MOTOR RACING: Karter Kieron captures A-licence and sponsor Grantham Honda
Aspiring kart racer Kieron Neil has attained his “A” licence and also secured his first sponsorship deal.Kieron first raced in May last year and shed his novice plates the following November. He has...
View ArticleTV comedy writer Eric Chappell gives backing to library protest in Grantham
Comedy writer Eric Chappell has given his backing to the protest against proposals to close county libraries as part of sweeping cuts.Mr Chappell, who wrote the TV comedy Rising Damp and lives in...
View ArticleFather died after collapsing in caravan at Gonerby Hill Foot
A father died in hospital after collapsing in his caravan, a Grantham inquest heard.The family of John Robertson, 69, called an ambulance when they found him collapsed on the floor of his caravan off...
View ArticleBOWLS: Wilson wins final Grantham association event of season
Grantham and District Bowls Association’s final competition final of the season was played at Swayfield on Sunday.The Champion of Champions won contested by Gonerby’s Keith Wilson and Grantham’s James...
View ArticleTopping out ceremony marks Grantham school’s milestone
A topping out ceremony was held at Priory Ruskin Academy in Grantham last Friday to mark the completion of the roof on the new £13.5 million new school.A ceremony was held on the roof in which a...
View ArticleNew assistant headteacher appointed at Grantham academy
A new assistant headteacher has been appointed by Priory Ruskin Academy in Grantham.Victoria Rossington has moved to the academy after teaching at Walton Girls’ High School for 21 years where she was...
View Article‘Shrub and Grub’ community shop opens in Aslackby pub
A new community shop has opened in a pub in Aslackby.Three people who call their business Shrub and Grub have set up the community shop in the Robin Hood and Little John pub. It opens every Saturday...
View ArticleBobby is Nottingham Forest mascot for a day
Young Nottingham Forest fanatic Bobby Gregorich enjoyed a dream day out at the City Ground when his team beat Bolton Wanderers 3-0.Under-12 season ticket holder Bobby, who comes from three generations...
View ArticleGrantham Town face FA Cup replay at home after goalless draw at Stamford
FA CupFirst round qualifyingStamford 0Grantham Town 0Grantham Town have it all to do again on Tuesday night after their FA Cup first round qualifying match at Stamford ended in a goalless...
View ArticleGrantham court: Man butted pal after taxi clash
Violence erupted in Grantham Market Place after a row between two friends at a taxi rank in the early hours of the morning.Police officers on duty on August 11 saw Luke Garner of Tanners Lane, Corby...
View ArticleGrantham Court: Jail sentence for father who hugged his son
A father has been jailed after hugging his son in breach of a restraining order.Julian Carter, 41, was barred from contacting his son because of the restraining order but the court heard he walked over...
View ArticleGrantham Court: Joggers attacked in Wyndham Park
Joggers running through Wyndham Park were attacked by a man with mental health problems.Brendan Jablonski of Manthorpe Road, Grantham, admitted common assault following the incident on August 16.Tracey...
View ArticleGrantham Court: Car rolled over after drink-drive crash
Banned driver Pawel Karwat crashed in Harlaxton Road and was found to be almost three times over the drink-drive limit.Karwat, of Heathersage Close, Grantham, admitted driving whilst disqualified and...
View ArticleGrantham Court: Knuckle-duster ‘found in gutter’ by beer buyer
Alcoholic Simon Emeny found a knuckle-duster in the gutter after buying cans of beer in London Road, Grantham.Kate Macmillan, defending, said Emeny walked only a few yards with the knuckle-duster...
View ArticleGrantham Court: ‘It’s a fair cop’ says drink-driver
Drink-driver John Pattison said “it’s a fair cop” when appearing before magistrates on Monday.Pattison, 67, of Templars Way, South Witham, admitted drink-driving after being stopped in Stamford. A...
View ArticleFULL REPORT: Grantham Town face FA Cup replay after goalless draw at Stamford
FA CupFirst round qualifyingStamford 0Grantham Town 0Grantham and Stamford will try again to sort out an FA Cup winner on Tuesday night. Neither side could get through some tight and at times desperate...
View ArticleHarrowby United extend unbeaten opening run
United Counties LeagueDivision OneHarrowby United 4Woodford United 0Harrowby United extended their opening unbeaten start to the league campaign to eight games with a comfortable victory against...
View ArticleGhost turns up on Grantham urban explorer’s photo
When Louise Lewin posted a photograph on Facebook which she had taken at a crumbling historic hall, friends soon pointed out the ghostly apparition in the picture.Louise, 34, of Shanklin Avenue,...
View ArticleRUGBY: Kesteven make impressive start to new season
Midlands League 2East (North)Kesteven 57Melton Mowbray 0Newly-promoted Kesteven made an impressive start in their higher league debut, resplendent in their new kit sponsored by QV Foods of Spalding.The...
View ArticleGrantham Town lottery winners
Grantham Town Supporters’ Club lotto (sponsored by Galaxy Fish Bar), winners of September 14 draw:£200 – 969 A. Forsey; £10 – 605 Islanders; £5 – 611 G. Kenny, 860 C. Taylor, 301 R. Manterfield, 708 S....
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