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Developers head back to the drawing board after Manthorpe Lodge appeal

DEVELOPERS have failed in their bid to overturn a decision to reject plans for flats on the old Manthorpe Lodge site.

Old Pic.

Men helped lorry drivers in trouble

THESE gentlemen were responsible for getting many a lorry driver out of a tough scrape in the ‘60s and ‘70s.

Gary Linekar is pictured in his pads, second from the left on the front row.

Batting first...Gary Lineker

HE may be more famous for the eating of crisps these days by Gary Lineker was in his pomp when he came to Grantham in 1987.

10 Years Ago

l The five suspects in the Mark Corley murder case all walked free from court following the collapse of their trial. The police were found to have illegally bugged the men while they spoke to their solicitors.

25 Years Ago

lNewsboy Nick Davies was hailed a lifesaver after warning of a major gas leak which put the lives of elderly people at risk in Belton Avenue.

Announcements rss

Willis Sylvia : Obituary

Published in the Grantham Journal on 03 February 2012

Trafford Polly : Obituary

Published in the Grantham Journal on 03 February 2012

Gordon Paul : Birthday

Published in the Grantham Journal on 03 February 2012

Dora France : Birthday

Published in the Grantham Journal on 03 February 2012

Sands June Margaret : Memorial

Published in the Grantham Journal on 03 February 2012

Obituaries rss

Obit - Brian WRIGHT.

Mr B. B. Wright

MR Brian Barry Wright, of Wordsworth Close, Grantham, has died in Newton House Nursing Home, Grantham. He was 67.

Mr A. J. Shaw

MR Alan James Shaw, of Goldsmith Road, Grantham, has died at home. He was 67.

Obit - PEARCE

Mr I. S. Pearce

MR Ian Stanley Pearce, of Greenacres, Barrowby, has died in Grantham Hospital. He was 83.

Obit - Darren Featherstone

Mr D. P. Featherstone

MR Darren Phillip Featherstone, of Alexandra Road, Grantham, has died at home. He was 36.

Obit - BORCHARD

Mrs P. L. Borchard

MRS Pamela Lillian Borchard, of Grantham, has died at home. She was 67.

Nostalgia rss

50 Years Ago

lA man who tried to outrun the police was out of luck - his pursuer was a sprinter in the divisional sports championships. PC Greaves rugby tackled the offender before taking him to the police station “by the ears”.

100 Years Ago

lGranthamians were pictured ice-skating along a stretch of the Grantham-Nottingham Canal.

Grantham Youth Club's team of 1987.

Team won Journal U-15 cup

GRANTHAM Youth Club caused an upset 25 years ago with a 3-0 win against Leadenham in the Under-15 Journal Cup Final.

Grantham football team from 1895.
Pictured are - back, from left - T. Strickson (umpire), T. Seagar, Shannon, J. Broadbent, W. Copson, F. Geeson, J. Austin, A. J. Bush (referee). Middle, from left - T. J. Brittain (Captain), W. Wood. Front, from left - A. E. Slater, Capt Curtis and N. Orston.

Side pushed Blackburn Rovers

THIS Grantham football team made headlines way back in 1895 when they almost held the mighty Blackburn Rovers.

Events showcase Grantham’s past

EVENTS looking at Grantham’s colourful history will be hosted at the Guildhall Arts Centre in February.

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