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Campaign celebrates town markets — Campaign celebrates town markets

A campaign to celebrate the important role markets play in local communities and town centres is under way.

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Covid deaths recorded — Covid deaths recorded

Two further covid deaths have been recorded in the area.

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30 acts of kindness from company to mark anniversary — 30 acts of kindness from company to mark anniversary

A recruitment company is celebrating its 30th year of business with 30 acts of kindness.

Grantham 2 Paris bike challenge supports local charities — Grantham 2 Paris bike challenge supports local charities

A group will be taking on a 400 mile cycle between Grantham and Paris in 36 hours for charity.

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'Relief ' as Margaret Thatcher statue is finally put on its Grantham plinth — 'Relief ' as Margaret Thatcher statue is finally put on its Grantham plinth

The man behind the fundraising for the Margaret Thatcher statue says it is a relief that it has finally been put on its plinth.

Petrol stations accused of not passing on tax cuts to drivers — Petrol stations accused of not passing on tax cuts to drivers

Fuel retailers have been told to make sure tax cuts are being passed to customers as campaign groups say hard-pressed drivers aren't benefitting.

Police helicopter and armed officers deployed after report of man with a knife — Police helicopter and armed officers deployed after report of man with a knife

A police helicopter was spotted over Grantham after being deployed following a report of a man with a knife.

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Spitfire finale for epic challenge — Spitfire finale for epic challenge

The head of a youth charity will complete a 13-month epic challenge tomorrow (Thursday) with a Spitfire flight.

Poll: Should Thatcher statue stay? — Poll: Should Thatcher statue stay?

Margaret Thatcher returned to the top of the news agenda as a statue to the former prime minister was installed, but should it stay?

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SPORT

Have a flutter at this local horse racing meet at the weekend — Have a flutter at this local horse racing meet at the weekend

Watering is under way at Garthorpe ahead of the Melton Hunt Club’s annual meeting there on Sunday.

Sailing silverware decided on final race — Sailing silverware decided on final race

Grantham sailor Val Millward contested the second Challenger event of 2022, held at Burghfield Sailability, Burghfield Sailing Club, near Reading.

Football trials offer you a chance to play football for the best Academy in the area — Football trials offer you a chance to play football for the best Academy in the area

Grantham Town FC Academy are holding trials for players aged from under-12 to under-18.

Low fish count in latest match on canal — Low fish count in latest match on canal

Although the weather has warmed up, Grantham Canal was in a dour mood for the Bottesford and District Angling Association club match last Sunday.

Tyre exploding ruins race at Silverstone — Tyre exploding ruins race at Silverstone

The Balfe Motorsport duo of Shaun Balfe and Adam Carroll arrived at Silverstone as British GT Championship leaders following their win at Oulton Park.

Club's family trio race in capital city 10k — The Vitality 10,000 was held once again on May Day and attracted some of Britain's top club runners for the incorporated National 10k Championship.

Town cricketers triumph in weekend double header — Grantham CC first XI enjoyed double league and cup delight at the weekend with victories over Market Deeping and Wollaton CC.

Town teenagers play football in Holland — Grantham Town under-14s returned to the UK following an intense five days in Holland, playing three tournament days over the Easter period.

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WHAT'S ON

Free recitals return to St Wulfram's — Free recitals return to St Wulfram's

A calendar of free recitals at St Wulfram's Church has been confirmed.

Dance film sweeps up international awards — Dance film sweeps up international awards

A Grantham duo have produced a dance film that has garnered 29 international awards and nominations.

Bingo event with a twist nearly sold out — Bingo event with a twist nearly sold out

Tickets are selling fast for a bingo night with a twist.

Castle to hold special costume exhibition to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee — Castle to hold special costume exhibition to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee

A special exhibition to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee will be hosted by Grimsthorpe Castle.

Luna Cinema returns to Lincoln Castle to show Grease, Pretty Woman and West Side Story — Luna Cinema returns to Lincoln Castle to show Grease, Pretty Woman and West Side Story

With summer just around the corner, it's time to gather family and friends to experience the magic of films al-fresco style.

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LIFESTYLE

The dangerous and destructive plants to look out for in your garden — The dangerous and destructive plants to look out for in your garden

From fast growing roots to weeds that can burn, here are five plants and trees to watch closely to if you've got them in your garden.

Harry Styles to read a Cbeebies Bedtime Story — Harry Styles to read a Cbeebies Bedtime Story

Singer Harry Styles will take a tour break in favour of a sit down on the Cbeebies sofa later this month where he will read the Bedtime Story.

Then & Now: Dustpan was originally in Market Place — Then & Now: Dustpan was originally in Market Place

The giant dustpan on Westgate was part of the advertising for The Little Dustpan ironmongers, but it started out on a different building.

Village's surprising connection to Florence Nightingale — Village's surprising connection to Florence Nightingale

The story of a shopkeeper who had a surprising link to Florence Nightingale has been retold on the 202nd anniversary of the pioneering nurse's birth.

Aldi recalls foods over salmonella fears — Aldi recalls foods over salmonella fears

Supermarket Aldi, together with the Food Standards Agency, has issued a product recall for four items it says could contain salmonella.

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