BADMINTON: Grantham mixed team enjoy comfortable win over Mars
Grantham Badminton Club comfortably won 8-1 in their Melton Division Two mixed home match against Mars B.Laura Graves with Josh Gould won all three rubbers as did Sophie Turley with Mike Woodhouse....
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Here’s a rundown of news from around the Grantham area.Ejection seatsAviation SocietyThe society will holds its monthly meeting on Tuesday at Great Gonerby Social Club, High Street, 7.30pm for an 8.pm...
View ArticleGrantham Journal letter: Many thanks for tombola help
The Friends of Wyndham Park Nursery School would like to thank everyone who so kindly supported the fund-raising tombola held in Asda, on Saturday, February 2.We raised £265.10 thanks to your...
View ArticleGrantham indoor bowls round-up
Latest results from Grantham and District Indoor Bowls Club:Lincolnshire Men’s LeagueGrantham 138Louth 83B Smith, D Rainsford, M Carter, B Allen drew 23-23; I Cole, R Barker, M Eurich, M Parker won...
View ArticleGrantham Journal letter: Valentine’s dance raised £150
A huge thank you to the Journal and Gravity FM for publicising our dance at Grantham College on Saturday - tickets sold out.Thanks also to everyone who donated raffle prizes; the ladies who sold them;...
View ArticleGrantham Journal letter: Considerable concern over Charles Read closure plan
It is with considerable concern that I have read your report that Corby Glen High School is to close.When the school became an academy, the reasoning was that it would be supported by a successful...
View ArticleGrantham Journal letter: Priase for hospital staff
I realise that there are problems within the NHS but I would like it known that my husband was wonderfully looked after when he recently had to go to A&E in the early hours one Saturday.The staff...
View ArticleDaughter’s call led to Grantham man’s arrest
A drink-driver was arrested after his daughter rang police.Gary Bowles, of Fletcher Street in Grantham, admitted drink-driving after being stopped behind the wheel of a BMW in Grantham. The court heard...
View ArticleSlideshow: Colsterworth Festival of Performing Arts 2013
Here is a slideshow of photos from the dance part of the Colsterworth Festival of Performing Arts.Dance was the first of four events in the 17th annual festival which has steadily grown in popularity....
View ArticlePatient attacked worker at mental health facility in Grantham
A clinical team leader at a Grantham mental health facility was punched repeatedly in the face by a patient.John Carlisle, formerly of Ashley House in Beacon Lane but now giving his address as Boston...
View ArticleSex offender ‘forgot to report to police’ in Grantham
A man on the Sex Offenders’ Register forgot to attend a police station as part of his conditions.Ruben Da Silva, of Norton Street in Grantham, was put on the Sex Offenders Register whilst living in...
View ArticleGrantham Town keep a clean sheet to earn a point at Frickley
Evo-Stik Northern Premier LeaguePremier DivisionFrickley Athletic 0Grantham Town 0Grantham earned what could prove to be a vital point from their trip to Frickley.Both sides put on a physical game with...
View ArticleHarrowby hat trick hero Wormall guides Arrows to victory in nine-goal...
ChromaSport United Counties LeagueDivision OneNorthampton ON Chenecks 4Harrowby United 5Harrowby United rediscovered their goal touch on their visit to Northampton ON Chenecks, returning home with a...
View ArticleAbuse case sent to crown court
A man charged with nine sexual offences against three children was told his case is too serious to be heard by magistrates.Barry Johnson, of St Giles Avenue in Sleaford, is alleged to have committed...
View ArticleMother of Grantham soldier killed in Afghanistan raises virtual balloon race...
A web-based fundraiser is being run by a charity set up after the death of a Grantham soldier in Afghanistan.The virtual balloon race fundraiser has been set up by Shrapnel, a charity established by...
View ArticleBOWLS: Grantham indoor club welcomes new members
Grantham and District Indoor Bowling Club welcomes prospective new members to check out their facilities and the sport in general.Even if you are new to the sport, the club invites you to “come and...
View ArticleCYCLING: Witham Wheelers collect silverware at annual LRRA dinner
Members of Witham Wheelers Cycling Club attended the Lincolnshire Road Riding Association’s annual dinner and prize presentation at Sleaford.The association was also celebrating its centenary year and...
View ArticleSuspended jail sentence for theft and possession for Grantham man
Stealing from shops and possessing drugs landed a 34-year-old man with a suspended prison sentence.Christopher Jones, of Shakespeare Avenue in Grantham, admitted stealing a heart monitor from Asda...
View ArticleGrantham pupils recognised for excellent behaviour
More than 150 students at the West Grantham Academy St Hugh’s have been recognised for their exemplary behaviour at an awards ceremony.The students attended the evening after their teachers nominated...
View ArticleVIDEO: The Week in Pictures
A look back at the previous week through the lens of Journal snapper Toby Roberts.Have you taken an impressive pic?E-mail us at: comment@granthamjournal.co.uk
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