Viking Signs MD elected as chairman of Total Networking in Grantham
Viking Signs managing director Darren Joint has been elected as chairman of Total Networking in Grantham.Total Networking is one of the longest running business networking groups in the town. As an...
View Article‘Nightmare’ flood could soon be over for Manthorpe neighbours
In April, neighbours in Low Road, Manthorpe, suddenly found their gardens were under several inches of water.Now nine months later, agencies say the cause has been found and have pledged to take...
View ArticleJoint boss says GranthamTown need to take ‘style and swagger’ to Matlock
Grantham Town bounced back from a disappointing home defeat on Saturday with a rollicking 4-1 league cup victory at Mickleover Sports, giving the side a much needed confidence boost as the second half...
View ArticleNottingham Forest fans welcome The Posh
Nottingham Forest Supporters’ Club (Grantham branch):Forest are at home to Peterborough United tomorrow (Saturday, January 12), kick-off 3pm.Bookings are being taken for away games at Derby County on...
View ArticleA fascinating tale of an extraordinary life led by Grantham woman Hildegard, 82
Pleading with German snipers, surviving bomb raids and suffering intense hunger are harrowing experiences told in a book written by an 82-year-old Grantham woman.Wanting to share her story and inspire...
View ArticleProperty of the Week
Here is a rare opportunity to buy an individually-designed executive family home with floor space exceeding 2,500 square feet in a popular village near Grantham.Chestnut View has four double bedrooms...
View ArticleMP rails in House of Commons against council’s ‘ridiculous’ and ‘potty’...
MP Stephen Phillips spoke out in the House of Commons this week against the county council’s policy of setting speed limits in villages.Mr Phillips, MP for Sleaford and North Hykeham, has been fighting...
View ArticleBADMINTON: Grantham ladies whitewash Lincoln Albion
Grantham Badminton Club’s fancy dress Christmas tournament this year heralded a new male winner as Chris Parrot joined Susie Steeples in beating Ben Johnson and Jaz Gilbert in a closely fought...
View ArticleGrantham Journal letter: Council must tackle pothole issue
I read your recent article in last week’s Journal regarding potholes.I am shocked at the inability for the town planning and highways department to actually do what they are paid for. It would appear...
View ArticleHarrowby Singers need a Toto for Wizard of Oz production
Harrowby Singers are rehearsing for their next production “The Wizard of Oz” and are looking for the perfect pooch to play Toto.The Singers are looking for a small cuddly canine, with a loveable...
View ArticleGrantham Journal Letter: Phone app could help report potholes
As the subject of potholes is rather prominent, I thought that I could make a few suggestions as to a way of improving the reporting process which could aid the manager responsible for repairs. It will...
View ArticleATHLETICS: Grantham runners stretch their legs in Australia and Scotland
Grantham Running Club’s John Blair was one of more than 1,600 who took part in the Port Nepean Twilight Run in Melbourne, Australia, on Friday.Following 41 degree daytime temperatures, race night was a...
View ArticleGrantham man, 22, dies in crash in Great Gonerby
A 22-year-old man from Grantham died on Friday night when his car hit a wall in Belton Lane, Great Gonerby.Emergency services were called to the scene at 9pm where the man was pronounced dead. The...
View ArticleGrantham Journal letter: Van driver had no shame
Last Saturday lunchtime I was driving along Wide Westgate with the intention of continuing under the railway bridge and on to Harlaxton Road. My way was blocked at the traffic lights by a white van...
View ArticleGrantham Journal column: Free journeys for town’s jobless is a great idea
There has been considerable debate about the new Greener Journeys scheme ordered by Lincolnshire County Council.It’s been set up to give those who have been jobless between three and six months free...
View ArticleI enjoyed £3 deal but won’t be making a habit of it
By Graham Newtongraham.newton@granthamjournal.co.uk@grahamnewton67
View ArticleSports clubs and organisations in Grantham area are eligible for Sportivate...
Sports clubs, leisure centres and sports organisations targeting young people in and around Grantham are eligible to apply for sports funding from Sport EnglandThe Sportivate programme offers up to £40...
View ArticleGrantham Journal letter: Have your say on hospital review
May I remind people that there is a review of Grantham Hospital taking place. The consultation needs people to give their views which will be taken into account by the NHS Lincolnshire Clinical...
View ArticleGrantham Journal letter: No avoiding huge pothole
After coming off the A1 and heading towards the Downtown roundabout, I could not avoid the huge pothole that confronted me.It doesn’t help now that most cars have low profile tyres. However, the car...
View ArticleGrantham six-a-side league looking for teams
Grantham’s energetic six-a-side community football league is looking for teams of allability to take up the challenge this winter.The SoccerSixes league kicks off this month and runs every Sunday...
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