Grantham court: Husband attacked pregnant wife after drinking in town
A man attacked his pregnant wife after drinking in pubs and clubs in Grantham.Michael Anthony Vanderson, 22, of Lambeth Walk, Stamford, admitted assault by beating on November 2 and was given a...
View ArticleGrantham Town supporters benefit from Bob’s bonfire night
Representatives of Grantham Town Supporters’ Club were presented with a financial donation from landlord Bob Taylor at his Woolsthorpe-by-Belvoir public house, ‘The Dirty Duck’, last Sunday.Supporters...
View ArticleATHLETICS: On-form Grantham runner Matthew sets another personal best
Grantham Running Club members took part in the Nene Valley 10 on Sunday.Despite the slippery underfoot conditions caused by overnight leaf fall, the town athletes recorded some great times on this...
View ArticleNeil Rhodes is formally appointed as chief constable of Lincolnshire Police
The appointment of Neil Rhodes as chief constable of Lincolnshire Police has been ratified this afternoon (Monday).The Lincolnshire Police and Crime Panel agreed with the recommendation put forward by...
View ArticleGrantham Journal Picture of the Week
If you were out and about in the Grantham area on Sunday night, or happened to glance out of your window, chances are you witnessed this stunning sunset.We received several photos, and decided to use...
View ArticleA guided walk through the grounds of Belton House
Keen walker David Feld enjoyed a guided walk around Belton House so much that he decided to share his experience with Journal readers.He wrote: “The rain had just stopped when a group of about 20...
View ArticleThis week’s Grantham Town lottery winners
Grantham Town Supporters’ Club lotto (sponsored by Galaxy Fish Bar), winners of December 7 draw:£200 – 363 D. Howitt; £10 – 237 B. Williamson; £5 – 360 P. Teare, 218 Mrs Parker, 765 J. Barnes, 6 Mrs...
View ArticleJail for man who firebombed office of Grantham MP Nick Boles
A man who carried out a fire bomb attack on the constituency office of Grantham MP Nick Boles has been jailed for 15 months at Lincoln Crown Court.Paul Leverseidge manufactured the explosive by...
View ArticleNottingham Forest fans welcome the Blues to City Ground
Nottingham Forest Supporters’ Club (Grantham branch):Forest are at home to Ipswich Town on Saturday, kick-off 3pm.Bookings are being taken for away games at Birmingham City on Saturday, December 21,...
View ArticleHarrowby United fight out goalless draw
United Counties LeagueDivision OneHarrowby United 0St Neots Town Saints 0Harrowby United fought out a goalless draw with their immediate rivals St Neots in a third versus fourth clash at the Environcom...
View ArticleTENNIS: Grantham veterans remain undefeated
Grantham Tennis Club veteran men’s second string remained undefeated in the league after a home draw against Sleaford at the weekend.Captained by Mike Roys, the pairings were Nigel Birch and John...
View ArticleGolden celebrations for Colston Bassett Dairy at World Cheese Awards
Colston Bassett Dairy has continued its 100th anniversary celebrations, winning both a Gold and Supergold award at the 2013 World Cheese Awards.The dairy’s Stilton was one of just 58 cheeses that won...
View ArticleGrantham Post Office counter staff on strike
Grantham Post Office is closed this afternoon as counter staff go on strike.Staff are striking over pay, proposed job cuts and post office closures. A spokesman for the communications union CWU said...
View ArticleFOOTBALL: Barrowby stun title challengers South Normanton
Central Midlands LeagueSouthBarrowby FC 3South Normanton Athletic 0Barrowby faced the ominous task of facing one of the league favourites on Saturday but were confident of continuing their impressive...
View ArticleBOWLS: This week’s Grantham indoor results
Club friendlyGrantham 151Rutland Tourists 72J Asher, C Parkin, M Goodchild, T Asher won 18-13; M Barrett, R Barrett, B Goodchild, C Goodley won 22-12; J Woods, A Woodward, R Baxter, D Woods won 27-9; S...
View ArticleGrantham singer releases charity Christmas single
Grantham singer Chantelle Cattermole has released a Christmas single to raise money for a charity which provides respite breaks for disadvantaged children.Proceeds from sales of a cover version of the...
View ArticleSeries of arson attacks on Long Bennington site
Police are appealing for information after repeated arson attacks at a building site at Long Bennington.Police were called at around 6pm yesterday after a report that window frames had been set on fire...
View ArticleTwo people rescued following camper van crash
Two people had to be rescued when a camper van and a light goods vehicle were involved in a collision near Bingham this afternoon.A man was released from one vehicle before fire crews arrived on the...
View ArticleComedian Sean Hughes to stop off at Grantham Guildhall on his Penguin Tour
One of the biggest comedians of the ’90s, Sean Hughes, will be bringing his Penguin Tour to the Grantham Guildhall on January 24.The Irish stand-up comedian will take the audience on a journey through...
View ArticleFaulty alarm attended by Grantham fire crew
A Grantham fire crew were called out in the early hours of the morning only to find a faulty carbon monoxide alarm.The alarm was sounding at Gorse Road, Grantham, and the crew attended at 2.30am. The...
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