Suzanne Moon

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A children’s playpark has opened at Glaston in Rutland

4 days ago | lincsonline.co.uk | Suzanne Moon

Children received an extra special Easter treat with the unveiling of new play equipment worth about £40,000. The reopening of the children’s facility in Glaston took place on Easter Sunday afternoon, with a ribbon cutting by local children and a toast made by the adults to the site’s future success. This was followed by ‘playtime’ for youngsters, who enjoyed clambering over the new climbing frames and having a go on the swings and seesaw.
Stamford Striders running club relaunches its popular beginners course

4 days ago | lincsonline.co.uk | Suzanne Moon

A 10-week fitness course is about to start helping people make positive changes to their lives. Following the NHS’s successful Couch to 5k formula, Stamford Striders’ ‘beginners’ course is aimed at people who want to get into running - or return to it - as a way to keep fit and make friends. It is led by a qualified coach and Stamford Striders members, who will help participants build up from short run-walk intervals up to being able to complete a Parkrun distance without stopping.
Free tennis open day in Uppingham

4 days ago | lincsonline.co.uk | Suzanne Moon

People wanting to take up a new activity for the summer can try their hand at tennis this month. A free taster day is taking place at Uppingham Community College’s courts, suitable for people aged 13 and over. No previous tennis experience is necessary and free coaching will be available, while rackets can be borrowed on the day.
A&E at Peterborough City Hospital told to improve by CQC inspectors

1 week ago | lincsonline.co.uk | Suzanne Moon

An unannounced inspection of a hospital’s emergency department has given weight to patients’ concerns. According to their report published on Wednesday (April 16), Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspectors dropped in on Peterborough City Hospital last summer and found some people waiting more than 12 hours for treatment. They also found staff shortages were having a negative effect on young people’s care in the children’s emergency department.
Operation Tramline lorry gives police a view of bad driving on the A1 in Lincolnshire

1 week ago | lincsonline.co.uk | Suzanne Moon

Drivers using mobile phones or not wearing seatbelts have been pulled over by police in an operation using an unmarked lorry. Ninety offences were detected on the Lincolnshire stretch of the A1 during Operation Tramline. Officers use a National Highways lorry cab to give them better visibility into other vehicles and this helped them spot 20 drivers using mobile phones, 25 not wearing seatbelts, and three not in proper control of their vehicles.
Grantham Hospital’s history laid out in museum exhibition

1 week ago | lincsonline.co.uk | Suzanne Moon

A hospital’s 150-year history is being brought back to life through an exhibition of photos, stories and artefacts. The display at Grantham Museum launched with an exhibition talk on Wednesday last week (April 9), titled ‘150 Years of Grantham Hospital: A Community History’. This welcomed members of the newly launched Friends of the Museum scheme for a first look at the exhibition and a thought-provoking talk reflecting on the hospital’s enduring role in the life of the town.
Two Chimps Coffee is among best e-commerce businesses at BizX Awards

1 week ago | lincsonline.co.uk | Suzanne Moon

A coffee roastery has been recognised among the top five e-commerce businesses in the UK. Two Chimps Coffee, which is based in Oakham, was represented at the BizX 2025 Awards by Andy Cross and Laura Shead, who founded their business in 2016. “We had such a fantastic time,” said Laura. “Meeting so many inspiring people and hearing from incredible speakers made the experience unforgettable.
Family pay tribute to crash victim found by runner near A1 at Stamford

1 week ago | lincsonline.co.uk | Suzanne Moon

The family of a woman whose body was found by a runner following a crash on the A1 has described her as a ‘vibrant, happy soul’. Wadzanai Nyasha, 24, died when the blue Suzuki Swift she was driving left the road at Wothorpe, near Stamford. Her body was discovered by a runner at about 7.20am on Sunday, April 6. Paramedics attended but Wadzanai, of City Mills, Bradford, was pronounced dead at the scene.
‘After I’ve finished that will be it’ says Geoff, 80, ahead of London Marathon

1 week ago | lincsonline.co.uk | Suzanne Moon

Having last completed the London Marathon 33 years ago, Geoff Burgoin will be back on course at this year’s event. Undaunted by having turned 80, Geoff took part in the Great North Run in Newcastle in September last year and has continued his training to ensure he is fit for the marathon on April 27. He would like to raise £1,000 for Cancer Research UK because of the work it does to prevent a disease that has affected his wife Susan’s family.
Stamford Surgery to introduce Total Triage appointments system

2 weeks ago | lincsonline.co.uk | Suzanne Moon

A GP appointments system designed to eliminate the ‘8am scramble’ is being introduced to about 27,000 more patients. Total Triage will be brought in at Stamford Surgery from June 11, having been used at the Hereward Practice in Bourne since November last year. Instead of appointments being allocated to the first in the queue, all requests will go on to a shortened Anima form completed online by the patient or on their behalf over the phone by a receptionist.