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'Urgently required' critical care extension for Lincoln County Hospital planned

A hospitals trust seeks permission to install a new 12-bed modular critical care assessment ward off the existing frailty ward in Lincoln.

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'Investment is great news for patients'

Paul Matthew, of ULHT, says the hospitals trust will benefit from funding to improve diagnostic services.

St Wulfram's church takes big step towards wholeness and wellbeing centre

Plans to extend the activities of St Wulfram’s Church by using space in nearby Grantham House have taken a big step forward.

Campaigners call for old hospital to be saved as a community hub

Pressure is mounting on the owners of the old hospital on Manthorpe Road to save the building for the community.

No hospital admissions with flu in Lincolnshire

There have been no patients admitted to hospitals in Lincolnshire with flu, despite it being the height of the usual flu season.

Grantham mental health unit closed temporarily to redeploy staff

A mental health unit in Grantham has been closed temporarily to allow staff to be redeployed.

Teenager raises more than £4,000 for mental health charity in 14-day running challenge

A teenager has finished a 14-day running challenge to run 14km every day in support of a mental health charity.

Cases of coronavirus increase by 159 in Lincolnshire and 38 in South Kesteven in 24 hours

The government’s COVID-19 dashboard has recorded 159 new cases in Lincolnshire.

No patients have contracted Covid at Grantham Hospital green site since pandemic began

Grantham hospital has had no patients contracting COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic, with health bosses calling it a “substantial achievement.”

Police receive 250 calls a week over alleged lockdown breaches

Lincolnshire Police receives around 250 Covid-related calls a week over alleged lockdown breaches.

Grantham man 'braves the shave' for charity in honour of sister-in-law

A Grantham man has raised hundreds of pounds for charity after having his hair shaved off.

Health bosses say coronavirus vaccinations in the county so far are a 'phenomenal achievement'

Health bosses have praised a “phenomenal achievement” after a third of Lincolnshire’s eligible population were vaccinated against coronavirus.

Infection rates are still coming down in South Kesteven

There have been 114 new coronavirus cases in Lincolnshire and three deaths in hospitals, but infection rates are still coming down.

Mechanic to shave all his hair off for cancer charity

A Grantham mechanic is shaving all his hair off to raise funds for a cancer charity.

Vaccination centre almost reaches milestone of 30,000 jabs

A vaccination centre in Grantham has almost reached the milestone of 30,000 jabs in the fight to protect the most vulnerable from Covid-19.

Court date set for A&E legal challenge

A legal challenge against the temporary closure of Grantham A&E will be heard in court on March 4.

Three quarters of coronavirus cases are Kent variant

About 76 per cent of Lincolnshire’s coronavirus cases are officially now considered to be the Kent variant.

£1 million cricket trust plans given thumbs up

A charity which helps youngsters to lead healthy lives has won planning permission for a clubhouse and multi-use hall in the Vale of Belvoir.

Over 70s told to book appointment to get Covid-19 vaccine

Health Secretary Matt Hancock has today urged anyone aged 70 and over who have not yet had a coronavirus vaccine to book an appointment themselves.

No deaths from coronavirus reported by Lincolnshire hospitals in last 24 hours

A Lincolnshire trust has reported no more deaths from coronavirus in its hospitals in the last 24 hours for the first time in three months.

Health bosses want slow re-opening of the country, with schools the priority

Lincolnshire health bosses want a slow re-opening of the country, with schools first, amid hopes of a more positive Easter.

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'Urgently required' critical care extension for Lincoln County Hospital planned

'Investment is great news for patients'

'Investment is great news for patients'

St Wulfram's church takes big step towards wholeness and wellbeing centre

St Wulfram's church takes big step towards wholeness and wellbeing centre

Campaigners call for old hospital to be saved as a community hub

Campaigners call for old hospital to be saved as a community hub

No hospital admissions with flu in Lincolnshire

No hospital admissions with flu in Lincolnshire

Grantham mental health unit closed temporarily to redeploy staff

Grantham mental health unit closed temporarily to redeploy staff

Teenager raises more than £4,000 for mental health charity in 14-day running challenge

Teenager raises more than £4,000 for mental health charity in 14-day running challenge

Cases of coronavirus increase by 159 in Lincolnshire and 38 in South Kesteven in 24 hours

Cases of coronavirus increase by 159 in Lincolnshire and 38 in South Kesteven in 24 hours

No patients have contracted Covid at Grantham Hospital green site since pandemic began

No patients have contracted Covid at Grantham Hospital green site since pandemic began

Police receive 250 calls a week over alleged lockdown breaches

Police receive 250 calls a week over alleged lockdown breaches

Grantham man 'braves the shave' for charity in honour of sister-in-law

Grantham man 'braves the shave' for charity in honour of sister-in-law

Health bosses say coronavirus vaccinations in the county so far are a 'phenomenal achievement'

Health bosses say coronavirus vaccinations in the county so far are a 'phenomenal achievement'

Infection rates are still coming down in South Kesteven

Infection rates are still coming down in South Kesteven

Mechanic to shave all his hair off for cancer charity

Mechanic to shave all his hair off for cancer charity

Vaccination centre almost reaches milestone of 30,000 jabs

Vaccination centre almost reaches milestone of 30,000 jabs

Court date set for A&E legal challenge

Court date set for A&E legal challenge

Three quarters of coronavirus cases are Kent variant

Three quarters of coronavirus cases are Kent variant

£1 million cricket trust plans given thumbs up

£1 million cricket trust plans given thumbs up

Over 70s told to book appointment to get Covid-19 vaccine

Over 70s told to book appointment to get Covid-19 vaccine

No deaths from coronavirus reported by Lincolnshire hospitals in last 24 hours

No deaths from coronavirus reported by Lincolnshire hospitals in last 24 hours

Health bosses want slow re-opening of the country, with schools the priority

Health bosses want slow re-opening of the country, with schools the priority

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