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Community traditions, culture and sports invited to be part of new UK living heritage inventory
The founder of a now world famous bizarre sporting event held in Lincolnshire is typing up his application to be part of a new inventory of the UK’s living heritage.
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‘End of a magical era’: Much-loved Skegness toy shop to close after 105 years of making children’s Christmas dreams come true
For more than a century, it has been Skegness’ very own Aladdin’s cave — a place where excited noses pressed against Christmas windows, where teddy bears and tin toys waited to be loved, and where children’s dreams came true year after year.
Man arrested in Skegness over door-to-door selling without licence
A 33-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of acting as a pedlar in the Skegness area without a certificate.
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Tragic loss confirmed as human remains found in Halton Holegate
We are deeply saddened to report that human remains discovered on farmland in Halton Holegate on November 22 have been formally identified as belonging to 61-year-old Trevor Blanchard, who had been reported missing from the Spilsby area.
Community reacts as homeless pods are installed in Skegness car park
Four new homeless support pods have now been placed by East Lindsey District Council (ELDC) in a Skegness car park — and the reaction from residents has been a mixture of compassion, curiosity and concern.
Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue crews are spreading Christmas cheer for charity
Crews from across Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue are hosting a series of Christmas events raising money for worthy causes.
Skegness drug dealer jailed after going on the run
A Skegness drug dealer who went on the run after failing to attend court has finally been jailed for six years and seven months.
Wicked day of fun and festivities as Wizard of Oz lights up the town
Skegness stepped into a world of glittering colour and Christmas magic as thousands of people braved the rain to watch the Hildreds Centre’s spectacular Wizard of Oz–themed Christmas lights switch-on.
‘Residents voices at the heart’: Green light for bold new plan for Skegness after local people help shape £20m proposal
Multi-million-pound plans setting out a bold new future for Skegness have been given the green light by East Lindsey District Council – marking a major step forward in the town’s long-term regeneration.
Plans submitted for a micro energy storage system to be built near Skegness
Plans have been submitted for a micro energy storage system to be built near Skegness.
Man jailed for controlling and coercive behaviour
A man has been jailed for controlling and coercive behaviour and intentional strangulation.
Jail for controlling Lincolnshire man who strangled victim and locked her in house
Woods told his victim what she could and could not wear, monitored her phone and locked her in a house
Greater Lincolnshire mayor Andrea Jenkyns fears tourist tax changes would 'burden families'
An optional charge for visitors to the areas has been floated by the government, but the mayor's questioned its impact on the economy
'Left behind' Lincolnshire towns one step closer to £20 million investment
Boston, Skegness and Spalding are among the towns across the country in line for major funding
Joy as end of two-child cap leaves 16,000 Lincolnshire children better off
The controversial policy had been blamed for pushing thousands of children into poverty
MP calls for answers over tax pressures on Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance
National Insurance changes were estimated to cost the service an extra £70,000 annually
COURT LISTINGS: Latest selection of Lincolnshire court results
Here is our latest selection of cases completed at Lincolnshire’s magistrates’ courts.
Disruption warning issued for passengers amid two weekends of rail works
Routes between Skegness and Nottingham will be impacted
Search for missing Skegness swimmer called off after 12 hours
The search was called off during the early hours of this morning
Man charged following assault at Skegness petrol station
Officers are now appealing for witnesses and would like to speak to the people pictured