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Not just cuddles and walkies: the truth about pet care work

Not just cuddles and walkies: the truth about pet care work

A pet care business might sound perfect, but it’s more than cuddles and dog walks, writes our pet expert.
‘Poppy Appeal raised an incredible amount - thank you’

‘Poppy Appeal raised an incredible amount - thank you’

Our readers have once again put pen to paper and sent in an array of letters on varying topics.
Pupils take tour of their winning designs at show home

Pupils take tour of their winning designs at show home

Young designers paid a visit to an estate’s show home to see their winning interior design ideas brought to life.
'Julie would have been immensely proud' say organisers as music festival in her memory draws to a close

'Julie would have been immensely proud' say organisers as music festival in her memory draws to a close

Organisers of a festival that raised £250,000 for charities say the woman who inspired it would have been “immensely proud” of its legacy.
‘Rural crime has a profound impact on Lincolnshire farmers’

‘Rural crime has a profound impact on Lincolnshire farmers’

An MP writes on the impact of rural crime on the area and what he’s doing to take action.

Start your Friday with purpose and boost your business with breakfast talks

Start your Friday with purpose and boost your business with breakfast talks

Start your Friday with purpose and boost your business with breakfast talks

You might come for breakfast, but you might also leave with a fresh business idea, writes Michelle Wright of Grantham Business Club.

Then and now: Annual exhibition attracts hundreds

Then and now: Annual exhibition attracts hundreds

Then and now: Annual exhibition attracts hundreds

In 1874, the Grantham Journal reported that the Lincolnshire Agricultural Society’s annual exhibition was held at Grantham on Harrowby Road.

£42 million for urgent upgrades to schools

£42 million for urgent upgrades to schools
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£42 million for urgent upgrades to schools

Funding has been announced for urgent repairs and upgrades to 18 Lincolnshire schools, including one facing imminent closure.

Red Arrows flypast to mark 105th birthday of ‘remarkable’ Margaret

Red Arrows flypast to mark 105th birthday of ‘remarkable’ Margaret

Red Arrows flypast to mark 105th birthday of ‘remarkable’ Margaret

A Red Arrows flypast has marked the 105th birthday of a much-loved care home resident today.

Woman jailed for assaulting police officers

Woman jailed for assaulting police officers

Woman jailed for assaulting police officers

A woman who admitted assaulting two police officers after being given a chance to avoid jail was today sentenced to 20 months imprisonment.

Volunteers thanked as charity confirms closure of long-standing branch

Volunteers thanked as charity confirms closure of long-standing branch

Volunteers thanked as charity confirms closure of long-standing branch

A charity shop has closed its doors after nearly 40 years of trading in the town centre.
Delays on A1 as lorry loses load

Delays on A1 as lorry loses load

Drivers are facing long delays on the A1 after a lorry shed its load this afternoon.
Business supports learning disability charity in dragon boat contest

Business supports learning disability charity in dragon boat contest

Staff from a town care product supplier paddled to success while raising over £2,000 for a London charity during a lively dragon boat race.
Flower and garden show to see talented and famous faces

Flower and garden show to see talented and famous faces

A flower and garden show at a faux historic castle is expected to be the best to date, with famous and talented faces attending the summer event.
Teams invited to join walking treasure hunt

Teams invited to join walking treasure hunt

Join Captain Fishface for a thrilling treasure hunt this June.
Olympic spirit returns to town as thousands of pupils gear up

Olympic spirit returns to town as thousands of pupils gear up

More than 2,500 children are set to take part in an annual Mini Olympics.
U-turn sees council oppose local government shake-up in Lincolnshire… will other authorities follow?
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U-turn sees council oppose local government shake-up in Lincolnshire… will other authorities follow?

North Lincolnshire Council will now oppose proposals to further reorganise local government in the county, after a ‘clear lack of support’ for change.

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Perfect timing for Graham to display his new silverware

Perfect timing for Graham to display his new silverware

New glass cabinet had been purchased by golfer ahead of Sudbrook success.
Learna lands England call-up in the next stage of her boxing adventure

Learna lands England call-up in the next stage of her boxing adventure

Teenager is already a two-times national champion ahead of England bow.
Riley rises to the challenge after taking fight at short notice

Riley rises to the challenge after taking fight at short notice

Belt success caps a memorable six months for Grantham boxer.
Grantham runners among the record number of participants at the Manchester Marathon

Grantham runners among the record number of participants at the Manchester Marathon

Weather conditions, while perfect for spectating, were less favourable for those running.
Caroline hits her target in Milton Keynes marathon

Caroline hits her target in Milton Keynes marathon

Grantham runner reaches her goal of returning a sub-four hour time.
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What's On

'Julie would have been immensely proud' say organisers as music festival in her memory draws to a close

'Julie would have been immensely proud' say organisers as music festival in her memory draws to a close

Organisers of a festival that raised £250,000 for charities say the woman who inspired it would have been “immensely proud” of its legacy.
The helping hands who bring a poet’s world to life

The helping hands who bring a poet’s world to life

When it comes to places in which to volunteer, John Clare Cottage offers something pretty special.
Flower and garden show to see talented and famous faces

Flower and garden show to see talented and famous faces

A flower and garden show at a faux historic castle is expected to be the best to date, with famous and talented faces attending the summer event.
Teams invited to join walking treasure hunt

Teams invited to join walking treasure hunt

Join Captain Fishface for a thrilling treasure hunt this June.
Olympic spirit returns to town as thousands of pupils gear up

Olympic spirit returns to town as thousands of pupils gear up

More than 2,500 children are set to take part in an annual Mini Olympics.
Read more

Business

Not just cuddles and walkies: the truth about pet care work

Not just cuddles and walkies: the truth about pet care work

A pet care business might sound perfect, but it’s more than cuddles and dog walks, writes our pet expert.
A 32-acre site on the market for £5 million

A 32-acre site on the market for £5 million

A 32-acre site allocated for a housing and commercial development is on the market for £5 million.
Start your Friday with purpose and boost your business with breakfast talks

Start your Friday with purpose and boost your business with breakfast talks

You might come for breakfast, but you might also leave with a fresh business idea, writes Michelle Wright of Grantham Business Club.
‘We are lucky to have some unique investment opportunities and it is fantastic to see some of these pioneering sites getting exposure to investors’

‘We are lucky to have some unique investment opportunities and it is fantastic to see some of these pioneering sites getting exposure to investors’

A senior leader has hailed the ‘fantastic’ exposure given to three investment opportunities at a key event.
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Lifestyle

Have a crack at the Saturday Social - the weekend’s toughest online quiz

Have a crack at the Saturday Social - the weekend’s toughest online quiz

Our online quiz returns with 13 trivia questions on everything from Friends to football.
Then and now: Annual exhibition attracts hundreds

Then and now: Annual exhibition attracts hundreds

In 1874, the Grantham Journal reported that the Lincolnshire Agricultural Society’s annual exhibition was held at Grantham on Harrowby Road.
Volunteers thanked as charity confirms closure of long-standing branch

Volunteers thanked as charity confirms closure of long-standing branch

A charity shop has closed its doors after nearly 40 years of trading in the town centre.
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