Young motorist was stopped in Castle Bytham
A 21-year-old from Bedfordshire denied a charge of driving whilst unfit through drugs.Callum McCoy, 21, of Station Road, Longford, was stopped by police in Stone Drive, Castle Bytham on July 29.McCoy,...
View ArticleGrantham driver gave police a false name
A man who gave a false name to police must pay £435 in fines and costs.Wojciech Balcerowicz, 20, of Norton Street, Grantham, admitted driving without a licence, driving without insurance and...
View ArticleGrantham burglar sentenced to attend ‘thinking skills’ sessions
A burglar who broke into a house and stole copper piping was told he must attend a ‘thinking skills programme’ as punishment for his crime.Dale Moore, of Hobart Road, Grantham, admitted burglary after...
View ArticleNavenby teenager punched and kicked Royal Norwegian Air Force officer
A Navenby teenager who carried out a vicious and unprovoked attack on a Norwegian air force officer who was visiting Lincoln has been sentenced to 12 months in a young offenders institution.Aaron...
View ArticleGOLF: Adam and Harry take Sudbrook Moor junior titles
Sudbrook Moor’s under-19 Tigers contested the Junior Championship for gross and net titles from the championship tees.The best net prize was won by 37-handicap Adam Tomlinson by nine shots and was the...
View ArticleBREAKING NEWS: Councillors approve multi-million pound business centre for...
A multi-million pound Business Incubation Centre in the centre of Grantham has moved a step closer today.Councillors on South Kesteven District Council’s development control committee voted by 10 votes...
View ArticleBREAKING NEWS: Second Poplar Farm development approved by councillors
The latest planning application for homes at Poplar Farm - between Gonerby Hill Foot and Barrowby Road - was passed by councillors today.Earlier this month councillors accepted a proposal for 105 homes...
View ArticleAROUND TOWN: What’s been happening in Grantham
Bitesize stories telling you what’s been going on around town.ResultsBridge ClubLast week’s winners were Eileen Cooper and Terry Hyde on Monday, and David Pimm and Martin Mellor and June Dixon and...
View ArticleGrantham Town lose to league leaders North Ferriby after half-time lead
Grantham Town put on an electrifying first half performance to leave league leaders North Ferriby United trailing 2-0 after 45 minutes at The Meres on Tuesday night.The Gingerbreads went in front after...
View ArticleCRICKET: Croxton Kerrial CC looking to recruit for next season
Already planning for the 2013 season, Croxton Kerrial Cricket Club is seeking new players of all levels, with nets due to commence in January.The club is also keen on anyone wishing to keep wicket.If...
View ArticleRUGBY: Kesteven are victorious in RFU Senior Vase competition
Kesteven looked to get off to a good start, playing to keep the ball alive, and were soon on the attack.RFU Senior VaseNorthampton Men’s Own 21Kesteven 40Kesteven showed their confidence when an early...
View ArticleTown centre gallery enjoys a successful week
Talented artists from the Grantham area have been showcasing their work in the town centre this week.Artwork created by members of art clubs in Grantham and beyond has been on display since Saturday at...
View ArticleCrash on Barrowby Road
Firefighters freed a trapped person from a car following a crash in Barrowby Road this afternoon.A Ford Fiesta collided with a Citroen C4 and firefighters were called to the scene. They released one...
View ArticleChildren celebrate World Sight Day
Children at Isaac Newton Primary School marked World Sight Day in style last Thursday with special glasses and a variety of activities, including blind football and obstacle courses.Grantham Lions Club...
View ArticleGoat appeal proves great success
An Oxfam appeal aimed at helping the poorest communites around the world has proved a remarkable success. The Grantham Market Place store aimed to raise £25 to send one goat to an African village but...
View ArticleLovely trinkets are on sale at Grantham College shop Little Gems
Students at Grantham College are gaining retail skills and experience through running a shop based at the college, in Stonebridge Road.Little Gems originally opened in September 2010 and has gone on to...
View ArticleBREAKING NEWS: Major fire at recycling plant at Caythorpe
Fire crews were called to fight a major fire at a recycling plant in Caythorpe in the early hours of this morning.Eight fire crews were called out to the blaze at around 1am in Caythorpe Heath Lane,...
View ArticleGenerous donation gives a boost to primary school’s outdoor play area
A village primary school received a cheque for £250 from the Norwich and Peterborough Building Society, based in Stamford.The “amazing” donation was made to South Witham Community Primary School last...
View ArticleGrantham pub to be a Tesco Express
A former pub is set to become a Tesco Express within two months after the supermarket chain confirmed its intention to move on to the site.Tesco has taken on the contract to run the Express store on...
View ArticleLincolnshire’s police and crime commissioner contenders under the spotlight...
The six people bidding to become the public head of Lincolnshire’s police force will be quizzed in Boston tonight.Haven High Technology College will host a hustings event at 7pm to allow voters to find...
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