News in Grantham

The death toll from coronavirus has continued to rise across Lincolnshire.

The United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust today reported three further patients who were being cared for in our hospitals, and had tested positive for COVID-19, have died, bringing the total number of deaths in ULHT hospitals to 45.

A Grantham Man accused of murdering a woman in town appeared before Lincoln Magistrates earlier today.

Julio Jesus was charged with the manslaughter of Daniella Espirito Santo, aged 23 of Chestnut Grove, Grantham.

Village pub landlord Nick Holden says he feels like he has had to 're-invent' his business every couple of days in recent weeks.

Nick and landlady Kate Ahrens have run in the Geese and Fountain in Croxton Kerrial for the past five years.

Grantham and District Churches Together are creating a 'railings of remembrance' so people can pay their respects to their departed loved ones.

The move comes as South Kesteven District Council and other authorities have had to impose restrictions in cemetery access to follow government guidelaines.

Lincolnshire Police have tonight formally named the victim of their murder investigation in Grantham.

The accused, who has also been named, is now in custody and due to appear before Lincoln Magistrates tomorrow (Saturday).

Six more people have died of coronavirus in Lincolnshire, compared with almost 1,000 fatalities reported nationally in the past 24 hours.

Overall, seven people have died across Greater Lincolnshire, as one fatality was reported in northern Lincolnshire.

A 30-year-old man remains in police custody as Lincolnshire Police continue a murder investigation.

Late, on Wednesday night, officers were called to Chestnut Grove, where the body of a woman was discovered.

Grantham property expert Chris Watkin has given his predictions on how the coronavirus pandemic might affect the town's property market.

Chris, who has worked in the industry since the early 1990s, has produced an 11-page report outlining his case.

A community fund to support voluntary groups to help vulnerable people through the COVID-19 crisis has been launched by Lincolnshire County Council.

Lincolnshire charities, voluntary, community or social enterprise groups working hard to support residents impacted by COVID-19 are being encouraged to get in touch with their local county councillor to apply for grant funding of up to £3,000.

The Lincolnshire death toll from Coronavirus continues to mount as the number of confirmed cases continues to rise.

Peterborough City Hospital, which cares for patients from Stamford, Bourne and the Deepings has also reported a sharp rise in the number of fatalities.