Graham Newton

Jan 7, 2024 | lincsonline.co.uk | Graham Newton

Some of the cottages on Albert Street were built in 1871, writes Ruth Crook of Grantham Civic Society. In 1891, living at 5 Albert Street were John James Peacock, a railway platelayer and his wife Eliza with five of their surviving children, John Harry aged 18, twins Eliza and Alice aged 11, Ernest aged 9 and Ethel aged 4. Another daughter Minnie, aged 14, was a servant on North Parade. All the children had been baptised together on 1 August 1886 at Spittlegate church.

Jan 6, 2024 | lincsonline.co.uk | Graham Newton

Published: 06:00, 06 January 2024 Happy New Year to all of our Lincolnshire communities. I am heading into 2024 with real hope and ambition for both the year ahead and the longer-term future, writes Councillor Martin Hill, leader of Lincolnshire County Council. The new year sees us continuing to progress a devolution deal for Greater Lincolnshire.

Jan 6, 2024 | lincsonline.co.uk | Graham Newton

Christmas and New Year offer a time to catch up with family, to focus on those half-finished projects you accidently promised to complete by the end of the year, and through over-eating to rediscover any weight you may have lost, writes Councillor Graham Jeal, leader of the opposition at South Kesteven District Council. I always try to find time and space to reflect on the previous year and what comes next. Is that the light at the end of the tunnel or the headlights of the oncoming freight train?

Dec 31, 2023 | lincsonline.co.uk | Graham Newton

With the start of a new year are you looking for a resolution? Have you ever considered volunteering?, writes Andy Tysoe, voluntary services manager at United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust. Across our hospitals in Lincoln, Boston and Grantham we have an amazing team of around 200 volunteers who provide valuable support to our patients and staff. During 2023 they dedicated more than 37,000 hours of their time and helped 150,000 people. The really are amazing.

Dec 30, 2023 | lincsonline.co.uk | Graham Newton

In 1910 the police stationed officers at various places in and around Grantham to catch motorists speeding, writes Ruth Crook of Grantham Civic Society. The five motorists concerned were summoned to appear at Spittlegate Petty Sessions. One motorist covered three miles in five minutes, which was 36 miles per hour. As it was his first offence, he was charged £1 plus costs. Another motorist covered three miles in 4¾ minutes, which worked out at 37 17/19 miles per hour.