Billingborough firefighter is recognised as an ‘extraordinary individual’
A Billingborough firefighter has been recognised for the vital voluntary work he does to help others.Retained firefighter Jack Moss, 65, received the High Sheriff Award for the extraordinary...
View Article‘Not ideal but right decision’ to shoot cow in Grantham
The man who took the decision to shoot an escaped cow in Grantham last week has spoken out amid a continuing furore.Superintendent Phil Vickers, of Lincolnshire Police, said the decision to kill the...
View ArticleChief Constable Neil Rhodes goes back on the beat
Lincolnshire’s Chief Constable, Neil Rhodes, went back to work today, Friday April 5, by going on foot patrol with officers. He headed out with constables for the first time since he was reinstated as...
View ArticleGrantham Journal letter: Thatcher statue would be problematical
I feel the introduction of a statue of Margaret Thatcher could prove problematical.It would be a tourist attraction - as would the museum.Perhaps a blue plaque on the wall of the original corner shop...
View ArticleGrantham Journal letter: Thatcher statue could go on church spire
Reading comments in the Journal (March 22) has made me realise that there is a perfect place in Grantham to put the statue of Margaret Thatcher ... on top of St Wulfram’s Church spire!Nay! Mock ye not!...
View ArticleGrantham Journal letter: Thatcher did not represent Grantham
I feel that I must write about the proposed statue of Margaret Thatcher.I was always under the impression that a statue was erected to a person who not only did make great contributions to the local...
View ArticleGrantham Journal letter: I am no ‘little Englander’
Ms Comben makes an awful number of assumptions in her rather scattergun attack upon myself (Journal, March 15).Let me put the record straight. I am NOT from Grantham. However, a close relative went to...
View ArticleWorld class guitarist plays works of Paraguay composer at Plungar Village Hall
One man’s deeply personal musical journey takes centre-stage in Plungar this month.World-class concert guitarist Richard Durrant showcases the works of revered Paraguayan composer Agustín Barrios...
View ArticleFirst concert of Harlaxton Manor classical music season is out of this world
A rich and varied programme of music has been lined up for this year’s season of classical music concerts at Harlaxton Manor.The first of the four concerts supporting The British Red Cross, on Friday,...
View ArticlePrimary Focus: Dudley House School, Grantham
An independent school that has been established for more than 40 years, Dudley House School in Grantham, takes a real pride in the care of its pupils.The school caters for children aged from three to...
View ArticleTENNIS: Grantham ‘minis’ reach Nottingham League finals in style
Grantham Tennis Club “minis” all won through to the finals of the Nottinghamshire Mini League which were held at Nottingham Tennis Centre on Saturday.With new kit sponsorship from Grantham business KBR...
View ArticleGOLF: Bruce and Caroline win first Sudbrook Moor summer stableford
Winners of the first Sudbrook Moor summer season Sunday stablefords were Bruce MacFarlane and Caroline Davis.Bruce carded 41 points for a handicap reduction to 4.8 and 20-handicap Caroline played a...
View ArticleATHLETICS: Top 20 finishes for Grantham Running Club pair
Both Grantham Running Club’s entrants finished at the sharp end of the field in the Spalding Triathlon Club Tulip 10km race at Spalding on Sunday.Out of 365 competitors, David Kay finished an excellent...
View ArticleQ&A: Grantham’s Courtney Finn
Few people have a greater passion for community service in Grantham than Courtney Finn.As a dedicated historian he is particularly proud of his work with Grantham Civic Society, where he has...
View ArticleGrantham brewer hits the jackpot
A top tipple has earned a Grantham brewer a golden accolade from visiting beer lovers.Robert March, owner of Newby Wyke Brewery, was presented with a Gold Award in recognition of his Banquo ale, which...
View ArticleRAF students get their hands dirty at Grantham primary school
RAF flying students took a break from regular duties at RAF Cranwell lastTuesday to take part in community work at Huntingtower Primary School.The opportunity to spend a day at the school, constructing...
View ArticleGrantham College students build on community pride
Grantham College based its annual student conference around building knowledge of communities this year.Four separate workshops were held to promote activism and diversity in both local and college...
View ArticleHarrowby United put in worst performance of the season
ChromaSport United Counties LeagueDivision OneRothwell Corinthians 2Harrowby United 0The formbook was turned on i’s head when Harrowby travelled to Sergeants Lawn, home of Rothwell Corinthians, on...
View ArticleGrantham Town earn a point at Buxton
Evo-Stik Northern Premier LeaguePremier DivisionBuxton 1Grantham Town 1The Gingerbreads took a share of the points after they went behind to a first half injury time goal from Sam Duncum.Grantham got...
View ArticleBADMINTON: Mixed results for Grantham club
Two teams from Grantham Badminton Club contested the Newark League’s Woodward and Cobb Tournament at the weekend, with mixed results.The first team played off a handicap of -8 and struggled against the...
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