Lorry strikes a Grantham railway bridge...again
After a period of calm, another lorry has hit one of Grantham’s low railway bridges.The HGV hit the bridge in Harlaxton Road this afternoon (Thursday), causing the road to be closed and vehicles...
View ArticleBOWLS: Grantham indoor club round-up
Grantham and District Indoor Bowls Club results:Lincolnshire Over-60s Men’s LeagueGrantham 84Louth 94P Hewitt, I Lord, I Cole, D Hill won 24-15; W Stevenson, R W Smith, C Goodley, B Allen lost 9-19; M...
View ArticleGreater Manchester Police chief drafted in to investigate Neil Rhodes...
The chief constable of Greater Manchester Police has been drafted in to investigate the ‘potential conduct matter’ which saw Lincolnshire Police’s chief constable Neil Rhodes suspended.According to a...
View ArticleBake-off in Grantham raises Fairtrade funds
More than 40 cakes were entered into the Great Fairtrade Bake-off on Saturday and an auction afterwards raised additional money towards winning Grantham the coveted Fairtrade town status.Judges,...
View ArticleSponsor academy could save Charles Read school, Corby Glen, from closure
An unnamed sponsor has shown an interest in taking over the running of Charles Read Academy in Corby Glen, raising the hopes of those who hope to see it spared from closure in 2014.News of the sponsor...
View ArticleBOXING: Grantham teenager goes in the ring with ‘Ali’ - and wins!
A fighter from Grantham Amateur Boxing Club won his debut bout against an opponent named Mohammed Ali.Sixteen-year-old junior heavy-weight Sam Steadman took on the Huthwaite ABC boxer at Forest Town...
View ArticleGrantham Town boss pleased with team reaction
Despite losing 3-2 at home to Whitby Town on Tuesday night, Grantham Town joint boss Gary Sucharewycz said he was pleased with their comeback after going three down in the first half.The Gingerbreads...
View ArticleGo see Grantham Town with your kids this Saturday - all for £5!
Grantham Town host AFC Fylde at The Meres tomorrow and the club has issued another great value admission offer for families.Adults pay just £5 when accompanied by up to three children – who are...
View ArticleCYCLING: Grantham racers take to the roads in first event of the year
Grantham cyclists took part in the first East Midlands road race of the year at Darley Moor, Ashbourne, on Saturday. Witham Wheelers Paul Conneely and Chris Carter were both happy with top 20 finishes...
View ArticleHospitals Trust looking to keep nursery open
A nursery which has been threatened with closure at the end of May could still find a lifeline.Acorn Day Nursery at Grantham Hospital was told it would close after a company which had taken on the new...
View ArticleGrantham Canal Society to hold exhibition at the museum
Members of the Grantham Canal Society will be dressed in traditional clothes worn by boat people in the early 20th century as part of a three-day exhibition next week.Visitors will see how the society...
View ArticleGrantham Journal letter: Why meet in secrecy?
I’m intrigued by the decision of South Kesteven District Council planning committee to hold part of a recent meeting in secret. We should be told why the meeting was in secret; was it to do with the...
View ArticleGrantham Dog lover wants to scoop up your pooch poop for a living
Dog lover James Taylor has decided to start up his own business, removing dog poo from homes and commercial buildings.Mr Taylor, 53, has called his new company DoggieDooDoos. He will remove dog waste...
View ArticleLearn life-saving skills with St John Ambulance in The George Centre, Grantham
Shoppers can pick up some life-saving skills along with their shopping tomorrow (Saturday, March 16).St John Ambulance’s Grantham Badger and Cadet groups will be in The George Centre in Grantham...
View ArticleGrantham ten pin bowling round-up
THURSDAY DOUBLESResults (week 10): Giraffes 10 Old Codgers 0, Kanada St 8 Lavender Hill Mob 2, Cobblers 8 Revrite 2, Last Resort 2 Smokey Mountain Duo 8, Jetsetters 10 Spare Parts 0, New Venture 1 Cool...
View ArticleSWIMMING: Grantham’s Hayley collects three medals at national championships
A Grantham swimmer won three medals at the National Disability Junior and Youth Swimming Championships last weekend.In the 14-16 years age group, Hayley Milne, who is only 13 years old, won a gold...
View ArticleATHLETICS: Grantham AC ‘Fraction’ is a freezer
Grantham Athletic Club’s annual Newton’s Fraction Half-marathon took place in freezing cold conditions on Sunday.Despite the weather, 401 of the 470 entrants started the course which started at South...
View ArticleBADMINTON: Grantham girls collect national awards
Two girls from Grantham were amongst the winners at the National Badminton Awards ceremony held at the International Conference Centre in Birmingham on Friday.Seventeen-year-old Laura Graves won the...
View ArticleCRICKET: Barkston & Syston juniors win fair play trophy for third successive...
Barkston and Syston Cricket Club junior section’s 2012 prize presentations were made at this season’s first indoor training session at Grantham College.Trophies were awarded by local umpiring stalwart...
View ArticleGrantham Journal letter: Help us save our NHS
We, the undersigned, pledge our full support of Gary Walker, David Bowles and other “whistle blowers” who had the courage to speak out about patient safety in our NHS. For their courage they have been...
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