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GRANTHAM NEWS

Council team gets muddy for Help for Heroes

Council team gets muddy for Help for Heroes

Photo:SKDC - Eight members of South Kesteven District Council’s Street Scene squad are tackling the 15K Tough Mudder fund-raising event...
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Woman, 85, admits mobility scooter crash death

Woman, 85, admits mobility scooter crash death

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Grantham Southern Relief Road welcomes a handful of the region’s future engineers

Grantham Southern Relief Road welcomes a handful of the region’s future engineers

Eight apprentices studying at Nottingham Trent University visited the Grantham Southern Relief Road on Thursday 16 April for a glimpse...
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Suspended jail terms for fly-tipping brothers

Suspended jail terms for fly-tipping brothers

Photo SKDC A judge described fly-tipping carried out by two brothers as “a disgrace” when they appeared for sentencing at...
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Bob Norris shares unheard stories from Grantham Town, England youth football and the Brian Clough era.

Bob Norris shares unheard stories from Grantham Town, England youth football and the Brian Clough era.

Bob Norris tells unheard stories from his time in England's youth team, Nottingham Forest, Brian Clough and being a prolific...
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Majority of children get their preferred primary school

Majority of children get their preferred primary school

99% have been offered a place at one of their preferred primary schools this year. There are 6,479 children due...
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WHAT’S ON

Don’t miss it: Corby Glen fire station car wash underway until 1pm today

Don’t miss it: Corby Glen fire station car wash underway until 1pm today

Early bird tickets now on sale for this year’s Heckington Show!

Early bird tickets now on sale for this year’s Heckington Show!

Beaver needle-felting, back by popular demand!

Beaver needle-felting, back by popular demand!

Families invited to Wyndham Park ‘Eggstravaganza’

Families invited to Wyndham Park ‘Eggstravaganza’

Celebrate 50 Years of the Viking Way with a gentle stroll this Easter

Celebrate 50 Years of the Viking Way with a gentle stroll this Easter

Aviation museum to re-open after makeover

Aviation museum to re-open after makeover

A CELEBRATION OF SONG IN THE BEAUTIFUL SETTING OF ST WULFRAM’S

A CELEBRATION OF SONG IN THE BEAUTIFUL SETTING OF ST WULFRAM’S

Hurry! Tickets are selling fast for this great occasion

Hurry! Tickets are selling fast for this great occasion

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Bereavement Notices

June Marie Atterby

June Marie Atterby

Andrew David Elsom

Andrew David Elsom

Richard Brown

Richard Brown

Susan Jane Howe

Susan Jane Howe

Malcolm Campbell

Malcolm Campbell

Sandra Jane Whittle

Sandra Jane Whittle

Dominic Redmile

Dominic Redmile

Keith Price

Keith Price

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GRANTHAM PAST

Who’s enjoyed a few pints in here?

Who’s enjoyed a few pints in here?

Who bought their clothes from this Grantham tailor?

Who bought their clothes from this Grantham tailor?

Do you know these girls at Grantham College?

Do you know these girls at Grantham College?

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GRANTHAM NATTERS

Sparrow hawk takes down its dinner on Princess Drive!

Sparrow hawk takes down its dinner on Princess Drive!

Does anyone remember my grandmother?

Does anyone remember my grandmother?

Recently rescued dog missing – will be very scared

Recently rescued dog missing – will be very scared

Police: Have you heard of Money Mules?

Police: Have you heard of Money Mules?

The East Midlands faces rising water poverty as charity calls for national social tariff

The East Midlands faces rising water poverty as charity calls for national social tariff

The future of pot holes in Grantham

The future of pot holes in Grantham

Spring clock change: top tips and advice to support people with dementia

Spring clock change: top tips and advice to support people with dementia

Free clothes for all in Grantham

Free clothes for all in Grantham

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GRANTHAM HALL OF FAME

Gibson, Valerie – One of UK’s top scientists

Gibson, Valerie – One of UK’s top scientists

Hutchinson, Maxwell – The architect who fell out with future King

Hutchinson, Maxwell – The architect who fell out with future King

Skerritt, Fred – Former lion-tamer became Butlins manager

Skerritt, Fred – Former lion-tamer became Butlins manager

Mitchell, Frank  – Foreman had a passion for pig-breeding

Mitchell, Frank  – Foreman had a passion for pig-breeding

Watchorn, Gladys – librarian joined butchers business

Watchorn, Gladys – librarian joined butchers business

Cust, John (1779-1853)

Cust, John (1779-1853)

Hill, Martin – Former farmer leads the county

Hill, Martin – Former farmer leads the county

Broughton, Spence – Highwayman was hanged for 36 years

Broughton, Spence – Highwayman was hanged for 36 years

Bryant, Ken – National School head for a decade

Beeden, Harry – Housing chairman had estate named after him

Beeden, Harry – Housing chairman had estate named after him

Humphries, Vic – From snooker to flying, Vic saw no limits

Humphries, Vic – From snooker to flying, Vic saw no limits

Thorold, Ernest – Spent most of his life as Army chaplain

Thorold, Ernest – Spent most of his life as Army chaplain

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