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Supercars, skydiving and live music make Belvoir Castle the place to be this Father’s Day

Supercars, skydiving and live music make Belvoir Castle the place to be this Father’s Day

Families are invited to celebrate Father’s Day (21 June) together at Belvoir Castle with an unforgettable day of supercars, live...
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Serial shoplifter banned from Grantham shops after 12-theft spree

Serial shoplifter banned from Grantham shops after 12-theft spree

Serial shoplifter banned from Grantham shops after 12-theft spree Samuel Kenny, 36, of East Avenue, Grantham, appeared at Lincoln Magistrates’...
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Warning after man allegedly sprays chemicals along Grantham house frontages

Warning after man allegedly sprays chemicals along Grantham house frontages

Cllr Chris Noon says, I have just witnessed a man spraying chemicals on the front sidings of the houses of...
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Grantham Southern Relief Road June update

Grantham Southern Relief Road June update

Photo: Lincolnshire County Council An overview of progress on the Grantham Southern Relief Road project. What was achieved in May...
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Lincolnshire’s roads: MASSIVE summer makeover is underway and delivering 

Lincolnshire’s roads: MASSIVE summer makeover is underway and delivering 

Photo: Lincolnshire County Council Lincolnshire’s roads: MASSIVE summer makeover is underway and delivering If you’ve been out on the roads lately, you’ll have seen it happening. Probably. Fresh tar. Loose...
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D-Day hero movie actor Richard Todd fought in the battle for Pegasus Bridge

D-Day hero movie actor Richard Todd fought in the battle for Pegasus Bridge

Lt Richard Todd Photo: SKDC D-Day action in 1944 included a real-life local wartime hero – soldier and actor Richard...
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WHAT’S ON

Supercars, skydiving and live music make Belvoir Castle the place to be this Father’s Day

Supercars, skydiving and live music make Belvoir Castle the place to be this Father’s Day

Bike Night returns to Grantham Market Place in August

Bike Night returns to Grantham Market Place in August

Craft fair this Sunday – free entry and all for a good cause

Craft fair this Sunday – free entry and all for a good cause

TV comedians come to Grantham

TV comedians come to Grantham

D-Day walks will honour American wartime bravery

D-Day walks will honour American wartime bravery

Yoga, art and evenings out: Easton Walled Gardens launches its early summer events

Yoga, art and evenings out: Easton Walled Gardens launches its early summer events

May half term adventures with the National Trust

May half term adventures with the National Trust

Pirate acrobats set sail for Belvoir Castle this May

Pirate acrobats set sail for Belvoir Castle this May

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Bereavement Notices

Alison Thompson

Alison Thompson

Brian Hodson

Brian Hodson

Liz Morrison

Liz Morrison

Albert Williamson

Albert Williamson

Michael ‘Mick’ Charles

Michael ‘Mick’ Charles

Terrence Pulfrey

Terrence Pulfrey

Eric Wells

Eric Wells

Mick “Smudge” Smith

Mick “Smudge” Smith

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GRANTHAM PAST

Grantham schoolkids take a dip

Grantham schoolkids take a dip

Who recognises this Grantham shop?

Who recognises this Grantham shop?

Do you remember these Grantham scouts?

Do you remember these Grantham scouts?

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GRANTHAM NATTERS

Calling all Roadleys!

Calling all Roadleys!

Lincolnshire Police’s Dementia Safeguarding Scheme – have you heard of it?

Lincolnshire Police’s Dementia Safeguarding Scheme – have you heard of it?

Your rights as a renter have just changed – here’s what you need to know

Your rights as a renter have just changed – here’s what you need to know

Litter pick planned for Harrowby this Saturday

Litter pick planned for Harrowby this Saturday

Grantham’s Spud in a Pot Challenge – Entries close this weekend!

Grantham’s Spud in a Pot Challenge – Entries close this weekend!

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

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GRANTHAM HALL OF FAME

Langley, Elizabeth –  Charged with soliciting for walking on her own

Langley, Elizabeth –  Charged with soliciting for walking on her own

Winn, Ellen – Housemaid was a favourite of royalty

Winn, Ellen – Housemaid was a favourite of royalty

Howarth, Arthur – Bishop made a fortune selling confessions

Howarth, Arthur – Bishop made a fortune selling confessions

Geeson, George – Avid collector opened a motorcycle museum

Geeson, George – Avid collector opened a motorcycle museum

Berridge, Willy – A life on Grantham’s rooftops

Berridge, Willy – A life on Grantham’s rooftops

Chambers, Cam – A Grantham chemist for many years

Chambers, Cam – A Grantham chemist for many years

Brown, Joe – Britain’s favourite cockney rocker is an honorary Yellowbelly

Brown, Joe – Britain’s favourite cockney rocker is an honorary Yellowbelly

Thompson, Brian -Checkie had the whole town rockin’

Thompson, Brian -Checkie had the whole town rockin’

Bacon, Vic – Gas man was on cue at the Con Club

Bacon, Vic – Gas man was on cue at the Con Club

Bell, Charles – Designed more than 60 chapels

Bell, Charles – Designed more than 60 chapels

Ellis, Tim – Offbeat bishop wears an ear-ring

Ellis, Tim – Offbeat bishop wears an ear-ring

Burbage, Thomas Edward – Soldier died eight days after his wedding

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