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£1,000 grants on offer for local businesses and community groups to become Lincolnshire Skills Champions
Lincolnshire County Council is calling on local businesses and community groups to apply for new Skills Champion grants – worth £1,000 each – to support essential skills development across the county.
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Major £246k resurfacing works at Wainfleet to create 'better ride quality'
Major resurfacing works at Wainfleet costing £246,000 are set to create ‘better ride quality’ for the route.
New opportunity to shine at new Pride talent contest in Skegness
A new opportunity to shine is heading to Skegness with the official launch of East Coast Pride’s Got Talent 2025.
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Drug dealer who made £220k can only pay back £720
A man who made over £220,000 from dealing Class A drugs on the streets of Skegness can only afford to pay back £720, a court heard.
Patron the Earl of Scarbrough joins Skegness Day Centre for 40th anniversary
A 40th anniversary celebration of Skegness Day Centre was honoured with a visit by its patron – the 13th Earl of Scarbrough.
Extra police patrols for ten Lincolnshire towns deemed unaffordable
The government announced the extra presence, but the force says the promises are 'simply untrue'
Missing people are being drawn to the 'unique allure' of seaside Skegness, say police
The coastal town draws missing people from 'all corners of the country', according to a Lincolnshire Police sergeant
Council looks at options over fair funding as government proposes 5% tax hike
Lincolnshire County Council’s leader says the authority is looking at its options after learning a 5% tax hike is being proposed by the Government to get Fair Funding for the county.
Former teaching assistant from Skegness who 'exploited authority in the most appalling way' jailed for sexual offences against teen
Jonathan Bath committed the offences between 2005 and 2007 when the girl was at school
One leg, three Peaks - incredible challenge of Skegness man to say thanks to charity for saving his life
A Skegness man, who lost a leg in a horrific motorbike accident, is setting out on a mammouth challenge that will see him climb the three highest peaks in the UK in just three days.
Bravery of woman who gave evidence against Skegness child sex offender commended
A senior Lincolnshire police officer has commended the bravery of woman who came forward to provide evidence that resulted in a former Skegness teaching assistant being jailed for sexual offences.
Warning not to touch 'harmful' coastal caterpillars in Skegness which cause severe reactions
The caterpillars are covered in tiny barbed hairs which contain a toxin
Beggars, e-scooters and verbal abuse - we went on patrol with Skegness police
Neighbourhood officers have a vital role in building bridges between communities and the different agencies
Police search after passenger threatened to detonate grenade on train from Skegness
British Transport Police have launched a witness appeal after the terrifying incident
'Magnificent' beach in 'unapologetically cheap and cheerful' seaside town named region's best in Sunday Times list
The Sunday Times Best UK Beaches guide says it's 'got what it takes in buckets and spades'
The pros and cons of splitting up Lincolnshire
Is a single council governing Lincolnshire simply too big to work?
Spotlight on 'outstanding achievements' of Skegness students
Outstanding achievements of students throughout the academic year were celebrated at the Skegness TEC Brilliance Awards.
Police appeal to identify men in connection with robbery in Spilsby
Lincolnshire Police are appealing for help with an investigation following a report of The aa robbery in Spilsby.
Skegness Aquarium celebrates 10th anniversary with VIP tour
A decade of ocean adventures, community memories and underwater magic has been celebrated at the 10th anniversary of Skegness Aquarium.
Call for investigation after concerns 400 farms in Lincolnshire could be lost to energy infrastructure projects
A campaign group is appealing for all energy infrastructure projects within the planning system and connection queue to be paused after concerns 400 farms in Lincolnshire could be lost.