Grantham man accused of child sex offences over 10-year period
A Grantham man has appeared in court charged with eight sexual offences, including two counts of raping a boy under 13.David Sewell, 37, is alleged to have committed the offences against three children...
View ArticleBanking on good times at sports clubs’ events
Two sports clubs in the area are promoting Bank Holiday events with food, drink and music on the bill.Billingborough Cricket Club are holding their third annual fun day on Monday, August 26. Last...
View ArticleGrantham Journal: Let’s take a realistic look at the state of the economy
Clawson, no stranger to the Grantham Journal, hits the nail on the head and I find his reasoning quite apposite.While we all would be cheered by the euphoria which is now being peddled by this...
View ArticleGrantham Journal letter: Treated with the best of care at Grantham Hospital
Having recently spent a few days in Grantham hospital after a second total hip replacement, I would like to thank Mr Singhania and his team and all the staff on Ward 5 for their care, kindness and...
View ArticleGrantham Journal letter: Give credit to park staff over Green Flag status
Having read in your issue of August 2, that Wyndham Park has just got Green Flag status for the second year running, I would like to say congratulations on this massive achievement.At the same time, I...
View ArticleGrantham Journal letter: ‘We need to get rid of Grantham MP Nick Boles’
In response to Nick Boles’ comments on health commissioners (Journal, August 2).This man beggars belief! He is now “troubled” that NHS commissioners are not sending patients to the private Renal...
View ArticleAround Town: Grantham Bridge Club grows
Increased membership of Grantham Bridge Club has led to a change of venue.The club recently moved from Harlaxton, where they had been for the past 14 years, to Barrowby Pavilion.The club was started in...
View ArticleGrantham Journal letter: Put patients needs first
Since his election as MP for Grantham, Nick Boles must have alienated thousands of pensioners in the constituency by proposing to “take money off people who don’t need it” and also upset millions of...
View ArticleGrantham Journal letter: Staff deliver first class care at Grantham Hospital
My wife had to attend the A&E department on a Sunday morning, due to a fall the previous day, resulting in a badly swollen ankle.The treatment she recieved was first class - we arrived at...
View ArticleGrantham Journal letter: ‘Bag and bin’ dog mess every time
As a dog lover and owner of Petpals, a local business that specialises in looking after pets, I’d like to draw readers’ attention to the Big Scoop campaign recently launched by Keep Britain Tidy and...
View ArticleGrantham Journal letter: Garden party raised £704
On behalf of the committee, I would like to thank everybody who came and supported the Breathe Easy “Indoor” (due to the bad weather) Garden Party on Wednesday, July 31.Thank you to everyone who...
View ArticleGrantham Jouranl letter: WI outing
I would like to thank Hougham and Marston WI for giving me the opportunity to go with them on a bus trip to Stratford-upon-Avon, a place I wante d to return to as I like photography, and wanted to...
View ArticleGrantham Town announce new main sponsor for forthcoming season
Grantham Town FC officially announced their new main sponsor for the 2013/14 season at The Meres stadium on Thursday.The Gingerbreads have teamed up with Gonerby Moor-based Northgate Vehicle Hire who...
View ArticleVillage News: What’s been happening in the villages surrounding Grantham
Here’s a look at what’s been going on in the villages surrounding Grantham recently.Talk - AncasterThe next St Martin’s coffee morning will be held on Saturday, August 17 from 10.30am to noon in the...
View ArticleChance to check out Grantham Town’s new commemorative kit
Gingerbreads supporters will get their first glimpse of their team’s new Northgate Vehicle Hire-sponsored strip at The Meres stadium on Thursday evening (August 15).A kit launch and fans’ forum is...
View ArticleNETBALL: Grantham’s Fenland pick up awards at Goalden Globes
Members of Fenland Netball Club joined other players, coaches, officials and volunteers from across the East Midlands at the Radisson Blu Hotel at East Midlands Airport to celebrate the successes of...
View ArticleGOLF: No chance of promotion for Sudbrook Moor
SUDBROOK MOORSudbrook Moor’s scratch A Team have missed out on any chance of promotion from the C Division of the South Lincolnshire League.Led by Phil Hall, the team had been top of the division for...
View ArticleMOTOR RACING: Richardson rescues silverware from tough weekend at Snetterton
Castle Bytham-based single seat racing driver Andy Richardson added more silverware to his collection despite a tough weekend on track, as the Dunlop MSA Formula Ford Championship of Great Britain...
View ArticleUpdate: A52 at Sedgebrook has re-opened
The A52 is now clear following an earlier incident.9.02pm: The A52 is currently closed between Grantham and Sedgebrook as a lorry has come off the road and into a ditch.Mark Hipkiss tweeted this photo...
View ArticleGrantham court: Drunk and disorderly?
A trial will be held to decide whether a 25-year-old man was drunk and disorderly in Westgate, Grantham.John Farnsworth of Springfield House, Colsterworth, denies the charge.Farnsworth must return to...
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