Author - Graham Newton

Astronaut Tim Peake's visit to the birthplace of Sir Isaac Newton is a big boost for Grantham

Major Peake visited Woolsthorpe Manor to plant a ‘space sapling’ grown from one of a number of seeds which were launched into space.

'Investing in shire counties is critical'

'Investing in shire counties is critical'

Column - More money needed from Boris Johnson's government to support Lincolnshire communities

Volunteers raise £1,100 to present Grantham church with defibrillator

Volunteers raise £1,100 to present Grantham church with defibrillator

The volunteers raised the money over the past year with coffee mornings, golf days and other events.

'New chief executive will help deliver our ambitions'

'New chief executive will help deliver our ambitions'

The leader of the district council says the appointment of a new chief executive is a positive start to the year.

Local Plan confirms town as the focus for major growth over the next 25 years

Local Plan confirms town as the focus for major growth over the next 25 years

The Local Plan pinpoints the main locations where thousands of houses will be built from now until the year 2036.

Three people in Grantham win £1,000 on postcode lottery

Three people in Grantham win £1,000 on postcode lottery

People who share the same Grantham postcode are celebrating today after winning £1,000 each.

War hero's daughter supports appeal for a commemorative orchard in Grantham

War hero's daughter supports appeal for a commemorative orchard in Grantham

About £10,000 has so far been pledged for the orchard, 82 per cent of the required funding of £12,000.

Village 'in danger of being destroyed' after demolition of cottage approved

Village 'in danger of being destroyed' after demolition of cottage approved

The house on Low Road is said to be unstable and is not habitable, but parish councillors want it listed.

Man and woman wanted by police in connection with Grantham cinema assault have been identified

Man and woman wanted by police in connection with Grantham cinema assault have been identified

The assault happened on January 10 at around 6pm when a member of staff was assaulted.

Police investigate an assault on member of staff at Savoy cinema in Grantham

Police investigate an assault on member of staff at Savoy cinema in Grantham

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Child starts fire in car after putting money in CD player

Child starts fire in car after putting money in CD player

Firefighters were called to the incident on Barrowby Road yesterday.

British astronaut Tim Peake visits Woolsthorpe Manor to award 'space saplings' to competition winners

British astronaut Tim Peake visits Woolsthorpe Manor to award 'space saplings' to competition winners

The British astronaut presented the saplings after he visited the International Space Station in 2015 as part of the Principia mission.

Police arrest man in connection with assault following appeal

Police arrest man in connection with assault following appeal

Officers warned the public not to approach a wanted man with south Lincolnshire connections.

Firefighters tackle two cars on fire

Firefighters tackle two cars on fire

The Grantham crew was called to the incident last night near the town.

Councillors support concerns of villagers over chicken farm but delay final decision

Councillors support concerns of villagers over chicken farm but delay final decision

A decision on plans for a controversial chicken farm has been put back after councillors said they are minded to refuse it.

'No time like the present for learning'

'No time like the present for learning'

It is proven that learning and educating ourselves later in life improves wellbeing, says Jaz Abeysekera of Grantham College.

Grantham independent shop The White Robin to close this month

Grantham independent shop The White Robin to close this month