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Police ‘moo-ve’ on wandering bull

Police ‘moo-ve’ on wandering bull

Police officers had their hands full when they helped to round-up a rather beefy customer.
Flooding, boric acid in the sausages, and a staff member assaulted by a Bay City Roller

Flooding, boric acid in the sausages, and a staff member assaulted by a Bay City Roller

Join us for a look back at what was in our newspaper in September 2015, 2000, 1975 and 1925.
Two-day closure of A1 southbound

Two-day closure of A1 southbound

National Highways is hoping a storm does not delay its plans to realign a major road.
Police at the scene of A1 incident

Police at the scene of A1 incident

Police are at the scene of an incident on the A1 near Stamford.
Flooding and burst tyre slow A1 traffic
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Flooding and burst tyre slow A1 traffic

There are delays on the A1 both north and south of Grantham this afternoon due to flooding at Great Ponton and a burst tyre at Gonerby Moor.

The race is on to redraw the map — as competing councils insist they have the right answer

The race is on to redraw the map — as competing councils insist they have the right answer
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The race is on to redraw the map — as competing councils insist they have the right answer

Competing councils insist they have the right plan to deliver major change in Lincolnshire.

County affected by Storm Claudia as fallen tree forces road closure

County affected by Storm Claudia as fallen tree forces road closure

County affected by Storm Claudia as fallen tree forces road closure

A road has been closed due to a fallen tree caused by Storm Claudia - while flood warnings are now in place.

‘Inspirational leader’ set to take top job at council

‘Inspirational leader’ set to take top job at council
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‘Inspirational leader’ set to take top job at council

A council’s deputy chief executive looks set to take the authority’s top job.

Four arrested in illegal cigarette crackdown

Four arrested in illegal cigarette crackdown
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Four arrested in illegal cigarette crackdown

Four shop workers were arrested after police raids seized more than 130,000 cigarettes in Lincolnshire last month.

Drug dealing, speeding and street drinking top of the priority list for police

Drug dealing, speeding and street drinking top of the priority list for police

Drug dealing, speeding and street drinking top of the priority list for police

Police have set priorities for the coming months, including issues with drug dealing, speeding, street drinking and anti-social behaviour.

Win tickets to Classic Ibiza 2026

Win tickets to Classic Ibiza 2026

Win tickets to Classic Ibiza 2026

Tickets have gone on sale for one of the events of the summer - and you could be there with our fantastic competition.
New finance boss for college

New finance boss for college

An appointment has been made to manage the financial future of a college.
Police and crime commissioner to be axed as roles are abolished
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Police and crime commissioner to be axed as roles are abolished

Lincolnshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Marc Jones, will lose his job under policing reforms by the Labour Government, it has been confirmed.
Union leaders fear hospital trust ‘transformation programme’ puts 180 jobs at risk

Union leaders fear hospital trust ‘transformation programme’ puts 180 jobs at risk

Union leaders fear a ‘transformation programme’ that has been launched by hospital chiefs could lead to significant job losses.
Bright idea? Early hours street lighting could return… but councils would have to foot energy bills
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Bright idea? Early hours street lighting could return… but councils would have to foot energy bills

Towns and villages could find it easier to turn street lights back on at night after years of complaints.
Charity hosts ‘home health’ clinic to help cut Christmas cash stress

Charity hosts ‘home health’ clinic to help cut Christmas cash stress

A charity is offering free expert advice on budgeting and saving in the run-up to Christmas.
‘Ask your GP to make referral’ says veteran who beat wait for hip op

‘Ask your GP to make referral’ says veteran who beat wait for hip op

An Army veteran is back climbing ladders as part of his day job after undergoing hip replacement surgery just weeks after his initial consultation.

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Drury demands actions from his players in a bid to stop Stamford’s struggles

Drury demands actions from his players in a bid to stop Stamford’s struggles

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Crucial clashes continue for Clarets in bid for semi-final spot

Crucial clashes continue for Clarets in bid for semi-final spot

Grantham and Harrowby also have home games in county cup competition.
Owen selected to skip England rinks at international series

Owen selected to skip England rinks at international series

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Defeated Daniels take backward step in midweek reversal

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Successive five-goal victories for Stamford’s second string.
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Paying £2.50 for a pint doesn’t have to be a thing of the past
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Paying £2.50 for a pint doesn’t have to be a thing of the past

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Win tickets to Classic Ibiza 2026

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Former nursery teacher follows passion setting up new music group

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Review: Grantham Dramatic Society’s And Then There Were None

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Christmas cracker show brings festive songs to town theatre

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‘Mouthwatering tapas’ to be served from tomorrow at town cafe

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New café provides welcoming space for community to connect

New café provides welcoming space for community to connect

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Meet the Business Innovation finalists for the Grantham Journal Business Awards 2025

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Flooding, boric acid in the sausages, and a staff member assaulted by a Bay City Roller

Flooding, boric acid in the sausages, and a staff member assaulted by a Bay City Roller

Join us for a look back at what was in our newspaper in September 2015, 2000, 1975 and 1925.
Paying £2.50 for a pint doesn’t have to be a thing of the past

Paying £2.50 for a pint doesn’t have to be a thing of the past

Remember the good old days when you could get three or four pints from a tenner? Well, it seems that’s still the case.
It was the perfect meal - or so I thought

It was the perfect meal - or so I thought

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