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Beach party marks Grantham couple's 66th wedding anniversary — Beach party marks Grantham couple's 66th wedding anniversary

Sing-alongs and mocktails brightened up the day for residents of a Grantham are home.

Coronavirus: Lincolnshire Police's Chief Constable praises public for response to crisis as no fines are issued — Coronavirus: Lincolnshire Police's Chief Constable praises public for response to crisis as no fines are issued

The chief constable said that officers had yet to issue any on-the-spot fines to people ignoring government guidelines on social distancing.

Grantham Rock Choir invites everyone to ‘keep Britain singing’ — Grantham Rock Choir invites everyone to ‘keep Britain singing’

A live rehearsal on social media will keep choir members connected - and the wider public is invited to take part, too.

Sunrise Rotary Club help to brighten up Grantham with thousands of flowers — Sunrise Rotary Club help to brighten up Grantham with thousands of flowers

Thousands of daffodils and crocuses have sprung up all around Grantham.

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NETWORK GRANTHAM

Coming together in extraordinary times

Aldi lifts product restrictions as stock levels improve — Aldi lifts product restrictions as stock levels improve

A supermarket chain has announced it is lifting temporary restrictions on many of its products as stock availability has now improved.

Coronavirus: School donates science goggles to Grantham Hospital — Coronavirus: School donates science goggles to Grantham Hospital

A Grantham secondary school have delivered more than 100 pairs of safety goggles to Grantham Hospital.

This is when to see the International Space Station every night this week over Grantham — This is when to see the International Space Station every night this week over Grantham

The ISS will be passing over this week and is expected to be very bright

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Lincolnshire public health chief says next seven days are vital in fight against coronavirus — Lincolnshire public health chief says next seven days are vital in fight against coronavirus

The latest figures show 78 people have been tested positive for coronavirus in Lincolnshire.

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Firefighters tackle blaze at Grantham shop — Firefighters tackle blaze at Grantham shop

Two fire crews were sent to tackle a blaze at a shop in Grantham yesterday.

NETWORK GRANTHAM

Grantham Rock Choir invites everyone to ‘keep Britain singing’ — Grantham Rock Choir invites everyone to ‘keep Britain singing’

A live rehearsal on social media will keep choir members connected - and the wider public is invited to take part, too.

Aldi lifts product restrictions as stock levels improve — Aldi lifts product restrictions as stock levels improve

A supermarket chain has announced it is lifting temporary restrictions on many of its products as stock availability has now improved.

What we've learned about home working — What we've learned about home working

As we get to grips with doing our jobs remotely, the potential for trouble is never far away.

Top tips to beat boredom of living alone during lockdown — Top tips to beat boredom of living alone during lockdown

Struggling to know what to do with yourself during lockdown? We've spoken to The Living Well Alone Project about the 15 best ways to keep occupied.

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Grantham funeral director reveals extraordinary finds with his metal detector — Grantham funeral director reveals extraordinary finds with his metal detector

A family funeral director has found a unique way to unwind and relax in his spare time.

Woman to sell her porcelain dolls for cancer charities after being given months to live — Woman to sell her porcelain dolls for cancer charities after being given months to live

An 87-year-old Grantham woman is selling her prized porcelain dolls after being given just months to live.

GALLERY: Schools dress up to raise money for Sport Relief — GALLERY: Schools dress up to raise money for Sport Relief

Schools took part in various activities to raise money for Sport Relief in the week running up to Friday March 13.

Bands rock at fund-raising mini festival — Bands rock at fund-raising mini festival

Ten bands played throughout the day and the event raised £585.75 for St Barnabas Hospice.

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SPORT

Young table tennis players complete league double — Young table tennis players complete league double

A trio of Cliffedale Chandlers table tennis players have done the league double.

Kesteven Ladies close their first season with a victory — Kesteven Ladies close their first season with a victory

Kesteven Ladies finished their first league season with a well-deserved victory against local rivals last Sunday.

Grantham Town avoid relegation as Northern Premier League ends — Grantham Town avoid relegation as Northern Premier League ends

Grantham Town will avoid relegation this season after the Northern Premier League was expunged.

Coronavirus wipes out local sports activities — Coronavirus wipes out local sports activities

Sport in Grantham is now thin on the ground following the latest social distancing information and general corona health advice.

Black Army defeated by local Lincs rivals Bourne Town — Black Army defeated by local Lincs rivals Bourne Town

Kesteven Rugby Club thought they deserved more from a return match that served up a thrilling treat.

Arrows are blunted by Bourne Town — Harrowby United manager is disapppointed by team's performance at Bourne Town.

Play is suspended in Gingerbreads' league due to coronavirus — Northern Premier League follows suit with other leagues in suspending the season due to Covid-19.

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WHAT'S ON

Bands rock at fund-raising mini festival — Bands rock at fund-raising mini festival

Ten bands played throughout the day and the event raised £585.75 for St Barnabas Hospice.

CORONAVIRUS: Savoy Cinema to remain open — CORONAVIRUS: Savoy Cinema to remain open

The Savoy Cinema plans to remain open, despite film distributors delaying multiple releases.

Coronavirus: St George's Day Parade and music festival concert hit by outbreak — Coronavirus: St George's Day Parade and music festival concert hit by outbreak

Two more significant events in the Grantham calendar have been affected by the virus outbreak.

Festival shines light on young musical talent — Festival shines light on young musical talent

The annual Grantham Music Festival got under way this week with the focus on young musical talent from schools across the area.

Kanneh-Mason Duo will be perfect end to Grantham Music Club's season — Kanneh-Mason Duo will be perfect end to Grantham Music Club's season

Grantham Music Club's final concert of its season will feature two members of the multi-talented Kanneh-Mason family.

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LIFESTYLE

1920s Belton when 'everything was fine' — 1920s Belton when 'everything was fine'

This week's Memory Lane takes in Belton House in the 1920s, a 1970s road race in town, and the demise of steam locomotion in the late 1960s.

Belton House gardens and grounds to open for free amidst coronavirus worries — Belton House gardens and grounds to open for free amidst coronavirus worries

Access to Belton House's gardens and parkland will be free from Saturday March 21.

Missing elderly man found — Missing elderly man found

Police in Grantham have thanked the public for their help in the search for a missing elderly man.

Shot of Grantham Guildhall was snapped before the war — Shot of Grantham Guildhall was snapped before the war

This week's wander down Memory Lane includes a look back to St Peter's Hill before the war.

Father’s photos depict the halcyon days of Rustons — Father’s photos depict the halcyon days of Rustons

Trio of photographs show the halcyon days of Ruston and Hornsby of Grantham, plus the town fire brigade's first steam fire tender.

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