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Astonished that there is no mention of 'first female Prime Minister' on statue — Astonished that there is no mention of 'first female Prime Minister' on statue

Why is there no mention of the UK's first female PM on Margaret Thatcher's statue? a Journal letter writer asks.

Grantham misses out on Great British Railways HQ — Grantham misses out on Great British Railways HQ

A bid for Grantham to host a new national railway headquarters has failed after a shortlist of towns and cities was announced.

Market supervisor to cycle 400 miles with team to raise money for eight charities — Market supervisor to cycle 400 miles with team to raise money for eight charities

Market Supervisor Gary Taylor is part of a 24-strong team cycling the 400 miles from Grantham to Paris to raise money for eight charities.

Royal Mail managers to strike over cuts to 700 jobs and pay — Royal Mail managers to strike over cuts to 700 jobs and pay

Royal Mail managers across the UK are set to take industrial action in a dispute over further attacks on jobs and pay.

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Look out for electoral register information arriving by email or post — Look out for electoral register information arriving by email or post

The council is updating its electoral register to ensure that everyone who wants to have a voice in the next elections can take part.

The latest planning applications in the area — The latest planning applications in the area

Proposals for repairs of historic town centre shop fronts and for fibre broadband at a sports club are among the latest plans near you.

Plans to restore historic building could cost up to £490,000 — Plans to restore historic building could cost up to £490,000

Council plans have been revealed to restore a historic town centre hall into a destination venue.

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Council announces proposals to stop cars waiting on town centre road — Council announces proposals to stop cars waiting on town centre road

The county council has unveiled a proposals to stop cars waiting on a town centre road near a cinema and health centre.

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Firefighters clean up 400 litres of diesel spilled at A1 services — Firefighters clean up 400 litres of diesel spilled at A1 services

Firefighters were called to Gonerby Moor services yesterday after 400 litres of diesel were spilled

SPORT

Cheerleaders celebrate competition results — Cheerleaders celebrate competition results

Cheerleaders in Grantham are celebrating after achieving outstanding results at a national competition.

Four teams will battle out pre-season football tournament — Four teams will battle out pre-season football tournament

Four of the top football teams in South Kesteven will compete for the impressive South Kesteven Charity Cup, beginning at The Meres on Saturday.

Town runners race in the Peak District — Town runners race in the Peak District

The Baslow Bootbash is a favourite with runners from Grantham Running Club who return year after year to line up outside Chatsworth House.

Dave reveals how you can catch big carp on light tackle at Woody's — Dave reveals how you can catch big carp on light tackle at Woody's

Although anglers who target carp tend to use strong tackle, such as beefy rods and jumbo-sized reels, these big fish can be landed on light tackle.

Gingerbreads gearing up for new season with new signings — Gingerbreads gearing up for new season with new signings

With Grantham Town's new season looming ever closer, the new-look Gingerbreads met up at The Meres for a training session on Saturday morning.

Cricket club first team lose, second string win — Grantham Cricket Club's first XI suffered a second successive Lincolnshire Premier League defeat on Saturday, losing at Spalding by 59 runs.

Badminton club season comes to an end with prize giving — The West Grantham Junior Badminton Club ended the season with a trophy presentation followed by the usual club training.

Primary school triumphs in annual athletics event — Isaac Newton Primary School took a team of children from Years 3 to 6 to The Meres stadium to compete in the annual Town Sports Athletics Event.

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WHAT'S ON

Win tickets to favourite pie festival — Win tickets to favourite pie festival

Britain’s favourite pie festival is being held in nearby Melton Mowbray and you could be there.

Dr Who 60th anniversary special rumoured to be filming at Belton House — Dr Who 60th anniversary special rumoured to be filming at Belton House

Filming of the 60th anniversary special of Dr Who is rumoured to be filming at Belton House this month.

New burlesque chair dance classes heading to town — New burlesque chair dance classes heading to town

Burlesque chair dance classes are coming to Grantham in August.

The South 2022 Tour to include Louth and Lincoln — The South 2022 Tour to include Louth and Lincoln

The South are embarking on an exciting 2022 tour with dates confirmed for Louth and Lincoln.

Wassailers to celebrate 20th anniversary with special concert — Wassailers to celebrate 20th anniversary with special concert

The Belvoir Wassailers Male Voice Choir are celebrating 20 years since forming.

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LIFESTYLE

Extensive and impressive home could be yours — Extensive and impressive home could be yours

An impressive home in a sought-after village is on the market.

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Five sun creams fail Which? tests as heatwave takes hold — Five sun creams fail Which? tests as heatwave takes hold

Which? sun cream tests see high street products outperform some more expensive mineral-based brands, prompting a warning from the consumer group.

How to keep your pets safe in the sun — How to keep your pets safe in the sun

Heat exhaustion can pose a real danger to pets, so here's the RSPCA's top tips for keeping animals cool and comfortable during the hot weather.

7 charity shop bargain-hunting tips you should follow to save money — 7 charity shop bargain-hunting tips you should follow to save money

With eBay's coupling with Love Island putting secondhand outfits in the spotlight, here's 7 tips to follow when attempting to bag a bargain.

Free beer scam spreading like 'wildfire' through Whatsapp — Free beer scam spreading like 'wildfire' through Whatsapp

Whatsapp users are being warned not to interact with a scam message offering free coolers of Heineken beer for Father's Day.

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