Police appeal: Officers ask for your help
Lincolnshire Police is asking for help from Journal readers in tracing the male pictured in this CCTV image.Police want to speak to this man in relation to the theft of meat from Tesco Express in...
View ArticlePolice appeal: Officers ask for your help
Lincolnshire Police is asking for help from Journal readers in tracing the two females pictured in this CCTV image.Police are looking for the women in relation to the theft of cash from Asda in...
View ArticleThe Journal Goes To...Grantham!
When newlywed Marie Harley ruptured her Achilles tendon five days before her honeymoon with husband Darren, the pair were gutted. Their dream of a holiday with the Journal in the Saltsburg area of...
View ArticleResults of survey on independent retailers carried out by Grantham...
The results of a survey on independent retailers carried out by a Grantham businessman have been revealed.As reported in the Journal, David Charles, owner of Grantham Computer Centre in Guildhall...
View ArticleHave your old items valued at the Guildhall in Grantham
Do you have a coin or antique you think may be worth something?Well, why not find out how much you can get for it at a specialist valuation day at the Guildhall Arts Centre in Grantham?On Tuesday,...
View ArticlePassion for food, service and ambience is recipe for success at New Era in...
The redevelopment of an old Grantham watering hole has stirred the curiosity of locals who remember popping in for a pint or two.Since New Era opened its doors last week, regulars of what was the Malt...
View ArticleEnvironcom thanks employees with family fun day at Harrowby United’s Grantham...
Environcom Stadium hosted more than just football on Saturday.A family fun day was held as a “big thank you” to the electrical waste recycling plant’s employees, and their families, for their hard...
View ArticleFull steam ahead for growth plans to boost Grantham, says SKDC
The economic development team at South Kesteven District Council is working hard to develop Grantham as a centre for business and growth.Over the past few years significant improvements have been made...
View ArticleVIDEO: Abseil down St Wulfram’s to help save the spire
Thrill-seeking fund-raisers who can raise significant sums to help repair St Wulfram’s spire are being sought.The St Wulfram’s “Save Our Spire Appeal” has so far raised more than £100,000 from...
View ArticleGrantham Journal columnist: Conservative MP Nick Boles
My father died last week.He lived a grand old life. He had six children, 14 grandchildren and one great grandson.And he died in his own bed at a time when he was ready to go. So there is much to be...
View ArticleGrantham Journal community columnist: Jacob Stuart
The new term for council members seems have to started strongly.The ‘war’ on potholes gained traction with the injection of a £2 million boost on top of the £6.5m already handed down from Government....
View ArticleWimbledon champ Andy Murray has ancestral links to Grantham
Andy Murray’s great, great-grandmother used to live in Grantham, in what is now Indian restaurant Bindi.Restaurant owner, Muhammed Karim, received a phonecall this morning (Wednesday) from a Paul...
View ArticleHistory buff from Grantham finishes book 20 years on
Twenty years after first putting pen to paper, a retired police officer from Grantham has written a book on the life of Francis Lovel, a lifelong friend of King Richard III.Richard Hogg, 49, has...
View ArticleGrantham bus company to close Kimes of Folkingham
Bus company Kimes of Folkingham is to be closed after consultation with employees.Owner Centrebus says most of the services provided by Kimes will be moved to other depots in August and the “vast...
View ArticleGrantham girls are dance superstars
A trio of dancers have gained the attention of a top London-based dance school and secured places on a prestigious training programme.Jess Gilbert, 10, Megan Smith, 14, and Lauren Coyle, 14, hope to...
View ArticleUpdate: Girl, 13, rushed to hospital after being hit by a car in Grantham
A young girl was knocked down by a car on her way to school this morning.The 13-year-old was struck by a Renault Megane in Dysart Road, Grantham, as she crossed the road.Emergency services were called...
View ArticleCharmaine Morgan votes herself out as leader of the Labour group on SKDC
County and district councillor Charmaine Morgan is no longer the Labour group leader for South Kesteven District Council.Coun Morgan has been replaced by Coun Alan Davidson.Coun Morgan said fellow...
View ArticleCaricature: Moy Park chief Nigel Laing
Moy Park in Gonerby Hill Foot is one of the biggest employers in Grantham so this week we feature its general manager Nigel Laing.The factory produces coated chicken products such as chicken kievs and...
View ArticleMedal joy for Nick after penalty blow
The July medal competition at Greetham Valley was played on the Lakes course in very hot conditions.Winner in Division One and overall was Nick Cunnington, playing off a handicap of four. He produced...
View ArticleRookie ladies’ champ wins by four shots
A personal best gross score secured the Sudbrook Moor Golf Club ladies’ championship for rookie Jo Pearson.She finished four shots ahead of runner-up Amanda Roberts and also lifted the Rookies’ Trophy,...
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