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Grantham Remembers: a wartime evening of history and singalong at St John’s

Grantham Remembers: a wartime evening of history and singalong at St John’s

REMEMBERING GRANTHAM DURING WW2 - 18th September - TALK & CONCERT WITH SINGALONG During WW2 Grantham's civilians and military personnel...
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Two Lincolnshire NHS organisations to merge into one trust

Two Lincolnshire NHS organisations to merge into one trust

On Wednesday 12th August, Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group announced its intention to merge its two organisations and create...
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Planning Applications Registered Between 3 – 7 August 2026

Planning Applications Registered Between 3 – 7 August 2026

S26/1249 | Belvoir Ward | Barrowby ParishProposal: Retrospective application for siting an InPost parcel lockerDate valid: 22 July 2026Applicant: InPost UKLocation: Lincolnshire Cooperative, Morris...
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SKDC hails Grantham Bike Night as a triumph!

SKDC hails Grantham Bike Night as a triumph!

Grantham Bike Night 2026 Photos:SKDC Grantham Bike Night is a triumphGrantham Bike Night welcomed the crowds with a festival of...
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Police appeal after motorcyclist dies on A607 near Denton

Police appeal after motorcyclist dies on A607 near Denton

The 44-year-old man was found on the morning of Friday 7 August on the A607, just outside Denton. He was...
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Grantham’s Manthorpe Chase scheme reaches halfway point, with more homes to come

Grantham’s Manthorpe Chase scheme reaches halfway point, with more homes to come

Dozens of affordable homes have now been completed in Grantham. Leading housing provider Amplius is working in partnership with Allison...
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Bereavement Notices

Martin Barrie McClean

Martin Barrie McClean

John Richard Pinchbeck

John Richard Pinchbeck

Shirley Anne Hall

Shirley Anne Hall

Betty Elmer

Betty Elmer

David Stephen (Steve) Coulson

David Stephen (Steve) Coulson

Annette Barker

Annette Barker

Alison Thompson

Alison Thompson

Brian Hodson

Brian Hodson

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WHAT’S ON

Grantham Remembers: a wartime evening of history and singalong at St John’s

Grantham Remembers: a wartime evening of history and singalong at St John’s

Calling all dachshunds: the Sausage Stroll returns to Easton

Calling all dachshunds: the Sausage Stroll returns to Easton

Make, learn and create: Art Month returns to Easton this September

Make, learn and create: Art Month returns to Easton this September

Summer Market at Gregory House – August 15th

Summer Market at Gregory House – August 15th

Ready, Set, Play this Summer at Belton Estate

Ready, Set, Play this Summer at Belton Estate

TV funnyman Hal Cruttenden headlines Grantham comedy night

TV funnyman Hal Cruttenden headlines Grantham comedy night

Grantham Disabled Children Society to host Black Tie Ball

Grantham Disabled Children Society to host Black Tie Ball

Belvoir Castle announces Deck the Halls Christmas experience – with candlelit evenings new for 2026

Belvoir Castle announces Deck the Halls Christmas experience – with candlelit evenings new for 2026

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GRANTHAM PAST

Barkston station 90 years ago

Barkston station 90 years ago

Do you remember this Grantham building?

Do you remember this Grantham building?

Do you recognise this major Grantham road?

Do you recognise this major Grantham road?

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STREETWISE

Explore the streets and roads that shaped Grantham

Oxford Street

Oxford Street

Hill Avenue

Hill Avenue

Huntingtower Road

Huntingtower Road

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GRANTHAM HALL OF FAME

Thompson, William – Remembered through cricket competition

Thompson, William – Remembered through cricket competition

Donger, Richard – War hero was a founder of Kesteven Rugby

Donger, Richard – War hero was a founder of Kesteven Rugby

Boyce, Reginald – Village policeman went into local politics

Boyce, Reginald – Village policeman went into local politics

Maxon, Keith – ‘Allo ‘Allo: Grantham man married LeBonk

Maxon, Keith – ‘Allo ‘Allo: Grantham man married LeBonk

Pigott, Hugh – An auctioneer worth watching

Pigott, Hugh – An auctioneer worth watching

Pratt, Martin – Popular Grantham teacher served in the SAS

Pratt, Martin – Popular Grantham teacher served in the SAS

Hopkins, Matthew – Witchfinder General was born in Grantham

Hopkins, Matthew – Witchfinder General was born in Grantham

Elsey Warren, Hugh – expert in aeronautical mathematics

Elsey Warren, Hugh – expert in aeronautical mathematics

Martin, Charles -Died after the other Flanders battle

Martin, Charles -Died after the other Flanders battle

Millhouse, Bernard – Auctioneer helped found Swimarathon

Millhouse, Bernard – Auctioneer helped found Swimarathon

Downes, Johnny – Boom! Boom!  Johnny had a Brush with Basil

Downes, Johnny – Boom! Boom! Johnny had a Brush with Basil

Ellingworth, Rod – Grantham man behind Cavendish’s medals

Ellingworth, Rod – Grantham man behind Cavendish’s medals

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GRANTHAM NATTERS

Apprentice Electrician Vacancy

Apprentice Electrician Vacancy

Robert Holland is looking for a piece of his school days

Robert Holland is looking for a piece of his school days

Drivers ignoring no entry signs on New Street during Brooke Street closures

Drivers ignoring no entry signs on New Street during Brooke Street closures

King’s School fundraiser aims to keep winter sports and activities going after dark

King’s School fundraiser aims to keep winter sports and activities going after dark

Bins may be emptied earlier this week due to hot weather

Bins may be emptied earlier this week due to hot weather

Should Grantham’s roundabouts reflect the town’s proud industrial past?

Should Grantham’s roundabouts reflect the town’s proud industrial past?

Canine Partners seeks volunteers to care for life-changing dogs

Canine Partners seeks volunteers to care for life-changing dogs

Calling all Roadleys!

Calling all Roadleys!

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