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GRANTHAM NEWS

Delays on A1 near Colsterworth after collision

Delays on A1 near Colsterworth after collision

Drivers on the A1 northbound are facing significant delays this afternoon following an incident between Colsterworth and Great Ponton.A collision...
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Free goody bags, face painting and a prize to be won as Hobbycraft opens in Grantham

Free goody bags, face painting and a prize to be won as Hobbycraft opens in Grantham

A brand new Hobbycraft concession is opening at Grantham's British Garden Centre (formerly Downtown Garden Centre) this Friday, bringing a...
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New Foot Health and Skin Clinic opens in Grantham

New Foot Health and Skin Clinic opens in Grantham

New to Grantham! Anna Louise Foot Health and Skin Clinic has recently relocated from Newark and is now based inside Choices...
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Record of planning applications registered between 6-10 April 2026

Record of planning applications registered between 6-10 April 2026

S26/0494 – Belmont Ward, Londonthorpe and Harrowby Without Parish Proposal: Submission of details reserved by conditions 5 (contamination), 6 (sustainability measures), 7...
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Grantham’s Holly Humberstone releases long-awaited second album Cruel World

Grantham’s Holly Humberstone releases long-awaited second album Cruel World

Photo: Silken Weinberg Grantham-born singer-songwriter Holly Humberstone has released her highly anticipated second album Cruel World, along with a new single...
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Grantham Wildlife Trust donation for Hawthorpe Nature Reserve

Grantham Wildlife Trust donation for Hawthorpe Nature Reserve

Peter Dobney, Chair Grantham Group of the Lincs Wildlife Trust presenting the cheque to Paul Learoyd, Chief Executive of Lincolnshire...
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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

Made in Grantham – used all over the world. Lots of photos

Made in Grantham – used all over the world. Lots of photos

Houses demolished as they weren’t up to scratch

Houses demolished as they weren’t up to scratch

Building the Grantham Bypass – pictures

Building the Grantham Bypass – pictures

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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

Are you being bullied at work? Expert reveals common signs and how to handle it

Are you being bullied at work? Expert reveals common signs and how to handle it

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

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GRANTHAM HALL OF FAME

O’Neill, Mark  – expert in artificial intelligence

O’Neill, Mark  – expert in artificial intelligence

Benton Jones, Sir Simon  – Baronet played himself in US drama

Benton Jones, Sir Simon  – Baronet played himself in US drama

Watchorn, Gladys – librarian joined butchers business

Watchorn, Gladys – librarian joined butchers business

Leeson, Stanley – Died in accident at work

Leeson, Stanley – Died in accident at work

Jackson, Jimmy – Bourne to play for Grantham Town

Jackson, Jimmy – Bourne to play for Grantham Town

Shaw, Barry – Football manager was in for the high jump

Shaw, Barry – Football manager was in for the high jump

Ogilvy, James – was page to King George VI

Ogilvy, James – was page to King George VI

Fitchett, William – Became a top Australian journalist

Fitchett, William – Became a top Australian journalist

Gillieson, Elizabeth – Doctor who went the extra mile

Gillieson, Elizabeth – Doctor who went the extra mile

Taylor, Bob  – Custodian of the Dirty Duck for 43 years

Taylor, Bob – Custodian of the Dirty Duck for 43 years

Parr, Tolefree – a distinguished Primitive Methodist

Parr, Tolefree – a distinguished Primitive Methodist

Clifford, Henry – Won the Victoria Cross

Clifford, Henry – Won the Victoria Cross

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