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Getting Lincolnshire’s NHS ready for winter

Getting Lincolnshire’s NHS ready for winter

As we head towards autumn, NHS teams are already preparing for what we know can be one of the most challenging periods of the year.
No plans to axe jobs at tips say council bosses
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No plans to axe jobs at tips say council bosses

Council bosses say they are no plans to cut staff at the area’s tips following the introduction of a controversial booking system.
Pool exercise programme offers a ‘lifeline’ for participants

Pool exercise programme offers a ‘lifeline’ for participants

A pool exercise programme has become a “lifeline” for participants who say it helps them manage pain, stay active and build friendships.
‘The welfare safety net was never intended as a place to stay’

‘The welfare safety net was never intended as a place to stay’

MP for Grantham and Bourne Gareth Davies shares his views on the welfare system.
Traditional food with a twist leads to Pub of the Year accolade

Traditional food with a twist leads to Pub of the Year accolade

A country pub is toasting its success after being named Pub of the Year by an East Midlands food and drink guide.

120 Lincolnshire people wait for transplant as organ donation declines

120 Lincolnshire people wait for transplant as organ donation declines

120 Lincolnshire people wait for transplant as organ donation declines

NHS leaders are hoping to tackle a significant and accelerating decline in organ donation as 123 Lincolnshire people wait for a transplant.

Football for everyone as inclusive team celebrates first match

Football for everyone as inclusive team celebrates first match

Football for everyone as inclusive team celebrates first match

An inclusive football team has played its first match, with plans for regular friendlies and ambitions to join a league next year.

School praised in glowing report for helping children ‘discover their God-given talents’

School praised in glowing report for helping children ‘discover their God-given talents’

School praised in glowing report for helping children ‘discover their God-given talents’

A “welcoming and inclusive" primary school has received a glowing report as inspectors praised a commitment to helping every child flourish.

Waterloo House brought ‘magnificent stock’ from the capital to town

Waterloo House brought ‘magnificent stock’ from the capital to town

Waterloo House brought ‘magnificent stock’ from the capital to town

In 1849 Charles and Lea placed an advertisement in the Lincoln, Rutland and Stamford Mercury, writes Grantham Civic Society.

Life sentence for murderer who stabbed man in the neck

Life sentence for murderer who stabbed man in the neck

Life sentence for murderer who stabbed man in the neck

A killer who admitted murdering a man by stabbing him in the neck was today jailed for life.

Co-op and 17 homes passed despite road safety concerns

Co-op and 17 homes passed despite road safety concerns
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Co-op and 17 homes passed despite road safety concerns

Plans to build a Co-op store and 17 homes have been approved despite road safety concerns.

‘Goodbye from us’: Imagination Town shuts after seven years

‘Goodbye from us’: Imagination Town shuts after seven years

A children’s role-play centre has closed after seven years, just under a year after a teenage baker stepped in to give the business another chance.
Victory for campaigners as councillors rule against 195-home plan
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Victory for campaigners as councillors rule against 195-home plan

A controversial plan for 195 homes has been refused — as councillors listened to the impassioned pleas of residents who fought it.
‘Protective’ mum of man sent to prison for rape urges public to consider ‘harm’ to family of comments on his case

‘Protective’ mum of man sent to prison for rape urges public to consider ‘harm’ to family of comments on his case

The mum of a man sent to prison for rape has urged people to think about the ‘harm’ they are causing his family before they comment on his case.
‘We built a brotherhood’: Friends pull out the stops in memory of much-missed James

‘We built a brotherhood’: Friends pull out the stops in memory of much-missed James

Tributes have been paid to a "loving and caring" person whose infectious laugh resonates with people today.
Improvement works on 1km stretch of major route finish

Improvement works on 1km stretch of major route finish

Improvement works along a 1km stretch of a major road have been completed.
Controversial 195-home plan is rejected as councillors go against officer advice
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Controversial 195-home plan is rejected as councillors go against officer advice

Controversial plans for 195 homes have been refused after councillors raised concerns over the impact of the scheme.
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Equinox event brings tales of determination, endurance and team spirit for Grantham club

Equinox event brings tales of determination, endurance and team spirit for Grantham club

There were more than 40 members from the club who covered 834 miles between them in the beautiful grounds of Belvoir Castle.
Grantham runners help world’s largest half marathon celebrate its 45th year

Grantham runners help world’s largest half marathon celebrate its 45th year

The event attracts runners from all over the world and this year was no exception with 63,000 athletes pounding the streets.
Robin continues packed race schedule with season’s best over 10k distance

Robin continues packed race schedule with season’s best over 10k distance

The point‑to‑point course through Inverness is renowned for its scenery and a finish‑line atmosphere that only the Scottish Highlands can produce.
Winning goal comes after just eight seconds of Grantham’s home success

Winning goal comes after just eight seconds of Grantham’s home success

The quick-fire solitary strike was enough to secure the three points for Town who bounced back after a heavy defeat at Nuneaton last midweek
Arrows claim another higher level scalp after shoot-out success

Arrows claim another higher level scalp after shoot-out success

Goalkeeper Ben Martin was the Harrowby hero by saving two of Lutterworth's first three spot kicks.
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What's On

New pop-up food service building a reputation with hungry pub punters

New pop-up food service building a reputation with hungry pub punters

A new street food pop-up kitchen specialising in cheesy meaty feasts tantalises customers’ taste buds.
Football for everyone as inclusive team celebrates first match

Football for everyone as inclusive team celebrates first match

An inclusive football team has played its first match, with plans for regular friendlies and ambitions to join a league next year.
Flying Scotsman’s rival to spend Christmas at Nene Valley

Flying Scotsman’s rival to spend Christmas at Nene Valley

An iconic steam locomotive and former ‘rival’ of Flying Scotsman is set to take up a winter residency as guest at a heritage railway line.
Secret reveal planned at popular model tractor show

Secret reveal planned at popular model tractor show

Model tractor enthusiasts will be in their element at an event that attracts hundreds of visitors.
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Business

Farmers’ plans in tatters as many miss out on funding through ‘ridiculous’ process

Farmers’ plans in tatters as many miss out on funding through ‘ridiculous’ process

For many farmers 2026 has not been a good year but they have been dealt a further blow as vital Government funding was drained in just six hours.
New pop-up food service building a reputation with hungry pub punters

New pop-up food service building a reputation with hungry pub punters

A new street food pop-up kitchen specialising in cheesy meaty feasts tantalises customers’ taste buds.
Pool exercise programme offers a ‘lifeline’ for participants

Pool exercise programme offers a ‘lifeline’ for participants

A pool exercise programme has become a “lifeline” for participants who say it helps them manage pain, stay active and build friendships.
Traditional food with a twist leads to Pub of the Year accolade

Traditional food with a twist leads to Pub of the Year accolade

A country pub is toasting its success after being named Pub of the Year by an East Midlands food and drink guide.
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Lifestyle

New information board marks site of demolished railway bridge

New information board marks site of demolished railway bridge

An information board has been unveiled at the site of a historic railway bridge which was demolished to make way for more homes.
Meet Rutland’s obscure weatherman

Meet Rutland’s obscure weatherman

Following a severe winter in 1788, the French Royale Academie requested accounts of the long frost, writes Rutland Local History and Record Society.
Waterloo House brought ‘magnificent stock’ from the capital to town

Waterloo House brought ‘magnificent stock’ from the capital to town

In 1849 Charles and Lea placed an advertisement in the Lincoln, Rutland and Stamford Mercury, writes Grantham Civic Society.
A giant rodent, a car park on the Rec, and Forces in the Gulf

A giant rodent, a car park on the Rec, and Forces in the Gulf

Take a look at who and what made the news headlines this week in years gone by.
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