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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.
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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.
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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
Facebook Marketplace seller admits stealing trolley-load of products from Skegness B&M
Richard Champness claims he thought the items were rubbish
'I just want to make some happy memories': Father of five with terminal cancer hopes to wed the love his life before time runs out
A devoted father of five from Skegness who has terminal cancer is hoping to wed the love of his life before time runs out.
Yellow Cold-health alert for Lincolnshire as Arctic blast arrives
Lincolnshire residents are being urged to prepare for dangerously cold weather this week after a Yellow cold -health alert was issued for the East Midlands region.
'It is a massive achievement': Family-run business in Skegness celebrates 40 years
A Skegness family-run business is celebating its 40th anniversary with the customers they say they are proud to call their friends.
Council reviewing ‘pretty grim’ policy to turn streetlights off at night
Areas have complained for years that many of their lights are switched off after midnight
Terminally ill dad with rare condition was 'struck off' by doctor who thought he was making up illness
Daniel Singleton is preparing to marry the love of his live 'before it's too late'