VIDEO: Hundreds turn out in Skegness to welcome 2017

Crowds gathered around the Clock Tower for the traditional countdown and display of fireworks by the LA Cafe.

Coun Trevor Burnham, of Skegness Town Council, was among the crowd and captured the excitement on video.

He said: “There were more people out than last year.

“I spoke to many visitors and they said they loved it – it was absolutely brilliant.”