TEN YEARS AGO: Six from the archives - Boston, Horncastle, Louth, North Kelsey, Skegness, and Sleaford

By David Seymour

Published 13th Aug 2024, 10:45 BST

Updated 13th Aug 2024, 10:50 BST

Once again, it is time to take a trip down memory lane.

Here are six stories featured in our titles a decade ago – one each from the Boston Standard, Horncastle News, Louth Leader, Market Rasen Mail, Skegness Standard and Sleaford Standard.

Six from the archives for 10 years ago ...

1. Ten years ago ...

Six from the archives for 10 years ago ... Photo: Various

Boston's Biz Theatre School performing at Flood Aid. The two-day music event was held in Central Park in support of people who had been affected by the floods of the previous December. Organiser and Endeavour Radio manager Dylan Taylor said: “If there was one word to describe the Flood Aid event it would simply be ‘wow.’ "My own team of Endeavour radio DJs, compered, played DJ sets and helped run things effectively before, during and after the whole operation.The bands and acts – some reforming purely for Flood Aid – shared the passion and enthusiasm of the event organisers and it all came together."

2. Boston

Boston's Biz Theatre School performing at Flood Aid. The two-day music event was held in Central Park in support of people who had been affected by the floods of the previous December. Organiser and Endeavour Radio manager Dylan Taylor said: “If there was one word to describe the Flood Aid event it would simply be ‘wow.’ "My own team of Endeavour radio DJs, compered, played DJ sets and helped run things effectively before, during and after the whole operation.The bands and acts – some reforming purely for Flood Aid – shared the passion and enthusiasm of the event organisers and it all came together." Photo: David Dawson

Victoria Atkins after being chosen as the next Tory candidate for the Horncastle and Louth constituency. The future health secretary won a primary election at Franklin Hall, Spilsby, after Sir Peter Tapsell announced he would be stepping down as the MP for Horncastle and Louth at the next general election. "I’m really excited and feel very honoured to be chosen as the Conservative candidate," she said. "I will take it one step at a time and look forward to learning from Sir Peter - as well as doing things my own way."

3. Horncastle and Louth

Victoria Atkins after being chosen as the next Tory candidate for the Horncastle and Louth constituency. The future health secretary won a primary election at Franklin Hall, Spilsby, after Sir Peter Tapsell announced he would be stepping down as the MP for Horncastle and Louth at the next general election. "I’m really excited and feel very honoured to be chosen as the Conservative candidate," she said. "I will take it one step at a time and look forward to learning from Sir Peter - as well as doing things my own way." Photo: John Aron

Louth's Riverside Playgroup holding a graduation ceremony for those moving on to primary school in September of that year. Some 25 youngsters each received a scroll and a gift to mark the occasion.

4. Louth

Louth's Riverside Playgroup holding a graduation ceremony for those moving on to primary school in September of that year. Some 25 youngsters each received a scroll and a gift to mark the occasion. Photo: James Silcocks