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Oh what a scorcher!: Heatwave brings crowds flocking to Skegness
With temperatures soaring towards 30C on the hottest day of the year in the UK so far, crowds flocked to Skegness to enjoy the sun and sea breezes.

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COLUMN: The vital role of dietitians in Lincolnshire
Every year, Dietitians Week is held on the first week of June, so a great opportunity to highlight our service and the fantastic contribution our dietitians make across Lincolnshire.


COLUMN: Succession planning for family farms
From April 6, 2026, reforms to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) will cap the value of farm assets exempt from inheritance tax (IHT) at £1 million.

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Brothers make history operating service train at Lincolnshire Light Railway
For the first time in its 65-year history, two brothers have operated a service train – one as driver, the other as guard – on the Lincolnshire Coast Light Railway.


10-day craft cider festival to be toast of Skegness pub
A 10-day craft cider festival is set to be the toast of Skegness pub


Skegness food bank at crisis point as supplies of cereals run out
People in need who are living in the Skegness area are struggling to start their day with a snap, crackle and pop due to a shortage of cereals being donated to the local food bank.


Students’ voices are heard in annual debate competition
Students’ voices were heard loud and clear when Skegness Grammar School hosted its annual debate competition.


Appeal after staff member at Skegness railway station is assaulted
British Transport Police are appealing for witnesses after a member of staff at Skegness railway station was assaulted.


Man wanted in connection with Skegness burglaries
Do you know this man? Lincolnshire Police would like to speak to him in connection with three burglaries in the Skegness area.


Hospital car park charges to rise to ‘improve provision’
Car park charges at three Lincolnshire hospitals are being increased to ‘improve provision for visitors and patients’.


Man jailed after pleading guilty to threatening to kill victim in Alford area
A man, who pleaded guilty to making threats to kill to his victim in the Alford area, has been jailed.


COURT RESULTS: Latest selection of Lincolnshire court results
Here is our latest selection of cases completed at Lincolnshire’s magistrates’ courts ...


Search for man after railway staff member headbutted, punched and spat at in Skegness
British Transport Police say the man will be able to help with their investigation


‘Talk to us’ Government tells Mayor after calls for a Greater Lincolnshire NHS Board
Mayor of Greater Lincolnshire, Dame Andrea Jenkyns, has been invited to share her ideas with the Government after she voiced concerns about proposals to merge Lincolnshire’s Integrated Care Board (ICB) with Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.


Operators of Skegness illegal waste site ordered to pay more than £50,000 by Environment Agency
The site was not complying with its environmental permit and posed fire and health risks


Two brothers and father who ran illegal dump in Skegness ordered to pay over £50k
The Environment Agency has successfully secured confiscation orders for over £50,000 against two brothers and their father for storing illegal material on a site in Skegness.


‘We have all lost loved ones to cancer, so this is a fantastic cause’
A 70-mile trek to Skegness is being planned in memory of loved ones who died of cancer.


Tice pitches infrastructure projects in £495m bid to boost south Lincolnshire
Richard Tice presented the projects to a room full of party colleagues, press and council leaders


Fantasy Island reduces opening hours and blames 'crippling' impact of recent budget
Like many businesses along the coast, Fantasy Island is facing financial pressures this summer


Country day party heading to The Hive in Skegness
Country music lovers are being encouraged to get ready for a boot-scootin’ good time at a daytime event taking place in Skegness.
