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Skegness beach soccer tournament rescheduled and replaced with exhibition games

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:14:13 GMT

A beach soccer tournament scheduled for this Bank Holiday weekend in Skegness has been postponed until later in the season and replaced by a series of exhibition games.

Top trial riders help make Spilsby Bike Night the best yet

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:29:23 GMT

Britain’s top female trials rider Emma Bristow amazed the crowds in Spilsby yesterday with her jaw-dropping skills and bravery at the town’s ‘best ever’ Bike Night.

Skegness beach retains two quality awards

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:34:41 GMT

Skegness beach has picked up another pair of glowing commendations for its cleanliness, safety and excellence of facilities by retaining its Blue Flag status and Seaside Award.

UKIP leader Nigel Farage says Burgh and Wainfleet councillor’s ‘racist rant’ will be discussed in two weeks

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:23:25 GMT

UKIP leader Nigel Farage has said racist Facebook posts allegedly made by his party’s Lincolnshire group leader will be discussed at a meeting in two weeks’ time.

Doubts expressed over UKIP councillor’s ‘racist rant’ hacking defence

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:17:34 GMT

The freelance journalist investigating ‘racist’ Facebook posts allegedly made by a newly elected UKIP county councillor has expressed doubts over his hacking defence claims.

Should alcohol be sold on Ingoldmells beach?

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:09:45 GMT

A dispute has broken out about whether a bar should be allowed to sell alcohol from Ingoldmells beach.

OFFER: Free Sunglasses at Original Factory Shop in Spilsby, Mablethorpe and Horncastle

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:56:33 GMT

Pick up this week’s copy of the Standard (out Wednesday, May 22) to claim a free pair of sunglasses at The Original Factory Shop.

Police issue e-fit image in Mablethorpe indecent exposure case

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:43:32 GMT

Lincolnshire Police have issued an e-fit image of a man they wish to trace in connection with an incident of indecent exposure in Mablethorpe back in March.

Missing man Robert Lineham found safe and well in Boston

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:35:03 GMT

A 22-year-old man believed to be missing in the Lincolnshire area has been found in Boston.

Spilsby revs up for Bike Night

Tue, 21 May 2013 06:02:26 GMT

Hundreds of bikers will be motoring their way to Spilsby today as the town gears up for its annual celebration of two-wheeled fun.

Firefighters attend summer house blaze in Spilsby Meadows

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:43:30 GMT

A ‘summer house’ and car were damaged after a fire at a property in Spilsby Meadows earlier today (Monday).

Skegness councillor’s concern over rightward lurch

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:02:38 GMT

A former mayor of Skegness is concerned ‘bigoted and racist’ political views are leading the town on a rightward lurch towards social unrest and divisive attitudes.

Mobile police station to visit Hogsthorpe

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:42:31 GMT

Lincolnshire Police’s ‘mobile police station’ is set to visit Hogsthorpe Village Hall this week.

RNLI lifeguards set to return to Skegness and Mablethorpe beaches for summer season

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:31:28 GMT

Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) lifeguards will be returning to keep a watchful eye over Skegness and Mablethorpe beaches from this weekend (Saturday, 25 May).

UKIP councillor for Burgh and Wainfleet defends name against ‘racist rant’ allegations

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:48:45 GMT

The UKIP councillor accused of making racist Facebook comments has protested his innocence, claiming the account was hacked in a ‘concerted’ and ‘malicious’ attempt to discredit him and his party.

Victim tracked thief with iPhone app after handbag and contents worth £500 stolen from Skegness nightspot

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:50:54 GMT

A quick thinking victim of theft was able to lead police to the culprit after she activated the tracking app on her stolen smartphone, Skegness Magistrates heard last week.

UKIP investigate Burgh and Wainfleet councillor’s ‘race rant’ allegations

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:14:53 GMT

UKIP has said it will be forced to eject the party’s newly elected Lincolnshire group leader if allegations he has made ‘racist rants’ on Facebook prove true.

Coastal Access group’s delight as sand clean-up volunteers defy weather forecast

Sun, 19 May 2013 13:44:36 GMT

The ‘Coastal Access for All’ group which works to keep beach paths in the Skegness area free from sand and debris is delighted after poor weather forecast for Saturday failed to materialise - ensuring a successful session for its volunteers this weekend.

Young woman found semiconscious on Chapel beach after late night drunken swim

Sat, 18 May 2013 12:12:36 GMT

A young woman who went swimming in the cold North Sea was discovered semiconscious on Chapel St Leonards beach in the early hours of this morning.

Disabled driver’s council anger after parking ticket

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:38:43 GMT

A disabled driver who was ticketed for using a council run car park in Skegness fears more motorists will be stung by the new enforcement unless it is better advertised.