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Ambulance service fined £3.5 million after missing targets

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:54:10 GMT

East Midlands Ambulance Service has been fined £3.5 million after missing key response time targets for patients with life-threatening injuries.

Grantham cadets attend unveiling of Dam Busters memorial

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:31:44 GMT

Cadets from Grantham’s 47F Squadron were invited to play a part in a special day for the people of Woodhall Spa at the weekend.

Grantham Journal columnist: Jacob Stuart

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:52:58 GMT

I’m eager to see how Reel Cinema’s recent bid to sell alcohol works out. In the right atmosphere being able to enjoy an alcoholic drink alongside the newest blockbuster is a great experience.

VIDEO: Staff from HSBC in Grantham to ride for Macmillan

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:22:53 GMT

Four members of staff from the Grantham branch of HSBC will be cycling 230 miles in three days next month to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Grantham student Maddie visits Japan after mad dash for passport

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:01:52 GMT

A pupil at KGGS almost missed out on the trip of a lifetime to Japan when she lost her passport.

Morning Traffic: Crash in Harlaxton Road and cattle in the road

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:46:00 GMT

Minor injuries have been reported following a crash in Halraxton Road at the junction with Walton Girls’ School.

Baggy clothes bagged up by brilliant Grantham slimmers

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:45:35 GMT

Slimmers in Grantham are bagging up their too-big clothes for a good cause.

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.