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Virtual reality allows care home residents to visit places they've always dreamed of

Residents at a care home in Grantham were treated to an experience with virtual reality.

Nursery children dress in hats and gowns for graduation

The Woodlands Nursery in Grantham held a graduation for its preschool leavers.

Cèilidh group puts on sessions for families to enjoy

A traditional country dance group is holding fun sessions for children and parents to bring people together.

9 strange rules and laws from around the world

As visitors to one Italian resort are banned from wearing swimwear on the streets we look at some other unusual rules in place across the globe.

£170m EuroMillions jackpot up for grabs

One of the biggest EuroMillions winners of all time could be crowned this week as a £170 million jackpot goes up for grabs.

Funeral director to talk about his light railway on Steph's Packed Lunch on Channel 4

A Grantham funeral director will appear on television tomorrow (Wednesday) to talk about his very own light railway.

The 10 best 'hacks' for saving money in the supermarket

From not shopping at eye level to the best time for reduced items -TikTok is helping a new generation to be savvy but how many tips do you use?

EuroMillions jackpot reaches £184 million

One lucky winner could bank a staggering £184 million on Tuesday after nobody scooped the jackpot in Friday’s EuroMililons draw.

Britain's potential second-biggest EuroMillions win on offer

The EuroMillions jackpot stands at an estimated £164 million – meaning if won by a British player they will become the UK’s second-biggest winner.

Hundreds tackle Tough Mudder event

Over the weekend a series of Tough Mudder events took place near Grantham.

Mayor of Grantham's 'Rock Ape' walking stick becomes all the rage

A walking stick made by the Mayor of Grantham featuring a gorilla's head has become all the rage among members of an RAF regiment.

Messages in a bottle from 1960s found by litter pickers

A bottle containing two handwritten notes from the 1960s was found during a litter pick.

Spud in a Pot competition makes a return

A competition in aid of children from Ukraine has been launched.

Friends grab national attention as they attend Cheltenham Festival

A group of friends who make the trip to the Cheltenham races every year have grabbed national attention.

Voting now open for Cute Kids competition

Voting is now open in our Cute Kids photographic competition with 46 children hoping to win.

See the huge US family home inspired by Belton House

A large family home in New England has been inspired by Belton House.

7 things you can give up for Lent to save you cash

From takeaways to take away coffees here are seven things you could give up for Lent and the exact money it could save you.

Royal Mint releases Dame Vera Lynn coin

A £2 coin marking the life of Dame Vera Lynn is being launched today by The Royal Mint.

Do you have a recipe fit for The Queen?

The search is on for a Platinum Pudding that can be served at this year's Jubilee celebrations, with Dame Mary Berry among the competition judges.

It's Quizmas! Did you keep up with all the music news from 2021?

In this quiz, we're testing how much you were paying attention to music news in 2021.

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.

OFFBEAT

Virtual reality allows care home residents to visit places they've always dreamed of

Nursery children dress in hats and gowns for graduation

Nursery children dress in hats and gowns for graduation

Cèilidh group puts on sessions for families to enjoy

Cèilidh group puts on sessions for families to enjoy

9 strange rules and laws from around the world

9 strange rules and laws from around the world

£170m EuroMillions jackpot up for grabs

£170m EuroMillions jackpot up for grabs

Funeral director to talk about his light railway on Steph's Packed Lunch on Channel 4

Funeral director to talk about his light railway on Steph's Packed Lunch on Channel 4

The 10 best 'hacks' for saving money in the supermarket

The 10 best 'hacks' for saving money in the supermarket

EuroMillions jackpot reaches £184 million

EuroMillions jackpot reaches £184 million

Britain's potential second-biggest EuroMillions win on offer