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University of Lincoln postgraduate student Rebekah Leggatt’s world changed when those close to her were infected with COVID-19.  Rebekah’s grandfather, John Owen, learned his wife of over twenty years, Annette, was diagnosed with COVID-19.   Annette was sixty-one years old and had severe asthma. A severe asthma attack landed her in the hospital, and eventually she contracted COVID-19.  She was discharged...

St George's Park sign shown at the Football ground. Gary Burr set up The British Foundation football club in 2017, in memory of his father. Peter Burr passed away in September of 2016, due to a sudden heart attack. Gary Recalled how this came as a complete surprise...

According to the UN, there are currently 25.9 million refugees in the world. Amongst the chaos and uncertainty of the Covid-19 outbreak, it is easy to forget about such human rights crises. Yet those living in refugee camps are one of the most at-risk populations in the current climate. This...

Amongst growing fears about the Coronavirus pandemic, the world is a scary place right now. As a country, we have been urged to stay inside to prevent it’s spread, but watching while the world change around you from your own home can feel like a pretty hopeless situation. Of course,...

In the face of Covid-19 it feels like everything outside your four walls has ground to a halt. This is not the case. For millions of people across the world, coronavirus joins a long list of things that threaten their lives every day. Here are the facts behind three of...

Personal trainers in Lincoln and across the country have had to adapt their working lives in the last few weeks, with limited facilities and equipment. Lincoln personal trainer Mark Larwood specialises in running and has shared what his tips to stay active active and keeping up on your fitness during...

"I'm hoping that as things begin to calm down and people settle into 'this is what life might be like for a little while' it's something that we can work around and get on people's radars." Amy Colley, Lincoln Foodbank Co-ordinator is organising her team of volunteers to ensure that...

Schools across Lincolnshire shut their doors for most children on Friday, with the exception of children of key workers in the fight on Coronavirus. Most schools sent home learning packs including worksheets, reading books and links to online resources to attempt to keep the children engaged. My child’s school, Ayscoughfee Hall...