Child sex offences denied by Grantham man
A Grantham man is to face trial later this year accused of 26 sex offences against children.Mark Keane, 51, of Barrack Square, denied 25 charges of gross indecency with a young girl and a further...
View ArticleGrantham Journal Picture of the Week
Train enthusiast Bill Berridge has sent in this shot of the Tornado leaving Grantham for York on Saturday morning with the Cathedrals Express.Bill is a regular provider of railway photos, keen to share...
View ArticleHarrowby United share the spoils at Bedford
ChromaSport United Counties LeagueDivision OneWootton Blue Cross 2Harrowby United 2The spoils were shared on Harrowby’s trip to Bedford on Saturday and just three minutes into the game, the Arrows’ top...
View ArticleSlideshow: Grantham Journal Business Awards 2013
Did you miss this year’s Grantham Journal Business Awards?Fret not...here is a slideshow of photos from the big event, which celebrated all that is great about business in Grantham.To see more coverage...
View ArticleCheeky calendars raise over £1,700 for Grantham Hospice
An impressive £1,714 was raised for Grantham Hospice through the sale of cheeky calendars starring body confident female members of Grantham Dramatic Society.Cast and crew from the Grantham Dramatic...
View ArticleROLLER DERBY: Lincs Bombers take on Bristol in Grantham
All the thrills and spills of roller derby will be on display at The Meres leisure centre on Sunday when Lincolnshire Bombers take on the girls from Bristol Roller Derby.Bristol Harbour Harlots are...
View ArticleTwo-year sentence for pair who grew industrial quantities of cannabis in...
Two men involved in a Grantham cannabis factory which was set to produce a million pounds worth of the illicit drug have been jailed for two years at Lincoln Crown Court.Linh Mai Le and Tra Thank Hoang...
View ArticleShed catches fire in Grantham
A Grantham fire crew attended an incident in Brownlow Street in the town this morning after refuse caught fire and spread to a shed.The crew were called out at 10.53am. The fire was out on arrival and...
View ArticleGrantham soldier set to carry Margaret Thatcher’s coffin
A Grantham soldier is one of eight servicemen to have been named as bearers for Margaret Thatcher’s funeral in London tomorrow.Sergeant Jason Buffham, 30, of the 4th Regiment Royal Artillery has been...
View ArticleHousing company fined after falling foul of SKDC
A housing company has been fined £2,000 for failing to comply with an improvement notice issued by South Kesteven District Council.London-based company Housebrick Limited were given the notice ordering...
View ArticleKGGS pupils to remember ‘old girl’ Margaret Thatcher
Pupils who attend the school where Margaret Thatcher was educated will mark the day of her funeral with reflection and a special presentation.The day will start at Kesteven and Grantham Girls’ School...
View ArticleMargaret Thatcher’s Christian legacy by Dean of St Paul’s Cathedral
The Very Rev Dr David Ison, Dean of St Paul’s Cathedral, talks about Margaret Thatcher’s legacy and its base in Christianity - her father, Alfred Roberts was a Methodist lay preacher in her home town...
View ArticleGrantham to join the world in bidding Margaret Thatcher farewell
Preparations are still underway this morning (Wednesday) for the funeral of Margaret Thatcher, both in London where the service will take place at 11am, and here in Grantham.The ceremonial funeral is...
View ArticleMore police in Grantham today on day of Margaret Thatcher’s funeral
There is a heightened police presence in Grantham today in case of protests relating to Margaret Thatcher’s funeral.A spokesman for Lincolnshire Police said: “Ahead of Baroness Thatcher’s funeral,...
View ArticleBottesford man thanks Grantham Hospital with a £200 donation
A man thankful to Grantham Hospital for saving his life has made a donation of £200.Five years ago, John Beevers, 71, was taken to the A&E department of Grantham Hospital suffering from pernicious...
View ArticleRUGBY: Kesteven seconds edge closer to promotion
Notts Pennant LeagueGroup 3West Bridgford 2nd 7Kesteven 2nd 71 Kesteven’s second string were victorious in this top-of-the-table clash.The tone was set in the first minute. West Bridgford kicked off...
View ArticleGrantham ten pin bowling round-up
THURSDAY DOUBLESResults (week 14): Cobblers 10 Spare Parts 0, Giraffes 0 Lavender Hill Mob 10, Smokey Mountain Duo 7 Cool Runnings 3, Old Codgers 6 Revrite 4, New Venture 2 Jetsetters 8, Last Resort 0...
View ArticleBASKETBALL: Grantham Falcons reach play-off final
Louth Storm 63Grantham Falcons 70Grantham’s under-18 team triumphed over Louth in the semi-final of their league play-off and will now meet Newark in the final on Sunday.Both teams made a steady start...
View ArticleOne-man protest in Grantham coincides with Margaret Thatcher’s funeral
A one-person protest is taking place outside the birthplace of Margaret Thatcher in Grantham this morning.John Morgan, husband of Labour district councillor Charmaine Morgan, is brandishing a placard...
View ArticleDozens turn out to watch Margaret Thatcher funeral at Grantham Museum
Around 50 people turned out to Grantham Museum to watch Margaret Thatcher’s funeral service this morning.Councillor and Grantham Museum’s Richard Davies told the Journal he is “really impressed” by the...
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