How can hospital services reduce when town is growing?
I READ in the Journal about “Fears for loss of Grantham maternity” then turned the page to another article “4,000 homes for south of town.”How can the hospital be looking to close units when the town...
View ArticleYobs targeted in police operation
AN operation to crack down on anti-social behaviour in Grantham’s Earlesfield estate has made significant progress, according to Lincolnshire Police.Several offenders have been punished for crimes such...
View ArticleSurely Army drivers should be trained with tankers
When I wrote first about the army lorry drivers I did not know they were training to be tanker drivers.In reply to letters last week, I would like to point out that I said nothing derogatory about the...
View ArticleTaxi ‘Home Safe’ cards launch to give parents peace of mind
PARENTS are to be given peace of mind thanks to an innovative idea launched today (Friday) by a Grantham taxi firm.Can Cabs’ new initiative, entitled ‘Home Safe’, aims to keep cash-strapped youngsters...
View ArticleNewton Bunny
I AM writing in response to the wonderful letters in the Journal about Newton the fund-raising Bunny.Newton was the brainchild of Tess Sheehy, Sue Cross and Kirsty Poddington, parents at Huntingtower...
View ArticleTENNIS: Grantham men lose first match of season
GRANTHAM Tennis Club men’s fifth team contested their first match of the summer season against Collingham.Despite the local team’s efforts the match was won by Collingham, 97 games to 38. The team...
View ArticleTraffic disruption on the A1 at Barrowby due to flooding
THE A1 northbound sliproad on to the A52 at Barrowby, near Grantham, is closed due to flooding.A diversion is in place, directing traffic on to the A1 southbound and coming off at the next junction to...
View ArticleFamily rescued from floodwater in Bottesford
A FAMILY of three were rescued from floodwater in Bottesford on Sunday evening after becoming stuck in their car.The trio were rescued by firefighters who used an inflatable to get them back to dry...
View ArticlePolice want to trace man in connection with Grantham assault
DO you recognise this man?Police want to trace this male in connection with an assault in High Street, Grantham, in the early hours of Saturday morning.This CCTV image has been released in the hope...
View ArticleHadrian’s Wall is not a barrier for this pair a barrier for this pair
HADRIAN’S Wall was no match for a pair with Armed Forces training.Gary Watson and Jeff Peacock, who both live in Grantham, took on the six-day, 84-mile trek to raise money for Combat Stress. So far...
View ArticleIndoor Market’s flower festival raises £400
THE mayors of Grantham and Stamford attended a successful flower festival at the Indoor Market, in Station Road East, Grantham, recently.Organiser David Woolacott said around 500 people attended the...
View ArticleSWIMMING: Ingoldsby pupils qualify for nationals
A TEAM of five pupils from Ingoldsby Primary School have qualified for a national competition.The team of Year 5 and 6 swimmers won the English Schools Swimming Association’s Small Schools’ Section of...
View ArticleGrantham woman’s op cancelled for a third time - despite assurance from the...
DESPITE assurances from Health Secretary Andrew Lansley and bosses at the Queens Medical Centre, a Grantham woman has had her cancer operation cancelled for a third time.The Journal reported last week...
View ArticleMeeting of season for superbiker Jason
CLASSIC superbike racer Jason Dixon enjoyed his best results so far this season in the Golden Era Championship at Mallory Park last weekend.With the weather changing from rain, sun and then hail prior...
View ArticleNew venture for Mark Jessop as he opens Prime Chiropractic in Grantham
ATHLETE turned chiroprator Mark Jessop has opened a practice in Grantham.Mark took a turn in his career path after suffering a back injury during training as a competitor in the 400m hurdles.He said:...
View ArticleThree chicks welcomed into the peregrine family atop Grantham’s St Wulfram’s...
A FAMILY of peregrine falcons is now complete following the hatching of three eggs.The female peregrine has been busy caring for her chicks in the nesting box on the tower of St Wulfram’s Church in...
View ArticleGrantham Foodbank appeals for items
ITEMS are being sought by Grantham Foodbank volunteers to boost dwindling stocks.Donations of long-life milk, sugar, tinned fruit, mayonnaise, long-life fruit juice, tomato sauce, treats, toothpaste,...
View Article‘My year as mayor has been a real honour’
DURING my year as Mayor of Grantham, I have considered it an honour and privilege to have had the pleasure of meeting some really nice people and visiting many places in our beautiful county.It has...
View Article4x4 vehicles are targeted in Vale of Belvoir villages near Grantham
THREE 4x4 vehicles were stolen in a five-day period in Vale of Belvoir villages.It is believed thieves with a knowledge of how to bypass 4x4 security systems are operating in the area as no glass has...
View ArticleFive-star hygiene at Blue Pearl
CUSTOMERS can rest assured that standards of hygiene and cleanliness at the Blue Pearl fish bar are second to none.The fish bar, in Dysart Road, Grantham, is celebrating a five-star rating from hygiene...
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