environCom in Grantham is presented with a respected award
A firm based in Grantham has won a prestigious award.The Recycling Performance of the Year award was presented to environCom in recognition of its method of purifying PUR Foam, the insulation found in...
View ArticleVale of Belvoir given London Underground treatment
You may wonder why the Journal would print a map of the London Underground but look closely at the stops and you will notice some familiar locations.This map of the Vale of Belvoir has been drawn up by...
View ArticleREVIEW: Spence sparkles in Cinderella romp
A glittering version of the ever-popular pantomime Cinderella opened to a packed Milton Keynes audience last Friday featuring celebrity dancer Louie Spence and singing star Deniece Pearson. And judging...
View ArticleGrantham Town appoints new management duo
Two new managers have been appointed at Grantham Town Football Club, both former Gingerbreads.The new management duo has been announced as Gary Sucharewycz and Ian Robinson, joining the team just a...
View ArticleGrantham Lions’ achievements are recognised
A long service award was presented to John Dickenson after 25 years as a Grantham Lion.President Keith Dowsett presented the award at a ceremony on Thursday.Also awarded was Steve Harrison, marking 20...
View ArticleGrantham Lions join Santa on annual Christmas tour
Grantham Lions will travel about Grantham with Father Christmas this week.The club started its annual tour in Harrowby on Tuesday, and will visit various others areas of the town over the next two...
View ArticleYOUTH FOOTBALL: Strong second half performance earns Great Ponton victory
Mid Lincs LeagueUnder-15AGreat Ponton 2Holbeach 1Ponton started strongly but Holbeach went in front when a ball cleared was adjudged to be over the line.The home side continue to defend well and began...
View ArticleSouth Kesteven District Council takes Grantham fly-tipper to court
A Grantham man has paid the price after turning a picturesque area of countryside into a litter-strewn grot spot.Declan Kay, of Valley Road, dumped fast food wrappers, plastic bottles, shoes, furniture...
View ArticleKesteven third string strong throughout against Bourne 2nd
Lincs Merit LeagueKesteven 3rd 53Bourne 2nd 14The visitors only brought 13 players but in the true spirit of the game Jordan Smith and Ben Betts agreed to turn out for the visitors. The game started...
View ArticleAddaction aims to boost its profile
A mission to educate people on its work has been undertaken by a Grantham organisation which helps people struggling with addiction.Addaction is boosting its profile in a bid to not only help more...
View ArticleBelvoir Hunt prepares for Boxing Day meet in Grantham
Hounds and horses will gather in St Peter’s Hill in Grantham on Boxing Day for the annual Belvoir Hunt.Hundreds of people are expected to gather on the green in front of the Guildhall to see the...
View ArticleRow erupts at SKDC: “He stuck his tongue out at me!” complains Council Leader
Anyone walking into South Kesteven District Council’s full council meeting this afternoon could be forgiven for thinking they had stumbled into a playground - and a pre-school playground at...
View ArticleGrantham Journal caricature: Michael Matsell
Few people can claim to know a town as well as someone who has been employed as both a policeman and a postman.Mike Matsell, who lives in Redcliffe Road in Grantham , left school in 1947 and swiftly...
View Article‘Parking officers in Grantham are using their power in the wrong way’
Civil parking enforcement (CPE) in Grantham is coming under fire as residents - and even a doctors’ surgery - are being hit by what they believe are unfair fines.Parking officers have been out in force...
View ArticleBingham family fear for lives after racist attacks
A Bingham family is living in fear after racist slogans were daubed on their pathway and a metal cross covered in ham was left outside their door.A Bingham family is living in fear after racist slogans...
View ArticleHeadteacher ‘walking on air’ after her school is named the third best in the...
A village primary school has achieved the third best SATS results in the whole country.The Marston Thorold’s Charity Church of England School is the top primary in the county and the third best in the...
View ArticleGrantham Journal letter: Superb meal at new buffet
We visited Arri 88 for the Sunday banquet lunch.It was excellent and surpassed all expectations. There was a large choice of foods from different countries, all served piping hot, well displayed, and...
View ArticleGrantham Street Pastors: ‘We help pick up the pieces in town’
Street Pastors have been a regular fixture for more than two years for anyone enjoying a night out in Grantham town centre on a weekend.The Christian volunteers aim to help those in difficulty in many...
View ArticleNew Grantham Town boss Robinson says ‘budget is a big factor’
Grantham Town have moved swiftly in appointing someone to manage the club – and have once again elected for a duo of bosses.The club’s board of directors this week announced that former Gingerbreads...
View ArticleSports fixtures in the Grantham area . . .
SATURDAY (December 15)FootballEvo-Stik Northern Premier LeaguePremier Division - FC United of Manchester v Grantham Town (3pm).Chromasports United Counties LeagueDivision One - Harrowby United v...
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