Grantham Journal letter: Development needs to be downsized
Shortly after October 10 decisions will be made about the Southern Quadrant Housing Development, specifically, should 3,700 new homes be built?Currently, on a daily basis, Grantham grinds to a halt due...
View ArticleGrantham Journal letter: No thought given to the impact on traffic flow!
A couple of weeks ago the town was brought to a standstill yet again while planned closures of two main arteries took place: namely the long awaited resurfacing of the Barrowby Road/Barrowby Gate...
View ArticleGrantham Journal column: Appeal for NHS staff to fight ebola is reckless,...
The current appeal for doctors, nurses and other NHS workers to risk their lives in Africa helping to fight the Ebola epidemic is at best reckless and at worst totally irresponsible.That is my opinion...
View ArticleGrantham Journal Big Interview: Spine-chilling show by Harrowby Singers
Over their 38-year history, Harrowby Singers have performed many popular musicals, and made lasting friendships along the way.With Halloween approaching, they are turning their voices to an...
View ArticleGrantham Journal letter: Councillor’s support was appreciated
I would like to thank Coun Jean Taylor on behalf of the residents of Alexandra Road and the surrounding area for her support during the unsettling time the Islamic Community Centre planning application...
View ArticleGrantham Journal letter: Councillor’s ‘resignation’ accepted by association
I have today received a letter from Richard Davies, the chairman of Grantham and Stamford Conservative Association.It states that, as I had spoken to the Grantham Journal some two weeks ago about the...
View ArticleSchool pals of 30 years ago to play Great Ponton charity gig
Five musicians who got together to form a band more than 30 years after all going to the same village primary school, are playing a charity date at the end of the month.Rollin-Dice played their first...
View ArticleGrantham fire crew helps release casualty from car at Caythorpe
Fire crews released a female from a car after it was involved in an accident with another vehicle on the A607 at Caythorpe last night.Crews from Grantham and Brant Broughton were called out at about...
View ArticleGrantham ambulance staff prepare to go on strike on Monday
Ambulance staff are set to go on strike tomorrow morning across the country.On Monday a national four-hour strike is due to take place as part of an ongoing national NHS pay dispute. Staff plan to...
View ArticleAppeal to find Margaret for Grantham blue plaque presentation
Grantham Civic Society is making an appeal to find the granddaughter of Edith Smith, the first policewoman in the UK with full powers of arrest who served in Grantham.The civic society is unveiling a...
View ArticleGrantham train passengers have access to free unlimited 4G internet
Passengers travelling with First Hull Trains can now enjoy free 4G-enabled single-sign-up Wi-Fi throughout their journey.The company says the latest Wi-Fi solution will improve the speed of the current...
View ArticleGrantham court: Woman caught drink-driving twice
A Grantham woman has been disqualified from driving for three years and fined £1,300 for two separate incidents of drink driving.On November 11 last year Binal Patel, aged 32, of Barrowby Gate was...
View ArticlePlanning Applications Grantham and District
Planning applications before South Kesteven District Council include:BarkstonS14/2742/FULL - Mr M. L. Hall - Erection of a bus shelter, land at Church Street.S14/2743/LB - Everards Brewery Ltd -...
View ArticleGrantham court: Teen threatened officer’s children
An 18-year-old who made threatening and abusive comments to police officers regarding their families appeared in court.Tyler Haynes of Gresley Court, Grantham pleaded guilty to both the public order...
View ArticleHarrowby United take well-earned point on the road
United Counties LeaguePremier DivisionAFC Kempston Rovers 2Harrowby United 2The Arrows returned to Bedfordshire to face AFC Kempston Rovers who knocked them out of the league cup two weeks previously,...
View ArticleHarlaxton quiz will raise money for Breakthrough Breast Cancer charity
A quiz to raise money for a cancer charity will be held on Friday night (October 17).The quiz will be held in Harlaxton Village Hall and support Breakthrough Breast Cancer. It costs £5 per person,...
View ArticleForest fans head to The Bluebirds
Nottingham Forest Supporters’ Club (Grantham branch):Forest are away at Cardiff City on Saturday, kick-off 12.15pm, and away to Watford on Tuesday, October 21, kick-off 7.45pm.Bookings are being taken...
View ArticleGrantham residents urged to help stop spread of litter
SKDC is asking householders who use refuse bags to leave them out for collection at the correct times – to help stop the spread of litter in their neighbourhoods.Waste needs to be stored and put out by...
View ArticleThis week’s Grantham Town lottery winners
Grantham Town Supporters’ Club lotto (sponsored by Galaxy Fish Bar), winners of October 11 draw:£200 – 431 M. Atkin; £10 – 938 K. Pateman; £5 – 279 M. Smith, 674 K. Caddick, 970 R. Lea, 46 M. Koranski,...
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