Prepare for a hot gridlocked summer
You might think traffic in Grantham has been horrendous these last few weeks - well, it’s about to get a lot worse.With the south of the town already grid-locked due to roadworks affecting Springfield...
View ArticleGrantham smoker left fuming after collector refuses to take bin
A woman who left six cigarette ends in her silver bin is furious because binmen refused to take it away.Christine King, of First Avenue, Grantham, says she put the ends into her recycling bin while in...
View ArticleCRICKET: Grantham King’s School Old Boys win annual fixture
King’s School first Xl’s annual fixture with the school’s former students produced a thrilling finish last Friday, with the Old Boys team just hanging on at the end to win by four runs.Winning the toss...
View ArticleFree networking event aimed at region’s businesses
One of the East Midlands’ biggest business networking events returns next month, giving Lincolnshire businesses a chance to sell to new customers across the region.‘Showcase, Market and Sell’ takes...
View ArticleGrantham Journal letter: Perfect day
Being a winner of your National Farmers’ Union summer draw, I would like to bestow heartfelt thanks on behalf of my son, Mark and myself for a most lovely and memorable day out on Sunday.The weather...
View ArticleGrantham Journal letter: A miracle is on the cards
Pardon me, but I must tell you. I’ve become a financial wizard and prophet overnight. An economic miracle is about to happen and Grantham (would you believe?) as a safe Conservative seat, will be an...
View ArticleGrantham Journal letter: Thanks for a winning day
On Sunday morning a party of Journal competition winners were picked up from their homes and transported in a comfortable coach to Peter’s farm at Hanby, where we were given an interesting...
View ArticleGrantham Journal letter: £400 raised
I would like to thank everyone who sponsored my daughter, Annabelle and son, Miles, who took part in The Race for The Kids 5k run.The money will go to children who are being treated in Great Ormond...
View ArticleBears and their buddies enjoy a picnic in the sunshine
Cuddly teddy bears joined their young owners for a picnic in the sunshine.Children and their furry firends from St Gilbert of Sempringham Primary School were joined by parents, carers and teachers for...
View ArticleWorker dies at Ancaster recycling plant
A man is reported to have died at the Mid UK Recycling plant near Ancaster on Friday.Police were called to the site on Ermine Street at 5.30pm on Friday after the 55-year-old man died.Police are not...
View ArticleOne person injured in accident on A1 at Grantham
A Grantham fire crew attended an accident involving a car and a caravan on the A1 this afternoon.One casualty was taken to hospital after the accident happened at about 3.15pm on the northbound...
View ArticleGrantham Town defeat Lincoln City in fourth friendly
FriendlyGrantham Town 2Lincoln City 1The Gingerbreads continued their winning streak with a strong performance over The Imps in their fourth pre-season match.New striker Massiah McDonald put Grantham...
View ArticleHarrowby United triumph in first pre-season game
FriendlyHarrowby United 2Lincoln United Reserves 0Harrowby United ran out convincing winners in their first pre-season friendly at the Environcom Stadium on Saturday, with goals coming from Dan Reidy...
View ArticleStudents look the part for prom celebration
More than 150 pupils enjoyed a special celebration at a beautiful, 19th century restored country house.Stubton Hall was the venue for the lavish ‘prom’ marking the end of GCSE exams and Year 11 studies...
View ArticleGYMNASTICS: Grantham’s Phoebe fourth at British Championships
A Grantham schoolgirl is taking giant leaps forward in the Olympic sport of rhythmic gymnastics.In her latest success, Phoebe Collins claimed a magnificent fourth place overall for her age group in the...
View ArticleHarlaxton College principal announces his retirement
After more than 10 years leading the American college based at historic Harlaxton Manor near Grantham, principal Gordon Kingsley has announced he is to retire.Tributes were paid this week to the...
View ArticleAncaster recycling company confirms investigation into worker’s death
A company near Grantham has confirmed that an investigation is being carried out following the death of a 55-year-old man on Friday.The man died on Friday afternoon at Mid Uk Recycling at Barkston...
View ArticleFood company fined after its health and safety manager burned by hot oil
A firm near Grantham that manufactures frozen potato products has been fined after its health and safety manager was burned by hot oil.Harvey Hopwood, the health and safety manager at PAS (Grantham)...
View ArticleGrantham Chinese restaurant fined for ‘dirty kitchen’ and hygiene failings
A the owner and the manager of a Grantham Chinese restaurant have been fined a total of £3,400 for keeping a dirty and unhygienic kitchen.Er Qing Wu, the owner of Mr Man and Mr Pang in Wharf Road,...
View ArticleGrantham BHF shops help raise £1.3 million in a year for vital equipment
The people of Lincolnshire are being thanked by British Heart Foundation (BHF) Shops after helping to turn their unwanted bags, boots and beds into lifesaving local equipment, including 77...
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