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Lincolnshire Sausage protected status bid turned down
THE application to give Lincolnshire Sausage special protection has been turned down, it has been announced today (Wednesday).
Beaches clean up in latest awards
BEACHES at Mablethorpe and Sutton on Sea can once again claim to be among the cleanest in the world after once again being recognised for awards.
Lincolnshire NHS Trust is recognised for equality
LINCOLNSHIRE’s NHS Trust has been recognised as a top gay-friendly employer by Stonewall.
‘Wonderful’ Mablethorpe and Sutton on Sea beaches praised again
MABLETHORPE and Sutton on Sea’s ‘wonderful’ beaches have once again been given the highest praise for their sea water quality.
1 commentTanker driver strikes averted after narrow ‘yes’ vote for new proposals
THE feared strike by tanker drivers has been narrowly averted after drivers voted to accept new proposals today (Friday) after eight days of talks at ACAS.
TV star Adrian Edmondson cooks up a storm on filming visit to Louth
TV comedy star Ade Edmondson swapped cooking up jokes for cooking up chine as he filmed his latest show in Louth.
Coastal residents in Lincolnshire may foot sea defence bills after ‘dangerous’ planning approvals
COASTAL communities in Lincolnshire could be forced to pay millions of pounds in taxation to fund sea defences due to ‘extremely dangerous’ planning approvals of floodplains developments, county councillors fear.
UPDATE: Louth Clinton Cards store under threat as closures ‘likely’
ADMINISTRATORS of troubled retailer Clinton Cards have confirmed that ‘a number of stores will be closed’, leaving jobs at risk at Louth’s branch.
Springs Estates snap up Lakeside Caravan Park near Sutton on Sea
LAKESIDE Caravan Park near Sutton on Sea is now part of the expanding Springs chain after a buyout.
POLL: Council scraps celebrity switch on of Mablethorpe summer illuminations
THERE will be no celebrity switching on Mablethorpe’s summer lights this year, despite last year drawing one of the biggest crowds yet.
Uncertainty over Louth Clinton Cards store as firm head for administration
CARD retailer Clinton Cards, which has a store in Louth, looks set to enter administration later today leaving staff futures unclear.
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Full steam ahead for £50 million Mablethorpe development after Government green light
LINDUM’S Paul McSorley says it’s ‘full steam ahead’ for the £50million development plan for Mablethorpe after the Government decided not to call it in for closer inspection or a planning inquiry.
Could Lincolnshire be home to Britain’s best beach hut?
THE search is on for Britain’s best beach hut!
Louth Young Farmers in Lincolnshire Show paint job
LOUTH Young Farmers are looking for help for their Australia-themed trailer for next month’s Lincolnshire Show.
Work starts on new building to add to popular nature reserve at Saltfleetby
WORK on a new building at the Saltfleetby and Theddlethorpe Dunes National Nature Reserve has begun.
TV’s Ade Edmondson visits Louth for ITV show
TV STAR Ade Edmondson is in Louth this afternoon (Thursday) filming for his latest show, Ade in Britain.
£50million development plans for Mablethorpe get Government go ahead
LINDUM’S £50 million development plans for Mablethorpe now look set to go ahead after the Government decided not to call in their application.
Boatshed to refloat Mablethorpe’s deserted former library
MABLETHORPE’s old library is set to become a multi-use ‘Coastal Centre’ run by the Boatshed, and could open later this year, the Leader understands.
Louth Canal energy company to hold public exhibition
THE company which wants to build three wind turbines next to Louth Canal wants to hear the views of local people.
District Council discusses plans with Louth’s market traders
EAST Lindsey District Council has been discussing the changes to the town’s market with traders, giving them feedback and reassurance from their previous meeting.
Lincolnshire Wolds Railway aims to be top in county
THE Lincolnshire Wolds Railway at Ludborough is hoping to become one of the county’s major visitor attractions.
MP for Mablethorpe Sir Peter Tapsell condemns ‘caravan tax’
THE controversial ‘caravan tax’ is now a step closer after the proposal squeezed through a key vote in Parliament last week.
Unite union hits back at HSBC job cut announcement
WORKERS’ union Unite has issued a damning statement condemning HSBC’s announcement that it is to cut over 3,000 jobs in the UK.
Mablethorpe’s new market day pencilled in for June 26
THE possible date for the change of Mablethorpe’s weekly market day from a Thursday to a Tuesday has been announced.
Where should £1 million Big Lottery fund for Mablethorpe be spent?
THE next round of consultation for the £1million Big Lottery Fund is imminent.
Mablethorpe business owner speaks out against council’s market move
ONE local business owner is yet to be convinced by Mablethorpe market’s High Street move, despite it being hailed in some quarters.
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Fears of petrol shortage in Louth and Mablethorpe re-ignite after strike talks fail
FEARS of repeats of the recent chaos at the petrol pumps have been re-ignited after fuel tanker drivers rejected the latest terms over strike action.
Fears new ‘stealth tax’ levies and restrictions could hit East Lindsey pubs
PUBS and clubs could be hit by new powers given to local authorities to charge them more for late licenses and restrict trading hours.
Compass Point maps the way to £1.4m saving for East Lindsey taxpayers
TAXPAYERS in East Lindsey have saved £1.4 million thanks to a new approach to finance by East Lindsey District Council.
Louth to stay under hosepipe ban despite heavy downpours
THURSDAY’S enforced hosepipe ban remains in place despite the Easter weekend’s heavy amount of rainfall, resulting in a dry spell for several local residents.
Wat-er farce as Mablethorpe pathway springs floods as hosepipe ban starts
A BURST water main flooded a Mablethorpe road on Good Friday, the day after a hosepipe ban was enforced.
- Latest: Police search Sutton on Sea caravan park for Anne Simpson, missing since 2004
- Hickman sacked by Kawasaki after Suzuki superbike ride
- Uninsured drink driver accused of causing death of premature baby after Louth area crash
- Update: Hosepipe ban to stay despite 19 areas lifted out of drought status
- Louth bus driver over four times alcohol limit
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Weather for Louth
Thursday 17 May 2012
Today
Light rain
Temperature: 8 C to 11 C
Wind Speed: 17 mph
Wind direction: South
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