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.

Devolution Consultation Launches

People of Lincolnshire are being asked to comment on plans to create a Greater Lincolnshire authority with an elected mayor.
3rd July 2016

The 2016 Run For Life

Crowds turned out to watch and take part in the 11th Run For Life in aid of Cancer Research UK.
27th June 2016

Round-Up: Flood Forum, New Developments, And The Local Plan

Anglian Water came in for criticism at a recent flood forum, but the company did pledge some improvements.
25th May 2016

Cut Crime Not Lights

County and district councils plan to cut lights in order to save money. Local police gave their reaction.
9th March 2016

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. St James, however, has stood for almost half a millennium and is unlikely to be coming down any time soon.