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Families invited to enter competition to be the ‘Face of Belvoir Castle’ and win prizes

Families invited to enter competition to be the ‘Face of Belvoir Castle’ and win prizes

Photo: Belvoir Castle Lincolnshire families have the exciting opportunity to become the ‘Face of Belvoir Castle’ with a new summer...
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Grantham is getting its first ever TEDx event, and they want you in the room!

Grantham is getting its first ever TEDx event, and they want you in the room!

On Saturday 10 October 2026, Grantham will host its inaugural TEDxGrantham event at The Old School Hall, The King's School,...
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Planning Applications registered between 8-12 June 2026

Planning Applications registered between 8-12 June 2026

S26/0920 | Grantham St Wulfram's Ward | Grantham ParishProposal: Installation of one Nando's lettering fascia sign and one menu boxDate valid: 27...
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Police warn over “cruel and calculated” courier fraud targeting Lincolnshire residents

Police warn over “cruel and calculated” courier fraud targeting Lincolnshire residents

£165,041 lost to courier fraud in Lincolnshire in 2025. Criminals are using increasingly sophisticated and persistent tactics that are driving...
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Update: Police say no wider threat to public after Manthorpe Road stabbings

Update: Police say no wider threat to public after Manthorpe Road stabbings

Photo: RSM Photography Police have issued an update following Saturday's incident on Manthorpe Road, Grantham, in which two men were...
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Driver sentenced to 4 years over fatal collision at Foston petrol station

Driver sentenced to 4 years over fatal collision at Foston petrol station

Fiona Phippen, 45, has been sentenced following pleading guilty of one charge of causing death by dangerous driving and one...
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WHAT’S ON

Grantham is getting its first ever TEDx event, and they want you in the room!

Grantham is getting its first ever TEDx event, and they want you in the room!

Gosh it’s Grantham! – Sing along and fun day

Gosh it’s Grantham! – Sing along and fun day

Summer evenings with the National Trust

Summer evenings with the National Trust

Pizza & Prosecco Nights at Easton Walled Gardens

Pizza & Prosecco Nights at Easton Walled Gardens

Art Exhibition by Fenland Friends

Art Exhibition by Fenland Friends

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

TV comedians come to Grantham

TV comedians come to Grantham

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Bereavement Notices

Annette Barker

Annette Barker

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

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GRANTHAM PAST

Market Place before the Market Cross came back

Market Place before the Market Cross came back

Oh bollards! How did that happen?

Oh bollards! How did that happen?

Supercar in Grantham carnival

Supercar in Grantham carnival

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GRANTHAM NATTERS

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!

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!

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GRANTHAM HALL OF FAME

Royce, Annie – Young headteacher was pioneer suffragette

Royce, Annie – Young headteacher was pioneer suffragette

Cameron, Henry – Editor of the Grantham Chronicle

Cameron, Henry – Editor of the Grantham Chronicle

Corbett, Ronnie – Comedian enjoyed his Grantham breakfasts

Corbett, Ronnie – Comedian enjoyed his Grantham breakfasts

Manners-Sutton, George – Grantham MP in 18th Century

Manners-Sutton, George – Grantham MP in 18th Century

Tuck, Robert – Ace pilot liked a pint while training at Grantham

Tuck, Robert – Ace pilot liked a pint while training at Grantham

Melville-Clark, Paula – Top music teacher Down Under

Melville-Clark, Paula – Top music teacher Down Under

Pougher, Annie – Kept a boarding house for stars visiting Grantham

Pougher, Annie – Kept a boarding house for stars visiting Grantham

Manners, David – The Duke is a top gun

Manners, David – The Duke is a top gun

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

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

Bell, Charles – Designed more than 60 chapels

Bell, Charles – Designed more than 60 chapels

Bly, Terry – Norfolk man became a Grantham legend

Bly, Terry – Norfolk man became a Grantham legend

Hudson, Charles – Vicar died climbing Matterhorn

Hudson, Charles – Vicar died climbing Matterhorn

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