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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...

Despite the closure of theatres across the country, there are still ways to enjoy performance art from home. Below are five options to give you your theatre fix. 1. National Theatre at Home (Pictured above) Every Thursday at 7 pm National Theatre streams a performance for free on their YouTube...

Who is your Police and Crime Commissioner? Marc Jones is the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Lincolnshire and was elected to the post in 2016. What does your PCC do and what are his responsibilities? Mr Jones sets the policing budget for Lincolnshire and spends the money to fulfil...

One 24-hour period this week saw a 30% increase in domestic abuse cases being reported to Lincolnshire Police. However, the police stressed there has been no overall increase in domestic abuse cases since going into lockdown in March following the outbreak of Covid-19. Police spokesman Jemma Peacock said: “It’s not...

Home goods store BrightHouse has gone into administration, putting 350 jobs at risk. The firm, which has a store in St.Benedict’s Square in Lincoln, is blaming the coronavirus lockdown for putting pressure on the retail industry. BrightHouse says existing customers should continue with usual payments till further notice. BrightHouse is...

As the number of coronavirus cases surpassing 13,000 and no relaxation on lockdown rules in sight, international students are concerned about where they stand. With flights cancelled and rules in place to not travel unless it is essential, many international students feel they are stranded in the UK. For some...

With little else to do at home in the evenings, binge-watching a series in one go seems necessary. Thanks to the wonders of modern technology, waiting a full week for the next episode to air seems bizarre and archaic. If you are in lockdown away from home, plead with parents,...

A B&B in Lincolnshire is facing long-term uncertainty amid the COVID-19 outbreak. The Elm Tree in Hundleby could struggle to stay afloat as they have not been able to open their business because of the lock-down and social distancing rules. Boris Johnson issued a nationwide lock-down on Monday March 23rd,...

As the United Kingdom nears the end of its second week in lockdown, people are continuing to adjust to the new way of living.

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...