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Building firm director denies depositing 18,000 tons of waste without permit

Building firm director denies depositing 18,000 tons of waste without permit

The director of a building firm has denied depositing 18,000 tons of waste without a permit.
Men deny possessing counterfeit goods worth more than £840,000

Men deny possessing counterfeit goods worth more than £840,000

Two men have denied possessing counterfeit goods valued at more than £840,000.
Digital signalling tests to affect London-bound trains

Digital signalling tests to affect London-bound trains

Trains will face significant disruption this weekend, including no direct services to and from London King’s Cross, as new technology is tested.
Fly-tipper who breached suspended sentence avoids jail as he is the carer of his children

Fly-tipper who breached suspended sentence avoids jail as he is the carer of his children

A builder who fly-tipped waste has avoided jail due to being the carer of his three children.
Town shoppers react to new Costa café replacing Asda’s budget cafe

Town shoppers react to new Costa café replacing Asda’s budget cafe

A new café in a town supermarket has caused a stir after replacing a former budget-friendly venue.

From Flanders to England: music honours war and hope

From Flanders to England: music honours war and hope

From Flanders to England: music honours war and hope

For their November concert at ChristChurch, Grantham Choral Society presented a moving programme of peace-themed works, writes James Bone.

Town council launches festive colouring contest for young residents

Town council launches festive colouring contest for young residents

Town council launches festive colouring contest for young residents

Children are being invited to showcase their festive creativity in a new colouring competition organised by a town council.

Sisters brew up fresh ideas to boost businesses

Sisters brew up fresh ideas to boost businesses

Sisters brew up fresh ideas to boost businesses

Two sisters have launched a new events brand aimed at helping business owners and professionals connect, collaborate and grow.

Fighting to get Westminster to understand case for rural public transport

Fighting to get Westminster to understand case for rural public transport
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Fighting to get Westminster to understand case for rural public transport

Top officials will meet with the government to fight for more funding for public transport in Lincolnshire and 'raise the profile' of rural areas.

Mayor’s move to snap up permanent staff for key roles

Mayor’s move to snap up permanent staff for key roles
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Mayor’s move to snap up permanent staff for key roles

The mayor of Greater Lincolnshire has said she has been ‘held up’ from permanently appointing the top officials she needs on her team.

‘No merger for Rutland and South Lincs’

‘No merger for Rutland and South Lincs’
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‘No merger for Rutland and South Lincs’

Rutland and South Lincolnshire will not merge to former a single unitary authority under local government reform.

Candidates for December by-elections confirmed

Candidates for December by-elections confirmed

Candidates for two district by-elections and a parish council election have been announced.
Community-run pub in village strengthens with fresh leadership and menu

Community-run pub in village strengthens with fresh leadership and menu

A community-run pub has welcomed a new committee and a new chef as it looks to go from strength to strength.
Meet BBC expert Charles Hanson and have your heirlooms valued free

Meet BBC expert Charles Hanson and have your heirlooms valued free

A BBC expert is set to offer visitors to a historic estate the chance to have antiques, jewellery, watches, and heirlooms appraised.
New programme aims to make music and performance accessible to the community

New programme aims to make music and performance accessible to the community

A newly created programme aims to make music and performance accessible to everyone, while promoting wellbeing and growth for all ages.
Problem of dogs off leads

Problem of dogs off leads

Readers have been sharing their views about what’s in the news.
Tennis club pays tribute to popular member

Tennis club pays tribute to popular member

Members of a town tennis club paid tribute to a much-loved player who helped shape the club’s community spirit.

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Grantham runners compete alongside some of the nation’s finest

Grantham runners compete alongside some of the nation’s finest

With many of the country’s top cross-country athletes in attendance, it was an exciting day of racing.
Rollercoaster run for Grantham club in league fixture
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Rollercoaster run for Grantham club in league fixture

Green and black clad cross-country runners took to action over the rolling, twisty course.
Interim management team take charge of the Arrows for first time

Interim management team take charge of the Arrows for first time

D'Laryea and Funk take the helm for Harrowby’s home defeat to Deeping.
Caroline completes challenge of ultramarathon by running 36 miles

Caroline completes challenge of ultramarathon by running 36 miles

Grantham runner finishes in fourth place after taking on next test after running multiple marathons.
Away tie for Gingerbreads in next round of the FA Vase

Away tie for Gingerbreads in next round of the FA Vase

Grantham are going to Gornal after shoot-out success.
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What's On

Christmas countdown begins as tree arrives in town

Christmas countdown begins as tree arrives in town

The Christmas countdown is on as the town’s tree has arrived.
From Flanders to England: music honours war and hope

From Flanders to England: music honours war and hope

For their November concert at ChristChurch, Grantham Choral Society presented a moving programme of peace-themed works, writes James Bone.
Art of gardening will brighten winter

Art of gardening will brighten winter

A garden paradise awaits visitors to a new exhibition.
Carers organise Christmas fair to boost disabled mum’s holiday dream

Carers organise Christmas fair to boost disabled mum’s holiday dream

A festive event is hoping to deliver an early dream Christmas gift for a disabled mum.
An ‘illuminating’ evening experiencing the wild like never before

An ‘illuminating’ evening experiencing the wild like never before

I could come up with a dozen light-themed puns about how Lanterns of the Wild ‘lit up’ my day, but none of these would do the experience justice.
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Business

Plans go in to divide shut restaurant

Plans go in to divide shut restaurant

A closed gastro pub could be divided into two units if new plans get the green light.
Council offers free parking for festive shoppers

Council offers free parking for festive shoppers

Shoppers are being encouraged to stay local when picking up their Christmas gifts by a free parking scheme.
Locations revealed for two new substations as consultation launched

Locations revealed for two new substations as consultation launched

The locations of two large substations have been revealed ahead of a planning application being submitted.
Town shoppers react to new Costa café replacing Asda’s budget cafe

Town shoppers react to new Costa café replacing Asda’s budget cafe

A new café in a town supermarket has caused a stir after replacing a former budget-friendly venue.
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Lifestyle

Council offers free parking for festive shoppers

Council offers free parking for festive shoppers

Shoppers are being encouraged to stay local when picking up their Christmas gifts by a free parking scheme.
An ‘illuminating’ evening experiencing the wild like never before

An ‘illuminating’ evening experiencing the wild like never before

I could come up with a dozen light-themed puns about how Lanterns of the Wild ‘lit up’ my day, but none of these would do the experience justice.
Meet BBC expert Charles Hanson and have your heirlooms valued free

Meet BBC expert Charles Hanson and have your heirlooms valued free

A BBC expert is set to offer visitors to a historic estate the chance to have antiques, jewellery, watches, and heirlooms appraised.
Read more
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