Drugs kept man ‘fairly calm’ Grantham magistrates are told
Cannabis plants helped a man control his temper, a court heard on Monday.Mark Bellamy, 40, of Albert Street, Grantham, admitted growing cannabis in Jubilee Avenue, Grantham, after 14 plants were...
View ArticleINDOOR BOWLING: Grantham’s Dysart Park win Sencit Gala
As always, the annual Sencit Gala at Grantham and District Indoor Bowld Club provided some very competitive action.Sixty-six bowlers, represented six outdoor bowling clubs – Arnoldfield, Barnstone,...
View ArticleTrial for drink-drive accused stopped in Grantham
A motorist from Grantham admits driving with no MOT test certificate but denies driving while over the alcohol limit.David Millward, of North Parade, appeared at the magistartes’ court on Monday. It is...
View ArticleMum swore in playground of National Junior School in Grantham
A mother shouted and swore in a school playground in the presence of children, parents and staff, a court heard.Lisa Moore, of Belmont Grove in Grantham, admitted a charge of causing a nuisance in the...
View ArticleDrink-driver banned after being caught over the limit in Grantham
A couple of glasses of wine sent a motorist over the drink-drive limit and landed him in the magistrates’ court on Monday.Craig Price, of Hudson Way in Grantham, admitted driving while over the alcohol...
View ArticleEmotional memorial service for Grantham boy Pierre Barnes
“The sweetest, loveliest, most intelligent boy” was how Zoe Barnes described her young brother at an emotional memorial service this afternoon (Monday).There was neither an empty seat nor a dry eye at...
View ArticlePolice officer assaulted in Grantham town centre
Two people, including a police officer, were injured in a double assault carried out by a man in Grantham town centre.Patrick Sawicki, of Wroxall Drive in Grantham, pleaded guilty to both assaults at...
View ArticleLatest in a string of awards for James
A lieutenant commander from Ingoldsby has received awards for his carrying out integral duties in the Royal Navy.Lieutenant Commander James Blackmore, 37, received the Navigational Watch Certificate...
View ArticleHOCKEY: Grantham defeated by Bourne Deeping
East League Division 5NWGrantham 0Bourne Deeping 3rd 4Grantham found themselves in the rare position of playing a home fixture at the opposition’s ground due to pitch repairs at the Meres but...
View ArticleDepleted and defeated – but Harrowby United still put on good show at Rushden...
Harrowby United travelled to the shared temporary home of reformed AFC Rushden and Diamonds – Wellingborough Town’s Dog and Duck ground – with a depleted squad due to injuries and suspensions, but...
View Article‘Mixed’ fortunes for Grantham Badminton Club team
Grantham Badminton Club second mixed team enjoyed the highs and lows in two Newark League Division Two games.In the first, Grantham lost 6-3 to a strong Devon team. Jasmine Gilbert (reserve) partnered...
View ArticleGrantham Town lottery winners
Grantham Town Supporters’ Club lotto (10-11-12), winners:£200 – 427 Galaxy Fish Bar; £10 – 63 O. McGrane; £5 – 432 A. Cox, 687 J. McGhee, 458 W. E. Neville, 213 Mr Chappel, 734 T. Foxall, 757 S. Clark.
View ArticleForthcoming sports fixtures in the Grantham area + the weekend’s football...
SATURDAY (November 17)FootballEvo-Stik Northern Premier LeaguePremier Division - Marine v Grantham Town (3pm).Chromasports United Counties LeagueDivision One - Rushden & Higham v Harrowby United...
View ArticleManager of Grantham branch hopes to win title ‘Branch Manager of the Year’
The manager of Jackson Building Centres Grantham will find out next week whether he is ‘Builder’s Merchant Manager of the Year’.Mick Mattison has been nominated as a finalist in the Builders Merchants...
View ArticleA prestigious regional award goes to dedicated Bingham man
A Bingham man has beaten off competition from across the region to win a ‘Pride in the Job’ award for site managing a housing development.Sean Sadler, 43, won the regional award in the medium builder...
View ArticleGrantham MP learns about the history of town’s banking
Grantham MP Nick Boles paid a visit to Barclays in Grantham to mark two centuries of banking in the town.He learned about the bank’s beginnings as Holt King and Company in 1812 before becoming Kewney...
View ArticleMechanic raises cash for Zimbabwe journey
A mechanic from Grantham is raising money to fund a 10-week trip to the southern African country of Zimbabwe where he will take part in projects to help poor communities.Simon Hardingham, 25, will head...
View ArticleDonation will help Grantham’s air cadets
Cadets from 47F Grantham Squadron have been given a boost thanks to a donation from Grantham Masons to support youth development.The Grantham Masonic Charity Steward of the “Daylight League” at the...
View ArticleGrantham ten pin bowling results . . .
Marren Tiles TriosResults (week 15): Crafty Foxes 3 Oddsods 8, Team Bar 1 Team Powerplay 10, 9ers 5 Magic Weasels 6, Grumpy Old Men bye.Highs: Female - HGS 153 Magdalene Leicester, HGH 206 Magdalene...
View ArticleAnother good weekend for Grantham Tennis Club
The weekend started well for Grantham with the ladies’ fifth team beating Mansfield B in their first match.The team, who won a convincing 85 games to 23, comprised Jo Carstairs, Jill Pindar, Katy...
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