Talk delves into Grantham’s rich history
A glimpse into Grantham’s diverse history will be given at the Guildhall Arts Centre tonight (Wednesday).Local historian, and former Journal news editor, John Pinchbeck will take to the stage at 7.30pm...
View ArticlePumpkin rolling contest for all the family at Easton Walled Gardens
Get along to Easton Walled Gardens later this month for some old-fashioned pumpkin rolling. Get along to Easton Walled Gardens later this month for some old-fashioned pumpkin rolling. Easton is hosting...
View ArticleGrantham Journal columnist: ‘There are too many irresponsible pet owners’
Columnist Alison Robson writes:I was appalled to read about unwanted cats and kittens being dumped in holdalls in last week’s Journal.In my opinion, there are far too many irresponsible pet owners and...
View ArticleSeminar in Grantham to teach ‘cloud computing’
More businesses must sign up to the Broadband Means Business campaign to help bring superfast service to Grantham.The Journal and the team behind the OnLincolnshire project are calling on busineses to...
View ArticleHarry Redknapp and Freddie Flintoff get in the swing at the Belton Woods...
TWO famous faces from the world of sport were visitors to Belton Woods golf course.Former Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp and ex England fast bowler Freddie Flintoff were among those enjoying...
View ArticleWinkworth Grantham welcomes new manager Lynn
A new manager has taken over the reins at a lettings agent in Grantham, bringing her vast experience and knowledge to the role.Lynn Alexander has joined the team at Winkworth Grantham, in Finkin...
View ArticleFrom flowers to fishing
Retired florist Keith Boddy is a well-known face in the town, having spent the past 15 years selling cut flowers, plants and shrubs. He started off his working life as a painter and decorator before...
View ArticleGet help with your finances
Churches in Grantham are linking up to offer help to people who are having financial trouble.Members of Churches Together in Grantham, who have been trained by the charity Christians Against Poverty,...
View ArticleGrantham Town outplayed in Whitby defeat
Evo-Stik Northern Premier LeaguePremier DivisionWhitby Town 2Grantham Town 0For the second consecutive game, Grantham became the first league victory for their opponents. Whitby outfought Grantham all...
View ArticleFriends raise £1,200 in memory of Les “Stan” Staniland
The Journal joined Liam Glackin, Martin McAndrew, Darren Pulfrey and Terry Fox as they walked Hadrian’s Wall in memory of Les “Stan” Staniland to raise cash for Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance.Stan had...
View ArticleVIDEO: ‘Reality check’ for Grantham Town after six games without a win
GRANTHAM Town co-manager Jimmy Albans has called for a “reality check” from supporters who have grown used to seeing their club win every week.Albans said his and Wayne Halcro’s team are playing with a...
View ArticleWhere should the memorial be placed?
An appeal is underway to save the war memorial, which is situated at the former Aveling Barford site, before it is damaged.District councillor Charmaine Morgan, principal conservation officer at South...
View ArticleComedian’s successful return to Grantham
Comedian Jimmy Carr entertained a packed Meres Leisure Centre on Friday Night with his Gagging Order tour.Despite an unusual start with a couple being removed by security for talking at the stage...
View ArticleHospital receives £16,950 from League of Friends
Grantham Hospital will receive nearly £17,000 worth of equipment thanks to the fund-raising efforts of the League of Friends.The items, which will soon be at the hospital include a bladder scanner...
View ArticleBelton Park teams make history
These Belton Park Golf Club players made history when both the first and second teams were crowned county champions.It is the first time any county club has achieved this particular double, and meant...
View ArticleGrantham’s Harrowby Singers present ‘Best of British’
The Best of British is the focus of the next production by the Harrowby Singers.
View ArticleCorby Glen Sheep Fair history box
Hundreds of people crowded the streets of Corby Glen on Sunday for the 774th annual sheep fair, which took over the village.Chairman of the organising committee Steve Honeywood was thrilled to see so...
View ArticleGrantham College launches its new Apple Tree restaurant
The Apple Tree, the new restaurant at Grantham College, was officially opened on Friday night by the principal of its twin college in Poland.Guests, including parents, local business people and loyal...
View ArticleGrantham’s Poplar Farm development to be discussed
Major developments in Grantham will come before district councillors on Tuesday.At the development control committee meeting councillors will discuss plans for 99 dwellings off Barrowby Road at Poplar...
View ArticleFOOTBALL: Swans set the tone from first whistle
The Swans started their adventure in the Lincolnshire Junior Cup with an emphatic victory over league opponents Imps. RM Imps FC 0White Swan Barrowby 4As soon as the whistle went to start the game, the...
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