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Fewer than a quarter of children aged 12 to 15 in the county have been vaccinated for Covid

Fewer than a quarter of Lincolnshire children aged 12 to 15 have so far been vaccinated for COVID according to government figures.

Covid-19 infection rate higher national average

The area's coronavirus infection is higher than the national average as cases rise in South Kesteven.

Woman makes business out of new lockdown skill

A woman started a new business after learning a new skill during the first lockdown.

Supermarket pharmacies to begin Covid booster roll-out

A supermarket is to begin delivering Covid-19 booster jabs - as health officials reveal concerns about flu and coronavirus circulating together.

Care home closed to visitors due to Covid outbreak

A care home is temporarily closed to visitors due to an outbreak of Covid-19.

Infection rate doubles in fortnight

A sharp rise in covid cases has been recorded in the area during the past week.

12,000 women with undiagnosed breast cancer, warns charity

Breast cancer screening services are overwhelmed and under-funded, says Breast Cancer Now, which estimates 12,000 women haven't been diagnosed.

Covid booster vaccinations launched at leisure centre

Another significant milestone for the Covid vaccination programme has taken place with the launch of booster vaccinations in the town.

Town's popular big band is back in business

A popular big band is returning to the stage for the first time since the pandemic.

Another Covid death recorded in the district

Another covid death has been recorded in South Kesteven, despite the district having a low infection rate compared to the rest of the country.

Post Office card account changes explained

The arrangements for Post Office card accounts is changing for those on benefits or collecting a state pension. Here's the latest:

Covid-19 booster jabs to begin

County health bosses say Covid-19 booster jabs will begin to be given out soon - with plans being made for issuing vaccines to schoolchildren too.

Universal Credit cut explained - as charities warn working families will be hit hardest

Working families may be left struggling to pay for food and heating when Universal Credit is cut. But what is the reduction and why is it happening?

Hospice celebrates creative award win

St Barnabas Hospice is celebrating after winning the 'Most Creative Use of Lockdown' award.

'Plan B' could see return of mandatory face masks and vaccine passports

The Health Secretary has set out a 'plan b' if his blueprint to life with Covid does not work.

Another Covid-19 death recorded in district

Another death from covid has sadly been recorded in the district.

Covid jab recommended for children aged 12 to 15 by chief medical officers

Around three million children could be eligible for a first dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid jab.

Could the tone of your voice or way you cough suggest you've got Covid-19?

Talking and coughing sounds are being collected by NHS scientists investigating whether they may indicate someone has caught Covid-19.

Third covid death recorded in a week

A third covid death has been recorded in South Kesteven this week.

'It's not going to save Christmas'

As crunch talks take place in Whitehall to ease the lorry driver shortages, one industry expert warns it may be too little, too late.

Another person dies from covid in district

A further death from covid has been recorded in South Kesteven this afternoon (September 7).

Coronavirus

Fewer than a quarter of children aged 12 to 15 in the county have been vaccinated for Covid

Covid-19 infection rate higher national average

Covid-19 infection rate higher national average

Woman makes business out of new lockdown skill

Woman makes business out of new lockdown skill

Supermarket pharmacies to begin Covid booster roll-out

Supermarket pharmacies to begin Covid booster roll-out

Care home closed to visitors due to Covid outbreak

Care home closed to visitors due to Covid outbreak

Infection rate doubles in fortnight

Infection rate doubles in fortnight

12,000 women with undiagnosed breast cancer, warns charity

12,000 women with undiagnosed breast cancer, warns charity

Covid booster vaccinations launched at leisure centre

Covid booster vaccinations launched at leisure centre

Town's popular big band is back in business

Town's popular big band is back in business

Another Covid death recorded in the district

Another Covid death recorded in the district

Post Office card account changes explained