Spate of arsons continues in Gainsborough as another car set on fire
The seventh report of arson in just two weeks
There have been at least six incidents of suspected arson in Gainsborough and nearby areas over the last fortnight.
A car was set on fire in Gainsborough over the weekend as the recent spate of arson in the area continues.
At around 3.56am on Saturday, May 1, a Ford Focus car was deliberately set on fire in Apley Close, making it the seventh case of arson in just over two weeks for the town.
This most recent case comes after Lincolnshire Police put on more patrols on the streets of Gainsborough to combat the level of fire-related crime, when six different arsons were reported over a fortnight.
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“It’s safe to say he was not Mclovin’ it”, said a Humberside Police team after a drug driver was caught at a Cleethorpes McDonald’s drive-thru overnight.
The force received a call from a local person concerned about a male’s driving in the town on the evening of Wednesday, April 7.
The vehicle was quickly found at the Grimsby Road McDonald’s drive-thru.
He failed a roadside drugs wipe, was a provisional licence holder and had no insurance.
Humberside Police North East Lincolnshire wrote on social media: “It turned out to be a not so happy meal for our unlucky driver.
Playa at the Pier: New rooftop bar coming to Skegness this summer
One of three new attractions coming this year
The new bar will have pool pods, meaning you can dip your toes in the water while having a drink.
The new owners of Skegness Pier are planning for a big summer and announced plans for a pop-up rooftop bar venue.
The Playa at the Pier pop-up venue will be the first new build resort of its kind in Skegness, and will be located on the pier deck.
Promoted as “the ultimate summer experience”, there will be live music, costume acts and even pool pods with live saxophone players to create an atmosphere while enjoying a drink on the coast.