These are some of the older stories about events that have happened in Louth.
 Sainsburys Lays Out Its Plans For A Charles Street StoreThe supermarket is soliciting opinions on its proposals for a new store near the centre of town. A Charitable Trust For Hubbard's Hills?With major costs forecast, who will bear the burden of maintenance and restoration of the town's beauty spot? Urban Explorers Target Local Derelict BuildingsPeople are risking injury by trespassing in unsafe buildings in the Louth area. Third Annual Run For LifeCancer Research UK is set to benefit from a strong turnout for Louth's annual fun run. Earthquake Hits North LincolnshireTremors are felt across the town as North Lincolnshire is rocked by the biggest earthquake to affect the UK since 1984. Flood Sirens SoundThe flood warning sirens sounded once more, as the Environment Agency issued a Flood Warning for the river Lud and the Louth Canal. 2007 Christmas Craft MarketThe 2007 Christmas Craft Market was opened by Look North presenter Hannah Moffat and featured a wide range of craft and charity stalls. Christmas Lights Are Switched OnThe 2007 switching-on ceremony was wet but well-attended. Oxfam Goes Plastic Bag FreeThe Louth charity shop will charge for plastic bags in order to help the environment. Post Office Protesters Pass The ParcelCampaigners stage a musical protest in the centre of town about the proposed Post Office closures. Public Meeting About Louth Post OfficesResidents gathered in the Town Hall to voice their grievances about proposed Post Office closures. Newmarket Post Office VigilCampaigners gathered outside Newmarket Post Office to stage a vigil in protest against its plans to close it in the New Year. Public Meeting About the Summer FloodsLouth residents met with the authorities responsible for drainage, waterways and flood prevention. More Pictures of FloodingFurther images from the disastrous summer flooding in Louth. Flooding hits LouthSevere flood warnings are issued for the Louth Canal and the river Lud. Storms Hit LouthLouth saw plenty of damage as storms hit on January 18th. East Lindsey Women Run In Aid of Cancer ResearchHundreds of women met in Louth for a 5km run in order to raise money for Cancer Research. Petition to Save the Springside TreesLouth residents met with representatives of East Lindsey District Council to protest about plans to cut down trees in a local beauty spot. Saving the Springside TreesPlans to fell trees in order to make way for the development of the green area at Springside have caused outrage. Louth's Big FreezeShops closed early and people fled to the Hills as the cold snap brought deep snow to the town. Allegro Appassionato Christmas concert 2005The Pianist Katherine Lam played at the Allegro Appassionato Christmas concert on December 4th. Day of Fun for Harvey PhillipsThe town turned out in force to support meningitis victim Harvey Phillips on August 27th. Louth EyesoresIs Louth no longer lovely? A look at some of the more neglected areas of the town. MP Sir Peter Tapsell meets residents in the GatherumsThe MP for Louth and Horncastle met with locals to discuss the deterioration of the Gatherums and Springside due to vandalism and neglect. The 2004 Wolds Words FestivalThe second annual literature festival has attracted some famous faces, and proved to be more popular than ever. A Car is Torched in the GatherumsAn area in the centre of Louth is blighted by arson. The Scarecrow Festival at Tetford and SalmonbyA few miles outside Louth, but a great event nonetheless. It's a festival of scarecrows (what else?) and the villagers put together some impressive creations for 2004's event. The Malt Kiln comes downThe demolition of Louth's tallest industrial building. |
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