Prolific criminal’s plan to sell stolen trains went off the rails
A MAN who sold on two miniature trains within hours of them being stolen has been jailed for 12 months at Lincoln Crown Court.Richard Whitfield offered the trains, worth around £9,500, to a specialist...
View ArticleImprovements planned for breast cancer unit
BREAST Cancer patients will see dramatic changes to the facilities on offer at Grantham Hospital in the new year. United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust is relocating breast care services in Grantham...
View ArticleStore collects unwanted gifts
UNWANTED Christmas gifts are being collected by staff at Bon Marche in High Street, Grantham, to be used as raffle and tombola prizes.Staff at the shop are raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support as...
View ArticleVenue will play host to some big names
NEXT year promises to be an exciting one for entertainment in Grantham, with a whole host of great shows lined up at the town’s biggest venue.The Meres, in Trent Road, has played host to some fantastic...
View ArticleFire closes Moypark factory
FIREFIGHTERS extinguished a blaze at the Moy Park chicken processing factory in North Parade, Grantham, this afternoon.The fire started in the roof space and was tackled by firefighters from Grantham...
View ArticleGrantham Town show guts to grab all three points
GRANTHAM Town’s title challenge received a huge New Year boost when two goals in the final two minutes salvaged victory from near-certain defeat on Monday.The Gingerbreads found themselves 2-1 down...
View ArticleGales disrupt rail services
TRAIN services to and from Grantham have been disrupted by this morning’s high winds. Gales of up to 95 miles per hour have caused problems with a number of East Coast Mainline services, particularly...
View ArticleBOXING: Welterweight Terry Bennett punches way to victory
GRANTHAM welterweight Terry Bennett recorded an excellent points victory over Yorkshireman Paul Scaife in Barnsely.Bennett took the fight to the Millenium Boxing Club fighter from the opening bell. The...
View ArticleCounty kurling league to begin next month
A NEW Age Kurling league will start in Lincolnshire next month, run by Lincolnshire Sports Partnership.Teams must register by Wednesday, January 18 for the league which will run from February to April....
View ArticleTown set for midweek friendly at home to Lincoln Moorlands
TABLE-TOPPING Grantham Town will keep their players fresh with a midweek friendly against Lincoln Moorlands at The Meres on Wednesday night (January 4).No details have yet been released on ticket...
View ArticleLollipop lady retires from Grantham school after 10 years
A LOLLIPOP lady retired from her work at Huntingtower Community Primary School recently after 10 years of service.Sylvia Wainwright has kept children from the school and their parents safe whilst...
View ArticleGrantham Town hit four in friendly win
GRANTHAM Town warmed up for their weekend league game against Romulus with a 4-0 victory over Lincoln Moorlands at The Meres this evening (Jan 4).The Gingerbreads struggled somewhat in the first half,...
View ArticleGenerous people give to charity
AN incredible £1,346 was raised at a single charity event held in Grantham.The ‘Purchase and Pamper’ evening at St Anne’s School was a real success, with the money raised being split between school...
View ArticleFestive leftovers
HAVE you still got a house full of food leftover from Christmas?Why not donate some of it the Grantham’s foodbank?The charity collects food to distribute ot needy families in the Grantham area.For more...
View ArticleTown soldier relishing marathon challenge
A SOLDIER from Grantham is set to run the London Marathon for charity - while carrying 40lbs on his back.Sgt Jason Desmond of New Beacon Road, Grantham, is currently stationed at Waterbeach 39 Engineer...
View ArticleSign up for free school meals and net £600 for the school
PARENTS can help their child’s school by registering them for free school meals thanks to the government’s Pupil Premium scheme.Each school will receive £600 in extra funding for each child who is...
View ArticleCall for netballers
BACK to netball sessions are to be run at Priory Ruskin Academy in Grantham.The sessions will start on Saturday, January 21 and will run from 2pm until 3.30pm.The weekly sessions cost £3 a time and is...
View ArticleValentines Ball
ONLY a couple of tables remain for a charity ball aimed at raising money for Cancer Research UK and The Vascular Society.The ball will be held at Belton Park on February 18. Tickets are £40 and include...
View ArticleKeep festive feel
TICKETS are on sale for a festive production at Walton Girls’ High School in Grantham.Sideways Theatre Company will perform Zorro’s Christmas Adventure on Thursday, at 7pm.Tickets are £10 (£8). To...
View ArticleVIDEO: Town co-manager Jimmy Albans is confident Grantham can maintain their...
GRANTHAM Town co-manager Jimmy Albans talks to the Journal following his side’s 4-0 friendly win over Lincoln Moorlands on Wednesday.Grantham face Romulus at home at The Meres on Wednesday, kick-off 3pm.
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