Louth, a Lincolnshire town, is famous for St James church, with its towering spire. It's also the birthplace of the astronaut Michael Foale. Highlights include the town's Georgian architecture and its unique, independent shops. It also features the Meridian Leisure Centre and the Riverhead Theatre, home to the Louth Playgoers.

The place has a somewhat twee image, but there's more to Louth than quaint markets and old-fashioned architecture. A fair amount of construction work and regeneration is going on.

In places Louth is an extremely modern town. However, there are many people who work hard to preserve the town's unique character and its amenities, such as Hubbard's Hills.

Town Centre Pedestrianisation In Louth

Proposals to pedestrianise Louth Town Centre have been put forward by the county council.
May 2021

Conservation Area Issues In Louth

Louth has a Conservation Area, which has both benefits and drawbacks for residents living in it.
May 2021

Social Media Regulation Will Protect Democracy

In the light of violence in the US, an examination of what the UK should do with media and social media to preserve its democracy from the actions of radicalised extremists.
January 2021

The Third National Lockdown

The government announced a third national lockdown to suppress Covid-19 due to a national rise in cases. In East Lindsey case rates show some increases too. Phone numbers for help and advice are also available.
January 2021

Random Picture Quiz

Test your knowledge of Louth and its people with this dynamic quiz.

Landmarks in Louth

For years the skyline in Louth has been dominated by the spire of St. James and the enormous ABM building, also known as the Malt Kiln. Work started on demolishing the Malt Kiln in January of 2004 in order to make way for some flats, although this work ceased soon after, before being resumed in 2014 and completed in February 2015 in order to build an Aldi. St James, however, has stood for over half a millennium and is unlikely to be coming down any time soon.