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Residents have until August 5 to discuss changes to East Lindsey District Council’s ward boundaries

Residents have less than two months to have their say on proposed changes which could see East Lindsey District Council cut five of its councillors.

Motorist recounts rescuing ‘screaming’ woman trapped in toppled lorry near Skendleby

A motorist driving behind the lorry which upturned near Skendleby last Monday has told of the terrifying moment he saw the 44-tonne vehicle topple and the brave rescue that followed.

Dodgy fish sellers warning in Lincolnshire

Lincolnshire Trading Standards has received complaints about ‘dodgy door-to-door fish sellers’ operating in towns across Lincolnshire.

Elite Academy of Dance at SO Festival in Skegness

A dance academy from Louth is to perform showstopping routines at the SO Festival in Skegness.

Comenius assistant at Cordeaux

Samanta Aguiar is the new Comenius Assistant at Cordeaux Academy. The Comenius programme is an EU education project. She said: “I’ve come from the north of Portugal to experience a new culture and to learn about a different education system. I will try to help teachers and students in whatever I can. I am really enjoying my time at Cordeaux.”

Yarn bombing in Louth

Yarn bombing in Louth

Louth has been yarn bombed!

Sport rss

Peter Hickman in action at Knockhill. Photo: Dave Yeomans.

Hickman rides to two top 10 finishes at Knockhill despite bike qualifying tumble

Louth superbike racer Peter Hickman rode to a brace of top 10 finishes in round four of the British Superbike championship at Knockhill over the weekend to move him up to 11th in the rider standings.

Ryuichi Kiyonari finally found his form on his Samsung Honda. Photo: John Mushet

Kiyonari finds form at last but Lowes crashes out in mixed weekend for Samsung Honda at Knockhill

Ryuichi Kiyonari finally found his form on his Samsung Honda with two third placed podium finishes at Knockhill but teammate Alex Lowes saw his fortunes plummet with a crash and a fourth place.

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Louth 2nd XI get revenge over Outcasts with 46-run victory thanks to Ahmed heroics

Louth CC’s 2nd XI picked up a valuable 46-run win at Outcasts 1st XI, avenging the previous week’s dismal 111-run defeat to the same opposition.

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Losing draw for Louth as Bracebridge Heath are given a real scare

Louth CC’s 1st XI’s poor run of form continued but they did manage to salvage a losing draw against Bracebridge Heath at London Road on Saturday.

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Sign up for the Louth Run for Life on Saturday in the Market Place in Louth and get a FREE t-shirt

Sign up for the Louth Run for Life this Saturday (June 15) and get yourself a free t-shirt.

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Managerless Louth Town Reserves search for new boss for coming Lincolnshire League Premier Division season

Louth Town’s Reserve team are on the lookout for a new manager for the coming season in the Lincolnshire League Premier Division.

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VIDEO: Utterby gardens and sculptures trail video

People followed a sculpture trail around gardens at Utterby at the weekend.

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Lifestyle rss

VIDEO: Free sweets from Jassies video

Jassies, purveyors of sugar treats, shake and treats, are delighted to offer readers a fantastic ‘gift cube’ of sweets worth £1 to celebrate a successful first six months of trading in Louth.

John Leyton to appear at Louth Town Hall in September

1960s star of The Great Escape John Leyton to appear at Louth Town Hall in September

A 1960s film icon who starred alongside Steve McQueen in the Great Escape and Frank Sinatra in Von Ryan’s Express will be appearing at Louth Town Hall.

Pumping station open for the day

The Pumping Station, near Theddlethorpe All Saints, has an open day on Sunday June 16.

PICTURES: Are you pictured in this week’s Louth Big Night Out? video

See if you are pictured in this week’s Louth Big Night Out photo spread.

Lincolnshire Show

Red Arrows and Countess of Wessex at Lincolnshire Show

From a Red Arrows fly past to chainsaw sculptures, from ‘ferreting’ to a Royal visit, this year’s Lincolnshire Show (June 19-20) promises to be one of the best ever!

REVIEW: Swingin’ in the Rain

What an inspired idea it was for Paula Baldwin to rummage through her back catalogue of arrangements to find music for Big Bands that originated from the glory days of the Hollywood Musical Films and Broadway Stage Shows.

Community rss

Pupils from St Michaels School and Kidgate Primary Academy with ambulance, fire, lifeguard and lifeboat crews on the 999 day.

Kidgate and St Michael’s youngsters experience the work of the emergency services as part of school 999 day

Youngsters from two primary schools in Louth have experienced first hand the work of the emergency services that help keep them safe as part of a ‘999 day’.

Jack Parkinson Court Care Home in Ruskin Road, Mablethorpe is proposed to close in September. Photo: Trevor Bradford.

Mablethorpe’s Jack Parkinson Court Care Home closure puts 55 jobs at risk

A Mablethorpe care home has been left with no option but to close its facility in September due to ‘financial pressures’ leaving 55 jobs in jeopardy.

Birkbeck College students travelled to Belgium as part of a WWI trip.

Birkbeck College students visit WW1 battlefields and war graves during trip to Belgium

Students from Birkbeck College in North Somercotes took a solemn trip into the past when they visited the WWI battlefields in Belgium.

A 20-strong group of students from Germany have arrived in Louth for a week-long stay with families

German students from Bad Königshofen arrive in Louth for week-long exchange trip

A 20-strong group of students from Germany have arrived in Louth for a week-long stay with families in the town as part of an exchange trip.

Extra waste collections for Mablethorpe residents during busy summer period

Lincolnshire County Council is providing a temporary waste collection service for residents in Mablethorpe over the busy summer months.

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Jack Parkinson Court Care Home in Mablethorpe is set for closure

A care home in Mablethorpe is set for closure due to demand for places in the home being down causing added ‘financial pressures’ on the facility.

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