Slender victory saves Grantham Town from relegation
There was genuine cause for celebration at The Meres today when Grantham Town guaranteed their survival in the Evo-Stik Northern Premier Division with a 1-0 win over Marine.Second from bottom side...
View ArticleGrantham Journal Letter: ‘A heartfelt thank you’
A heartfelt thank you to all the kind people who rushed to help me after I fell outside the Angel and Royal Hotel last Monday afternoon.Thanks also to the paramedic, Martin, and the doctors and nurses...
View ArticleGrantham Journal Letter: ‘Margaret Thatcher will never be forgotten’
A true English patriot and a great statesman.It is a sad time for us all. How we need you now, as never before.You will never be forgotten, we cannot thank you enough for everything you have achieved...
View ArticleGrantham Journal Letter: ‘Bishop of Grantham must have been disappointed at...
Having just viewed the ceremonial funeral of Baroness Thatcher, I was most pleased it was conducted in front of thousands of people with great dignity and humility.There were no negative incidents...
View ArticleGrantham Journal Letter: Pleased Bishop of Grantham spoke his mind
In reply to David Close’s letter in last week’s Journal, “Offended by his words”, this is still a free country, and we still have freedom of speech - to a certain extent.Not everyone liked Margaret...
View ArticleGrantham Journal Letter: ‘Where are the jobs for those forced out of work?’
Before Conservative county councillor Richard Davies blindly toes the party line with anti-welfare state sabre rattling, he should consider the facts about Grantham’s employment (or unemployment)...
View ArticleElderly people will have to leave their homes
Twenty elderly residents, between the ages of 61 and 98, who live in supported housing in Barrowby have been told they will have to move.And 12 staff who work at the Greenacre site, Rectory Lane, have...
View ArticleGreat effort from Grantham’s London Marathon runners
Grantham runners have praised the carnival-like atmosphere after finishing this year’s London Marathon.The London event was David Smith’s first marathon. David, 39, of Langford Gardens, Grantham, has...
View ArticleNETBALL:Isaac Newton are primary force in Grantham
A Grantham team has proved to be the dominant force in primary schools netball this season.Isaac Newton triumphed in both the Grantham Primary Schools League and the Grantham Primary Schools...
View ArticleTENNIS: Mixed results for Grantham ‘minis’
Grantham Tennis Club had mixed results in the weekend’s AEGON “mini” matches.On Saturday, the under-16s beat Sleaford 12-0 at home with the team of Dominic Newcombe, Samuel Chan, Michael Cragg and...
View ArticleGrantham court: Pub panes smashed in outburst
A town centre pub lost seven panes of glass when a 30-year-old lost his temper and punched the windows.Stephen Birch of Princess Drive in Grantham admitted causing criminal damage at The Playhouse in...
View ArticleGrantham court: Man threatened family and attacked girlfriend
A man who assaulted his partner and the mother of his child must wait a month to discover his punishment.Lee Caldwell of Sharpe Road in Grantham admitted assault by beating after punching his...
View ArticleGrantham court: Drink-driver almost three times over limit
A driver was banned for two years after getting behind the wheel close to three times over the drink-drive limit.William Clamp of Oasby was pulled over in Oasby Lane, Kelby.Roy McMillan, defending,...
View ArticleGrantham court: ASBO man fined for breach
The solicitor of a man on an anti-social behaviour order complained in court that the terms are “too onerous”.Richard Conboy of Redmile Walk in Grantham only received his ASBO last month but has...
View ArticleGrantham court: Date set for driving trail
A trial date was set for a woman charged with driving dangerously and failing to stop for police.Helen Davey of Shelley Avenue in Grantham has yet to enter a plea to the charges.The court heard the...
View ArticleGrantham court: Road crash test driver disqualified
A Hungarian man who crashed his car on a test drive in Grantham was disqualified from driving for six months.Janos Disztl, 34, admitted careless driving and driving without insurance. He was fined £100...
View ArticleGrantham court: Woman suffered head blow in street assault
A woman on a night out in Stamford needed to have a head wound glued at hospital after being attacked by a Grantham man.Shaun Dixon of Sturrock Court in Grantham had initially denied the charge common...
View ArticleGrantham court: Over-the-limit driver ignored police attempts to pull him over
Police tried to pull over a driver in Grantham town centre only for him to ignore them and drive onto the A1 at speeds of up to 95mph.Luke Garner of Tanners Lane, Corby Glen, eventually came to a stop...
View ArticleGrantham court: Prisoner still went free
A serving prisoner was told he will still be released from jail on Friday (April 26) despite facing new charges for smashing his way into two cars with a brick.Martin Moore of Dixon Place in Grantham...
View ArticleGrantham court: Man shone laser in driver’s eyes
Road users were put at risk by a 20-year-old “pratting about” shining a laser pen into the eyes of a motorist.Kyle O’Connor of Thames Road in Grantham admitted causing a danger to road users with his...
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