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VIDEO: Did Vulcan do banned trick over Grantham?

27 October 2015
VIDEO: Did Vulcan do banned trick over Grantham?

VIDEO: Did Vulcan do banned trick over Grantham?

27 October 2015

The Civil Aviation Authority is investigating whether the popular Avro Vulcan performed a banned ‘barrel roll’ manoeuvre while flying over Grantham.


Anglian Water apologise to villagers left without water after burst main

24 October 2015
Anglian Water apologise to villagers left without water after burst main

Anglian Water apologise to villagers left without water after burst main

24 October 2015

Anglian Water have apologised after residents in villages including Carlby, Essendine, Castle Bytham, Ryhall and Swayfield, were left without water earlier today.


Memory Lane: Old Somerby’s Walter and Minnie have 450 descendants

24 October 2015
Memory Lane: Old Somerby’s Walter and Minnie have 450 descendants

Memory Lane: Old Somerby’s Walter and Minnie have 450 descendants

24 October 2015

A much-loved Old Somerby couple were honoured at a family gathering this year, where there were plenty of people to remember them given that they have an incredible 450 descendants.


‘Get behind The West Grantham Academy St John’s’ as change is under way

24 October 2015
‘Get behind The West Grantham Academy St John’s’ as change is under way

‘Get behind The West Grantham Academy St John’s’ as change is under way

24 October 2015

After the Journal revealed earlier this month that West Grantham Academy St John’s had come last in a local primary school performance list, we were invited into the school to see the work staff are doing to improve their standing.


Another fire at Mid UK recycling plant in Ancaster sees 100 tonnes ablaze

24 October 2015
Another fire at Mid UK recycling plant in Ancaster sees 100 tonnes ablaze

Another fire at Mid UK recycling plant in Ancaster sees 100 tonnes ablaze

24 October 2015

Firefighters were once again called out last night to tackle a blaze at Mid UK’s recycling plant in Ancaster


Questions from Lincolnshire County Council over Gorse Lane quarry near Denton

23 October 2015
Questions from Lincolnshire County Council over Gorse Lane quarry near Denton

Questions from Lincolnshire County Council over Gorse Lane quarry near Denton

23 October 2015

Campaigners against a proposed quarry and landfill site are celebrating after the county council asked the developer to provide further evidence on their plans.


Video: Back to the First World War at Bottesford Primary School

21 October 2015
Video: Back to the First World War at Bottesford Primary School

Video: Back to the First World War at Bottesford Primary School

21 October 2015

Bottesford Primary School pupils were transported back in time thanks to the Bottesford Parish First World War Centenary Project, supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund.


The Big Interview: Grantham Baptist Church’s new lead minister

19 October 2015
The Big Interview: Grantham Baptist Church’s new lead minister

The Big Interview: Grantham Baptist Church’s new lead minister

19 October 2015

After two decades helping war torn African communities, Kenneth Matthews has returned to Grantham Baptist Church as its lead minister. He told us more about the life-changing work, and how he will bring this into his new role.


VIDEO: Digging deeper into work on Grantham’s bypass

16 October 2015
VIDEO: Digging deeper into work on Grantham’s bypass

VIDEO: Digging deeper into work on Grantham’s bypass

16 October 2015

This week, I was given a tour around the Grantham bypass construction site, where work has stepped up on what is hoped to be the much needed answer to the town’s traffic woes.


Ambulance service apologise after injured elderly lady’s long wait on Grantham pavement

15 October 2015
Ambulance service apologise after injured elderly lady’s long wait on Grantham pavement

Ambulance service apologise after injured elderly lady’s long wait on Grantham pavement

15 October 2015

East Midlands Ambulance Service have apologised after a 66-year-old woman was left lying injured on Grantham High Street for over an hour and a half yesterday.


A lot of love for 95-year-old tennis player from Leadenham club

14 October 2015
A lot of love for 95-year-old tennis player from Leadenham club

A lot of love for 95-year-old tennis player from Leadenham club

14 October 2015

After hearing that 95-year-old tennis player Babette Hay had decided to take a step back from the court, her fellow club members threw a party in her honour.


South Witham man is motoring on at 105 years old

08 October 2015
South Witham man is motoring on at 105 years old

South Witham man is motoring on at 105 years old

08 October 2015

An 105-year-old motorbike enthusiast showed no signs of slowing down as he celebrated his birthday with family and friends at his local pub in South Witham.


The Big Interview: From sugar packets to shells, David Feld has some unusual collections

06 October 2015
The Big Interview: From sugar packets to shells, David Feld has some unusual collections

The Big Interview: From sugar packets to shells, David Feld has some unusual collections

06 October 2015

You would be hard pushed to find anyone else in Grantham who has as many interests, collections and society memberships than David Feld. We spoke to the microbiologist, natural historian, conchologist, taxonomist, bibliomane and ephemerist to find out more.


Video: Work on Grantham bypass steps up with arrival of 540 lorry loads of material

06 October 2015
Video: Work on Grantham bypass steps up with arrival of 540 lorry loads of material

Video: Work on Grantham bypass steps up with arrival of 540 lorry loads of material

06 October 2015

Work on the Grantham Southern Relief Road stepped up last week with the arrival of 10,000 tonnes of material on site.


Video: ‘Dangerous’ move by lorry on A1 accident blackspot near Grantham

24 September 2015
Video: ‘Dangerous’ move by lorry on A1 accident blackspot near Grantham

Video: ‘Dangerous’ move by lorry on A1 accident blackspot near Grantham

24 September 2015

The focus is once again on an accident blackspot on the A1 near Grantham.


SLIDESHOW: Grantham College plans for first phase of £52 million development

24 September 2015
SLIDESHOW: Grantham College plans for first phase of £52 million development

SLIDESHOW: Grantham College plans for first phase of £52 million development

24 September 2015

An application to begin work on the first stage of Grantham College’s £52 million redevelopment has been put forward to SKDC.


Ofsted full of praise for Grantham’s Stepping Stones nursery

23 September 2015
Ofsted full of praise for Grantham’s Stepping Stones nursery

Ofsted full of praise for Grantham’s Stepping Stones nursery

23 September 2015

A popular Grantham nursery has once again been rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted, with a report which says ‘parents consider their children very lucky to attend such a wonderful nursery’.


Second application to convert Victorian pub in Ancaster

23 September 2015
Second application to convert Victorian pub in Ancaster

Second application to convert Victorian pub in Ancaster

23 September 2015

With the submission of a second application to convert a Victorian pub into housing, Ancaster residents are preparing to voice their concerns at a parish meeting.


Councillors give thumbs up to Lidl in Bourne

15 September 2015
Councillors give thumbs up to Lidl in Bourne

Councillors give thumbs up to Lidl in Bourne

15 September 2015

Councillors have voted in favour of plans to build a Lidl supermarket in Bourne, subject to conditions and a discussion on opening hours.


Special Report: Warning of flooding in Long Bennington made four years ago

12 September 2015
Special Report: Warning of flooding in Long Bennington made four years ago

Special Report: Warning of flooding in Long Bennington made four years ago

12 September 2015

The Journal can reveal that warnings of floods in Long Bennington were made four years ago in a report commissioned by South Kesteven District Council.


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