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Lincolnshire Police release new images following Monday’s attempted ‘armed robbery’ in Skegness
Images of a second man police believe may be linked with Monday’s attempted ‘armed robbery’ in Skegness have been released.
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.
Care home opens to public
Stewton House in Louth is throwing open its doors to show just what life is like in a care home.
Council services advice and information stalls to appear at Alford, Spilsby and other markets
East Lindsey District Council’s Street Talking Community Engagement Programme, aimed at taking information about its services to local people, will start again next week.
Justice system changes ‘not giving public what they deserve’ says Skegness magistrate
Changes to Lincolnshire’s justice system have angered magistrates who fear the cost cutting measures will fail to rehabilitate offenders or give victims what they deserve.
Final closure for grieving victims of Skegness memorial firm
All of the grieving victims left out of pocket by a Skegness memorial firm have reportedly now been offered headstones to mark their loved ones’ graves.
You’re never too old to fall in love
A happy couple who met in a Skegness care home have proved that you’re never too old to fall in love.
UPDATED: Woman trapped in upturned lorry on A1028 near Skendleby suffers suspected broken leg
A 38-year-old lorry driver suffered a suspected broken leg after her lorry upturned on the A1028 near Skendleby, trapping her inside.
Hogsthorpe has ‘no faith or confidence’ in East Lindsey District Council
Dismayed parish councillors in Hogsthorpe have resolved a vote of no faith or confidence in East Lindsey District Council after the latest in a long line of disputes.
Skegness railway stations’s new Jolly Fisherman statue to be in place by autumn
A popular mascot which has welcomed visitors into the town for many years is set to receive the face lift he desperately deserves.
Palms Tai Chi awards
A number of the Palms Tai Chi Club’s members received awards at the group’s latest meeting on Monday (June 3).
Village News - Orby
BEETLE DRIVE - There will be a ‘Beetle Drive’ at Orby Village Hall on Friday, June 14 from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.
Village News - Friskney
WI - This month’s speaker at Friskney WI was David Willey from the Lincolnshire Aviation Centre.
Village News - Church Services
ORBY - There will be Matins at All Saints Church, Orby, this Sunday, June 9 at 11am.
Village News - The Toyntons
COFFEE AND CAKES - A coffee morning and cake stall will be held on Saturday, June 8, from 10.30am to 11.30am, at Toynton All Saints Methodist Chapel.
Village News - Burgh le Marsh
PARTY - A reminder that the Burgh Baptist Church will be partying in the church garden this Saturday, June 8, from 4pm to 7pm.
Lincolnshire residents given greater powers to oppose wind farm applications
Lincolnshire residents have today been granted greater powers to veto the county’s growing numbers of wind farms, which opponents say are industrialising the local landscape.
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Health secretary Jeremy Hunt takes action over Lincolnshire County Council’s ambulance service concerns
Concerns over an ‘inadequate’ consultation into plans to improve Lincolnshire’s failing ambulance response times have provoked action from the secretary of state for health.
Former Skegness mayor accuses Lincolnshire authorities of ignoring racism
A three-time mayor of Skegness has accused Lincolnshire authorities of ignoring allegations of racism, widening social division and failing to crackdown on abuse over social networking sites.
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Tower Gardens Pavilion’s registry office proposals put on hold
Hopes that an historic building in Skegness could be returned to use as the town’s registry office have been put on hold.
The Bell Inn to be ‘back to its former glory’ says owner
The owner of a popular family pub which was gutted during a major fire last week hopes to reinstate it ‘to its former glory as soon as possible’.
Village News - Burgh le Marsh
Burgh Events Committee is set to hold a scarecrow competition with the theme ‘farming’ as part of festival day next month.
Wainfleet branch of Royal British Legion holds silence to mark 70th anniversary of Dambusters raid
At the latest meeting of the Wainfleet Branch of the Royal British Legion, members held a homage and silence to remember those involved with the Dambusters raid of 70 years ago.
Spilsby Flower Club enjoy ‘A Blooming Good Read’ demonstration
A Blooming Good Read was the subject for Spilsby Flower Club’s latest meeting recently, when the members were led through some interesting literature on their shared interest.
Village News - Hundleby
CHRISTIAN AID - The recent collection around the village for Christian Aid raised £383.
Village News - The Toyntons
ANNUAL PARISH MEETING - Toynton St Peter‘s annual parish meeting was held recently at the Village Hall.
Firefighters praised for battling challenging conditions during last night’s Ingoldmells blaze
The fire crews tackling last night’s blaze at The Bell Inn in Ingoldmells have been praised for working quickly and efficiently under extremely challenging conditions.
Stunned witnesses’ dramatic accounts of The Bell Inn blaze
Witnesses to last night’s Ingoldmells pub fire were in awe at the speed which it escalated into a fearsome inferno.
LATEST: All evacuated safely from fire at The Bell Inn, Ingoldmells
Everyone inside the Ingoldmells pub when a blaze ripped through it last night has been safely evacuated, the fire service confirmed this morning.
Family fun at stables open day
A stables will be holding an open day with fun for all the family at the weekend.
Village News - Orby
AUCTION - All Saints Church in Orby will host an auction this Friday, May 31 at 6pm.
Village News - Burgh le Marsh
ANGELS - The Little Angels will meet in the parish church of St Peter and Paul next Wednesday, June 5 at 2pm.
VIDEO: Skegness historian ‘flabbergasted’ after surprise presentation video
A Skegness historian was ‘flabbergasted’ to be honoured for her tireless work revealing intriguing stories from the town’s forgotten past during a surprise presentation earlier today.
Campaigners furious over Ingoldmells pub closure decision
Regulars at an historic Ingoldmells pub are furious with planners for allowing their beloved local to be converted into housing.
Make a Noise Fortnight to showcase how blind and partially-sighted can access library services in Lincolnshire
A two-week initiative is set to kick-off in Lincolnshire soon in a bid to help the blind and partially-sighted discover what Lincolnshire’s libraries have on offer.
Was ancient footage of ‘Jolly’s early japes’ just a Skegness publicity stunt?
A mysterious old newspaper report on the discovery of vintage footage featuring Skegness’s iconic mascot The Jolly Fisherman has instigated a fresh hunt for the prized relic.
Local band re-group to play out free Crown Hotel gig.
Skegness based rock and blues band ‘Hooch’, will be appearing in a free gig at The Crown Hotel, Skegness on Saturday, June 1st.
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.
- UPDATED: Suspected ‘armed robbery’ with ‘gun’ sparks police ‘firearms response’ at The Money Shop in Skegness
- UPDATE: Police release CCTV image of man wanted in connection with attempted ‘armed robbery’ in Skegness, man searched in Lidl is NOT connected to the crime police confirm
- UPDATE: Business owner heard someone thought to be ‘robbing’ the Money Shop in Skegness
- Man caught staring at female dog walker while he performed ‘indecent act’ in Skegness
- Man arrested and interviewed in connection with attempted robbery in Skegness
- NHS urges norovirus sufferers to stay away from Skegness Hospital
- ‘Kitchen knife’ found in Butlins bar after alleged ‘attack’
- Skegness Scooter Rally leaves town buzzing
- Nottinghamshire sexsomniac cleared of raping 21-year-old at Butlin’s, Ingoldmells, in one of the first cases of its kind
- Teachers’ union accuses Skegness Grammar School of financial mismanagement
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Wednesday 19 June 2013
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