Chrissie Redford

6 days ago | lincolnshireworld.com | Chrissie Redford

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. By lunchtime families were struggling to find a spot on the beach, which was filled with fun and laughter. Across town car parks were full and vehicles were still looking for spaces well into the day. Local photographer John Byford said he had never seen a day like it. “In the 35 years I have lived in Skegness I have never seen it so busy,” he said.

1 week ago | lincolnshireworld.com | Chrissie Redford

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. David Yates (24), from Wainfleet, and his brother Stuart (33) took the train from its terminus at Walls Lane in the Skegness Water Leisure Park to the soon-to-be officially opened new station at Seathorne Bank.

1 week ago | lincolnshireworld.com | Chrissie Redford

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. The Restore Centre and Food Bank at the Storehouse Church has even been forced to offer single porridge sachets in the food parcels, which normally have enough produce for three meals a day over three days.

1 week ago | lincolnshireworld.com | Chrissie Redford

A 10-day craft cider festival is set to be the toast of Skegness pubThe festival at The Red Lion will feature a range of ciders, including traditional apple ciders, perries and flavoured ciders. Ciders include; Barn Screecher (Hunts), Moonshine Rum & Raisin (Broadoak), Toffee Apple (Snails Bank), Midnight Special (Mr Whitehead’s), Peach Mojito (Pulp), Fiery Fox (Gwynt y Ddraig), and Rhoobarb & Custard (Barbourne). They are all suitable for vegans and vegetarians.

1 week ago | lincolnshireworld.com | Chrissie Redford

Do you know this man? Lincolnshire Police would like to speak to him in connection with three burglaries in the Skegness area. John Edwin Perry is wanted in connection with three burglaries in the Skegness area and for recall to prison. The 51-year-old is thought to be in the Skegness area. Despite repeated attempts to locate him, he remains wanted.