Lincolnshire PCC will have ‘failed’ if he doesn’t get funding
Lincolnshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Alan Hardwick will feel he has ‘failed’ if he does not secure more funding for the Force.He plans to go to Whitehall and demand a ‘fairer deal’ for the...
View ArticleHeydour hall is demolished
The demolition of Heydour Parish Hall took place on Tuesday, ready for a new building to take its place next year.The hall dated from the First World War and was largely made up of an officers’ mess...
View ArticleGrantham Town undone by five-goal Fylde
Grantham Town were dealt a hammer blow at AFC Fylde on Saturday, losing 5-3 after they recovered from a 5-0 deficit.The Gingerbreads went behind after three minutes and conceded again nine minutes...
View ArticleGrantham man dies in car crash
A Grantham man was killed in a crash at Ruskington yesterday afternoon (Sunday). The 93-year-old was driving in a Toyota Corolla with his 77-year-old wife on the A153 at Speedway Corner when the...
View ArticleUpcoming sports fixtures for Grantham and district + weekend football scores
SATURDAY (December 8)FootballEvo-Stik Northern Premier LeaguePremier Division - Grantham Town v Nantwich Town (3pm).Chromasports United Counties LeagueDivision One - Harrowby United v Northampton ON...
View ArticleGrantham athletes perform well in Lincs Wolds cross-country
Athletes of all ages from Grantham Athletic Club took part in the third match of the Lincolnshire Cross-country League at Hubbard’s Hills, Louth, last Sunday.Helen Braybrook was only beaten by two boys...
View ArticleIrate teenager ‘went berserk’ in Grantham
A teenager “went berserk” before being pepper-sprayed and restrained by numerous police officers and street wardens.Darius Ballam of Pretoria Road in Gonerby Hill Foot, Grantham, was on a night out in...
View ArticleBritish Tour de France legend Barry Hoban is guest of honour at Witham...
More than 90 members and guests attended Witham Wheelers’ annual dinner and prize presentation at Belton Park Golf Club last Saturday.The awards were presented by guest speaker Barry Hoban, who won...
View ArticleDriver who sped on the A1 near Grantham is banned for six months
A driver who did not attend court was fined £400 and banned from driving for six months.Daniel Crosby of Mill Lane in Brigg was caught speeding on the A1 at Barrowby Thorns.In absence, Crosby was fined...
View ArticleMotorist was ‘steaming’ when stopped by police in Grantham
A three-year driving ban was handed down to a 22-year-old man caught drink-driving for the second time.James Roberts of Bridge End Road in Grantham was pulled over by police in New Beacon Road after he...
View ArticleAccountant from village near Grantham stole £42,000 from her friend’s business
An accountant who stole over £42,000 from a friend’s one-man business has been spared jail because she has sold her house to pay him back.Angela Watt, 49, of Main Street, Little Humby, had pleaded...
View ArticleBurglary youth breached curfew, Grantham court hears
A 17-year-old who has admitted a house burglary appeared in court charged with breaching his bail conditions.The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has admitted committing burglary at a...
View ArticleUPDATED: Person hit by train at Grantham - body recovered
5.20pm: Railway lines have reopened.5pm: A body has been recovered from the tracks near to Peascliffe Tunnel at Grantham.A police officer on the scene confirmed that there are not thought to be any...
View ArticleChemical reaction in Barrowby toilet leaves 13 casualties
Thirteen people required medical treatment after inhaling fumes caused by a chemical reaction in a toilet.Two crews from Grantham were called to High Road in Barrowby just after 4pm yesterday (Monday)...
View ArticleGrantham Town bosses’ final game ends in defeat at Ilkeston
The last game in charge for Jimmy Albans and Wayne Hallcro ended in disappointment as from a good start, Grantham Town were unable to kick on and allowed Ilkeston to control key periods of the first...
View ArticleHOCKEY: Six-goal Grantham defeat Wisbech at Meres
Grantham produced the sort performance they have been threatening for several weeks, putting six goals past Wisbech Town to take their second straight league victory at The Meres.East League 5North...
View ArticleGTFC lotto winners
Grantham Town Supporters’ Club lotto (sponsored by Galaxy Fish Bar), winners drawn December 1:£200 – 234 D. Bruce; £10 – 137 Galaxy Fish Bar; £5 – 210 S. Price, 368 M. Charles, 515 K. Booth, 902 J....
View ArticleGrantham Tennis Club Mini Oranges are victorious
Grantham Tennis Club’s Mini fixtures continued at the weekend with the Orange team triumphing comfortably at Caunton.The team, who are unbeaten all year, won 8-1 and comprised Heidi-Louise Roberts,...
View ArticleJail for Grantham man following 18 ASBO breaches
A Grantham man was jailed for six months on Thursday after he repeatedly broke an anti-social behaviour order (ASBO) which prevented him going to any railway station in England and Wales.Richard Barry,...
View ArticleGrantham Town managerial duo resign
Grantham Town’s joint bosses Wayne Hallcro and Jimmy Albans tendered their resignations after last night’s 2-0 defeat at Ilkeston FC.Town’s board of directors officially announced the managerial duo’s...
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