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Butlin's announces weekend of celebrations at Skegness site for 90th anniversary
Saturday, April 11, will mark 90 years since Billy Butlin officially opened the Skegness site 90 years ago - with a full bill of entertainment planned for over the weekend
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Council motion pushes for all-night lights in Skegness as price to restore them drops
Skegness town centre could soon be brighter after dark, as councillors push to restore all-night street lighting following a dramatic drop in costs — a move that could boost the night-time economy and make streets safer for residents and visitors.
Skegness lady Edith celebrates incredible 107th birthday with party
Partying and chocolate are the secrets to a long, happy life according to a Skegness woman who is celebrating her 107th birthday today (Tuesday).
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Skegness remembers Ulceby aircrew and Gulf War service as global conflict dominates headlines
As headlines continue to be dominated by conflicts overseas, Skegness paused this weekend to remember those who have served and sacrificed, both near and far.
'Going extra mile': Bus staff raise nearly £2,500 for Age UK Lincolnshire
Kind-hearted bus workers across the region have helped raise almost £2,500 for Age UK Lincolnshire over the past year.
'Significant milestone': Work resumes on £3.3m transformation of Skegness Station
Work has officially resumed on the multi-million-pound redevelopment of Skegness railway station — bringing fresh momentum to plans to transform the town’s key gateway.
'No one does it bigger and better': Butlin’s marks 90 years with Big Birthday Bash in Skegness
Skegness is set for a weekend of celebrations as Butlin’s marks its 90th birthday in style.
'A big milestone': Majority of children get first choice for secondary school places
Most children in Lincolnshire have been offered a place at the secondary school they wanted this year.
Woman charged after toddler injured at Skegness arcade
Police are appealing for witnesses after a two-year-old girl was injured inside an amusement arcade on Skegness seafront.
'Intoxicated' woman arrested after bottle 'thrown at two-year-old girl's head'
The 41-year-old was also arrested for assaulting an emergency worker
‘£1,000 up for grabs’: Lincolnshire artists invited to help create virtual museum
Artists from across Lincolnshire are being invited to apply for a paid creative residency that will shape the next phase of the expanding Infinite Museum — a virtual museum built around local stories and the county’s distinctive cultural identity.
Final curtain falls on a life devoted to the pictures at Kinema in the Woods
Tributes have been paid following the death of a former much-loved cinema owner whose picture house in the heart of the Lincolnshire woods became one of the county’s most treasured attractions.
Man given suspended sentence for causing death of pedestrian in Ingoldmells
A 58-year-old man has been sentenced after being found guilty of causing the death of a pedestrian following a collision in Ingoldmells last summer, Lincolnshire Police have reported.
Health boss defends merger of Integrated Care Boards
Health chiefs have defended their decision to merge Lincolnshire’s key NHS decision making body with those in neighbouring counties – a move which is set to result in job losses.
Homelessness figures release paints stark national picture — what it means for Lincolnshire
New government statistics show a record-high number of people sleeping rough in England, highlighting the ongoing housing crisis — and raising fresh concerns for areas including Lincolnshire.
‘We have to do something to tackle it’: Victims of anti-social behaviour have often faced previous challenges, officials find
The people who are most likely to be victims of anti-social behaviour have often faced previous challenges, officials have found.
Police investigation continues into death of 27-year-old man in Ingoldmells
The precise medical cause of death is yet to be determined
County Council responds to claims it copied vision statement
A statement on Lincolnshire County Council’s vision for the future appears to be heavily copied from one by Nottingham City Council.
'Drill baby, drill': Lincolnshire mayor criticised over fracking talks with US energy companies
Lincolnshire mayor criticised over fracking talks with US energy companies
'Protect yourselves': Shingles vaccination clinics to be held in Skegness
Residents in Skegness are being encouraged to protect themselves against shingles at two upcoming vaccination clinics.