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Coronavirus: B&M Bargains to temporarily close 49 stores but will not identify which ones — Coronavirus: B&M Bargains to temporarily close 49 stores but will not identify which ones

A bargain retailer has announced to temporarily close nearly 50 of its stores during the coronavirus outbreak.

Coronavirus: Virus crisis brings neighbourhood together — Coronavirus: Virus crisis brings neighbourhood together

A group of neighbours have been getting to know each other for the first time after setting up a WhatsApp group.

Grantham man raises thousands for charity after being seriously injured in car accident — Grantham man raises thousands for charity after being seriously injured in car accident

Rob Dixon is known to so many throughout Grantham for his selfless attitude and willingness to help others.

Grantham book store raises thousands for charities — Grantham book store raises thousands for charities

A community book store has donated thousands of pounds to more than 30 local good causes and charities.

NETWORK GRANTHAM

Coming together in extraordinary times

Grantham schoolgirl collects hundreds of Easter eggs in memory of brother — Grantham schoolgirl collects hundreds of Easter eggs in memory of brother

A schoolgirl has collected 600 Easter eggs.

Coronavirus: Latest cases confirmed in Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire — Coronavirus: Latest cases confirmed in Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire

Public Health England has announced the latest case figures in this area's three counties.

Police video on speeding and non-essential driving — Police video on speeding and non-essential driving

A top policeman has warned about travelling and speeding.

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Couple's four-legged companion brings smiles to residents of Grantham care home — Couple's four-legged companion brings smiles to residents of Grantham care home

Snoopy welcomed by residents into her new home.

'We must recognise the workers we rely on most in a time of crisis' — 'We must recognise the workers we rely on most in a time of crisis'

'We must not forget that there is a small army of people in our community who are still going to work for us', says Grantham MP.

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NETWORK GRANTHAM

Get your crayons out and show your appreciation for our NHS heroes — Get your crayons out and show your appreciation for our NHS heroes

Show your appreciation for our NHS heroes by colouring our page

This is when to take part in the second 'Clap for the NHS' — This is when to take part in the second 'Clap for the NHS'

The nation is gearing up to turn blue again for the second Clap for our Carers event.

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.

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PREMIUM

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

Chairman reacts to Gingerbreads avoiding relegation — Chairman reacts to Gingerbreads avoiding relegation

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

Interesting case for the town to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games? — Interesting case for the town to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games?

Grantham Town Football Club has made a solid case for the town to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games.

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

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WHAT'S ON

Online singers engage thousands on Facebook amid coronavirus lockdown — Online singers engage thousands on Facebook amid coronavirus lockdown

A Facebook group set up by a local singer has been showcasing live music acts to thousands in lockdown.

Entertainer to host 90s 'Lockdown Dance Party' — Entertainer to host 90s 'Lockdown Dance Party'

An entertainer will be hosting a live virtual 90s Dance Party tonight.

Gravity Fields Festival 2020 could be postponed — Gravity Fields Festival 2020 could be postponed

The option of postponing the festival until 2022 has been recommended for approval.

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.

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LIFESTYLE

Memory Lane: Lady Sarah McCorquodale visits Grantham Home-Start — Memory Lane: Lady Sarah McCorquodale visits Grantham Home-Start

Lady Sarah McCorquodale visited Home-Start Grantham 10 years ago this week.

Smiles as lifesaving club members go for – and get –gold — Smiles as lifesaving club members go for – and get –gold

A walk down Memory Lane...do you recognise any faces?

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.

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