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Police ‘aware’ of UKIP councillor’s ‘racist rant’ allegations

Police have been alerted to the racism allegations made against UKIP’s Lincolnshire group leader.

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Glenis Brown, outgoing chairman of the Skegness and District Chamber of Commerce, pictured with her successor Tony Tye.

Passionate ‘cornerstone’ of the Skegness business community stands down after years of service

A stalwart of Skegness’s business community has stood down from her leading role after 16 years of tireless service to the town and its economy.

Sophia Bishell and a fellow performer in the Dambusters memorial show.

Skegness actress in special Dambusters performance

A talented drama student from Skegness has followed in her grandfather’s historic footsteps during a spectacular 70th anniversary Dambusters memorial held last week.

Natureland Seal Sanctuary release Rachel Brown the grey seal, who was found with netting trapped around her neck of Skegness beach back in March.

Rachel the seal released back into sea

An unfortunate grey seal who found herself in a spot of bother back in March was released back into the wild last week after a successful stay at the Natureland Seal Sanctuary in Skegness.

Health plan to reduce rising child obesity

A healthy living initiative has been launched in Skegness and Wainfleet to help tackle the rising levels of childhood obesity.

Some of the pocket watches which were sold at auction. Photo supplied.

Pocket watches by Lincolnshire watch makers such as Jackson of Spilsby sell for nearly £5,000 at auction at Lincoln

A private collection of pocket watches, which included pieces from Jackson of Spilsby, sold for nearly £5,000 in the May sale at Goulding Young & Mawer’s Lincoln auction rooms.

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The successful managers and skippers with the trophy.

“What a season!” - Skegness United look back on record-equalling league success

Now that the dust has settled on their phenomenal campaign an ecstatic Skegness United have been reflecting on their record-equalling season.

The world's number two women's trial biker Emma Bristow performing her amazing stunts at Spilsby Bike Night.

Top trial riders help make Spilsby Bike Night the best yet

Britain’s top female trials rider Emma Bristow amazed the crowds in Spilsby yesterday with her jaw-dropping skills and bravery at the town’s ‘best ever’ Bike Night.

Billingborough overcome Skegness 2nds

South Lincs and Border League

Cricket - South Lincs and Border League round-up

Bourne 2nd moved to the top of the South Lincolnshire and Border League Premier Division after a big win over Woodhall Spa 2nd. Three half centuries helped the visitors to 249 for seven, before Woodhall were bowled out for 96.

King Edward students, pictured left to right, Grace Conlay, Chelsea Marshall, Chloe Preston, Bunty Blanshard and Yasmin Law.

Spilsby rowers take to the water

Rowers from King Edward VI Academy in Spilsby tested themselves on open water for the first time recently.

The England beach soccer team will be playing an important qualifier in France next month.

Skegness beach soccer tournament rescheduled and replaced with exhibition games

A beach soccer tournament scheduled for this Bank Holiday weekend in Skegness has been postponed until later in the season and replaced by a series of exhibition games.

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Lincolnshire property searched in connection with Woolwich terrorist murder video

A Lincolnshire property has been searched in connection with yesterday’s Islamic terrorist attack in which a British soldier was hacked to death on a London street.

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The world's number two women's trial biker Emma Bristow performing her amazing stunts at Spilsby Bike Night.

Top trial riders help make Spilsby Bike Night the best yet

Britain’s top female trials rider Emma Bristow amazed the crowds in Spilsby yesterday with her jaw-dropping skills and bravery at the town’s ‘best ever’ Bike Night.

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”.

Community rss

The recently formed Skegness Women's Institute members at their Spring Fayre last week.

Spring Fayre for WI

The recently formed Skegness Women’s Institute held its Spring Fayre last week.

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.

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