- Report reveals diabetes 'lottery'
- Olympic torch takes a wrong turn
- Nationwide unveils SME lending plan
- Rain dampens summer clothing sales
- Move to make addicts employable
- New strike threat over pensions
- Balls: We'll back prisoner battle
- Two rapists see sentences doubled
- Growth plan pressure on EU leaders
- Paxman to give Leveson evidence
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£30k IT boost for Ingoldmells suite
TECHNOLOGICALLY disadvantaged Ingoldmells residents could soon become IT proficient after funding was secured to create an impressive new computing suite in the village.
Diagnostic machines not ready
LIFE-SAVING new diagnostic equipment bought for Skegness Hospital through public donations is taking ‘longer than expected’ to arrive but should make a ‘tremendous difference’ when it does.
Alford Tories join in jubilee party
ALFORD Conservative Club will be joining in with the Queen’s diamond jubilee celebrations next week.
RNLI needs new retail assistants
ENTHUSIASTIC volunteers looking to help a life-saving charity while gaining new skills are invited to attend an open day next week.
Church donations pass £1,000
A SKEGNESS church’s fundraising efforts passed a major landmark recently when they handed over their latest donation to a local cause.
Local
Dangers of water
STUDENTS have been given an important lesson about the dangers of open water in the lead up to summer.
Row erupts in council election
A ROW erupted at the annual meeting of East Lindsey District Council over the election of a new vice-chairman.
Skegness has to ‘fight its corner’
A DOCTOR leading Skegness’s health service has said the town will ‘have to fight its corner’ to ensure patients’ needs are met amid changes to the NHS.
UPDATED: Pedestrian killed in road collision at Ingoldmells named by police
16.00 Mon: A 55-YEAR-old holidaymaker killed after he was struck by a car in Ingoldmells in the early hours of Sunday morning has been named by police
1 commentInvesting in staff brings top award
LEADING regional law firm Bridge McFarland has won the title of best medium-sized employer at the Lincolnshire and Rutland Skills Awards 2012.
Business
Investing in staff brings top award
LEADING regional law firm Bridge McFarland has won the title of best medium-sized employer at the Lincolnshire and Rutland Skills Awards 2012.
Wolds Walking Fest is biggest one ever
THE HUGELY popular Wolds Walking Festival returns this weekend for its eighth year - and it promises to be bigger and better than ever!
A new welcome for Spilsby visitors
FOUR new ‘Welcome to Spilsby’ signs have been situated on the main entrance routes into the town.
Skegness chartered accountancy firm taken over
A CHARTERED accountancy firm in Skegness has been taken over.
1 commentArtisan Emporium helps talent shine
A NEW business in Spilsby helping talented local artists and photographers sell their creations has been hailed as a ‘fantastic’ addition to the town.
Crime
BREAKING NEWS: Police end search for Anne Simpson at Sutton on Sea caravan site
THE police search for missing woman Anne Simpson at a caravan site at Sutton on Sea has ended with no findings.
Police appeal after thief breaks into Skegness home overnight
POLICE in Skegness have appealed for information after a thief broke into a home on St Margaret’s Avenue in the early hours of Friday morning.
Updated: Progress slow as divers continue search for body of missing woman Anne Simpson
09:00 Thursday - THE man arrested in connection with the disappearance of Anne Simpson from a caravan park in Skegness nearly eight years ago has been released on bail.
Man held a knife during argument
A MAN who confronted his neighbours whilst holding a knife, admitted affray at Skegness Magistrates Court last week.
Video: Daughter of missing woman Anne Simpson ‘hopes for answers’ as divers continue search for body video
A MISSING mother’s family were today (Tuesday, May 15) hoping over seven years of anguish could be concluded after police divers resumed the hunt for her following a tip-off.
Traffic & Transport
Dangers of water
STUDENTS have been given an important lesson about the dangers of open water in the lead up to summer.
UPDATED: Pedestrian killed in road collision at Ingoldmells named by police
16.00 Mon: A 55-YEAR-old holidaymaker killed after he was struck by a car in Ingoldmells in the early hours of Sunday morning has been named by police
1 commentA new welcome for Spilsby visitors
FOUR new ‘Welcome to Spilsby’ signs have been situated on the main entrance routes into the town.
Pavement mounting concerns
TAKEAWAY delivery vehicles which ‘shoot across the pavement’ in Skegness are a danger to pedestrians, said concerned visitors to the town.
More rail strikes threatened as current action draws to a close
A TRAIN operator hopes normal services to and from Skegness will resume tomorrow (Friday) after the last of six one-day strikes by rail drivers on Thursday.
Education
Mayor as popular as Scooby Doo
WHICH celebrity guest would you invite to a prestigious event if cartoon characters Scooby Doo and Ben Ten were unavailable?
Alford pupils help to raise thousands for charity
GENEROUS pupils at an Alford school have helped to raise well over £5,000 for charity.
International project fun as Spilsby students welcome overseas guests
STUDENTS from a Spilsby school and others from across Europe recently enjoyed taking part in a week long international partnership.
‘Honest academies’ can restore public faith
A FORMER academy chief who purchased sex games with a school credit card has ‘brought education into disrepute’ but ‘trustworthy’ local academies can restore faith, their leaders claim.
Juniors enjoy some pizza making fun
PUPILS from a school cookery club got into the Italian spirit and worked with a restaurant chef to create their very own pizzas.
Environment
Refuse site is ‘discriminatory’
A REFUSE collection site in Skegness which refuses to take waste from caravan park residents is treating them like ‘second class citizens’, they claim.
Skegness wins Blue Flag award once again
SKEGNESS will keep its Blue Flag flying high after the beach managed to retain its place on the list of some of best in the world.
UPDATED: Hosepipe ban won’t be lifted, Anglian Water confirms
ANGLIAN Water has confirmed that the hosepipe ban in force in Lincolnshire will not be lifted in the near future.
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Primary pupils meet top TV naturalist
ARTISTIC children from Friskney Primary School created a vibrant display of starfish and crab models for a recent Gibraltar Point event - and got the chance to meet a well-known face from TV.
Plaque presented to Gunby Hall’s garden
A COMMEMORATIVE plaque was presented to a historic hall’s beautiful garden as part of a national scheme.
Health
Skegness has to ‘fight its corner’
A DOCTOR leading Skegness’s health service has said the town will ‘have to fight its corner’ to ensure patients’ needs are met amid changes to the NHS.
Seizure passenger thanks samaritan
A WOMAN who suffered a seizure while vacating a train on Saturday afternoon at Skegness has thanked another passenger for their immediate help.
Rotary supports Stroke Awareness
THE ROTARY Club of Skegness recently supported a Stroke Awareness campaign which was held at Butlins during a motorcycle weekend.
Fitness centre seeks volunteers
SPILSBY Judo and Community Fitness Centre is seeking volunteers to form a committee helping with essential tasks.
Fitness group in large Skegness gathering
SKEGNESS welcomed 100 East Lindsey members from the Fitness League to their recent fifth annual Members Day.
Letters
‘We don’t need store’
EDITOR – With response to Matthew Wilkinson’s comment in the Standard recently, he stated about Burgh having a convenience store. What do they think we have had for the last 50-60 years?
‘MP’s caravan tax excuse is a poor one’
EDITOR - I see MP Mark Simmonds is blaming a Labour backbencher for him voting against the motion about the caravan tax.
‘Musical Theatre night was wonderful’
EDITOR - A wonderful evening’s entertainment was enjoyed by the parents and friends of the Janice Sutton Theatre School’s senior pupils, who performed a Musical Theatre Review Night at the Grand Central recently.
‘La Tapas is a great restaurant’
EDITOR - On our frequent trips to Skegness from Notts we always buy the Skegness Standard to read.
‘Hosepipe ban is not Anglian Water’s fault’
EDITOR – It is not Anglian Water’s fault that Skegness council can’t water their plants, they are running out of water.
Regional News
Airport ground staff set to strike
Stansted airport is to be hit by seven days of strike action by ground staff belonging to the GMB union.
Stabbed police dog scoops award
A police dog from Ipswich who helped with the arrest of an armed man despite being stabbed has been honoured at a special awards ceremony.
Yarl's Wood protest probe blocked
Three senior judges have blocked an attempt to force an independent inquiry into the way authorities reacted to a protest at an immigration removal centre in Bedfordshire.
Runners smash relay marathon record
Runners across the UK including in Hertfordshire believe they have broken the record for distance relay running in a challenge which has generated £100,000 for Brain Tumour UK.
River crossing toll charges to rise
The river crossing toll charge on the M25 at Dartford is to rise in the autumn, the Government announced.
National News
Report reveals diabetes 'lottery'
Treatment for diabetic patients is a postcode lottery with a massive variation in quality of care from one region to another, a report has revealed.
Olympic torch takes a wrong turn
The Olympic torch took a wrong turn shortly before it crossed the Clifton Suspension Bridge in a spectacular display of fireworks.
Nationwide unveils SME lending plan
A new player in the small business lending market is set to emerge after building society Nationwide unveiled plans to build up a range of services in the coming years.
Rain dampens summer clothing sales
Clothing retailers suffered their worst sales performance in nearly four years in April, official figures have shown, as heavy rain dampened demand for a new summer wardrobe.
Move to make addicts employable
Drug addicts and alcoholics rendered unable to work by their condition will face active intervention in their lives to make them clean and employable, a Cabinet minister is to say.
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Weather for Skegness
Wednesday 23 May 2012
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 10 C to 17 C
Wind Speed: 15 mph
Wind direction: North
Tomorrow
Cloudy
Temperature: 10 C to 18 C
Wind Speed: 16 mph
Wind direction: North east
