BADMINTON: Bottesford sides on winning form
Melton LeagueBottesford triumphed 8-1 against a two pair Belvoir side in the Ladies’ Division One in another strong start to the season.In Men’s Division One, Bottesford also scored a good 6-3 victory...
View ArticleNottingham Forest fans travel to Molineux and Portman Road
Nottingham Forest Supporters’ Club (Grantham branch):Forest are away at Wolverhampton Wanderers tomorrow (Saturday), kick-off 3pm, and away to Ipswich Town on Tuesday, kick-off 7.45pm.Bookings are...
View ArticleCabaret at King’s School
Cabaret will be performed at the King’s School next week by students from King’s and KGGS.More than 60 pupils will perform with Sam McCallum as Emcee and Sophie Bryne as Sally Bowles. They are...
View ArticleMaternity closure - Nick Boles: ‘The most important thing is to maintain...
Grantham MP Nick Boles says he hopes NHS Lincolnshire “does not conclude that they need to close Grantham’s maternity unit”. However, Mr Boles believes maintaining antenatal and postnatal care at...
View ArticleAncaster win on penalties in senior cup
Grantham & District Saturday LeagueHITS Consultancy Senior CupSecond roundAncaster 1Greyhounders 1(Ancaster won 5-4 on penalties)After a morale-boosting win the previous week, Ancaster started...
View ArticleMaternity closure: What do local authorities say?
The Journal has approached various local authorities this week to find out their stance on the plans to close Grantham’s maternity unit.Here’s what they had to say:Lincolnshire County CouncilCouncillor...
View ArticleMaternity closure: How you can make your voice heard
The Shaping Health for Mid Kesteven consultation began on November 21 and closes on February 20.NHS Lincolnshire says it will be bringing thousands of consultation packs to Grantham in the coming days...
View ArticleFinal week to have say on wind turbine planning document for South Kesteven
A consultation on the district council’s future approach to wind turbines comes to a close on November 30.The consultation period for South Kesteven District Council’s wind energy supplementary...
View ArticleGet a Christmas snap you’ll never forget at The George Centre
Grantham Churches Together are putting on a unique attraction every Saturday in the run up to Christmas.People will be able to come along to The George Centre where there will be a large-scale...
View ArticleUpdate: Trains now running normally between Doncaster and Grantham
East Coast Trains are now reporting the line is clear between Doncaster and Grantham and trains are running normally.4pm - A broken down train at Newark North Gate is causing disruption on the railway...
View ArticleGrantham Town chairman Steve Boam steps down
Grantham Town this week confirmed that Steve Boam has stepped down as chairman of the club.Mr Boam will be replaced by Peter Railton who joined the football club’s board of directors four years ago.The...
View ArticleAlbans: Talented youngsters are key to GranthamTown’s future
As Grantham Town this week signed another promising teenager, joint manager Jimmy Albans said the key to strengthening the club would have to come from more talented, young blood.Albans said that as in...
View ArticleGrantham Talking Newspaper marks 1,500th edition today
Volunteers at Grantham Talking Newspaper are celebrating their 1,500th edition today.A special cake has been baked for the occasion and the volunteers will be meeting to celebrate tonight.Talking...
View ArticleVIDEO: Grantham Christmas vandal caught on CCTV
A mother has spoken out after the hand-crafted Christmas decorations she put up for her disabled son were wrecked by a mindless vandal.Gertie Garner of Belton Lane in Grantham woke on Tuesday to find...
View Article‘Grantham is shoved to the back to the queue for everything’
Fears for the future of Grantham without “vital” health services were voiced at a public meeting held by the East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) last night (Thursday).Not only did members of the...
View ArticleEU decision paves way for £57 million broadband improvements for Lincolnshire
Superfast broadband moved a step closer this week after the EU approved Government plans to invest in broadband improvements.The decision opens the door for Lincolnshire County Council to roll out...
View ArticleGrantham Town sign midfielder Troke from Eastwood
The Gingerbreads have officially signed midfielder Alex Troke from fellow Evo-Stik Northern Premier side Eastwood Town.Troke was under contract at Eastwood, but wanted to get away. Grantham joint...
View ArticleGrantham Journal letter: Thanks for your efforts
During the week leading up to Remembrance Sunday, I had the privilege of assisting Mrs Grace Knightall and her family selling poppies in the Isaac Newton Centre, on behalf of the British Legion.I was...
View ArticleGrantham Journal letter: A superb night
I am compelled to write about the thoroughly wonderful evening I enjoyed watching Ruff ‘n’ Ready at the Guildhall on Saturday night!Where else could I go with both my mother and my daughter for such a...
View ArticleGrantham Journal letter: Nullify jobs?
It is customary to convey “congratulations” when candidates win elections; but regarding the police elections, I cannot do any other than wish the new commissioners well.If the public keenly supported...
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