News in Grantham

That Margaret Thatcher statue is still causing controversy, with opponents now focussing on the potential cost to residents of South Kesteven and how transparent such costs are.

The district council has agreed to 'under-write' the sum of £100,000 for the unveiling and related festivities. This doesn't mean that this will be the actual bill to be paid by council taxpayers, but simply the maximum potential liability should private fundraising be a total zero-sum raised failure.

A familiar face on the streets of Grantham is sadly not returning this Christmas.

The Father Christmas logo of Cards for Good Causes, is not going to be about.

The Crown Care team are 'delighted' to announce Royal Windsor is now open for enquiries and we are all really looking forward to welcoming new residents into our stunning facility during November 2021.

Royal Windsor offers residential care, nursing care, dementia care, respite care and specialist health care for up to 68 older people.

There have been 3,578 cases of coronavirus so far this week as more travel restrictions are lifted on Friday.

The latest government data also shows there have been seven deaths of Lincolnshire residents and six deaths reported at Greater Lincolnshire's hospitals up to Friday afternoon.

Live and Local, the Rural and Community Touring Networks, returns to South Kesteven this autumn to bring a wide variety of cultural offerings including music, comedy, drama and dance to villages across the district.

Smaller community venues - including at Swayfield, Irnham, Aisby and Ropsley - will welcome performers to delight audiences - and bring communities closer together after the restrictions of the pandemic.

A skin cancer support service has been been crowned 'team of the year' at a national awards ceremony.

The Lincolnshire Skin Cancer Services Improvement and Innovation Programme at United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) was a winner at the first prestigious national dermatology awards.

A popular park is playing its part in this year's Go Green for Parks initiative run as part of a prestigious awards scheme.

The former Ticket Office in Wyndham Park will be bathed in green light from Thursday (Oct 14th) in tribute to all the volunteers and South Kesteven District Council staff who work to keep all the town's parks looking their best.

As we look forward to a return to 'normality' one day, it is clear times are so tough for local businesses in the Grantham and across the country.

Luckily here at Nub News we are here to help.

A top Grantham councillor has gained a promotion after the Councillor Barry Dobson has today resigned as the Deputy Leader of South Kesteven District Council.

Coun Barry Dobson, who represents Dole Wood, also resigned as Deputy Leader of the Conservative Group to focus more on his personal business activities.

Lincolnshire NHS Charity is organising a 'Pumpkins for Parkinson's Carving Competition' to raise funds for the Parkinson's Service which is run by Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS).

The competition will be held throughout October with a deadline for entries being the spookiest night of the year, 31 October 2021.