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See these brilliant animal pictures from 2022

01 January 2023
See these brilliant animal pictures from 2022

See these brilliant animal pictures from 2022

01 January 2023

The country’s animals, birds and wildlife amused and moved us in 2022. Here are some of the picture highlights of the past 12 months.


Lighter political moments of 2022, from Liz Truss bust to waxwork Boris Johnson

31 December 2022
Lighter political moments of 2022, from Liz Truss bust to waxwork Boris Johnson

Lighter political moments of 2022, from Liz Truss bust to waxwork Boris Johnson

31 December 2022

Politics dominated the news agenda in 2022, with cabinet reshuffles and Matt Hancock’s unexpected arrival in the Australian jungle among key moments.


The biggest showbiz stories of 2022 from Will Smith to Neighbours

31 December 2022
The biggest showbiz stories of 2022 from Will Smith to Neighbours

The biggest showbiz stories of 2022 from Will Smith to Neighbours

31 December 2022

The entertainment industry did not disappoint in 2022 as it made a drama-fuelled comeback after two years of coronavirus disruption.


Then and now: Bomb blew large crater in gardens in 1940

31 December 2022
Then and now: Bomb blew large crater in gardens in 1940

Then and now: Bomb blew large crater in gardens in 1940

31 December 2022

The Abbey Gardens were originally a walled garden belonging to Abbey House on the opposite side of the road.


Stars we've said goodbye to in 2022

30 December 2022
Stars we've said goodbye to in 2022

Stars we've said goodbye to in 2022

30 December 2022

Actress June Brown, singer Meat Loaf and podcaster and activist Dame Deborah James were among the stars who died in 2022.

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The royal family's year in pictures

30 December 2022
The royal family's year in pictures

The royal family's year in pictures

30 December 2022

It has been a year of change for the royal family, with the death of the Queen sending a nation into mourning and putting a new monarch on the throne.


Flying Scotsman and NHS celebrated on new coins

29 December 2022
Flying Scotsman and NHS celebrated on new coins

Flying Scotsman and NHS celebrated on new coins

29 December 2022

The Flying Scotsman and the NHS will be celebrated in new commemorative coins for 2023, bearing the King’s official coinage portrait.


Then and now: Woolworths moved to High Street in 1954

25 December 2022
Then and now: Woolworths moved to High Street in 1954

Then and now: Woolworths moved to High Street in 1954

25 December 2022

F W Woolworths shop number 157 opened in 1924 at 8 Market Place, in the shop previously occupied by Messrs Hall and Sons.


Case against man accused of making indecent photographs goes to trial

20 December 2022
Case against man accused of making indecent photographs goes to trial

Case against man accused of making indecent photographs goes to trial

20 December 2022

The case against a Grantham man accused of making hundreds of indecent pictures of children has been adjourned for a trial.


See all the new bank notes featuring King Charles III

20 December 2022
See all the new bank notes featuring King Charles III

See all the new bank notes featuring King Charles III

20 December 2022

Mock-ups showing the new bank notes to feature King Charles III have been shared by the Bank of England.


Final chance to offer feedback on multi billion pound reservoir plan

19 December 2022
Final chance to offer feedback on multi billion pound reservoir plan

Final chance to offer feedback on multi billion pound reservoir plan

19 December 2022

Time is running out for residents to have their say on a proposed multi billion pound reservoir.


More 'Dozy Parkers' as councillors brand pavement parking 'dangerous'

16 December 2022
More 'Dozy Parkers' as councillors brand pavement parking 'dangerous'

More 'Dozy Parkers' as councillors brand pavement parking 'dangerous'

16 December 2022

As county councillors say they are sick of "dangerous" pavement parking, the Journal's 'Dozy Parker' campaign rolls on.


'I was once overtaken by someone on a zimmer frame' - Confessions of a taxi driver

15 December 2022
'I was once overtaken by someone on a zimmer frame' - Confessions of a taxi driver

'I was once overtaken by someone on a zimmer frame' - Confessions of a taxi driver

15 December 2022

A taxi driver has written a letter giving his views on some of the shortcomings surrounding traffic and roads in the town.

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Paedophile abused boy in bushes, court hears

14 December 2022
Paedophile abused boy in bushes, court hears

Paedophile abused boy in bushes, court hears

14 December 2022

A Grantham man has been jailed for 14 years after assaulting a boy and three females.


Unusual meteor shower expected to peak

12 December 2022
Unusual meteor shower expected to peak

Unusual meteor shower expected to peak

12 December 2022

Up to 150 meteors an hour should be visible in the night sky for the peak of the unusual Geminid meteor shower.


Then and now: Painter jailed for White Hart felony

11 December 2022
Then and now: Painter jailed for White Hart felony

Then and now: Painter jailed for White Hart felony

11 December 2022

In April 1839, the Grantham Sessions sat before John Hildyard, recorder, Thomas Harvey the Mayor, and all the Borough Magistrates.


Toy Run success in 1994

10 December 2022
Toy Run success in 1994

Toy Run success in 1994

10 December 2022

Around 120 bikers, and Santa as well, rode from Bottesford to Grantham to deliver toys to nearby children in 1994.


Choral Society's Autumn Concert offers a 'novel' alternative

29 November 2022
Choral Society's Autumn Concert offers a 'novel' alternative

Choral Society's Autumn Concert offers a 'novel' alternative

29 November 2022

This year’s Autumn Concert by Grantham Choral Society offered a novel and challenging alternative to the large choral 'standard'.


Man accused of sex offences appears in court

24 November 2022
Man accused of sex offences appears in court

Man accused of sex offences appears in court

24 November 2022

A man who denies sexual charges against a number of young alleged victims will go on trial in the new year.


Pensioners to get boosted Winter Fuel Payments

23 November 2022
Pensioners to get boosted Winter Fuel Payments

Pensioners to get boosted Winter Fuel Payments

23 November 2022

More than 11.6 million pensioners will start to receive up to £600 to help with their energy bills this winter.


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