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A total of 1,085 more people paid to park in Northgate West car park in May 2013 than May 2012, figures show.

New figures show more people are paying to park in Louth than last year despite criticism of parking charges

New figures show more people are paying to park in Louth than last year, despite fervent criticism of the council’s increased parking charges.

Manby company TerrainHopper wins Innovation award at Medilink East Midlands Business Competition

A Manby company has won the award for Innovation in this year’s Medilink East Midlands Business Competition.

Bunn Fertiliser Woldmarsh trip

Farmers got a guided tour of a new fertiliser facility thanks to farmers’ buying group Woldmarsh, based in Louth. Its members went to Bunn Fertiliser Ltd’s new Teesport facility in Middlesbrough, which blends and distributes fertiliser.

FREE sweets worth £1 from Jassies

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.

American giant gets Louth company

A Louth company has been acquired by an American giant.

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Hundreds attend Tesco Mablethorpe exhibition

Three hundred and sixty five people attended Tesco’s exhibition in Mablethorpe on Tuesday displaying proposals for a new Tesco and petrol station in the town.

Nick and Joanne with daughter Rebecca and Prime Minister David Cameron, Cleethorpes MP Martin Vickers and Ann Vickers.

Louth businessman’s chance meeting with the Prime Minister

Louth sweet shop owner Nick Heywood and his family enjoyed a chance meeting with Prime Minister David Cameron in Downing Street last week,

East Lindsey District Council have called for a review into the wind farm set to be built at Gayton le Marsh.

East Lindsey District Council calls for review of Gayton le Marsh wind farm ruling after government changes turbine stance

Campaigners against a giant Marsh wind farm have been given a glimmer of hope after East Lindsey District Council called for a full review.

Lincolnshire crackdown on counterfeit goods at markets and car boot sales

Lincolnshire Trading Standards is cracking down on the sale of counterfeit and illegal goods at markets and car boot sales across the county.

‘Patience is wearing thin’ - Louth butcher reports drop in footfall and blames controversial parking charges

A Louth butcher claims footfall at his shop is down 10 per cent since parking charges were ramped up in Louth and says patience is ‘wearing thin’.

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FREE sweets from Jassies in Louth!

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.

Get Prince’s Trust business support

A beauty therapist who has launched her own business in Louth with support from The Prince’s Trust hopes that more local young people will be encouraged to take the helm of their own business enterprise.

Fenland gets life saving equipment

Fenland Laundries has placed life saving defibrillators on their sites at Louth, Skegness and Grantham. One was donated by British Heart Foundation, the others bought by the company.

Mablethorpe leads the way in attracting more tourists

A caravan park in Mablethorpe is leading the way to a brighter future for the resort’s tourism by undertaking a new initiative never done before on the coast.

Shoppers at the Co-operative store in Northgate will pay lower prices and enjoy free Sunday parking.

Council accused of bowing to big business as Co-op forces climb down over parking charges at Louth store

East Lindsey District Council has been forced into a climb down over planned changes to car parking at the Co-operative supermarket in Louth.

'A real disappointment' - Campaigner Simon Tighe.

Rejected 149-home housing estate plan for Louth could yet go ahead as developer lodges appeal to government

A controversial 149-home housing estate for Louth which was refused in June 2012 could yet go ahead after the applicant appealed to the government.

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TerrainHopper up for Medilink awards

An innovative company from Manby has been nominated for two Medilink East Midlands awards in this year’s competition to find the best in healthcare, bioscience and medical technology businesses.

Xtreme Chainsaw showcase products

They can carve anything out of wood - from a small squirrel to a full sized motorbike and rider!

Manby Motorplex from above, taken in 2012.

Approval given for removal of perimeter track at Manby Airfield for use for ‘arable crop growing and livestock grazing’

Planning permission has been granted for the removal of the perimeter track at Manby Airfield to create land for ‘arable crop growing and livestock grazing’.

Coun Sarah Dodds.

Councillor left frustrated as planning inspector gives go ahead for new Co-op supermarket in Louth

A prominent Louth councillor says it’s ‘frustrating as heck’ to hear a planning inspector has given the go ahead for a new supermarket and housing development in Louth.

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BREAKING NEWS: New Co-operative Food store for Louth

The Co-operative Food has announced plans to open a new store in Louth.

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Louth Cinema owner speaks of his pride after MBE medal ceremony comes to his bedside

The proud owner of Louth Cinema was overwhelmed when, after being too ill to travel to Buckingham Palace to collect his MBE, the ceremony came to him instead.

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Parking wardens working for Lincolnshire County Council.

Lincolnshire County Council warns illegal parkers in Louth: ‘We’re coming after you’

Officials have promised to crack down on problem parking on a Louth road which a resident fears is ‘an accident waiting to happen’.

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Power Lines in rural Landscape, upcoming Thunderstorm

Planned Low Carbon Hub for power lines around Mablethorpe and Alford would see area ‘become flooded with pylons’

Wind farm opponents fear a new electrical infrastructure project serving East Lindsey’s growing legions of turbines will decimate the landscape with pylons.

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A spa-like experience at affordable prices awaits you at Kenwick Health and Beauty Centre

Unwind your mind and escape to the lavish surroundings of Kenwick Health and Beauty Centre located just outside the historic market town of Louth.

Tourists enjoying the fine weather at Skegness Boating Lake on Saturday.

East Lindsey District Council delighted after glorious Bank Holiday weather brings tourists flocking to Skegness, Mablethorpe and other coastal tourist spots

East Lindsey District Council has spoken of its delight after the Bank Holiday weekend’s ‘first class’ weather sparked a busy few days for local coastal resorts.

Fifteen bikers reported for offences during Lincolnshire Police’s Bank Holiday safety push

Sixty bikers were stopped yesterday (Sunday) and 15 riders reported for offences as part of a push to reduce motorbike deaths and injuries in the county.

A �500,000 revamp of the Greyhound has been given the green light.

Greyhound revamp gets the go ahead after ex-mayor rides to rescue

Former Louth mayor Coun Jill Makinson-Sanders has helped save the day for a proposed revamp of a long-established hostelry in the town.

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Frocks rock at Original Factory Shop in Mablethorpe

Being a girl who loves to shop in any shape or form, I had a rare opportunity to take part in my own little trolley dash at the Original Factory Shop in Mablethorpe, writes Chloe West.

This year's Lincolnshire Show is fast approaching. Photo supplied.

Organisers promise one of best Lincolnshire Show’s ever, with Royal visit also expected

From a Red Arrows fly past to chainsaw sculptures, from ‘ferreting’ to a Royal visit - the organisers behind this year’s Lincolnshire Show are promising it looks set to be one of the best ever!

The collection of pocket watches including examples by Kelly of Louth

Pocket watch collection including examples by Kelly of Louth sells for £5,000 at auction

A private collection of pocket watches including examples by Kelly of Louth has sold for nearly £5,000 at auction in Lincoln.

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Plan to demolish former revenue buildings in Louth is thrown out

A plan to demolish Louth’s former Inland Revenue offices in favour of building eight houses has been turned down.

Coun George Horton

Councillor accuses East Lindsey District Council of abandoning Louth Cattle Market

A Louth Councillor has claimed East Lindsey District Council are guilty of ‘poor economy’ after ‘not bothering with the cattle market for year after year after year’.

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The world's number two women's trial biker Emma Bristow performing her amazing stunts at Spilsby Bike Night.

Top trial riders help make Spilsby Bike Night the best yet

Britain’s top female trials rider Emma Bristow amazed the crowds in Spilsby yesterday with her jaw-dropping skills and bravery at the town’s ‘best ever’ Bike Night.

An application for outline planning permission has been put forward by site owners East Lindsey District Council to build 29 new homes on the Riverhead Road site.

‘Gifted land’ siting former Louth Swimming Pool to be sold off to make way for 29 new houses

Land siting the former Louth Swimming Pool which was donated for the benefit of local people in 1976 is set to be sold off to make way for housing.

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Louth Cattle Market

Government pressure could force through sale of Louth Cattle Market to retailers

Pressure from the government could force through the sale of Louth Cattle Market to a supermarket chain, according to council chiefs.

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Wind energy firm team up with East Lindsey District Council to support SO Festival

With just one month until the start of SO Festival 2013, organisers have announced Centrica Energy, and their partners in the Lincolnshire offshore wind farm, as the event’s primary private sector sponsor.

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