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Road set to close permanently — Road set to close permanently

A road will close permanently later this month to make way for a new relief road.

Warning issued as wildfires double — Warning issued as wildfires double

As the dry weather continues, the fire and rescue service has issued a plea to residents.

Paralysed scuba diver to attempt three world records — Paralysed scuba diver to attempt three world records

A paralysed scuba diver will be attempting to set three new world records to raise money for three charities.

Venomous black widow spider rescued from garage — Venomous black widow spider rescued from garage

A stowaway black widow spider found in a garage has been rescued by Rutland Sanctuary Zoo.

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Drone picture shows field fire — Drone picture shows field fire

A drone picture submitted by a reader shows fire crews tackling a blaze in a field.

Temperatures to be hotter than Bermuda — Temperatures to be hotter than Bermuda

The Met Office has predicted another heatwave with temperatures in Grantham and the surrounding area likely to be hotter than Bermuda.

Author releases first book looking back on childhood — Author releases first book looking back on childhood

A author born in rural Lincolnshire has released his first novel, flashing back to his memories of childhood.

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Quad bike stolen from farm — Quad bike stolen from farm

A farmer is appealing for information after their quad bike was stolen.

Stricter rules to clampdown on takeaway litter — Stricter rules to clampdown on takeaway litter

Councils can and must use stricter rules to make sure takeaways help clear-up after customers, says the government.

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SPORT

McCallin wins Commonwealth Games gold — McCallin wins Commonwealth Games gold

Former KGGS pupil Shona McCallin has added a Commonwealth Games gold medal to her trophy cabinet.

Cricket team win by four wickets in front of stately home — Cricket team win by four wickets in front of stately home

Belton Park won the toss and elected to field on a warm and muggy Saturday afternoon last weekend.

Town golfers make it through to prestigious finals — Town golfers make it through to prestigious finals

Belton Park's six-man foursomes team travelled to Scunthorpe knowing that a win would qualify them for the highly coveted County Elsham finals.

Former KGGS student wins Games medal — Former KGGS student wins Games medal

A Grantham swimmer won a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games on Sunday.

Clubs hope Lioness success will ramp up local interest in women's football — Clubs hope Lioness success will ramp up local interest in women's football

Local football clubs are hoping to boost the sport’s profile to girls of all ages following the inspirational success of the Lionesses.

Magnficent seven swim to national championships — Grantham Swimming Club have seven swimmers who have qualified to swim at this year’s British/National age-group Summer Championships.

Gingerbreads seal semi-final spot after Stamford success — Grantham overturn early deficit to set up Gainsborough clash.

Enter September village running event — The organisers of the Caythorpe Dash are putting on another of their popular races and have designated their next event for Sunday, September 11.

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Did the afternoon tea tradition begin at Belvoir Castle? — Did the afternoon tea tradition begin at Belvoir Castle?

According to an archivist, the tradition of afternoon tea started out at a local landmark.

Cèilidh group puts on sessions for families to enjoy — Cèilidh group puts on sessions for families to enjoy

A traditional country dance group is holding fun sessions for children and parents to bring people together.

Final classic thriller — Final classic thriller

The final production in this year’s Classic Thriller Season is at Nottingham’s Theatre Royal next week.

Former school pupil's musical debuts in London — Former school pupil's musical debuts in London

A former King's School pupil co-wrote a musical that opened at London's Southwark Playhouse last week.

Cast announced for new production of White Christmas — Cast announced for new production of White Christmas

Singer Jay McGuiness is to star in a touring of production of White Christmas later this year.

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LIFESTYLE

Rail strike to cause severe summer disruption this Saturday — Rail strike to cause severe summer disruption this Saturday

Rail services are facing major disruption on a 'busy weekend', says the Rail Delivery Group, as train drivers gear-up for more strike action.

Then & Now: Furniture trade a family business — Then & Now: Furniture trade a family business

This is the story of a Grantham family from the 1800s who ran a furniture business together.

When can my child get a Saturday or summer job? — When can my child get a Saturday or summer job?

With youngsters not currently at school there may be more talk of Saturday and summer jobs but what are the rules for children wanting work?

What it was like to be a Games Maker at the London 2012 Olympics — What it was like to be a Games Maker at the London 2012 Olympics

10 years ago today I began as a volunteer at the London 2012 Olympics and it ended up being one of the best summers of my life.

14 quick and easy ways to use less gas and electricity — 14 quick and easy ways to use less gas and electricity

With energy bills set to rise to record levels here's 14 quick and easy ways you can start making savings today.

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