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'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.

Maxine set for barefoot walk

A Colsterworth woman will take part in a barefoot relay walk that spans 700 miles and involves 125 volunteers.

Local writer pens first book

A local writer has published a new book that is sure to get people thinking.

Competitors are praised for their part in smaller Mud Run

Obstacle event was much reduced this year because of the pandemic.

Police appeal for information after metal horse stolen from garden

A metal horse was stolen from a garden over the weekend.

Lifelong friends use lockdown to start online illustrated poetry page

Two students from Barrowby have started their own poetry page.

Researcher Chris reveals details of Grantham rail crash in 1906

A researcher has discussed some of her interesting findings about the town, including the Grantham rail crash of 1906.

Man finds Bronze Age artefact while walking near his house

A Grantham man has made a surprising find during lockdown.

Recipe creator encourages food which is in ‘harmony with nature’

A recipe creator encourages people to look more carefully at what they are eating.

Lucky plucky chicken travels 90 miles wedged under lorry trailer

It's an egg-cellent ending for stowaway Henrietta.

Video captures battling baristas racing their coffee vans in airfield drag race

Rivals take the chance in lockdown to settle an age-old grudge.

SpaceX Falcon 9 blasting off again this weekend - this is when to see it

Due to dangerous weather conditions, SpaceX Falcon 9 has been rescheduled to blast off this weekend and may be visible over the UK.

OFFBEAT

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

Adopt an iconic red phone box in the Grantham area

Adopt an iconic red phone box in the Grantham area

Adventurer talks about his skateboard trip across Australia

Adventurer talks about his skateboard trip across Australia

Online mystery played out on anniversary

Online mystery played out on anniversary

Museum curator talks WWII love letters and Great Train Robbery

Museum curator talks WWII love letters and Great Train Robbery

Garden observatory to be showcased on Channel 4

Garden observatory to be showcased on Channel 4

Meet Grantham’s most travelled cat

Meet Grantham’s most travelled cat

Appeal to find a home for treasure trove of military memorabilia

Appeal to find a home for treasure trove of military memorabilia

Classic 1952 Citroen ripple bonnet van up for sale