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Royal Mint unveils 50p coin to mark Queen's Platinum Jubilee

A special 50 pence piece, to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, has been unveiled and demand for it is expected to be high.

Wigwam site is a hidden gem

Millside Wigwams in Barkston is now open again and ready to welcome visitors to its beautiful site.

Church hosts its first Harvest Wheelbarrow Festival

A church held its first ever Harvest Wheelbarrow Festival over the weekend.

Gaia creates social media buzz for church

Photographs of Gaia at St Wulfram's Church were flooding social media as visitors shared their pictures and response to the giant globe artwork.

Hidden code in book folding art

A man created a treasure hunt for people to follow as part of a project for the National Citizenship Service.

Tennis play remembers the day his team beat the World Number 3 in county match

Keen tennis player Simon Brown recalls the day when his county side beat their opponents who had a World Number 3 player in their side.

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.

Cool off with World Ice Cream Day today

From the nation's favourite ice cream to the world's smallest parlour - we take a look at ways to celebrate today's World Ice Cream Day.

Hundreds of swingers descend on festival site despite Covid-19 concerns

Hundreds of people have travelled to the fields around Grantham for Swingathon 2021.

Lamborghini supercar lifted by crane in to Lincolnshire bar

Locals and tourists stopped in their tracks to witness a £350,000 Lamborghini being craned into a seaside club.

Woman goes to new heights by braving a wing walk for charity

A woman is taking her fundraising mission to new heights as she prepares to complete a wing walk.

'Boris' the giant hay bale bunny raises smiles in village

A mum created a giant bunny rabbit out of a hay bale to make her neighbours smile over the Easter weekend.

Adopt an iconic red phone box in the Grantham area

Communities are being invited to adopt an iconic red phone box for £1.

Adventurer talks about his skateboard trip across Australia

An adventurer has spoken to schoolchildren about his travels all over the world using various modes of environmentally-friendly transport.

Online mystery played out on anniversary

An unlikely group of characters came together online to solve a virtual mystery and raise money for Rotary charities.

Museum curator talks WWII love letters and Great Train Robbery

A museum curator who lives in Grantham has discussed her career and discoveries.

Garden observatory to be showcased on Channel 4

A Grantham man who built an observatory in his back garden will have his work showcased on television.

Meet Grantham’s most travelled cat

Battlecat, Grantham’s most travelled feline has visited seven countries, including Germany, New Zealand and Thailand.

Appeal to find a home for treasure trove of military memorabilia

South Kesteven District Council are looking to find a new home for some military memorabilia.

Classic 1952 Citroen ripple bonnet van up for sale

A 1952 2CV Citroen AU Series Van Ripple Bonnet is up for sale near Colsterworth for £32,496.

Barefoot walk raises £1,400

A Colsterworth woman has raised more than £1,400 by walking 6.5 miles without any shoes or socks on.

OFFBEAT

Royal Mint unveils 50p coin to mark Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Wigwam site is a hidden gem

Wigwam site is a hidden gem

Church hosts its first Harvest Wheelbarrow Festival

Church hosts its first Harvest Wheelbarrow Festival

Gaia creates social media buzz for church

Gaia creates social media buzz for church

Hidden code in book folding art

Hidden code in book folding art

Tennis play remembers the day his team beat the World Number 3 in county match

Tennis play remembers the day his team beat the World Number 3 in county match

John gives boost to Scottish dance