Grantham AC runners take on cross-country double
Athletes from Grantham Athletic Club took on the challenge of the National Relays, and match two of the Lincs Cross-country League last weekend.Twenty-six runners represented Grantham AC in the relays...
View ArticleGrantham girls show ‘overwhelming’ support for shoebox project
Poor children in Kosovo will be overjoyed to receive shoeboxes filled with gifts and treats from pupils of Kesteven and Grantham Girls’ School.More than 675 shoeboxes were filled by students, who were...
View ArticleHundreds of young musicians in Lincolnshire String Celebration
More than 250 young musicians helped to mark the 10th anniversary of the Lincolnshire String Celebration at Grantham Meres Leisure Centre on Saturday.The huge annual gathering of musicians has been...
View ArticleGrantham’s future in limbo after ‘substantial concerns’ raised about council...
Detailed plans drawn up by South Kesteven District Council on the future of Grantham have been thrown into doubt after being branded “unfit for purpose” by a planning inspector.Roland Punshon of The...
View ArticleGrantham’s future in limbo: Further delays for the bypass?
The long-awaited Grantham bypass seems further away than ever today as South Kesteven District Council’s planning officers were told to go back to the drawing board and come up with a new plan for the...
View ArticleHSBC dive raises £4,000
Tracy Janjevic, assistant manager at HSBC in Grantham, faced her fear of heights and leapt from a plane to help raise more than £4,000 for charity.Tracy was joined by her colleagues Liz Wibberley and...
View ArticleHow you can register for the run/walk
One of the highlights of the Grantham festive calendar is on the horizon but volunteers are needed to take part.There are fewer more uplifting sights than a 100 or so fund-raisers dressed as Santa...
View ArticleChloe wins award for being top carer
Grantham carer Chloe Fardell has been named “Barchester Apprentice of the Year” for 2012.Chloe, who works at Newton House in Barrowby Road, Grantham, was selected for the award ahead of all of the...
View ArticleBREAKING NEWS: Fire at Gonerby Hill Foot factory
Firefighters were called to a factory in Gonerby Hill Foot this afternoon (Wednesday).Five pumps, from Grantham, Brant Broughton, Corby Glen and Sleaford, were called.The fire caused damage to a heat...
View ArticleHappy Tizing grub served up by Grantham family
Fancy a five-tier popcorn wedding cake as a little something different for your special day? Or perhaps giant banoffee ball wedding favours?If the thought is tickling your tastebuds, you should give...
View ArticleTwo-goal win keeps Barrowby White Swan top of league
Grantham & District Saturday LeaguePremier DivisionHarrowby United Reserves 0White Swan Barrowby 2Swans went into this match with bags of confidence, and with Harrowby needing nothing more than...
View ArticleBottesford record hard-fought win in local derby
Grantham & District Saturday LeaguePremier DivisionBottesford 4Greyhounders 2Bottesford recorded their second win in as many weeks with a hard fought victory over their local rivals.Greyhounders...
View ArticleAncaster recover from two-goal deficit to take victory at Cranmer Arms
Grantham & District Saturday LeaguePremier DivisionCranmer Arms 2Ancaster 4Ancaster ended their run of poor results with a gritty performance against a much improved Cranmer side.In an evenly...
View ArticlePair commended for coming to the rescue of teenager attacked in Grantham
Two men who intervened to stop a street mugging in Grantham town centre have been praised by a judge and each awarded £300 out of public funds.A security guard and store manager went to the aid of the...
View ArticleFortunate Fred goes from operating table to Crufts
A remarkable Jack Russell-cross will be competing at Crufts in the New Year.Five-year-old Fred, a Jack Russell crossed with a spaniel, will be competing in the dog agility section despite previously...
View ArticleBikers will do annual Toy Run
Hundreds of motorbikes are expected to take part in the annual Toy Run between Bottesford and Grantham on November 25.The motorcyclists, of which around 500 are expected, will meet at The Red Lion at...
View ArticleIllegal workers found at two Grantham takeaways
Three illegal immigrants were caught in UK Border Agency raids on two Grantham takeaways. Last Wednesday, officers visited the Peking Wok, in Wharf Road, and two Chinese nationals were arrested. The...
View ArticleMetal Mayhem comes to Grantham
Rock your night away at Infernos in Grantham High Street on Saturday, November 24, as Metal Mayhem V hits the town.The event, starting at 7.15pm, will feature Overdrive, Dirty Harry, Wrecklass Necklass...
View ArticleStaggering support shown in fight against EMAS plans
An action group battling against plans to close Grantham’s ambulance station has been astounded by the strength of feeling from the Grantham community.In just a few days, members of Last GASP have...
View ArticleLow turn-out in South Kesteven in police and crime commissioner elections
Just 16.14 per cent turned out in South Kesteven to vote in the police and crime commissioner elections yesterday (Thursday).Votes are still being collected, with the count due to start early this...
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