By comment@granthamjournal.co.uk (Grantham Reporter) The BBC is to overhaul its local radio services with stations sharing more content and broadcasting less programming unique to their area. Plans confirmed by the broadcaster on Monday include the los…
Dave plagued by floating leaves on Lincoln’s Fossdyke Canal
By john.burgess@granthamjournal.co.uk (John Burgess) Heavy leaf fall is making fishing tricky at the moment on many local fisheries, with some sections of lakes and many stretches of canal thick with floating debris. But although all this surface rubbi…
‘We remain determined that Grantham Market should remain open – we’re looking at options’
The leader of South Kesteven District Council, Kelham Cooke, focuses on the future of the district’s markets in this month’s column. He writes: A lot has recently been said and written about South Kesteven’s traditional outdoor markets. This followed a…
Then and now: Grantham Waterworks Company made annual visits to reservoir
Grantham Civic Society writes about the Grantham Waterworks Company annual visits. In August 1893 the directors of the Grantham Waterworks Company met to make their annual visit to the springs, reservoirs and pumping station. The reservoir at the top o…
‘Don’t waste those pumpkin seeds – they make a great snack’ says Grantham reader
Linda Jackson, from Grantham, writes: Next time you empty out a pumpkin then save those pumpkin seeds. Scoop them out and next time you have the oven on then put them on a baking tray. Perhaps add a little salt, pepper or try some spices like paprika. …
‘A1 casualties pale in comparison to those affected by Grantham A&E downgrade’
Charmaine Morgan, South Kesteven District Councillor, chair of SOS Grantham Hospital, writes: Regarding a questionnaire sent out by Gareth Davies, Conservative MP for Grantham and Stamford, about improving safety on the A1. Not only was the timing of t…
Seven-year-old Grantham boy with cerebral palsy will get ‘dream’ bike on Christmas day
By katie.green@iliffepublishing.co.uk (Katie Green) A seven-year-old boy who has cerebral palsy will receive his “dream” bike on Christmas day, after money was raised to buy him the specialist bike. Hayley Goodwin, mother of seven-year-old Harry Goodwi…
Fire crew attends van fire at Grantham retail park
By katie.green@iliffepublishing.co.uk (Katie Green) A fire crew attended a van fire at a Grantham retail estate. One Grantham fire crew were called to the van on fire at the Augustin Retail Park. They were called at 7.47am today (October 29). Crews use…
Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue officers put out van fire in Grantham
By matthew.taylor@granthamjournal.co.uk (Matthew Taylor) A fire crew attended a van that was ablaze. At 10.29am today (Friday), Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue officers from Grantham attended a van that was on fire. The vehicle was on Rushcliffe Road, Gra…
Grantham Town enjoy break in schedule following defensive delight on the road
By john.burgess@granthamjournal.co.uk (John Burgess) Grantham Town manager Matt Chatfield had nothing but praise for his side after they held Pontefract Collieries to a 0-0 draw on Saturday. Chatfield had a much weakened Gingerbreads side to utilise as…