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'Roadmap sets out how we can get back to seeing friends and going clubbing'

Gareth Davies MP for Stamford and Bourne discusses seeing friends, shopping and clubbing in his latest column.

Ian is ready to 'March the Month' for cancer charity

The fact that charities are having a tough time raising money at the moment is not lost on Ian Misselbrook.

New pub bench pays tribute to NHS heroes

A diseased holly tree has been carved into a stunning bench paying tribute to NHS staff and keyworkers.

Can over 60s now have their Covid-19 vaccinations?

Lincolnshire residents aged 60 and over are being invited to make appointments at the county's 'large vaccination centres'.

Huge rise in number of young people looking for work

The number of young people looking for work and claiming benefits has nearly tripled in some areas during the pandemic.

'10,000th patient' receives Covid-19 vaccination

A quarter of a county's population has now received their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine.

'Bring a pencil to the polling station'

People are being given advice on keeping Covid-secure when they vote on May 6.

Landlord finds a way to beat lockdown blues

While pubs are feeling the lockdown strain more than most and punters are missing their pints, a landlord has taken steps to solve both problems.

Prison outbreak accounts for 60% of Rutland's Covid-19 cases

The outbreak at Stocken Prison in Stretton accounts for 60 per cent of Covid-19 cases in Rutland, says the MP for the county.

The latest coronavirus figures

The R-rates in Rutland and South Kesteven remain above the national average.

Volunteers needed for mass Covid-19 testing at school

A school is appealing for volunteers to assist with the mass testing of pupils and staff.

Return to school is welcomed

Lincolnshire councillors are “pleased” with the plan to get children back in classrooms, but said the pandemic had a major impact on pupils’ learning.

Rapid testing site opened in Rutland

A rapid testing centre has opened in Rutland to offer regular tests to people who cant work from home and have no covid symptoms.

Rutland's R-rate is double national average

Rutland's seven-day coronavirus infection rate has risen to double the national average.

Lifting lockdown: Everything you need to know as Prime Minister Boris Johnson plans to ease restrictions from next month

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has set out his roadmap to lifting lockdown restrictions in England.

Rutland and Leicestershire leading way in vaccine rollout

99.8 per cent of over-70s have taken up the vaccine in Leicestershire and Rutland, the highest in England.

Schools and sports to return under lockdown roadmap

Schools, socialising and some sports are set to return next month under the Government’s plan to relax coronavirus lockdown restrictions in England.

'We will continue to be ambitious when lockdown ends and life returns to normal'

Kelham Cooke, leader of South Kesteven District Council, discusses changes which have been made as a result of lockdown.

Watch a video made in Stamford about the health issues of Covid-19

A locally made video about the effects of Covid-19 and the rollout of vaccinations can now be watched on YouTube.

More people set up new businesses in their kitchens

The pandemic has seen more people launching start-ups in their kitchens at home, council figures show.

Ketton thanked for Covid-19 efforts

Rutland County Council is thanking Ketton residents for their help to reduce Covid-19 cases locally, following a sharp rise in infections last month.

Coronavirus

'Roadmap sets out how we can get back to seeing friends and going clubbing'

Ian is ready to 'March the Month' for cancer charity

Ian is ready to 'March the Month' for cancer charity

New pub bench pays tribute to NHS heroes

New pub bench pays tribute to NHS heroes

Can over 60s now have their Covid-19 vaccinations?

Can over 60s now have their Covid-19 vaccinations?

Huge rise in number of young people looking for work

Huge rise in number of young people looking for work

'10,000th patient' receives Covid-19 vaccination

'10,000th patient' receives Covid-19 vaccination

'Bring a pencil to the polling station'

'Bring a pencil to the polling station'

Landlord finds a way to beat lockdown blues

Landlord finds a way to beat lockdown blues

Prison outbreak accounts for 60% of Rutland's Covid-19 cases