Grantham court: Guilty plea to drunk and disorderly charge
Drunk and disorderly behaviour landed a 41-year-old man in court.Scott Young, of Chestnut Grove, Grantham, admitted being drunk and disorderly in Harrow Street, Grantham, on July 17.He also admitted...
View ArticleGrantham Journal columnist: Jacob Stuart says Grantham should party
If there’s one thing that Granthamians have proved they can do, it’s organise a good party.From successes such as the recent beer festival at Arena UK to Gravity Fields last year we are definitely able...
View ArticleFamily appeal for help in finding their dog
A family are still looking for their missing dog after he disappeared in March.Bertie, a silver-grey Weimaraner, disappeared on a routine walk near Allington.Peter and Kate Jackson say they searched...
View ArticleUnbeaten Harrowby United move up to second place
United Counties LeagueDivision OneBuckingham Town 0Harrowby United 3 Harrowby United preserved their unbeaten run on their travels to the Irish Centre Bletchley, home of Buckingham Town.United needed...
View ArticleBarrowby start brightly in defeat at Hucknall Town
Central Midlands LeagueSouthHucknall Town 4Barrowby 1The Swans visited Hucknall Town who not many seasons ago were pitting their wits against Grantham Town.This did not overawe the visitors who started...
View ArticleChild protection conference to be held in Marston
A conference will be held this week on behalf of the charity Children Screaming to be Heard.The conference, at the Olde Barn Hotel in Marston, will be held on Wednesday, September 4. Guest speakers...
View ArticleThis week’s Grantham Town lottery winners
Grantham Town Supporters’ Club lotto (sponsored by Galaxy Fish Bar), winners for August 31 draw:£200 – 223 Galaxy Fish Bar; £10 – 273 N. Cockcroft; £5 – 627 T. Brooks, 322 Islanders, 309 K. Fowell, 69...
View ArticleNo game for Nottingham Forest fans
Nottingham Forest Supporters’ Club (Grantham branch):Forest have no game this Saturday. Bookings are being taken for away games at Doncaster Rovers on Saturday, September 21, kick-off 3pm.Details from...
View ArticleTeenage racer devastated by theft of motocross bikes
A father is appealing for the return of his son’s motocross bikes after they were stolen from a garage this morning.David Greetham says his 14-year-old son, Harry, is devastated by the loss of the...
View ArticleNeighbourhood Watch to hold safety fair in Bingham
A Neighbourhood Watch group is going the extra mile to make safety a top priority this autumn.Bingham Safety Fair, promoted by Bingham Neighbourhood Watch, will be a fun day of interactive exhibits...
View ArticleBOWLS: Barnstone win Belvoir cup competition
Barnstone Bowls Club triumphed in the Vale of Belvoir Bowling League Knockout Cup final at Knipton on Sunday.Following on from the club’s four victories in individual competitions last week, Barnstone...
View ArticlePIGEON RACING: Dixon 1-2-3 in Grantham United race
The first three birds home in Grantham United’s race from Alnwick were those belonging to Mr and Mrs D. Dixon.Seven club members sent 75 birds.Results: 1 Mr and Mrs D. Dixon 1450, 2 Mr and Mrs D. Dixon...
View ArticleCYCLING: Witham Wheelers siblings take to the grass at Mildenhall
A brother and sister were the only members of Witham Wheelers to race in this year’s Mildenhall Cycling Rally.Robert and Jennifer McAndrew contested grasstrack events throughout the bank holiday...
View ArticleCrown Court: Chief executive of Lincoln Diocese was actually a convicted thief
The former chief executive of the Lincoln Diocese has been given a suspended jail sentence after admitting he lied about his qualifications to obtain his job.Max Manin, who held the post between 2004...
View ArticleMemory Lane: St Hugh’s were crowned champions of Grantham in 1971/72
This school team was one of the best around in the early 1970s.St Hugh’s were pictured with this giant trophy after winning the Grantham Schools Shield in 1971/72.The picture was sent in by Mr T. Atter...
View ArticleMemory Lane: Aveling Barford drew visitors from around the world
This recently discovered gem highlights a period when Grantham was at the forefront of manufacturing on a global scale.Michael Matsell of Redcliffe Road, Grantham, got in touch after saving an Aveling...
View ArticleRed Cross in Grantham remembers those missing in war and conflict
Sixty balloons were released at Grantham’s British Red Cross offices on Friday in commemoration of those people who have disappeared as a result of conflict or war.There are 60 ongoing cases in the...
View ArticleWeekly Grantham ten pin bowling round-up
MARREN TILES TRIOSResults (week 12): 9ers 0 Team Powerplay 11, Magic Weasels 2.5 Oddsods 8.5, Crafty Foxes 3 Team Bar 8, Grumpy Old Men bye.Highs: female – HGS 159 Julie Newman, HGH 204 Julie Newman,...
View ArticleCast a vote for Grantham’s Wyndham Park in the upcoming Annual People’s...
Vote for Grantham’s Wyndham Park in the Annual People’s Choice Awards, in the category of best Green Flag Status park.To vote, go to www.greenflagaward.org.uk, find Wyndham Park and click on its tree...
View ArticleVideo: St Wulfram’s plaque to Jubilee bell
A plaque has been installed in St Wulfram’s church to mark the installation of a new bell.The bell was installed earlier this year to commemorate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and was paid for by St...
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