Grantham is reacting with sadness at the closure of a town centre wine bar.

The owners of Oscar's Wine Bar in Guildhall Street announced its permanent closure on social media last night.

Paul and Hannah said on Facebook: "It's with regret that we need to let all of you amazing people know that we have made the difficult decision to close Oscar's permanently.

"We have had an an awesome time in the past (almost) 6 years since taking over the bar, but issues behind the scenes have made it difficult for us to continue.

"Thank you all for becoming a part of our amazing, yet dysfunctional, family. Each and every one have you have given us some of the best nights and most amazing memories.

"A special thank you to all of our bar staff and DJs who have given us all the greatest night out and attempted to keep us sane.

"Much love,

Paul & H x" By this morning around 50 messages had been posted on the wine bar's Facebook page, in response. Vicky Jenkinson said: "Best nights in there,so many good memories.all the best for the future x" Jack William Copley said: "Gutted, great memories love you all!" Harry Potts posted: "Thank you for all the memories made in oscars â¤ï¸ gutted." Darren Dougal Wilson also commented: "Thanks for all the hard work you guys have put in and thanks for letting me DJ, gonna miss the place."