plans for urgent treatment centre are approved

Councillor says protests have 'fallen on deaf ears' as plans for urgent treatment centre are approved

'Sad day' as hospital's A&E unit to become 24-hour urgent treatment centre

'Sad day' as hospital's A&E unit to become 24-hour urgent treatment centre

Supermarket recalls pastries over nut fears

Supermarket recalls pastries over nut fears

'We are working to improve dementia care'