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Diagnostic centre delivered 35,000 tests in a year

Diagnostic centre delivered 35,000 tests in a year

Over the last four years, thousands of people have been welcomed to the Grantham Community Diagnostic Centre.
How to spot a retail scam online before you hit buy

How to spot a retail scam online before you hit buy

Every month South Lincolnshire Citizens Advice answers your questions.
Town culture bid inspires new anthem video plan

Town culture bid inspires new anthem video plan

A town’s culture bid has inspired plans for a Band Aid-style music video to showcase its creative talent.
When billiards was among a town’s finest games

When billiards was among a town’s finest games

In 1966, Grantham Billiards Hall promoted Sunday games and a snooker competition, writes Grantham Civic Society.
Five village homes get go-ahead despite concerns about impact to the area

Five village homes get go-ahead despite concerns about impact to the area

Plans to build up to five homes in a village have been given the green light, despite concerns about the impact to the character of the area.

Man admits manslaughter after causing death of father-of-three

Man admits manslaughter after causing death of father-of-three

Man admits manslaughter after causing death of father-of-three

A man today admitted a charge of manslaughter following a fatal crash in which a father of three was killed.

Plans to approved housing development changed

Plans to approved housing development changed

Plans to approved housing development changed

Plans to change the layout of an approved housing development have been given the green light.

Developer not allowed to ditch bridge but will pay £8 million less to community

Developer not allowed to ditch bridge but will pay £8 million less to community
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Developer not allowed to ditch bridge but will pay £8 million less to community

A developer will not be allowed to ditch plans for a new bridge - but officials remain unconvinced that it will ever be built.

Deputy misses out on ambassador role after vote to pick new civic figurehead

Deputy misses out on ambassador role after vote to pick new civic figurehead

Deputy misses out on ambassador role after vote to pick new civic figurehead

A town council deputy ambassador has missed out on a promotion to represent the town after councillors chose someone else.

Canal visit highlights restoration work across three counties

Canal visit highlights restoration work across three counties

Canal visit highlights restoration work across three counties

MPs have joined councillors and volunteers to hear about restoration work on a historic canal.

DJ mum turns up the volume over respite care fears

DJ mum turns up the volume over respite care fears

DJ mum turns up the volume over respite care fears

A concerned parent and town DJ staged a music protest against proposed adult respite care changes outside Lincolnshire County Council’s offices.
Entrepreneur wins £5.1m court case after being accused of defrauding US health system

Entrepreneur wins £5.1m court case after being accused of defrauding US health system

A Newark entrepreneur has secured a High Court judgment worth more than £5.1m following a long-running transatlantic dispute over a US cancer clinic.
Roll up, roll up - the circus is coming and you could be there!

Roll up, roll up - the circus is coming and you could be there!

Acrobats, jugglers and clowns are set to descend on the area for three days of swashbuckling performances - and you could be there.
School building renamed in honour of much-loved Katie

School building renamed in honour of much-loved Katie

A school has held a ceremony to mark the renaming of a school building in honour of a school worker.
Three men face murder trial over death of man

Three men face murder trial over death of man

Three men charged with murder following the death of a man have appeared at Lincoln Crown Court.
Work to recover stolen rural vehicles welcomed by farmers’ union

Work to recover stolen rural vehicles welcomed by farmers’ union

Thousands of pounds worth of vehicles stolen within a week have been recovered by police.
Up to 40 new ambulances to hit roads

Up to 40 new ambulances to hit roads

Up to 40 new ambulances are set to take to the roads over the next three years.

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Triumphant team plan to stay together after Scramble success

Triumphant team plan to stay together after Scramble success

Quartet finished five points clear at the top despite not having played together before.
String of successes for Belvoir triathletes at Burghley event

String of successes for Belvoir triathletes at Burghley event

Excellent results against the spectacular backdrop of the historic Burghley Estate.
Defensive stalwarts call time on their stellar careers after helping Grantham gain promotion

Defensive stalwarts call time on their stellar careers after helping Grantham gain promotion

Stainfield and Wright have both declared their intention to retire after cracking campaign.
Lowri continues run of success with bronze medal at world event

Lowri continues run of success with bronze medal at world event

Table tennis ace takes third place in the women's class nine section at the event where most of the world’s leading players were competing.
Commonwealth call for Colbert after making Team England squad

Commonwealth call for Colbert after making Team England squad

Former Stamford School pupil is also named in para swim team as athletes compete in one unified group.
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Town culture bid inspires new anthem video plan

Town culture bid inspires new anthem video plan

A town’s culture bid has inspired plans for a Band Aid-style music video to showcase its creative talent.
International music festival set for opening night

International music festival set for opening night

The latest edition of a classical music festival is set to begin later this month.
Fundraising night will bring community together

Fundraising night will bring community together

An evening of music, food and drink to raise funds for a charity is taking place.
A rare appearance from the sun brought out the crowds… but the footie fans stayed inside

A rare appearance from the sun brought out the crowds… but the footie fans stayed inside

You’d have had more chance of spotting Lord Lucan than the sun in recent weeks.
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Business

Pub-restaurant wants to keep outdoor bar

Pub-restaurant wants to keep outdoor bar

A pub-restaurant wants to prevent its outdoor bar from being demolished.
Town culture bid inspires new anthem video plan

Town culture bid inspires new anthem video plan

A town’s culture bid has inspired plans for a Band Aid-style music video to showcase its creative talent.
Town chip shop is ‘bang on’ says reviewer

Town chip shop is ‘bang on’ says reviewer

The ‘shark’ size portions offered by a town’s fish and chip shop were rated as ‘bang on’ by an online reviewer.
Businessman living in county named in Sunday Times Rich List

Businessman living in county named in Sunday Times Rich List

A billionaire living in Stamford has again featured on a list of Britain’s richest people.
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Lifestyle

How to spot a retail scam online before you hit buy

How to spot a retail scam online before you hit buy

Every month South Lincolnshire Citizens Advice answers your questions.
When billiards was among a town’s finest games

When billiards was among a town’s finest games

In 1966, Grantham Billiards Hall promoted Sunday games and a snooker competition, writes Grantham Civic Society.
Toilets and the 1976 drought, a sharp-shooting gunman, and Lord Burghley the hurdling champion

Toilets and the 1976 drought, a sharp-shooting gunman, and Lord Burghley the hurdling champion

Look through news and pictures from the past to see who you recognise.
A rare appearance from the sun brought out the crowds… but the footie fans stayed inside

A rare appearance from the sun brought out the crowds… but the footie fans stayed inside

You’d have had more chance of spotting Lord Lucan than the sun in recent weeks.
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