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Video: Grantham Carnival Princess 2013 competition

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:24:59 GMT

More action from the Carnival Princess competition, held on Saturday at the Grantham College Refectory.

Video: Preparations ahead of the Grantham Carnival Princess 2013 competition

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:24:45 GMT

The crowd and crew prepares for the start of this year’s Carnival Princess comepetition.

Video: Judges hear from more Grantham Carnival Princess hopefuls

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:24:45 GMT

Judges in this year’s Grantham Carnival Princess competition were 2012 winner Casey Cant, Unveiled by Leanne proprietor Leanne Docherty and Journal deputy editor Marie Baker.

Video: Carnival Princess 2013 competition

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:24:42 GMT

The first batch of princess hopefuls take to the stage to talk about their hobbies and interests.

Video: Chelsea Johnston takes to the stage in the Grantham Carnival Princess 2013 competition

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:24:40 GMT

Carnival Princess hopeful Chelsea Johnston, 12, talks about her dream to become a neo-natal nurse.

Train crash exercise under way in Claypole

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:51:04 GMT

Exercise Georgiana got under way in Claypole this morning with dozens of volunteers acting as survivors of a derailed train which then crashed into a school.

Motorist dies following crash in Grantham

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:13:22 GMT

A motorist involved in a one-car crash in Grantham yesterday (Monday) has died.

Slideshow: All the action from the Carnival Princess 2013 competition

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:47:38 GMT

Here is a selection of photos taken at this year’s Grantham Carnival Princess competition.

Grantham road closed following car crash

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:42:56 GMT

A man has been injured in a one-car incident in Grantham.

Grantham’s 2013 Carnival Princess is...Antonia Towning!

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:22:07 GMT

Carnival Princess 2013 was announced on Saturday night amid loud cheering.

TV star O’Grady meets staff at Pedigree in Waltham

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:48:53 GMT

TV personality Paul O’Grady visited Mars Petcare in Waltham-on-the-Wolds, the home of Pedigree, to meet workers as part of a new campaign.

Good news follows bad for Grantham councillor Ray Wootten

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:29:09 GMT

Councillor Ray Wootten was elected chairman of Lincolnshire County Council on Friday.

Grantham Journal Picture of the Week

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:31:22 GMT

A stunning picture of a Lancaster takes the top spot this week, sent in by Grantham man Keith Adcock.

Grantham court: Assault case goes to trial

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:25:39 GMT

A man accused of carrying out an assault in London Road in Grantham faces a trial at Lincoln Crown Court.

Grantham court: Man who took Audi had never passed his test

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:25:39 GMT

A man who has never passed a driving test took a car without the owner’s consent before being pulled over by the police in Harlaxton Road in Grantham.

Grantham court: Assault on police officer as he tried to break up brawl

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:25:38 GMT

A police officer was assaulted in the town centre after attempting to stop a brawl.

Grantham court: Woman stole from Boyes and B&M Bargains and Boyes

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:25:32 GMT

A woman committed two shop thefts, one whilst on bail.

Grantham court: Teenager accused of lying

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:25:32 GMT

A teenager is accused of perverting the course of justice after allegedly giving his twin brother’s details when stopped by the police.

Grantham court: Wine thief hid bottle in his pants

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:25:31 GMT

Stealing wine worth £8 ended up costing a man £95 at court.

Grantham court: Man must pay officer £75 after spitting on his face

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:19:23 GMT

A man who kicked a police officer before spitting in his face was ordered to pay compensation of £75 to the victim.