Grantham

The Belvoir Hunt drew a large crowd on Boxing Day to the centre of Grantham where people mixed with the riders, their horses and the hounds.

Vehicles are moving slowly southbound on the A1 between the A607 at Grantham and the A151 due to heavy traffic.

We live in a world where the ludicrous idea of alternative universes has become acceptable and, in my opinion, that must be where Nick Boles got most of the information for a recent column in the Journal.

Mr Colin Ernest Goddard, of Albert Street, Grantham, has died in Rotherham. He was 56.

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.

Over the last few years, £150m in government cuts have been made to our county council budget.

By getting people to pay £1 for each square in a quilt created by Creative Crafts, Grantham’s quilting club, £192 has been raised for St Barnabas Hospice.

In response to a letter from Barbara Rowlandson in the Journal of December 19, can I point out that neither of the town Rotary clubs were involved in a Santa float this year.

Mr Bryan Henry Horton, of Huntingtower Road, Grantham, has died in Lincoln County Hospital. He was 80.

The Priory Ruskin Academy held its first Christmas Indulgence Evening in the new Great Hall.

May I express our most sincere thanks to all the people of Grantham who supported this year’s Christmas Post Campaign.

Several inches of snow fell on Grantham last night providing us with some picturesque and festive views but also contributing to some treacherous driving conditions in the area.

The eldest of 16 children who says she has never drunk alcohol or smoked in her life, is celebrating her 100th birthday today (Saturday).

Grantham rail passengers face disruption tomorrow (Saturday) because all train services in and out of London’s King’s Cross are cancelled due to engineering works.

Police are reporting a number of road collisions on Lincolnshire roads this evening and warning of treacherous driving conditions.

Weather forecasters say people living in Lincolnshire and the wider region should prepare for settling snow overnight.

Grantham Hospice is offering a chance to sparkle in its second Strictly Ballroom event.

Crowds turned out in St Peter’s Hill this morning to see the Belvoir Hunt’s annual Boxing Day meet in Grantham.

Representatives of sports charity Inspire+, along with young ambassadors and Sports Leadership Academy students, did a bag pack at Asda in Grantham, raising over £750 in just four hours.

Mr Frank Railton, of Rosemary Crescent, Grantham, has died in Grantham Hospital. He was 83.