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VIDEO: Inspiring activities at Meridian Leisure Centre video
EAST Lindsey District Council played host to a special celebration of Olympic inspired projects which took place this afternoon at the Meridian Leisure Centre.
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).
Mini market at East Barkwith
A POPULAR date on the annual calendar of social and fundraising events at East Barkwith is the Mini Market arranged by the Barkwith and District Gardeners Association, to be held this year on Saturday May 19.
Update: Man bailed in Torquay in connection with Anne Simpson disappearance
Wednesday 11.40am - THE man arrested in connection with the disappearance of Anne Simpson has been released on police bail until June 19.
ASC Renewables proposal for wind farm at Tetney
PEOPLE can find out about proposals to build a wind farm with up to 13 wind turbines.
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Strubby singer Emma grabs Queen’s Jubilee gig at St Paul’s Cathedral
A YOUNG singing sensation has hit all the right notes after being selected to sing for the Queen at London’s St Paul’s Cathedral.
Olympic village in Louth
GREENWICH House School in Louth is holding a School Olympic Village to celebrate the arrival of the Olympic Torch to the UK.
Well known Mablethorpe man Vic Robotham ‘will be sadly missed’
MABLETHORPE was sad to hear of the death of local man and ‘good friend’ to many, Victor ‘Vic’ Robotham, who died on April 26 aged 70.
Video: Daughter of missing woman Anne Simpson ‘hopes for answers’ as divers continue search for body video
A MISSING mother’s family were today (Tuesday, May 15) hoping over seven years of anguish could be concluded after police divers resumed the hunt for her following a tip-off.
Latest: Police search Sutton on Sea caravan park for Anne Simpson, missing since 2004
POLICE are searching a caravan park near Sutton on Sea after new information was given about the disappearance of a Skegness-area woman.
Uninsured drink driver accused of causing death of premature baby after Louth area crash
A DRINK driver has been accused of causing the death of a premature baby even though the little girl was not born until 20 days after the accident.
Video: Saltfleetby Cygnets get good OFSTED report video
OFSTED visited the new Saltfleetby Cygnets pre school at the end of April and considered the provision to be ‘good’.
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.
Burgh on Bain community centre opens
BURGH on Bain now has a new community centre within St Helen’s Church and residents were invited to celebrate the partial conversion when a plaque was presented by County Coun Hugo Marfleet.
Sport England Protecting Playing Fields fund available
COMMUNITIES can now start bidding for a share of £2 million to protect and improve their local sports playing fields.
Linkage Community Trust supports Lincolnshire Learning Disability Coalition
LINKAGE Community Trust, which has facilities in the Louth area, is supporting the development of a Lincolnshire Learning Disability Coalition, an independent body to promote the interests of learning disabled people and their families.
Louth bus driver over four times alcohol limit
THE LOUTH driver of a Call Connect bus has escaped an immediate prison sentence after pleading guilty at Skegness Magistrates Court to driving his bus in Horncastle when four times the alcohol limit.
Funk Bus parks up
THE popular Funk Bus for youngsters will be dropping into Tetney this Thursday, May 10.
Jason Stennett of Sky 1 doc Obese: One Year to Save My Life supports New Linx Housing Trust wellbeing week
A PERSONAL trainer and lifestyle coach, who worked on Sky 1 TV’s recent documentary Obese: One Year to Save My Life, has commended a Louth based housing association for running a Wellbeing Week for its staff.
Free greggs doughnuts in Louth and Mablethorpe video
FREE doughnuts are going down a treat from Greggs in Louth and Mablethorpe thanks to the Leader.
Lincolnshire NHS Trust is recognised for equality
LINCOLNSHIRE’s NHS Trust has been recognised as a top gay-friendly employer by Stonewall.
Join Louth Run for Life 2012 for Cancer Reseach UK
LOUTH Run For Life in aid of Cancer Research UK is just over six weeks away and the entries are starting to flood in.
Apprentices hired at Compass Point Business Services (East Coast) Ltd in Manby
NINE new apprenticeship roles have been created at Compass Point Business Services (East Coast) Ltd, the shared services company set up by South Holland District Council and East Lindsey District Council.
‘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 commentDoubles badminton competition at Meridian Leisure Centre Louth
THE Meridian Leisure Centre in Louth will host a mixed doubles badminton competition on May 21.
Ofsted: ‘Significant improvement’ for Mablethorpe Primary School
THINGS are looking up for a school deemed to be requiring ‘significant improvement’.
Anne Barnes coming to North Thoresby WI
THE May meeting of North Thoresby and District WI took place in the Village Hall when president Audrey Foster welcomed 16 members, two new members and one guest.
Moonlight walk for St Barnabas Hospice at Skegness
LOUTH area supporters of St Barnabas Hospiceare joining a Moonlight Sleepwalks.
Mablethorpe’s 50-strong Coastwatch crew honoured for ‘highest standards’
MABLETHORPE’s ‘eyes along the coast’ have been recognised for the highest standards of competency.
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New house captains elected to lead at Alford Grammar School
NEW house captains for the school’s three houses have been elected at Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar, Alford.
North Thoresby 1940s weekend meeting
A PUBLIC open meeting will be held in North Thoresby Village Hall on Tuesday May 22 at 7.30pm to discuss preparations for the village’s 1940s Weekend. This year it takes place on the weekend of September 8 and 9. One of the aims is to compile a list of people willing to help.
Video: Javelin thrower Hollie Arnold inspires Caudwell Children charity video
INSPIRATIONAL former Louth student and Holton le Clay resident Hollie Arnold is the star of a new promotional film for a children’s charity.
Louth area actor’s National Youth Theatre dream
A BUDDING young actor from the Louth area is holding a fundraising night to help him to attend a course.
Bridge McFarland wins best medium-sized employer at Lincolnshire and Rutland Skills Awards
LEADING regional law firm Bridge McFarland has won the title of best medium-sized employer at the Lincolnshire and Rutland Skills Awards 2012.
Louth diamond jubilee shop window display competition
PRIZES will be given to the best shop window displays in Louth to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
Head Boy, Head Girl... Superstars elected at Alford’s Queen’s Elizabeth’s Grammar School
A NEW Head Boy and Head Girl have been elected at Queen’s Elizabeth’s Grammar School in Alford.
Pupils learn the art of the Aztecs as part of Monks’ Dyke school visit
TUDOR art was the order of the day as pupils from North Cockerington Primary headed to Monks’ Dyke in Louth for a day-long visit.
Video: Cadwell Park location for Rush filming video
DIRECTOR Ron Howard has had a busy week filming at Cadwell Park near Louth.
Fearless Maureen hits the skies to raise £220 for Mablethorpe British Legion
A MABLETHORPE woman has faced her fears by taking to the skies to raise money for the Royal British Legion.
Ark Animal Rescue and Retirement Centre at North Somercotes needs more food for its animals
THE Ark Animal Rescue and Retirement Centre at North Somercotes is appealing for more food for its animals.
Donington on Bain Village Hall officers praised
THE long and dedicated service of the officers was acknowledged at the Annual Meeting of Donington on Bain Village Hall Committee.
Tanker 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.
Ludensian Singers support Louth & District MS Society and Sense
MUSIC from across the years will be on offer when the Ludensian Singers take to the stage at Nichol Hill Methodist Church in Louth on Wednesday, May 23.
Update: Hosepipe ban to stay despite 19 areas lifted out of drought status
SOME parts of the country have officially had their drought status removed leading to hopes the hosepipe ban could be lifted.
Bikeability classes at Saltfleetby and Theddlethorpe Primary Schools
CHILDREN in Years 5 and 6 from Saltfleetby and Theddlethorpe Primary Schools took part in Bikeability, the national cycle proficiency programme.
Photo: 1970 extra at Cadwell Park Rush filming
EXTRAS have been dressed in 1970s outfits for the filming of Formula 1 movie Rush at Cadwell Park this week.
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.
Authorpe fun run
DRIVING wind and rain failed to stop local runners in their tracks as 36 brave souls tackled the first ever Authorpe Fun Run.
Louth area village bingo
PRIZE bingo evenings in East Barkwith Village Hall have now come to an end for the summer months and will hopefully start again in September if there is sufficient interest.
Video: Thomas Wilkinson Wallsi carved gargoyles overlook Louth video
LOOK up in Louth and you will see wooden gargoyles carved by one of the town’s most famous and accomplished characters.
- 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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Temperature: 9 C to 11 C
Wind Speed: 29 mph
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