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Mablethorpe’s first large Tesco superstore opened on Thursday.

The 20,000 square foot superstore created 115 new jobs in the coastal town and seven colleagues joined the team after completing the regeneration programme working with People Plus England.

The supermarket will be open 7am-11pm Monday to Saturday, and 10am-4pm on Sundays.

The local mayor was among those present at the opening of Mablethorpe’s new Tesco superstore.

It is also part of Tesco’s Community Food Connection (CFC) which takes surplus food, that is still fit for use, and donates it daily to local groups and food banks to help those who need it most in the community.

Tesco presented three charities and community programmes – Mablethorpe Primary Academy, Furnichurch, and Springwell Community Learning – with special grant donations of £1,000 each at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new supermarket on Friday, October 28.

Officially opening the new Tesco superstore in Mablethorpe.

The car park at the new Tesco superstore in Mablethorpe.

Liz Stewart, Store Manager, said: “We are incredibly proud to support these very special local charities and to have presented them with the community grants today. We know this money will make a real difference to the groups.

“We are extremely excited to have opened our Mablethorpe superstore. The new store offers the local community a brilliant service, Changing Places Facility, F&F clothing and a broad range of products, as well as available free-to-use EV charging points. We look forward to welcoming our first customers.”

Two men were cautioned last weekend after being caught in possession of ketamine in Lincoln, with police praising clubs and bars for putting measures in place to combat the increase in spiking incidents.

Officers on patrol in the city centre were called to reports of a man believed to be in possession of Ketamine at Home nightclub just after midnight on Saturday, October 23.

Police praised Home for their proactive approach and for having some of the most stringent processes and policies in place.

Following a search, a 20-year-old man was given a caution for possession. He was also arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and released under investigation.

Officers on patrol in the city centre at 2.17am on Sunday, October 24 were alerted to reports of a man in possession of drugs at The Scene in Lincoln after someone reported being unwell.

A 21-year-old was given a caution for the possession of Ketamine and was given a caution.

Lincoln Police said in a social media post: “Clubs and bars in the city are putting every possible measure in place to combat the increase in spiking incidents being reported.

“Credit to the staff at Home nightclub who may have some of the most stringent processes and policies in place to ensure the safety of the customers.

“Thanks to their proactive approach on Saturday, October 23 a male was arrested with a considerable quantity of suspected Ketamine.

“The venues and ourselves will continue to work tirelessly to make the night time economy as safe as possible and everything that could be done is being done.”

This comes as men and women prepared to boycott bars and nightclubs in Lincoln on Wednesday evening due to concerns about the rise in ‘spiking’ incidents — with at least eight reported this month in Lincoln.

Plans were also made for safe havens that people could go to instead.

Over £5,500 has been raised in memory of a young woman in her 20s who sadly died in a crash on the A16 at Utterby near Louth on Tuesday night.

The crash on the Main Road near to the junction of Ings Lane happened at around 9.45pm on October 26. The collision involved a black Vauxhall Corsa and a grey Citroen Vibe.

The passenger of the Citroen, a woman in her 20s, died at the scene of the crash. She has since been named locally as Denii Reynolds.

The driver of the Citroen, a man in his late teens, was taken to hospital with serious injuries. The driver of the Corsa, a woman in her 70s, was also taken to hospital with injuries described as serious.

Connor Watters set up a GoFundMe page saying he wanted to help the family to fund the funeral.

He updated the page on Thursday saying: “Well I’m flabbergasted by the support, amazing touch. I just want to say a massive thank you to everyone who’s donated and shared it.

“Great support and I’m sure Denii would love it. But let’s not stop here guys, let’s give her the best send off.”

JPD Lounge issued a tribute on social media saying: “The thoughts and prayers of all the JJT FC Squad are today (Wednesday) with our former player Taelan Reynolds and his family in their loss.

“Our squad will be doing a whip round so we can try raise some funds for the Reynolds family and would hugely appreciate it if any of our followers could join us.

“If you wish to contribute towards our pot please contact our club page or club manager Shane Cooper. RIP Denii Reynolds.”

Police have been making enquiries into the journeys of both vehicles prior to the collision, and would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has dashcam footage.

Officers have drawn up a list of vehicles that were reported as travelling in convoy on the A16 just before the incident. They would like to speak to any one of the following cars at that time:

• White coloured Ford Fiesta van
• Dark coloured Mercedes A Class
• Silver coloured Ford Fiesta
• Dark coloured Vauxhall Astra

Anyone with information should contact police on 101 or via email at [email protected] quoting incident 399 of October 26.