Rockabilly returns to Grantham
ROCKABILLY returns to Grantham on Sunday afternoon with the appearance of The Infernos at the King’s Arms.The North of England-based four piece combo will play two sets of authentic cover songs, with...
View ArticleHall set to rock Bottesford
POPULAR band Glenn Darren and the Krew Katz will play their spirited brand of rock ’ n’ roll at a dance tomorrow (Saturday).The show, also featuring DJ Dave, takes place at Bottesford Village...
View ArticleHelp South Kesteven District Council give you a better service
SOUTH Kesteven District Council runs 12 pay and display car parks in the district, providing over 1,700 spaces for customers and visitors to our towns. In general, considering the number of motorists...
View ArticleParking fine angers mum after broken machine in Grantham car park swallows money
A MUM is annoyed at getting a parking fine after a council ticket machine swallowed her money.Sarah Sadler said that she has since discovered that the machine in the Guildhall Street Car Park, off...
View ArticleGrantham man pays £640.55 for one transaction at Infernos
A MAN is fighting to get a refund after paying £640.55 for a round of drinks at a bar in Grantham High Street.Rob Ley, of Barrowby Gate, Grantham, says he only ordered two pints of lager when he went...
View ArticleIllegal immigrants deported after being found in a lorry on the A1 at Grantham
THREE illegal immigrants have been removed from the country after being caught on the A1 at Grantham.The men, from Pakistan, were caught by Lincolnshire Police in a lorry on May 15. They were trying to...
View ArticleTEN PIN BOWLING: Powerplay power ahead
MARREN TILES TRIOSResults (week 3): Team Bar 11 Crafty Foxes 0, Team Powerplay 11 9ers 0, Magic Weasels 3 Grumpy Old Men 8, Oddsods bye.Highs: Female - HGS 147 Susan Millar, HGH 210 Susan Millar, HSS...
View ArticleAdults enjoy Olympic event
A GROUP of adults with learning disabilities got together at the South Kesteven Sports Stadium last week to have a go at some Olympic sports - and a few altenatives.Sue Harris, who is swim school...
View ArticleGrantham Town go out of Lincs competition after defeat at Gainsborough
Lincolnshire County ShieldSemi-finalGainsborough Trinity 3Grantham Town 0GRANTHAM Town’s defence of the Lincolnshire County Shield came to an end at The Northolme. Grantham were outclassed for most of...
View ArticlePIGEON RACING: Norris wins Grantham North Road Club’s race from Wetherby
GRANTHAM North Road Club’s race from Wetherby was won by club secretary John Norris.Seven members sent 103 birds and race sponsor was Pete’s Fowl, of Harrowby.Results: 1. J. Norris 1146.1, 2. T....
View ArticleCentral School’s 1960s boys’ choir
THESE smartly dressed young men were part of the Boys’ Central School choir in the early 1960s.The photograph, taken in 1962, was brought in by Ron Clarke of Cranwell. Ron is pictured on the right-hand...
View ArticleGrantham Amateurs 1912
WE’VE delved deep into the Journal archives for this picture of Grantham Amateurs FC.The photograph is 100 years old, it being taken from the 1912-13 season in which this group finished runners-up in...
View ArticleLincolnshire Police issue warning about swimming in rivers
WARNINGS about the dangers of swimming in rivers are being issued by police after reports from concerned members of the public.PCSO Matt Flack said: “If people have been inspired to take to the water...
View ArticleGrantham dad scratched abuse on car
A FATHER of twins who keyed abuse into his ex-partner’s car was made to pay £250 compensation by Grantham magistrates.Charles Smith, 27, of Kinoulton Court, Grantham, admitted scratching the word...
View ArticleDad assaulted Grantham woman after row about baby
A FATHER, who left his 10-month-old child lying in his own urine, admitted assaulting his wife when she tried to throw him out of their house.Elliot Stevenson, 26, of East Street, Rippingale, who is a...
View ArticleGolfer apologises for drink shame at Easton
A TALENTED golfer broke down in court on Monday as he faced a conviction for drink driving.Ryan Wallace, 20, of Hill Lane, Birmingham, admitted being over the limit when he ran his car off the road in...
View ArticleGrantham Athletic Club’s ‘Super Saturday’
GRANTHAM Athletic Club members enjoyed their own ‘Super Saturday’ at Sheepmount Stadium, Doncaster, last weekend.In the final North of England League match, Grantham maintained top spot, winning once...
View ArticleSKDC creates meadows in Grantham’s Queen Elizabeth Park
A PICTURESQUE meadow has taken the place of a muddy track in a Grantham beauty spot.The track in Queen Elizabeth Park has been transformed by South Kesteven District Council as part of a project to...
View ArticleCYCLING: Witham Wheelers contest final Lincs League road race
RIDERS from Witham Wheelers contested the final round of the Lincolnshire League Handicap Road Race series.In the league overall, there was minimal success for the club’s riders, with only Peter Cocker...
View ArticleFOOTBALL: Barrowby under-10s need players
BARROWBY under-10s (Year 5) are on the lookout for unattached players for the forthcoming season.The team trains on Saturdays between 9.30am and 11am and plays matches in the Grantham Youth football...
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