An application to demolish a vacant petrol station at Ancaster and build a Co-Op retail store and 14 houses, has been approved subject to conditions.
While all around the world people will be waiting for clocks to reach midnight tomorrow and herald in 2015, Grantham’s iconic Guildhall clock will not mark that milestone.
When Graham Burks became the first ever male headteacher of Kesteven and Grantham Girls’ School in 2007, the school was in a category of concern. Seven years later it is rated outstanding by OFSTED and results have consistently been in the top four in the county. After announcing his retirement at the end of this academic year, Graham spoke to the Journal.
The eldest of 16 children who says she has never drunk alcohol or smoked in her life, is celebrating her 100th birthday today (Saturday).
Christmas is that time of year when we all like to indulge, but to coincide with the increase in fatty foods cooked during the festive season a campaign has been launched highlighting the £7 million annual cost of clearing up our sewers from giant ‘fatbergs’, along with a range of bizarre items including fake teeth, half a car, and a settee.
A Midland market town whose local authority was dealing with a lack of money in the national coffers, under pressure to collect taxes and not be burdened by ‘outsiders’ to keep essential infrastructure well-maintained.
Generations of clients have walked through the doors of Avenue Road solicitors Fraser Wise and Co, since Bill Fraser set the practice up in 1979.
Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue have revealed that £4004 was raised in Grantham during their Santa tour of the county.
The owner of a Castlegate pizzeria says he has ‘lost all confidence and trust’ in the police, as he is yet to receive compensation after a passer-by smashed his shop’s window.
A retrospective planning application for a military-style bootcamp currently operating at Heydour, has been deferred by South Kesteven District Council’s development control committee.
A project working with unemployed young people from the Earlesfield Estate has been taking place over the past six months.
Two businesswomen have decided to join together in a collective and open a pop-up shop in Grantham selling naturally fragranced candles and soaps alongside handmade crafts.
While many may be forgiven for thinking drifting cars is an unlawful pastime, five young friends are demonstrating not only their skidding skills but that the alternative motorsport can be both safe and legal.
Five teenage friends from King’s School have formed a band and are enjoying early success with various gigs and airtime on BBC radio.
Fund-raising for facilities especially designed for their students does not stop at Grantham Additional Needs Fellowship.
Santa Claus swapped sleigh bells for sirens after breaking down while flying up the A1 to visit children at a Grantham nursery today.
