Appeal made for return of important hard-disc stolen in Grantham burglary
A teacher has made an appeal for the return of his wife’s hard disc, containing three years of work, which was stolen when their house was burgled on Monday night.Stephen Brook, a King’s School teacher...
View ArticleGrantham Inner Wheel Club marks 50th anniversary by donating tree to Wyndham...
Members of Grantham’s Inner Wheel club have continued their 50th anniversary celebrations with the donation of a magnolia tree to Wyndham Park.President Margaret Wuidart was joined by founder member...
View ArticleBreaking News: Crash at Colsterworth
Lincolnshire Police’s Road Policing Unit is reporting a crash on the A151 at Colsterworth roundabout junction.Drivers are being told to expect delays.SEND YOUR VIEWS TO COMMENT@GRANTHAMJOURNAL.CO.UK
View ArticleMixed results for Grantham Badminton Club
Eleven pairs contested Grantham Badminton Club’s level doubles end-of-season handicapped tournament last Thursday.Kerry Durham and Sophie Turley were crowned ladies’ champions and the men’s cup was won...
View ArticleCouncillors fail to reach decision on plans for 55 homes on former allotment...
After an hour’s discussion and three votes councillors were unable to decide for or against a plan to build 55 homes on former allotment land off Beacon Lane.The plans were originally for 43 homes and...
View ArticleGOLF: Seedhouse qualifies for national final
BELTON WOODSThe Belton Woods qualifying competition for the Fullers London Pride English Club Gold Medal took place on Sunday.Jim Seedhouse scored 39 points to win the tournament and the Division 2...
View ArticleProtesters ‘delighted’ as plan for wind turbine north of Grantham rejected
Plans for a single wind turbine to be built north of Grantham were overwhelmingly rejected by councillors amid strong opposition from local people on Tuesday afternoon.The turbine was proposed to be...
View ArticleHarrowby United defeated in tough home game against Oadby
ChromaSport United Counties LeagueDivision OneHarrowby United 1Oadby Town 2Despite the young Oadby side having the better of the early play, the Arrows had the first real shot of the game from Sam...
View ArticleLions support Grantham Foodbank
Grantham Lions Club presented £200 to Grantham Foodbank, a cause chosen by Vera Quick in memory of her late husband and former Lion Chesney.Foodbank co-ordinator Brian Hanbury gave a presentation to...
View ArticleGrantham Journal columnist: Labour leader Charmaine Morgan
South Kesteven District Council has started implementing the new Government ‘bedroom tax’.For many local people this will result in a significant increase in their rent payment on their council homes,...
View ArticleGrantham Neighbourhood Watch committee appeals for support
A Neighbourhood Watch Association is looking for more members.The Grantham and District association is keen to involve more people and get them involved in its actitivties.Chairman Helen Bill said: “We...
View ArticleHave YOUR say on new design for Grantham park paddling pool
Members of the public can have their say on a new design for the popular paddling pool in Grantham’s Wyndham Park, which has been enjoyed by many generations.South Kesteven District Council and Wyndham...
View ArticleGrantham Journal columnist: Jacob Stuart
A great new scheme was unveiled by South Kesteven District Council this week aiming to bring a boost to Grantham’s Saturday market.The ‘Love Your Market’ campaign, offering one of 15 places for a stall...
View ArticleUPDATE: Long walk home for commuter as bus cancelled because of ‘safety fears’
A commuter faces a long walk home from work after his bus service was scrapped with no notice.Geoffrey Harris regularly commutes between Sedgebrook and Grantham where he works in a school as an IT...
View ArticleCaricature: Grantham cyclist Trevor Coy
Keen cyclist Trevor Coy has been passionate about the sport since his school days.Trevor, 72, was born in Grantham and has lived in the town all his life, currently residing in Harrowby Road.He...
View ArticleFormer St Wulfram’s singer returns to Grantham with Cantamici choir
A wide and diverse programme of music is promised when Leicester-based choir Cantamici present their first concert in Grantham.The choir will be performing at St Anne’s Church on Saturday, May 4, with...
View ArticleVIDEO: St George’s Day celebrations in Grantham
Take a look at our slideshow of St George’s day photographs taken in Grantham on Sunday.Did you enjoy this year’s festivities?What can be done to improve the event?E-mail:comment@granthamjournal.co.uk
View ArticleBOXING: Grantham’s Chapple wins second bout
A heavyweight was won his second bout for Grantham Amateur Boxing Club.Twenty-two-year-old Lee Chapple travelled with head coach Dean Fardell to take on Jamie Downing (Coventry University ABC) at Bar...
View ArticleGrantham pigeon racing round-up
Thirteen members of Grantham United Flying Club sent 222 birds from Wetherby.Results: 1 Mr and Mrs Dixon 1363, 2 D. Parker and son 1330, 3 J. Ramm 1325, 4 J. Ramm 1324, 5 Mr and Mrs B. Taylor 1323, 6...
View ArticleSports fixtures in the Grantham area + football results
SATURDAY (April 27)FootballEvo-Stik Northern Premier LeaguePremier Division – Grantham Town v Marine (3pm).ChromaSport United Counties LeagueDivision One – Harrowby United v Eynesbury Rovers...
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