Were you lucky in Grantham Town’s weekly lottery?
Grantham Town Supporters’ Club lotto (sponsored by Galaxy Fish Bar).Winners for the week ending Saturday, November 3: £200 – 381 P. South; £10 – 43 J. Hickling; £5 – 229 Mrs Williams, 312 P. Mason, 549...
View ArticleBarrowby Swans go through to last 16 of Lincolnshire Junior Cup after win at...
Lincolnshire Junior CupImmingham Bluestone 3White Swan Barrowby 4 Swans overcame their toughest test of the season and gave their opponents a shock when they took a 1-0 lead after Wilson scored from a...
View Article‘Message in a Bottle’ available at Boots in Grantham
Emergency bottles which alert paramedics and other emergency services to patients’ medical conditions are available for free at Boots, in High Street, Grantham. The ‘Message in a Bottle’ allows people...
View ArticleBottesford record first league victory of the season
Grantham & District Saturday LeaguePremier DivisionBottesford 3Heckington Millers 0Bottesford recorded their first league victory of the season with a solid performance against Heckington.Despite...
View ArticleGrantham Journal letter: Country pub is splendid
We would like to show our appreciation to The Ropsley Fox, a wonderful country pub, and the greeting and service we received from the barman.We went to this establishment on Saturday, October 27 for...
View ArticleGrantham Journal letter: Grateful to hospital staff
I just had to say a huge thank you to all the staff at Grantham Hospital. From the moment the ambulance crew arrived, I knew I was in good hands.At A&E, Lynn, who I had met several months ago (eye...
View ArticleBarkestone enjoy safe passage through to next round of Leicester Cup
Leicester County CupBarkestone le Vale 8North Kilworth 1Barkestone had a safe passage through to the last 16 with an accomplished performance.Chris Tonge opened the scoring with a freak goal. He slid...
View ArticleGrantham Journal community columnist: We must make our vote for commissioner...
Jacob Stuart writes:Next week, counties all over England and Wales will be voting for the first time on a newly created role aimed at heading up the local police forces.The police and crime...
View ArticleGrantham Journal letter: Long wait to see a doctor
I was just wondering if I am the only person in Grantham who is utterly fed up with attitude of Harrowby Lane Doctors Surgery?It is virtually impossible to get an appointment at the surgery these days,...
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In only six days’ time, the people of Lincolnshire will be asked to vote for a candidate running for the role of police and crime commissioner.By now, each and every household in England and Wales...
View ArticleLast chance to pick up a Rotary shoebox from Grantham Journal office
This week is your last chance to pick up a Rotary shoebox from the Journal office.The shoeboxes will go to deprived children and families in Eastern Europe.A guide to what to include is printed on the...
View ArticleLincolnshire Police and Crimestoppers campaign against handling stolen goods
Crimestoppers and Lincolnshire Police are launching a campaign to deter people from handling stolen goods.A spokesman said: “On the lead up to Christmas, and with people being on tighter budgets, the...
View ArticleGet pampered and presents at Grantham school
A pamper and presents evening will take place at St Anne’s School, in Harrowby Road, Grantham, this Thursday (November 15).The event, which will raise money for Duchenne Research Breakthrough Fund and...
View ArticleParty will raise money for Children in Need at Late Lounge Grantham
A Children’s themed party will raise cash for Children in Need on Thursday night (November 15) at the Late Lounge in Grantham.The evening will feature music from Ultra 90’s (a 90’s tribute band), a...
View ArticleMan escorted from Grantham court after racist rant
A man was removed from a Grantham courtroom on Monday after breaking into a racist rant in front of the magistrates.Barry Eite, 47, formerly of Welham Street, Grantham, started shouting shortly after...
View ArticleGrantham Town draw with Blyth Spartans at Meres
Grantham Town took a share of the spoils in an enjoyable 2-2 draw with Blyth Spartans at The Meres on Saturday.The Gingerbreads were the better side in the first half and led by a single goal going...
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Kesteven entertained Burntwood at Woodnook in the third round of the RFU Senior Vase on Saturday.It was the first time the two clubs had met, and Burntwood were also defending an unbeaten record as the...
View ArticleReport delays sentencing of Grantham man
The case of a man who admitted stealing £56 worth of clothing from Matalan was adjourned on Monday after the probation report was misplaced.Richard Godson, 61, of Princess Drive, Grantham, entered a...
View ArticleGrantham teen yelled abuse at police officers
A teenager shouted abuse at police officers called to an incident of criminal damage.Kane Brackenbury appeared before magistrates on Monday charged with using threatening behaviour in Harlaxton Road,...
View ArticleBoyfriend ‘needs as much help as possible’ after attack in Grantham home
Attacking his girlfriend after she slapped him around the face to wake him up landed a man with a 12 month community order.Carl Trubshaw, 28, of Dexter Avenue, Grantham, was drinking with his partner...
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