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Spate of arsons prompts extra police patrols in Gainsborough
Six arson incidents in a fortnight
There have been at least six incidents of suspected arson in Gainsborough and nearby areas over the last fortnight.
Lincolnshire Police has enhanced patrols in the area after a spate of suspected arson attacks and vandalism in Gainsborough, which is causing growing concern for residents and local businesses.
There have been at least six incidents over the last fortnight, including vehicle fires on Sandsfield Lane and deliberate blazes at a local car firm on Trinity Street, nine trailers in Hemswell Cliff, and an agricultural premises.
| Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
“Don’t panic” is the message from Lincolnshire health bosses over delays between COVID-19 vaccine doses, as it is thought efficacy of the jab could actually increase the longer the gap is.
This comes as people in Mablethorpe have said they are in limbo over when they will get their second coronavirus jabs, despite waiting over the recommended time of three months.
Public Health officials have said the dose gap is “purposeful” and vaccines are “working to protect individuals”, despite having a “way to go” before COVID numbers come down to single figures.
Professor Derek Ward, Lincolnshire County Council’s Director of Public Health, said: “I think there’s some emerging evidence, and the theory and history of vaccines is if you wait 14 or 16 weeks between the two doses, it will not have a negative impact and it may well actually increase even further the efficacy of the doses.
Grantham care home to close COVID unit as transmission rates drop
It will close at the end of the month
A care home in Grantham will close its designated COVID-19 unit as infection rates continue to drop.
Apple Trees Care Home, run by The Orders of St John Care Trust, set up the unit last year as part of an initiative led by the Department of Health and Social Care.
The 16-bed unit has cared for more than 80 people since it opened in October to people with coronavirus who were leaving hospital.
Due to the dropping rates of COVID-19 infection, and the continuing development of the vaccination programme among over 65s, the unit will close on April 30, and revert to a short stay and reablement service.
Police appeal for missing Scunthorpe woman
Have you seen Kerry?
A 29-year-old woman from Scunthorpe has gone missing, and police are appealing to find her.
Kerry Chapman was reported missing to police in the morning of Friday, April 23.
She has been described as white, around 5ft 6in tall, with long blonde hair and blue eyes.
The 29-year-old is believed to be wearing a black jacket and blue jeans.
If you have seen Kerry or know where she is, call officers on 101 and quote incident 117 of April 23.
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