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Vaccination centre hits major milestone of 100,000 doses

In a major milestone for the Covid vaccination programme, the Meres Leisure Centre, Grantham, has recently given its 100,000th jab.

People aged 38 and 39 can book Covid-19 jab this week

People aged 38 to 39 will be able to book their COVID-19 vaccines from Thursday.

Vaccine passport on NHS app from Monday

Holidaymakers will be able to use the NHS app to prove they have been fully inoculated against Covid 19 from Monday - this is how to use it.

Rapid mobile Covid testing site to visit Bingham every week

A new rapid mobile community Covid-19 testing site is set to visit Bingham market place every Tuesday.

Hugging to return and further easing of restrictions confirmed from May 17

The PM has confirmed the third stage of the lockdown roadmap is going ahead from Monday allowing people to meet in larger groups, mix indoors and hug.

Hospice receives £25,000 donation after late Grantham engineer's rare Bugatti car sells for £4 million

The St Barnabas Hospice unit in Grantham Hospital has received a bumper £25,000 donation after a classic car sold for £4.2 million at auction.

Dad sheds 10 stone in lockdown weight loss mission

A Grantham father-of-four has shed a third of his body weight during lockdown.

Teacher completes 10k a day challenge to mark cancer anniversary

A secondary school teacher has run more than 10k every day in April to mark the 10th anniversary of being diagnosed with cancer.

Forty new cases of Covid-19 recorded in Lincolnshire but rates continue to drop

There have been 40 new cases of Covid-19 in Lincolnshire during the first two days of May.

Volunteers wanted as bid made to set up mental health response team

A mental health service wants to set up a first responder group in town after a similar set-up in Melton Mowbray proved successful.

Tennis club launches 'Feeling Good!' Friday sessions to improve mental and physical health

Grantham Tennis Club begins ‘come and try’ sessions next week to help people stay healthy both mentally and physically.

Infection rate in South Kesteven is lowest among districts in Lincolnshire

The Covid infection rate in South Kesteven continues to come down and is now the lowest among all districts in Lincolnshire.

Almost 70 per cent of adults in Lincolnshire have received their first Covid vaccination

Nearly 70 per cent of the Lincolnshire adult population has received a first dose of the coronavirus vaccine.

People unable to get Covid jab at The Meres vaccination centre due to administration error

People due to get their Covid vaccination at The Meres today have been disappointed because the centre is closed.

‘Nobody is really listening to us’ says young mother

A young mother-of-two who suffered a prolapsed disc in her back is desperate for a council house to allow the home adaptations she needs.

Visiting restrictions relaxed

Rules surrounding the visiting of hospital patients will be relaxed next week.

Lincolnshire has third highest vaccination rate in country

Lincolnshire has the third highest vaccination rate in the country, as NHS bosses open up jabs to those aged 42 and over.

Calls for brand new hospital are revived by campaigners

There have been fresh calls for a new hospital to be built on the barracks site on Somerby Hill in Grantham.

People urged to go for second dose of vaccine as concerns voiced over side effects

People in Grantham are being urged to attend their appointments for their second dose of the life-saving Covid-19.

Health officials say there is no sign of India Covid-19 variant in Lincolnshire

There is no sign so far of the India COVID-19 mutation in Lincolnshire, but outbreaks continue to occur in the county, health bosses say.

Unit for Covid patients at care home to close as vaccinations take effect

A unit which has cared for more than 80 people during the COVID-19 pandemic is to close as vaccinations take effect.

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Vaccination centre hits major milestone of 100,000 doses

People aged 38 and 39 can book Covid-19 jab this week

People aged 38 and 39 can book Covid-19 jab this week

Vaccine passport on NHS app from Monday

Vaccine passport on NHS app from Monday

Rapid mobile Covid testing site to visit Bingham every week

Rapid mobile Covid testing site to visit Bingham every week

Hugging to return and further easing of restrictions confirmed from May 17

Hugging to return and further easing of restrictions confirmed from May 17

Hospice receives £25,000 donation after late Grantham engineer's rare Bugatti car sells for £4 million

Hospice receives £25,000 donation after late Grantham engineer's rare Bugatti car sells for £4 million

Dad sheds 10 stone in lockdown weight loss mission

Dad sheds 10 stone in lockdown weight loss mission

Teacher completes 10k a day challenge to mark cancer anniversary

Teacher completes 10k a day challenge to mark cancer anniversary

Forty new cases of Covid-19 recorded in Lincolnshire but rates continue to drop

Forty new cases of Covid-19 recorded in Lincolnshire but rates continue to drop

Volunteers wanted as bid made to set up mental health response team

Volunteers wanted as bid made to set up mental health response team

Tennis club launches 'Feeling Good!' Friday sessions to improve mental and physical health

Tennis club launches 'Feeling Good!' Friday sessions to improve mental and physical health

Infection rate in South Kesteven is lowest among districts in Lincolnshire

Infection rate in South Kesteven is lowest among districts in Lincolnshire

Almost 70 per cent of adults in Lincolnshire have received their first Covid vaccination

Almost 70 per cent of adults in Lincolnshire have received their first Covid vaccination

People unable to get Covid jab at The Meres vaccination centre due to administration error

People unable to get Covid jab at The Meres vaccination centre due to administration error

‘Nobody is really listening to us’ says young mother

‘Nobody is really listening to us’ says young mother

Visiting restrictions relaxed

Visiting restrictions relaxed

Lincolnshire has third highest vaccination rate in country

Lincolnshire has third highest vaccination rate in country

Calls for brand new hospital are revived by campaigners

Calls for brand new hospital are revived by campaigners

People urged to go for second dose of vaccine as concerns voiced over side effects

People urged to go for second dose of vaccine as concerns voiced over side effects

Health officials say there is no sign of India Covid-19 variant in Lincolnshire

Health officials say there is no sign of India Covid-19 variant in Lincolnshire

Unit for Covid patients at care home to close as vaccinations take effect

Unit for Covid patients at care home to close as vaccinations take effect

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