Daniel Jaines

1 month ago | lincsonline.co.uk | Daniel Jaines

A veteran radio presenter whose career spanned more than five decades has died aged 75. John Peters, known to listeners of Grantham’s Gravity FM, brought warmth and deep musical knowledge to the area’s community stations, where his passion for broadcasting never waned. Although born in Middlesex, John moved to the East Midlands to become the first voice on Nottingham’s Radio Trent in 1975. His career began a year earlier at United Biscuits Network, a closed-circuit station for factory workers.

1 month ago | lincsonline.co.uk | Daniel Jaines

A gig not to be missed for anyone seeking a night of soulful joy and timeless hits is coming to a town theatre. Grantham’s Guildhall Theatre will host a celebration of classic soul and Motown when Soul Battalion takes to the stage on Saturday (May 31) at 7.30pm. The high-energy, eight-piece band promises a 100% live show, featuring electrifying horns, silky strings and stunning female vocals.

1 month ago | lincsonline.co.uk | Daniel Jaines

A teenager with obsessive compulsive disorder has tackled a week-long adventure challenge in the Lake District, thanks to a local rotary group. Jude Roundtree, from Grantham, joined a group of young people with varying abilities on a residential course run by the Calvert Trust, which specialises in confidence-building outdoor activities. Jude was sponsored by Grantham Sunrise Rotary, with Rotarian Irvin Metcalf also attending as a team assistant.

1 month ago | lincsonline.co.uk | Daniel Jaines

A town councillor says more needs to be done to improve footpaths and roads in his ward to protect vulnerable people. Coun Bruce Wells, Independent Harrowby ward councillor on Grantham Town Council, highlighted issues affecting visually impaired and mobility-challenged residents during a recent walk around a third of his ward. These included poor road repairs, overgrown vegetation, dangerous drop kerbs, and parking problems that create hazards for disabled and visually impaired people.

1 month ago | lincsonline.co.uk | Daniel Jaines

Council workers have joined residents for a community spring clean up tackling litter and flytipping across several neighbourhoods. As part of the scheme, South Kesteven District Council staff and councillors visited Grantham streets including Railway Terrace, New Street, and Grey Friars to offer advice on safe waste disposal and answer questions about bin collections and resident parking schemes.