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David Pocklington, neighbourhood area manager with Ian Bennett, sreet scene supervisor for East Lindsey District Council pictured with the new Big Belly rubbish bin in Skegness.

Skegness trials solar-powered Big Belly rubbish bin

A bin with a solar-powered compactor which crushes down rubbish, has been installed in Skegness for a month long trial.

Beware council Tax re-branding scam

Residents are warned to be cautious of letters advising them they are entitled to a council tax refund due to re-banding.

Garage trail sale to return for Bratoft, Irby and Burgh Le Marsh

A popular garage sale trail returns to the region this Sunday offering bargain hunters a chance to pick up some unusual items while also raising much needed church funds.

The fire-fighters in action during their training. Photo supplied.

Skegness fire-fighters scale lofty heights for training exercise in Ingoldmells

Lincolnshire Fire & Rescue’s Skegness firefighters scaled lofty heights last week, when they travelled to a farm outside Ingoldmells for their latest training.

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Warning over charlatan fishmongers

Lincolnshire Trading Standards is appealing to Lincolnshire residents to help them reel in unscrupulous fishmongers

Police outside the shop.

Man arrested and interviewed in connection with attempted robbery in Skegness

A man has been arrested and interviewed in connection with an attempted robbery in Skegness.

Sport rss

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Table tennis Tom’s just champion

A talented Skegness table tennis player has become English Schools’ Under 13s champion.

Rob with some of the full-time women he competed against (left to right) Izzy Hamilton, Olympic medallist Bryony Shaw and Saskia Sills.

Skegness windsurfer Rob York gives Olympians a run for their money

Talented Skegness windsurfer Rob York gave experienced Olympians a tough battle in a big competition in Weymouth.

Eighties darts Champ skeg bound

The Ladbrokes darts league is delighted to announce a special exhibition at the Liberal Club, Skegness, on Friday, November 1.

Juniors 6-a-side football at Friskney

Friskney Football Club and Friskney Primary School are set to hold a six-a-side tournament for boys and girls (primary school age) on Saturday, June 29.

Weather spoils Skeg’s early away form

Lincolnshire ECB Premier League

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UPDATED: Suspected ‘armed robbery’ with ‘gun’ sparks police ‘firearms response’ at The Money Shop in Skegness video

12.10pm: It is understood that the incident which sparked a ‘firearms response’ from Lincolnshire Police officers in Skegness was an armed robbery involving a gun or gun-type object.

Lifestyle rss

The centre's Terena Bolam riding Dante.

Summer Fete at Northcote Horse Centre

A Summer Fete and live music event will be held at the Northcote Heavy Horse Centre on Saturday.

Skegness Playgoers set for ‘Out of Focus’ shows in Grand Central, Skegness

The Skegness Playgoers are set to return with a hilarious comedy on several dates over the coming week.

Gibraltar Point Nature Reserve near Skegness to host ‘Coastal Wildlife Walk’

The Gibraltar Point Nature reserve south of Skegness is set to hold a ‘Coastal Wildlife Walk’ next week.

National Bookstart Week inspires magical fairytale-themed events across Lincolnshire

Magical fairytale-themed events are being held across Lincolnshire for the county’s little princes and princesses.

Artists sought for exchange

Talented young artists are being sought for an exciting exchange project which has been put forward by the Skegness Partnership.

Outdoor fun

The Gibraltar Point Nature Reserve is set for two outdoor events this weekend.

Community rss

Fred Panton, who passed away suddenly last week.

Funeral date announced for Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre pioneer Fred Panton, thanksgiving service also planned

The funeral of one of the pioneers behind the popular Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre will take place next week.

Man caught staring at female dog walker while he performed ‘indecent act’ in Skegness

A dog walker has reported catching a man staring at her while he performed an ‘indecent act’ in Skegness last week.

Village News: Wainfleet

HORTICULTURE - The members and friends of the Wainfleet Horticultural Society are looking forward to their next event.

Village News: Croft

VILLAGE HALL - Croft Parish Council is forming a new group to run the Village Hall and are looking for volunteers prepared to give their time to this venture.

Village News: The Toyntons

ACCOUNTS VIEWING - Parishioners have the opportunity to view the accounts for the year ending, March 31, 2013 of Toynton St Peter parish Council.

Skegness equality policy re-affirmed by town council

Skegness Town Councillors recently voted to support a motion to reaffirm their public commitment to their Equality Policy in light of national issues with racial action.

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Wednesday 19 June 2013

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