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Skegness beach has retained two quality awards.

Skegness beach retains two quality awards

Skegness beach has picked up another pair of glowing commendations for its cleanliness, safety and excellence of facilities by retaining its Blue Flag status and Seaside Award.

UKIP leader Nigel Farage says a discussion on Coun Chris Pain's future with the party will take place in two weeks.

UKIP leader Nigel Farage says Burgh and Wainfleet councillor’s ‘racist rant’ will be discussed in two weeks

UKIP leader Nigel Farage has said racist Facebook posts allegedly made by his party’s Lincolnshire group leader will be discussed at a meeting in two weeks’ time.

Coun Chris Pain after winning the Burgh and Wainfleet seat at the local county council elections.

Doubts expressed over UKIP councillor’s ‘racist rant’ hacking defence

The freelance journalist investigating ‘racist’ Facebook posts allegedly made by a newly elected UKIP county councillor has expressed doubts over his hacking defence claims.

The Crazy Camel Bar on Ingoldmells beach.

Should alcohol be sold on Ingoldmells beach?

A dispute has broken out about whether a bar should be allowed to sell alcohol from Ingoldmells beach.

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A free sunglasses offer - only in this Wednesday's Standard (May 24th edition).

OFFER: Free Sunglasses at Original Factory Shop in Spilsby, Mablethorpe and Horncastle

Pick up this week’s copy of the Standard (out Wednesday, May 22) to claim a free pair of sunglasses at The Original Factory Shop.

The police e-fit.

Police issue e-fit image in Mablethorpe indecent exposure case

Lincolnshire Police have issued an e-fit image of a man they wish to trace in connection with an incident of indecent exposure in Mablethorpe back in March.

Sport rss

Robinson takes Jacksons Corner with narrow win

Chapel Beach Angling Club held their latest match on Saturday, May 18 at Jacksons Corner.

Dave Burr with his heaviest round fish.

In-form Burr nets Bass and Flounders for Parkins Shield

Croxton’s Dave Burr continued his winning ways in the latest Skegness Pier Angling Club (SPAC) match held at Jacksons Corner.

Skegness Bridge Club results

The results of recent matches at Skegness Bridge Club were as follows:

East Coast Under 10s with their cup winning trophies. Left to right, Top: Ben Sharpe, Jeff Potts (Manager), Kye Marshall, Charlie Matthews, Henry Simpson, Dave Hotchen (Assistant Manager) Declan Johnson. Front Row: George Hotchen, Jamie Potts, Bradley Smith, Dominic Burton.

League and cup success for East Coast U10s

East Coast Juniors Under 10 ‘A’ team have claimed double honours in their second successive season.

Skegness Grammar School responds to union accusations of financial mismanagement

The Skegness school accused of unfairly blaming problems on staff rather than its own financial mismanagement has responded to the teaching union behind the allegations.

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VIDEO: Last remaining British Dambusters war hero returns home for 70th Anniversary and Lancaster Bomber flypast video

Horncastle born war hero George ‘Johnny’ Johnson has reflected on his heroic part in the famous Dambusters mission and admitted: “I’m the proudest man alive.”

Lifestyle rss

Tickets for Lee Nelson's new show go on sale on Friday, May 24.

Top BBC Three comedian Lee Nelson set to return to Skegness - tickets go on sale Friday

Well-known BBC Three comedian Lee Nelson is set to bring his hugely popular stand-up act back to Skegness later this year - and advance tickets are set to go on sale at the end of this week.

Spilsby Bike Night rolls into town this evening (Tuesday).

Spilsby revs up for Bike Night

Hundreds of bikers will be motoring their way to Spilsby today as the town gears up for its annual celebration of two-wheeled fun.

The Bon Jovi Experience will perform in Skegness on June 8. Photo supplied.

Top Bon Jovi tribute act set to play Skegness

One of the top Bon Jovi tribute acts is set to play Skegness early next month (June).

Chic departure for Vauxhall

The ADAM is Vauxhall’s refreshingly different take on the small car sector.

Lisa Jay Stage Institute all set for ‘Skool Run’ shows at Embassy Theatre in Skegness

Following on from their recent success in appearing with Strictly Come Dancing stars Katya Virshilas and Pasha Kovalev, students from the Lisa Jay Stage Institute will be returning to the stage of the Embassy Theatre next week to appear in their very own production “Skool Run”.

Skegness and Louth singers working together for public concert as part of SO Festival 2013

A unique community choral project will come to fruition with a public concert on Saturday, June 29 at Louth Town Hall as part of SO Festival 2013.

Community rss

Village News: The Toyntons

COFFEE AND CAKES - A coffee morning and cake stall will be held on Saturday, May 25, from 10.30am to 11.30am at Toynton All Saints Methodist Chapel.

Police and crime commissioner Alan Hardwick

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Lincolnshire Police and Crime Commissioner Alan Hardwick says he has no intention of resigning and has a good relationship with Neil Rhodes

Lincolnshire’s under-fire Police and Crime Commissioner Alan Hardwick has hit back at his critics and insisted he has no intention of resigning.

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Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue attend fuel leak in Skegness

Firefighters from Lincolnshire Fire & Rescue were called out to a fuel leak in Skegness this afternoon (Friday).

EMAS has guaranteed service improvements through increasing staff and vehicle levels in Skegness.

Ambulance services ‘guarantees’ improvements by increasing Skegness staffing and vehicles

The east coast has been ‘guaranteed’ better ambulance response times through increases to staff and vehicle numbers in Skegness later this month.

Distinctive Land Rover stolen from Burgh farm

A distinctive Land Rover Discovery marked with advertising was stolen from a farm in Burgh le Marsh recently.

Mark of respect for Dambusters during Skegness Town Council meeting

Skegness Town Councillors paid minute’s silence in respect for the brave souls who lost their lives during the Dambusters mission, 70 years ago.

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