News
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 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.
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.
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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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.
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
Robinson takes Jacksons Corner with narrow win
Chapel Beach Angling Club held their latest match on Saturday, May 18 at Jacksons Corner.
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.
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
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 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.
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
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.
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.
9 commentsLincolnshire 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).
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.
- Should alcohol be sold on Ingoldmells beach?
- Victim tracked thief with iPhone app after handbag and contents worth £500 stolen from Skegness nightspot
- UKIP investigate Burgh and Wainfleet councillor’s ‘race rant’ allegations
- UKIP councillor for Burgh and Wainfleet defends name against ‘racist rant’ allegations
- Skegness councillor’s concern over rightward lurch
- UKIP investigate Burgh and Wainfleet councillor’s ‘race rant’ allegations
- Should alcohol be sold on Ingoldmells beach?
- UKIP councillor for Burgh and Wainfleet defends name against ‘racist rant’ allegations
- Skegness councillor’s concern over rightward lurch
- Pregnant Skegness woman ‘forced’ to live on food parcel after benefits stopped
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Weather for Skegness
Wednesday 22 May 2013
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Temperature: 3 C to 14 C
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