A super-fast finish for Bottesford ducks
Ducks flew along the River Devon during the annual Boxing Day duck race.Recent heavy rain meant a fast-flowing river and the winning duck crossed the finish line in under 15 minutes.Ducks were released...
View ArticleVIDEO: Grantham Street Pastors at work in the town centre on Saturday night
The Journal joined Grantham Street Pastors on the last Saturday before Christmas as they worked to help keep people safe in the town centre.Read the full story in Friday’s Grantham Journal.
View ArticleWind farm policy for Lincolnshire: ‘It’s only right we should ask residents...
Lincolnshire County Council has been outspoken against wind farms in recent weeks. But the authority is seeking the input of people living in the county before setting in stone its hard line against...
View ArticleBin collection dates for South Kesteven over Christmas and new Year
Here are details of the changes to the silver and black bin collections in South Kesteven over Christmas and New Year.Silver Bin Collection Was Monday, December 24 2012 - NOW Saturday, December 22 2012...
View Article‘Hey Ewe!’ - It’s South Witham’s Nativity
The youngest children at South Witham Primary School performed their take on the Nativity for parents, staff and friends before Christmas.The Reception and KS1 classes at South Witham Community Primary...
View ArticleHigh Court Judge kills 1,000 home plan
A developer’s plan to go over the head of the district council to force through a 1,000-home development at Manthorpe has failed. Larkfleet Homes, having already seen their proposal rejected by South...
View ArticleGrantham landlord fined for failing to follow fire rules
A landlord has been ordered by a court to pay almost £8,000 for failing to adhere to fire safety regulations.Hussein Dag pleaded guilty to six counts of breaching the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety)...
View ArticleHoroscopes: What does 2013 hold for you?
Jeanne Douglas tells Journal readers what’s in the stars for 2013.* Aries (20 March – 19 April):It’ll be a relief to discover that partnerships will continue to improve throughout 2013. Goodness knows...
View ArticleFOOTBALL: Grantham referee Mick receives top Lincolnshire award
A long standing Grantham official has received an Outstanding Achievement Award from Lincolnshire County Referees’ Association.Footballing stalwart Mick Massingham collected the annually-awarded...
View ArticleSKDC backs ‘super-fast’ internet plans
Plans to bring “super-fast broadband” internet access to people throughout Lincolnshire have received the backing of South Kesteven District Council.Around £57 million of private and public sector...
View ArticleFunding boost will improve roads in Grantham and beyond
Drivers throughout Lincolnshire are to benefit from an investment of more than £6 million in the county’s roads. The money has been made available by the Department for Transport to Lincolnshire County...
View ArticleAncaster man gives award-winning fish to poorly girl
A generous man has donated two award-winning fish to a poorly little girl just in time for Christmas.Tony Smith, of Wilsford Lane in Ancaster, was pleased to be able to give the Discus fish, Morris and...
View ArticleGrantham Journal Reader of the Week
Reader of the Week is Debbie Rees.What is your favourite thing about Grantham?All the youth theatre groups.What is your favourite holiday destination?North Wales.Who would you most like to meet? I...
View ArticleBirthdays of the Week
TODAY: April Harsley, of Belton Lane, Grantham, is 8; Letitia Barrowcliff, of Hickling Close, Grantham, is 13.SUNDAY: John Marshall, of Bridge End Road, Grantham, is 9; Chloe Welbourne, of Grantham...
View ArticleGrantham Journal letter: £24k raised through Poppy Appeal in Grantham
The Grantham Poppy Appeal 2012 has banked £24,435.09 to date and I would like to thank the folllowing for their time and help this year.Mr Ingamells and friends in Asda, £2,597.34Royal Navy Assocation...
View ArticleGrantham Journal Facebook Friend of the Week
This week’s Facebook friend is Paula Leicester, of Grantham.A former pupil of St Wulfram’s School, she has worked as a sales assistant at Morrisons since 1998.On her Facebook page she lists Bon Jovi,...
View ArticleBingham cyclist completes epic ride through Vietnam
A Bingham man has completed a 1,200 mile cycle ride through Vietnam to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Society.Brian hopes to raise more than £1,000 for the charity as his mother has the disease. This...
View ArticleGrantham Journal letter: Your help is appreciated
On behalf of members, I would like to thank all the kind groups who have provided the club with teas during the year.They are the Ascension Parish Ladies, Seventh Day Adventists Ladies, Marston and...
View ArticleGrantham Journal letter: Staff helped me
I would just like to say a big thank you to the staff of the main Post Office in St Peter’s Hill, Grantham.On Friday morning (Dec 21) I had a funny time in the Post Office and they stayed with me, made...
View ArticleGrantham school marks the building of new centre
Pupils at West Grantham Academy St Hugh’s can let their creativity run wild in a new purpose-built part of the school.Parents were invited to take a tour of the recently completed Elements Centre,...
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