Grantham Journal letter: Foodbank aid thanks given
We at Grantham Foodbank would like to say a big thank you to all the schools, students, their parents and teachers, as well as all of the local churches who collected non-perishable food for us over...
View ArticleGrantham Journal letter: Thank you Grantham Taxis
In response to the article in the Journal, October 19, while being sympathetic to the experiences of the Garner family, I should like to share my own experiences with the taxi firm in question and its...
View ArticleGrantham Journal column: Alison Robson writes...
After seeing the ‘artists impression’ of the new Business Incubation Centre, I am not convinced it is a good thing for Grantham in its current location.Not only will it add to traffic in the area,...
View ArticleGrantham Journal letter: What was this bobbie on the beat doing?
Well, I don’t know! I can’t believe it! The first real, helmeted police constable I’ve seen in Grantham for months and what was he doing?Arresting the blatant daily drug dealers down our street?Booking...
View ArticleGrantham Journal letter: Let’s try to get best person for police commissioner...
I agree totally with the points made by Richard Johns in last week’s Letters regarding the Police Commissioner elections, but as it is a done deal and we will soon be voting for the candidates, we can...
View ArticleGrantham Journal letter: An ode to St Wulfram’s spire
S.O.S.It’s tall and straight and slender,And points up to the sky.A beacon for all Pilgrims,Who may be passing by.It’s stood for generations,A monumnet to Faith.Built by humble workmen,Their devotion...
View ArticleGrantham Journal letter: Thanks from Gregory House
On behalf of the residents of Gregory House, Grantham, I would like to say a big thank you for the wonderful Variety Show on Sunday, October 21 at Walton Girls’ High School.Also, thank you to all the...
View ArticleFurther blaze at Mid UK Recycling at Caythorpe
Firefighters have again been called out to Mid UK Recycling at Caythorpe to tackle a blaze.At around 8.30pm yesterday (Friday), two crews from Grantham, one from Brant Broughton and one from Sleaford...
View ArticleTEN PIN BOWLING: Team Bar defeat Grumpy Old Men
MARREN TILES TRIOSResults (week 13): Team Bar 8 Grumpy Old Men 3, Crafty Foxes 3 Magic Weasels 8, 9ers 7 Oddsods 4,Team Powerplay bye.Highs: Female - HGS 153 Jackie Dickson, HGH 189 Jackie Dickson, HSS...
View ArticleGrantham Journal letter: Halloween party was a great night
Many thanks to everyone who supported our Halloween Dance at Grantham College on Saturday night and to those who donated raffle prizes. Also thanks to the Dempster family who, on the night, helped us...
View ArticleGrantham Journal column: MP Nick Boles writes...
Next Monday morning, I will be joining hundreds of others at St Wulfram’s to say goodbye to a truly wonderful man, Ian Smith, who died last week aged 96. Ian was one of life’s enthusiasts. He loved a...
View ArticleGrantham Town lucky winners
Grantham Town Supporters’ Club lotto (sponsored by Galaxy Fish Bar), winners (October 27):£200 – 788 J. Fardell; £1 – 97 I. Phillips; £5 – 22 J. Wright, 707 S. Bilner, 46 M. Koranski, 504 M. Bird, 74...
View ArticleGrantham Journal letter: Politicians should not become police commissioners
Based on my own personal research into the loyalty shown by politicians towards their constituents, I have decided not to vote for a political candidate in the PCC elections.I believe that there is no...
View ArticleGrantham Journal letter: Councillors’ concerns are appreciated but...
I would like to clarify the situation in relation to the possible change of use of the Cherry Tree public house to a Tesco store which was reported in last week’s newspaper.While the concerns expressed...
View ArticleGrantham Journal letter: Tesco store is good news
With regard to the letter by Mark Ashberry (Journal, October 26), what’s his problem?He feels that it’s undemocratic of Tesco to buy up a pub that the brewery decided to close because it wasn’t making...
View ArticleGrantham Journal letter: Are street light going off to save money?
Is Lincolnshire County Council and South Kesteven District Council following in the footsteps of Dorset County Council, in turning off the street lights in an effort to save money?For example, the...
View ArticleGrantham Journal letter: Please support vulerable people
It was with great interest that I read about The Meres leisure centre’s initiative to do something for vulnerable adults in Grantham. I have a young, very capable but also very vulnerable, son who is...
View ArticlePartners in crime receive very different sentences after shoplifting at Asda...
Two men were jointly charged with petty shop thefts - one was jailed while the other was released and given a free trip home to Scotland.Scott Bennett, who is returning to live in Scotland, and Carl...
View ArticleGrantham Town triumph over Witton Albion in first league victory in 16 weeks
The Gingerbreads registered their first league win since September 1 to cause an upset for promotion chasers Witton Albion.Evo-Stik Northern Premier LeaguePremier DivisionWitton Albion 0Grantham Town...
View ArticleUpcoming sport fixtures in the Grantham area and the weekend’s football results
SATURDAY (November 10)FootballEvo-Stik Northern Premier LeaguePremier Division - Grantham Town v Blyth Spartans (3pm).Chromasports United Counties LeagueDivision One - Rushden & Diamonds v Harrowby...
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