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VIDEO: RAF Regiment celebrate in Grantham

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:07:30 GMT

More than 200 RAF Regiment veterans headed to Grantham – some from as far afield as Tasmania!

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Lincolnshire Police and Crime Commissioner Alan Hardwick says he has no intention of resigning and has a good relationship with Neil Rhodes

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:05:56 GMT

Lincolnshire’s under-fire Police and Crime Commissioner Alan Hardwick has hit back at his critics and insisted he has no intention of resigning.

VIDEO: Grantham cyclists help secure future of our spire

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:36:51 GMT

Cyclists raised close to £7,000 for the St Wulfram’s Save Our Spire campaign at the weekend.

VIDE: Golfers gunning for Grantham Honda car

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:33:34 GMT

Charity golfers taking part in the Rotary Club of Grantham Kesteven’s annual golf competition have the chance to win a new car. Grantham Honda has put up a Honda Jazz for anyone who can his a hole-in-one on the fourth hole at Belton Park.

DAM BUSTERS: ‘It’s humbling to live in such surroundings’

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:29:29 GMT

As the 70th anniversary of the Dam Busters raid is marked throughout the county and the country today, a quiet and often forgotten jewel in Grantham’s historical crown again falls under the microscope.

Lincolnshire County Council defends paying chief executive more than the Prime Minister

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:50:39 GMT

Lincolnshire County Council has defended paying its chief executive more than the Prime Minister, saying “to attract and retain the best and brightest people we have to pay a suitable wage”.

Village pre-school to celebrate 40th year with reunion

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:35:27 GMT

Colsterworth Methodist Pre-School will celebrate its 40th birthday in June with a family picnic to be held on the playing field at Colsterworth Sports and Social Club on Sunday, June 30, from noon until 2pm.

Princess Royal visits Colston Bassett dairy as part of centenary celebrations

Wed, 15 May 2013 09:30:17 GMT

Colston Bassett Dairy received a visit from HRH The Princess Royal last week as part of its centenary celebrations.

Cyclists raise more than £6,000 for St Wulfram’s spire

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:20:58 GMT

More than 80 cyclists took part in the Grantham Spire Cycle on Saturday, raising in excess of £6,000 in the process.

Prince’s Trust launches youth scheme in Grantham

Mon, 13 May 2013 15:34:20 GMT

Young people can gain valuable skills and experiences by taking part in a 12-week Prince’s Trust programme run by Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue.

Grantham Journal Picture of the Week

Mon, 13 May 2013 11:29:10 GMT

There is a touching meaning behind this photo, sent in this week by Heather Herbert.

Memory Lane: Barrowby retained the Journal Trophy with thumping win

Fri, 10 May 2013 15:32:20 GMT

Barrowby were featured in the Journal 25 years ago after thrashing Hill View 5-1.

Memory Lane: Recognise Aveling Barford’s maintenance shop workers?

Fri, 10 May 2013 15:30:01 GMT

These maintenance shop workers were photographed while working for Aveling Barford in Grantham.

Are Grantham voters fed up with politicians?

Fri, 10 May 2013 15:13:08 GMT

Elected councillors fear the people of Grantham have lost faith in politicians as the turnout in the town for last week’s elections plummeted to 25 per cent.

VIDEO: Maypole dancing in pictures

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:05:02 GMT

Take a look at out picture gallery of shots from Harrowby Infants’ School.

VIDEO: Denton Street Market in pictures

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:59:09 GMT

Take a look at our video slideshow of shots from a packed Denton Street Market.

Barry gets the red carpet treatment in Ropsley

Thu, 09 May 2013 10:50:06 GMT

The red carpet was laid out in Ropsley for Barry Buxton as he received his British Empire Medal on Saturday.

Bishop of Grantham to stand down in September

Thu, 09 May 2013 09:32:41 GMT

The Rt Revd Dr Tim Ellis is to stand down as suffragan Bishop of Grantham after nearly 13 years in the Diocese of Lincoln.

Grantham barracks given a touch of glamour for Princess Royal’s visit

Thu, 09 May 2013 09:07:20 GMT

Creative design was given the Royal seal of approval by Princess Anne when she visited the Prince William of Gloucester Barracks in Grantham.

Denton Street Market was “buzzing”

Wed, 08 May 2013 12:02:25 GMT

A beautiful day brought with it a sigh of relief from organisers of the Denton Street Market following its cancellation last year due to wet weather.