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Free open-air films to entertain families as town centre hosts new events

Free open-air films to entertain families as town centre hosts new events

Free open-air films to entertain families as town centre hosts new events

04 September 2025

Two major family films will be shown at an outdoor cinema as part of efforts to revitalise the town centre.


Gym owner taking on 1,000 squat challenge to raise defibrillator funds… will you be joining him?

Gym owner taking on 1,000 squat challenge to raise defibrillator funds… will you be joining him?

Gym owner taking on 1,000 squat challenge to raise defibrillator funds… will you be joining him?

04 September 2025

A gym owner is attempting to raise cash for a defibrillator by taking on a gruelling challenge - and he wants you to join him.


Views split over £140m designer outlet

Views split over £140m designer outlet

Views split over £140m designer outlet

03 September 2025

Plans for a £140m designer outlet village have split opinion, with residents torn between frustration for the town centre and hopes for jobs.

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Police warn residents after poaching reports in rural villages

Police warn residents after poaching reports in rural villages

Police warn residents after poaching reports in rural villages

03 September 2025

Police have issued a warning following reports of poaching incidents in rural villages.


Council refuses plans for children’s home for second time

Council refuses plans for children’s home for second time

Council refuses plans for children’s home for second time

03 September 2025

Council officers have again refused plans to turn a village home into a children’s home after applicants tried a different approach.


Work on £140m outlet village on A1 to start next year

Work on £140m outlet village on A1 to start next year

Work on £140m outlet village on A1 to start next year

03 September 2025

Work on a delayed outlet village is expected to start in early 2026, according to developers.


Exploring life and nature through art

Exploring life and nature through art

Exploring life and nature through art

02 September 2025

Art inspired by life and nature is to go on display as part of an open studios event.


Village pub marks first year with bank holiday beer festival

Village pub marks first year with bank holiday beer festival

Village pub marks first year with bank holiday beer festival

02 September 2025

A village pub marked its first year under new ownership with a festival that drew regional crowds.


Hope that end is in sight for long-awaited road resurfacing project

Hope that end is in sight for long-awaited road resurfacing project

Hope that end is in sight for long-awaited road resurfacing project

02 September 2025

A long-running road saga could finally be coming to a close, with residents promised resurfacing work on a road ‘past its sell-by date’.


RSPCA ‘extremely grateful’ to ex-staff who raised alarm about ‘prolonged’ neglect at puppy farm

RSPCA ‘extremely grateful’ to ex-staff who raised alarm about ‘prolonged’ neglect at puppy farm

RSPCA ‘extremely grateful’ to ex-staff who raised alarm about ‘prolonged’ neglect at puppy farm

02 September 2025

Pictures have been released of dogs at a puppy breeding business which was subject of an RSPCA Special Operations Unit inquiry.


Theatre set to host night of vintage classics

Theatre set to host night of vintage classics

Theatre set to host night of vintage classics

02 September 2025

A five-piece band promises a night of 1950s and 60s hits as they celebrate a golden era of popular music.


Housing boost as £36m deal gets homes ready to rent

Housing boost as £36m deal gets homes ready to rent

Housing boost as £36m deal gets homes ready to rent

01 September 2025

A £36 million investment is set to kickstart a new phase of housing at a major town development, delivering 41 homes for private rent.

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Boat trips, barbecue and blacksmithing delight visitors at canal fair

Boat trips, barbecue and blacksmithing delight visitors at canal fair

Boat trips, barbecue and blacksmithing delight visitors at canal fair

01 September 2025

Visitors flocked to an annual produce fair yesterday (Sunday), with the event raising funds to support restoration work.


Woman goes on trial accused of providing false information in murder investigation

Woman goes on trial accused of providing false information in murder investigation

Woman goes on trial accused of providing false information in murder investigation

01 September 2025

A woman who denies providing false information during the investigation into the murder of Tony McDermott has gone on trial.


Festival promotes sport and inclusion for people with disabilities

Festival promotes sport and inclusion for people with disabilities

Festival promotes sport and inclusion for people with disabilities

01 September 2025

A squash club has promoted sport and inclusion for people with disabilities with an inclusive Mixed Ability Racketball Festival.


Team effort in Bradley’s name

Team effort in Bradley’s name

Team effort in Bradley’s name

01 September 2025

Family and friends are preparing to take on the Great North Run in memory of the young man who brought joy to a village.


Village event is back bigger and better than ever

Village event is back bigger and better than ever

Village event is back bigger and better than ever

01 September 2025

After a change in personnel, the new-look committee behind a village gala is reassuring visitors that the event is back and better than ever before.


Civic society looks back at a 19th-century sweet shop

Civic society looks back at a 19th-century sweet shop

Civic society looks back at a 19th-century sweet shop

30 August 2025

R S Bestwick made wedding cakes from High Street, Grantham, writes Grantham Civic Society.


Is the summer over already?

Is the summer over already?

Is the summer over already?

30 August 2025

The traditional August debate rages across the country - “Is summer over already?” asks Ian Simmons, of Grantham RiverCare.


Say ‘yes’ to new friendships at fundraising event

Say ‘yes’ to new friendships at fundraising event

Say ‘yes’ to new friendships at fundraising event

30 August 2025

Residents are invited to celebrate Friendship Month with a special fundraising afternoon tea hosted by Oddfellows.


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