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John Burgess joined the Grantham Journal as sports editor in 2006.

Jo returns home for half marathon at Shrewsbury

18 October 2023
Jo returns home for half marathon at Shrewsbury

Jo returns home for half marathon at Shrewsbury

18 October 2023

Satisfying finish as determination is required in touch race.


GRC’s Vicki elects to take part in the Leicester Running Festival 13.1-miler

18 October 2023
GRC’s Vicki elects to take part in the Leicester Running Festival 13.1-miler

GRC’s Vicki elects to take part in the Leicester Running Festival 13.1-miler

18 October 2023

Runner happy with finishing time despite hilly ending to race.


Running club’s Atter ticks Loch Ness Marathon off bucket list

18 October 2023
Running club’s Atter ticks Loch Ness Marathon off bucket list

Running club’s Atter ticks Loch Ness Marathon off bucket list

18 October 2023

New personal best for Robin in his third marathon.


Gonerby going great guns with new kit

12 October 2023
Gonerby going great guns with new kit

Gonerby going great guns with new kit

12 October 2023

Yellows receive backing from Lincolnshire Commercials.


Club duo run Welsh half marathon

11 October 2023
Club duo run Welsh half marathon

Club duo run Welsh half marathon

11 October 2023

Andrew Pask and Sam Jepson were the only Grantham Running Club members to hit the streets for the biggest ever Cardiff Half Marathon.


Rugby club teenagers avenge last season’s defeat

10 October 2023
Rugby club teenagers avenge last season’s defeat

Rugby club teenagers avenge last season’s defeat

10 October 2023

Kesteven U14s last faced Oakham this time last year and were treated to a humiliating defeat.


Arrows’ unbeaten run hits double figures

09 October 2023
Arrows’ unbeaten run hits double figures

Arrows’ unbeaten run hits double figures

09 October 2023

Harrowby United welcomed Selston to the JRL Stadium on Saturday, still smarting from the visitors knocking them out of the FA Vase.


Water polo club wins prizes at regional awards

08 October 2023
Water polo club wins prizes at regional awards

Water polo club wins prizes at regional awards

08 October 2023

Grantham Water Polo Club was in the prizes at the 2023 Swim England Regional Awards for the East Midlands which took place in Loughborough.


Town boxer is back in the ring

07 October 2023
Town boxer is back in the ring

Town boxer is back in the ring

07 October 2023

Grantham Amateur Boxing Club’s Will Preston took part in the England Boxing East Midlands Development Championships at the Memorial Hall, Cleethorpes.


Junior golfers play out county league final

06 October 2023
Junior golfers play out county league final

Junior golfers play out county league final

06 October 2023

Over the same weekend as a Belton Woods Juniors squad were doing battle DG Trophy, the club’s Junior League squad were competing at Toft Golf Club.


Riders get cyclo-cross racing season off to a good start

05 October 2023
Riders get cyclo-cross racing season off to a good start

Riders get cyclo-cross racing season off to a good start

05 October 2023

Witham Wheelers took part in the first round of the Lincs League Cyclo-cross season last Sunday, organised by Sleaford Wheelers.


Gingerbreads share points on the road in midweek clash

04 October 2023
Gingerbreads share points on the road in midweek clash

Gingerbreads share points on the road in midweek clash

04 October 2023

Grantham Town recorded their first clean sheet of the 2023-24 league campaign with a determined performance at Ossett United on Tuesday night.


Young Gingerbreads enjoy rout on the road

04 October 2023
Young Gingerbreads enjoy rout on the road

Young Gingerbreads enjoy rout on the road

04 October 2023

Grantham Town U16s knew on paper the trip to King’s Lynn should be a formality, and as such the coaches once again rotated the team.


Going up – tennis club teams are promoted

03 October 2023
Going up – tennis club teams are promoted

Going up – tennis club teams are promoted

03 October 2023

Five of the Belvoir Vale Tennis Club doubles teams have gained promotion for next year’s Leicestershire County Doubles summer season.


Arrows fly up the table after resounding victory on the road

02 October 2023
Arrows fly up the table after resounding victory on the road

Arrows fly up the table after resounding victory on the road

02 October 2023

Harrowby United made the trip to Sandiacre Town looking to keep their excellent run of form going, which has seen them move up the league.


Draw feels like so much more for the Gingerbreads

30 September 2023
Draw feels like so much more for the Gingerbreads

Draw feels like so much more for the Gingerbreads

30 September 2023

Sometimes a hard-earned draw seems more like a victory – and that was certainly the case in this tussle at The Meres on Saturday.


Arrows’ midweek local derby ends in a draw

29 September 2023
Arrows’ midweek local derby ends in a draw

Arrows’ midweek local derby ends in a draw

29 September 2023

Harrowby United welcomed local rivals Newark Town for this A1 derby.


Club runners part of largest half marathon in the world

28 September 2023
Club runners part of largest half marathon in the world

Club runners part of largest half marathon in the world

28 September 2023

Sixteen members of Grantham Running Club headed up to a very warm Newcastle to take part in the Great North Run.


Fourth win on the trot for the Arrows

27 September 2023
Fourth win on the trot for the Arrows

Fourth win on the trot for the Arrows

27 September 2023

Harrowby United hoped to continue the recent good form on Saturday, travelling to Rainworth with a full squad from which to pick.


Young Gingerbreads defeated in cup tie

25 September 2023
Young Gingerbreads defeated in cup tie

Young Gingerbreads defeated in cup tie

25 September 2023

Grantham Town U16s travelled to Netherton United in Peterborough for their latest Cup match.


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