These are some of the older stories about events that have happened in Louth.
 Community Food In The GatherumsVolunteers turn the Gatherums into a tasty, organic haven to promote the benefits of growing your own food.May 2011  Round-up: Apathy, Scams and BugsNatural beauty faces off against the ugly side of technology in the battle for our attention.May 2011  Round-up: Swimming Pool Sale and Local ElectionsDebate over the money from the sale of the old pool in the lead up to local elections in May.April 2011  Tattoo Parlour Raises £500 for Birthmark CharityDominic Ball, DJ Stonesy, Dirty Riot and Trip to the Roses play at this body art benefit gig.March 2011 Round-up: Red Nose Day, Earth Hour, Zumba and Banning The CouncilRed Nose Day and Earth Hour events, and a couple of new groups forming.March 2011 Save Our Schools objects to plans for a Louth AcademyWhat are the arguments against merging Louth schools into a mega-academy?February 2011  Council Buy £200 000 BuildingLouth Town Council buy new digs and thumb their noses at the belt-tightening zeitgeist.February 2011 Wolds Words Programme AnnouncedThe 10th annual literature festival promises an exciting range of events for book lovers.September 2010  Princess Anne Opens the Meridian Leisure CentreLocal councillors show off the new centre as crowds flock to see the royal visitor.July 2010  2010 Run For LifeIn spite of baking heat runners from around the area packed the town centre to support a good cause.June 2010  Morris Dancers Come To LouthTraditional dancers kick it up at the Fish Shambles to promote an event at the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway.June 2010  Lidl Proposes New Store at Tattershall WayThe discount retailer reveals its plans in a public consultation.March 2010  Proposal to turn Louth Swimming Pool into a Skate Park MultiplexCan the old pool be redeveloped for the benefit of the town's youth?February 2010  Winter Weather PicturesSnow and ice scenes from around the town.January 2010  2008 Christmas Craft MarketFine weather encouraged crowds to come and soak up the party atmosphere of the annual Christmas Market on December 7th.December 2008  Princess Anne Opens Wolds CollegePrincess Anne opened the new Wolds College on North Holme Road on the Tuesday, 2nd December.December 2008  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.November 2008  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?October 2008  Urban Explorers Target Local Derelict BuildingsPeople are risking injury by trespassing in unsafe buildings in the Louth area.October 2008  Third Annual Run For LifeCancer Research UK is set to benefit from a strong turnout for Louth's annual fun run.July 2008 Earthquake Hits North LincolnshireTremors are felt across the town as North Lincolnshire is rocked by the biggest earthquake to affect the UK since 1984.February 2008  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.January 2008  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.December 2007  Christmas Lights Are Switched OnThe 2007 switching-on ceremony was wet but well-attended.November 2007  Oxfam Goes Plastic Bag FreeThe Louth charity shop will charge for plastic bags in order to help the environment.November 2007  Post Office Protesters Pass The ParcelCampaigners stage a musical protest in the centre of town about the proposed Post Office closures.November 2007  Public Meeting About Louth Post OfficesResidents gathered in the Town Hall to voice their grievances about proposed Post Office closures.October 2007 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.October 2007  Public Meeting About the Summer FloodsLouth residents met with the authorities responsible for drainage, waterways and flood prevention.October 2007  More Pictures of FloodingFurther images from the disastrous summer flooding in Louth.June 2007 Flooding hits LouthSevere flood warnings are issued for the Louth Canal and the river Lud.June 2007  Storms Hit LouthLouth saw plenty of damage as storms hit on January 18th.January 2007  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.July 2006  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.May 2006  Saving the Springside TreesPlans to fell trees in order to make way for the development of the green area at Springside have caused outrage.May 2006  Louth's Big FreezeShops closed early and people fled to the Hills as the cold snap brought deep snow to the town.December 2005  Allegro Appassionato Christmas concert 2005The Pianist Katherine Lam played at the Allegro Appassionato Christmas concert on December 4th.December 2005  Day of Fun for Harvey PhillipsThe town turned out in force to support meningitis victim Harvey Phillips on August 27th.August 2005  Louth EyesoresIs Louth no longer lovely? A look at some of the more neglected areas of the town.February 2005  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.November 2004  The 2004 Wolds Words FestivalThe second annual literature festival has attracted some famous faces, and proved to be more popular than ever.October 2004  A Car is Torched in the GatherumsAn area in the centre of Louth is blighted by arson.June 2004  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.May 2004  The Malt Kiln comes downThe demolition of Louth's tallest industrial building.January 2004 |
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