New chairman at South Kesteven District Council
South Kesteven District Council voted-in a new chairman yesterday with Stamford councillor David Nalson stepping up from vice-chairman.Coun Nalson replaces the out-going Rosemary Kayberry-Brown, who...
View ArticleFree entry to historic places in Grantham this weekend
Enjoy discovering the history of two of Grantham’s greatest historical buildings absolutely free this weekend.Entry to Belton House and its grounds and Woolsthorpe Manor, the birthplace of Sir Isaac...
View ArticlePolice warning ahead of Lincolnshire County Council elections
Lincolnshire Police has issued a warning on the run-up to the county council elections that any published false statements about candidates’ character or conduct is a criminal offence.Under the...
View Article‘Margaret Thatcher and her family gave my mother the chance to live’
A very special guest is enjoying a tour of Grantham today to express her gratitude to the people of the town, including Margaret Thatcher’s family, for saving her mother’s life. Betina Nokleby met...
View ArticleThe home of Stilton cheese celebrates its centenary
Colston Bassett Dairy, the home of Stilton, is celebrating 100 years of cheese-making. Since 1913, Colston Bassett has been making the world-famous cheese and today the traditional methods still remain...
View ArticleRUGBY: Kesteven promoted for first time in club’s history – and may become...
Kesteven rewrote the history book by gaining promotion for the first time in the club’s 66-year history at Woodnook on Saturday (April 20).The Black Army destroyed third-placed West Bridgford 80-12 to...
View ArticleTENNIS: Weekend successes for Grantham club teams
Grantham Tennis Club ladies’ first team battled out one of the last Winter League matches of the season in very windy conditions at Attenborough.The team comprising Lianne Tapson, Mell Milner, Helen...
View ArticleCRICKET: Belvoir battle out draw in pre-season friendly at Repton
FriendlyRepton School 175-9Belvoir 140-7Two wickets in Lewis Dann’s first over and the excellent run out of Natish Kumar (32) by Danny Gibson helped reduce Repton to 47-5.However, this bought Sam...
View ArticleHOCKEY: Grantham end season with defeat to champions Louth
East LeagueDivision 5NWLouth 4Grantham 1Grantham ended their league campaign with a creditable defeat at the hands of Louth, who became champions as a result of the victory.Matching their more...
View ArticleEQUESTRIANISM: Herbie rides again!
Grantham dressage rider Debbie Redford has achieved a dream of getting her horse Herbie back into competition success after he lost an eye in 2011.Herbie, who is 16 years old today, had his right eye...
View ArticleGrantham Journal Letter: Spire should be priority over Thatcher statue
I have read in your paper of the plight of St Wulfram’s spire.Any money the council might be considering spending on a memorial (statue or anything else) for Margaret Thatcher, would be better spent on...
View ArticleGrantham Journal Letter: Award success was a team effort
I would like to say a very big thank you to the Grantham Journal for its Business Awards evening last Wednesday - it was a wonderful evening from beginning to end. I was fortunate enough to be awarded...
View ArticleGrantham Journal Letter: Bishop’s comments brought shame and dishonour
Like many others in his sub-diocese, I am greatly offended by the Bishop of Grantham’s comments on television and in the press concerning Margaret Thatcher and her funeral this week.The bishop brings...
View ArticleGrantham Journal Letter: Margaret Thatcher Way?
In memory of Margaret Thatcher, I would like to see North Parade renamed Margaret Thatcher Way, North Parade so that £20,000 can be spent on potholes in the area and we could get our priorities...
View ArticleGrantham Journal Letter: ‘Farewell Maggie, thanks for the memories’
Amidst all the publicity around the passing of a Grantham girl, there are several aspects of her life that should not be overlooked.Yes, she was a fine stateswoman who, during her tenure of No 10,...
View ArticleAmbitious plans for multi-million pound Thatcher Heritage Museum in Grantham
Ambitious plans for a multi-million pound Margaret Thatcher Heritage Museum are being drawn up for Grantham.Chemical engineer Alice Brown, of Dudley Road in Grantham, has spent the last year working on...
View ArticleLinda Neal on Margaret Thatcher criticism: ‘People have let bitterness ruin...
Leader of South Kesteven District Council Linda Neal was inside St Paul’s Cathedral on Wednesday for the funeral of Baroness Margaret Thatcher.Coun Neal was invited as a representative of Lady...
View ArticleGOLF: White brothers first and second in final Winter Warmer
STOKE ROCHFORDSeniors’ sectionStoke Rochford seniors completed the 13th and final round of the Winter Warmers series, in which 75 players competed.Seniors captain Mick Rance presented the first prize...
View ArticleGrantham indoor bowls results round-up
Grantham and District Indoor Bowls Club hosted a pairs competition at its Trent Road venue.Sponsored by Browning Suzuki & Renault (Melton Mowbray), the event was won by the duo of Mark Eurich and...
View ArticleTAE KWON-DO: Grantham and Corby Glen students achieve perfection
Students from Corby Glen Tae Kwon-Do club joined members from Grantham and achieved a 100 per cent pass rate in their belt promotion exams.The event was held in Grantham last weekend under guidance of...
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