Grantham Town co-boss Robinson looks for strong finish to season
Grantham Town took a share of the points at Buxton on Saturday as managerial duo Ian Robinson and Gary Sucharewycz look for a good run-in to the end of the league campaign.The Gingerbreads went behind...
View ArticleMOTORSPORT: Pre-season testing goes well for GP3 driver Harvey
Bassingham single-seater racer Jack Harvey has impressed in pre-season testing prior to the start of the 2013 GP campaign next month.Now driving for ART Grand Prix, has finished consistently within the...
View ArticleGOLF: Stoke Rochford ‘Thursday Gang’ remember Jack
More than 20 members of Stoke Rochford Golf Club’s “Thursday Gang” gathered for the second time to play a competition in memory of much-loved former regular Jack Leaton.Lots were drawn for teams of...
View ArticleGrantham Journal letter: My tea date with Maggie
When Margaret Thatcher visited Grantham in 1995, for a book signing, I, as Town Mayor, invited her to my parlour for what, it transpired, was her first visit since her father was mayor in 1946. As she...
View ArticleGrantham Journal letter: Saddened by Margaret Thatcher’s death
It was with great sadness that I heard of the death of Margaret Thatcher, a great lady from our town who changed our country and made it a better place for so many.She proved herself in so many ways...
View ArticleGrantham Journal letter: Good stance on Falklands
Margaret Thatcher was indeed a divisive character. As a former member of the Armed Forces, I applaud her for sending a task force to retake the Falkland Islands.Sadly, I don’t think our present Prime...
View ArticleGrantham Journal letter: Margaret Thatcher was a great lady
Margaret Thatcher was possibly the greatest and most misunderstood leader of our time. She was an inspiration to all women.It was such a shame that she died without any close family by her side.It is...
View ArticleGrantham Journal column: Labour Group member David Burling
Obviously, this week there has been an outpouring of grief, opinions and passion from the residents of Grantham after the passing of the town’s most famous daughter.Worldwide tributes were paid,...
View ArticleArtists to hold exhibition in Grantham George Centre
Three groups of artists together with seven individuals will hold an art exhibition in The George Centre, Grantham, from April 20 to 27.There will be m ore than 200 paintings on show of various styles....
View ArticleTwo cars in accident near Rippingale
One person was treated by ambulance staff following an accident involving two cars on the A15 near Rippingale this afternoon.Two fire crews from Corby Glen and Bourne attended the accident at about...
View ArticleBridge reopens on major Grantham road after three weeks of repairs
The bridge over the river Witham on the A52 through Grantham has reopened following three weeks of repair work.The Bridge End Road structure was closed on March 25. Workmen have waterproofed the deck...
View ArticleGrantham Journal letter: Cash wasted on new stops
Do different authorities in the town liaise with one another?We live on the Sunningdale estate which, until April 1, had a half-hourly bus service Monday to Saturday.Last month, at least two new...
View ArticleGrantham Journal letter: Margaret Thatcher is a woman of stature
Baroness Thacher deserves nothing less than a full state funeral. She was simply the greatest Prime Minister to date after Sir Winston Churchill. She makes today’s politicians look plain weak and...
View ArticleGrantham Journal letter: Let’s revive old building
If Grantham wants to have a memorial to Margaret Thatcher, may I suggest that the shamefully unused building of the old Grantham Hospital be revived and turned into a community centre and cafe, for the...
View ArticleGrantham Journal letter: Easter egg campaign egg-ceeded our hopes!
I would like to say a huge “Thank You” to all involved in the St Barnabas Grantham Hospice Easter Chick Campaign.We were hoping to raise £1,000 but thanks to those who made the chicks, donated the...
View ArticleGrantham Journal letter: TV crews had no thought for cabbies
As major an event as Mrs Thatcher’s passing might be, I was staggered by the arrogance shown by the various film crews who saw fit to park all over St Peter’s Hill, including on the green and, more...
View ArticleGrantham Journal letter: Good service
I would like to say a big thank you to my wonderful carers and Paul, our new milkman. The bad weather never made a bit of difference to the service they provide.Maureen PapworthChurch View, Great Gonerby
View ArticleGrantham Journal letter: Shocked by latest EMAS report
The “catalogue of blunders” by East Midlands Ambulance Service (Journal, April 5) may shock many readers.EMAS, with its £150 million budget, delivered the worst response times of all 12 ambulance...
View ArticleGrantham Hospice feature: Therapy helps with living life
Thirty years after it opened its doors, Grantham Hospice is launching a major new fundraising appeal.And to help the campaign get off to a successful start, the Journal is running a series of features...
View ArticleExchange student regales Grantham Rotarians with tales of her trip
On Monday the Rotary Club of Grantham hosted Georgia Hannant, who returned from the Rotary International Youth Exchange programme.Georgia spoke about her time playing violin with groups of...
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