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Watch as the first boat in 90 years passes through Grantham canal lock — Watch as the first boat in 90 years passes through Grantham canal lock

Volunteers rejoiced as the first boat in 90 years passed through a Georgian lock on the Grantham Canal that they rebuilt by hand..

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Another death from covid recorded in district — Another death from covid recorded in district

A covid-related death has been recorded in South Kesteven for the second time in a week.

Supermarket quashes rumours of imminent opening in Grantham — Supermarket quashes rumours of imminent opening in Grantham

A popular supermarket has quashed online rumours that it is set to open a branch in Grantham.

New dessert shop set to open in town centre — New dessert shop set to open in town centre

A brand new dessert shop is due to open in Grantham later this month.

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Driver banned for two years after fleeing scene of collision — Driver banned for two years after fleeing scene of collision

A driver has been banned from driving for two years after fleeing from the scene of a collision near Grantham last month.

Supermarket becomes first to give free nappies to tiny babies — Supermarket becomes first to give free nappies to tiny babies

Free nappies for premature babies are available from pharmacies for the first time thanks to a partnership between Pampers and supermarket Asda.

National Citizen Service (NCS) teenagers to host charity fund-raiser — National Citizen Service (NCS) teenagers to host charity fund-raiser

A group of young people participating in the National Citizen Service (NCS) scheme are hosting a charity fund-raiser tomorrow.

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Harlaxton Manor gardens open again for August — Harlaxton Manor gardens open again for August

One of the region’s most spectacular hidden gems has announced more garden events for visitors.

Students told to apply for loans before A-level results day to ensure funding — Students told to apply for loans before A-level results day to ensure funding

With A-level results out in a week, the Student Loans Company is urging students to get finance applications in, even if plans remain unclear.

SPORT

Ambitious club plans extension — Ambitious club plans extension

A football club has shown its ambition with plans to extend its facilities.

Harrowby founder Herbert turns 100 — Harrowby founder Herbert turns 100

A man who founded a local football club turned 100 today.

Arrows blunted by ex-pro Weir-Daley — Arrows blunted by ex-pro Weir-Daley

Harrowby United welcomed a strong looking Spalding United team who play two leagues higher.

Second-half goals spoil Gingerbreads' trip to the seaside — Second-half goals spoil Gingerbreads' trip to the seaside

Two second-half goals won the game for Cleethorpes Town on Saturday after they were the better side for a lot of the game.

Grantham Running Club trio beat the heat in Grimsby 10K — Grantham Running Club trio beat the heat in Grimsby 10K

Last Sunday saw the running of the Orsted Grimsby 10K in its revised Covid format – nearly 2,000 runners set off at two minute intervals.

Golf club raises £3,000 for charity — A golf club held a charity day which raised £3,000 for two worthy causes.

Under-strength Arrows struggle in hot conditions — Despite missing five regulars, Harrowby United battled well in hot conditions against a higher placed opponent.

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Village to celebrate its heritage with three days of family fun — Village to celebrate its heritage with three days of family fun

A history Group is bringing three days of free family fun to Folkingham with the Heritage Festival this September.

John gives boost to Scottish dance — John gives boost to Scottish dance

A Grantham man who teaches Scottish Country Dancing locally has helped grow the tradition in the area over the last few years.

Here is your line-up for the weekend's Grantham Carnival with a special NHS concert — Here is your line-up for the weekend's Grantham Carnival with a special NHS concert

A concert to thank NHS staff and key workers will take place on Sunday as part of Grantham Carnival this weekend.

Future running of Guildhall Arts Centre called into question after review of costs — Future running of Guildhall Arts Centre called into question after review of costs

The future running of Grantham’s Guildhall Arts Centre has been called into question following a review of its costs.

Veteran musicians still rockin' after all these year — Veteran musicians still rockin' after all these year

A rock gig at a Grantham social club will raise funds for a dementia charity.

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LIFESTYLE

Here's where kids eat free this summer — Here's where kids eat free this summer

Keen to treat the kids without breaking the bank? Here's a round up of pubs, restaurants and cafes with 'kids eat free' deals this summer.

Contest for kids to design and draw dream home — Contest for kids to design and draw dream home

A business has launched a drawing competition for children aged 12 and under.

Holidaymakers warned to check passports after Government error — Holidaymakers warned to check passports after Government error

Travellers are being reminded to check passports are valid following confusion with post-Brexit rules and the government's own passport checker.

7 ways to keep kids reading in the holidays — 7 ways to keep kids reading in the holidays

Are you trying to get children to pick up a book this summer? Here's some expert tips for keeping their reading going through the school break.

What does the change to travel restrictions to amber list countries mean for us? — What does the change to travel restrictions to amber list countries mean for us?

Grantham-based travel agent Lynne Page, travel-pa.com, answers your travel question.

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