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Schoolchildren learn how to look after baby eels

Schoolchildren have been learning all about what it takes to look after baby eels.

Annoyed reader calls out grass cutters for skirting round broken toy

A reader has criticised the efforts of council grass cutters after a broken toy tractor in a Grantham park was skirted around.

Whopping 200kg of rubbish pulled from river and surrounding area

Volunteers cleaning the River Witham and surrounding areas collected a bike, shopping trolley and a 26-year-old crisp packet.

Journal team embarks on litter-picking spree

The Grantham Journal team has spent the morning collecting litter as part of our campaign The Great Grantham Spring Clean.

Riverside path in Grantham to be closed for two days for major tree work

A riverside path in Grantham will close for two days this week to allow for work on trees to be carried out.

Newborn hoglets rescued from Grantham park

Six newborn hoglets have been rescued from a Grantham park last week.

Family upset at state of long grass at cemetery .

A Grantham woman has said she’s “disgusted” at the state of the long grass in parts of Grantham Cemetery.

Teenager embarks on family litter-pick

A Grantham teenager embarked on a family litter-pick to give back to the community for supporting him through illness.

Enjoy a canal cruise on Father's Day

The Grantham Canal Society will be running boat trips along Grantham Canal on Father’s Day on Sunday, June 20.

Villagers oppose giant solar farm in 'beautiful countryside'

Villagers have voiced their opposition against plans for a solar farm in open countryside east of Grantham.

Councillor calls for crackdown on litter left at Denton Reservoir

A councillor is calling for tougher measures to tackle litter louts after a local beauty spot was left strewn with rubbish over the half-term break.

Construction of waste transfer station proposed

A planning application has been submitted for the construction of a waste transfer station in Grantham.

Call made for peaceful protest at Lion Gates, Belton House, after National Trust closes entrance

An angry resident is calling for a peaceful protest outside the Lion Gates at Belton House, which have been closed by the National Trust.

'New McDonald's will mean more rubbish dumped'

In a letter to the Journal, reader Steve Cattell says a new McDonald's planned for Downtown will mean more rubbish on our roads.

Petition calls for scrapping of plans to create wetlands in town park

A petition calling for the scrapping of plans for wetlands to be created in a Grantham park has attracted more than 500 signatures.

New recycling facility to create 50 jobs

A recycling company is creating 50 jobs with an expansion of its facility near Grantham.

Household waste debate at council meeting

Councillors are looking for a solution to debates over household waste recycling centres.

Have your say on plans for 4,000 homes at barracks site

A public consultation has been launched into plans for 4,000 homes to be built on land off Somerby Hill in Grantham.

Grantham business challenges village primary school to reuse and repurpose items

A Grantham business has challenged a village primary school to come up with ways to reuse and repurpose everyday items.

This is when your bin will be collected next week

Residents of South Kesteven can expect some changes to their bin collection day for the Spring Bank Holiday next week.

Volunteers express concerns over delivery packaging in river

A group of volunteers have expressed concerns over delivery packaging in river after their latest clean-up of the town.

Environment

Schoolchildren learn how to look after baby eels

Annoyed reader calls out grass cutters for skirting round broken toy

Annoyed reader calls out grass cutters for skirting round broken toy

Whopping 200kg of rubbish pulled from river and surrounding area

Whopping 200kg of rubbish pulled from river and surrounding area

Journal team embarks on litter-picking spree

Journal team embarks on litter-picking spree

Riverside path in Grantham to be closed for two days for major tree work

Riverside path in Grantham to be closed for two days for major tree work

Newborn hoglets rescued from Grantham park

Newborn hoglets rescued from Grantham park

Family upset at state of long grass at cemetery .