Learn about farming at Boothby Pagnell
Open Farm Sunday is this weekend, so why not head over to Great Wood Farm in Boothby Pagnell and see what farming is all about?Families are invited to go along, free of charge, and go on tractor and...
View ArticleBOWLS: Vale of Belvoir team wins first match of series
Belvoir LeagueThe Vale of Belvoir bowling team defeated the League of Country Bowling Clubs in the first of a series of four matches.Vale of Belvoir’s victory was by a very slim margin, 90 shots to 88,...
View ArticleMOTOR RACING: Whittaker retains BMW championship lead
Barnstone saloon car racer Garrie Whittaker maintained his lead in the Kumho Tyres BMW Championship despite suffering his first defeat of the season in the lastest two rounds at Oulton Park last...
View ArticleYOUTH FOOTBALL: Newly-sponsored Barrowby Magpies looking for players
Barrowby Magpies under-8s are pictured in their new match kit after they received financial help from new sponsor Chris Bealby’s North Lodge Racing.The Magpies are still looking for a few more...
View ArticleDARTS: County president will present trophies at Grantham league finals
Grantham and District Darts League’s finals and presentation night will take place at the Westgate Club next Friday (June 14), from 7.30pm until late.Trophies will be presented by Lincolnshire County...
View ArticleSummer fete features dog show at Buckminster school
Buckminster School will hold its summer fete and dog show on Saturday, June 15.The fete starts at 1pm and will feature traditonal games such as hook a duck, smash the crockery, chocolate tombola, a...
View ArticleFerrari in Grantham crash
A Ferrari has been involved in a crash with another vehicle on London Road, Grantham, at the junction with Wharf Road.Police attended the scene and removed the cars. The incident did not appear to be...
View ArticleQ&A: TV Louis not going to sweat the small stuff
Grantham lad Louis Maier made a guest appearance on BBC Three’s “Sweat The Small Stuff” on Tuesday night - and caused gasps from the live audience.Louis was invited on to show off his tattoo, featured...
View ArticlePaedophile still claims he is innocent after 10 years in prison
Paedophile Richard Bullimore is still pleading his innocence more than a decade after he was sentenced to 15 years in prison for the rape and sexual abuse of young girls.Following the protest on...
View ArticleYOUTH FOOTBALL: Colsterworth Colts attract sponsorship from Grantham wine bar
Colsterworth Colts are pictured proudly showing off their new away kit, sponsored by Eden Wine Bar’s Garden Room Restaurant.The Colts have been competing successfully in the Peterborough and District...
View ArticleGOLF: Braime equals Stoke Rochford course record
There were birdies and eagles galore during the Pheasant Cup as Ian Braime equalled the Stoke Rochford course record with a stunning gross 63 (-7).After a strong finish that saw him birdie the par four...
View ArticleMixed fortunes for Grantham Boxing Club duo
Two members of Grantham ABC were in action at Leicester last Thursday night.Light-welterweight Terry Bennett gave a good account of himself to win on a unanimous points decision against N. Lliyas of...
View ArticleGrantham Journal letter: Policies have turned force into a farce
Recent Journal reports suggest to me that Lincolnshire Police has been transformed into a farce, rather than a force to be reckoned with, since the controversial new Commissioner elections.Firstly,...
View ArticleGrantham Journal letter: Did you spot large bird?
I was walking my dog on Monday morning on the green off Shaw Road, and saw what looked like a golden eagle gliding above. It was absolutely huge, with a guessed wingspan of 6ft.I Googled birds of prey...
View ArticleGrantham Journal letter: Bring back yellow boxes
There is yet another loose drain cover halfway along Wharf Road and is probably due to the heavy traffic that travels along the route. Every time a vehicle goes over it, it rattles such a lot and is in...
View ArticleGrantham Journal letter: Why must others wait?
How can a family who have come up from Clacton, Essex, get a house here? (Journal, May 31).This council has no responsibility for these people. They should have been sent back to where they came from,...
View ArticleNew Grantham Town striker is ‘Massiah’
Grantham Town joint managers Gary Sucharewycz and Ian Robinson have pulled off something of a coup in signing one of the league’s trickiest strikers, after he was released by Matlock Town.Massiah...
View ArticleNicol, 9, receives reply from Number 10
Schoolgirl Nicol Lara Scott, 9, has received a letter from the Prime Minister after she wrote to him to complain about litter in Grantham.Nicol, who attends Cliffedale Primary School, was prompted to...
View ArticleWoodland Trust brings Chelsea Flower Show exhibit back to Grantham offices
The Woodland Trust was so proud of its award-winning exhibit at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show it brought the whole thing back to Grantham and installed it at its offices off Dysart Road.The exhibit is...
View ArticleIngoldsby man retires after 42 years with the same company
An Ingoldsby man has retired after a distinguished career of 42 years with the same company.Peter Leech joined John Deere Ltd at Langar in 1971 from Kesteven Agricultural College where he studied...
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