Businesses in Stamford and Rutland see some signs of recovery.

It's been exactly three weeks since most coronavirus restrictions were eased.

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Published 9th Aug 2021

Exactly three weeks since most coronavirus restrictions were finally eased and businesses across Lincolnshire say they are slowly starting to recover.

However many are warning they're not "out of the woods" yet and there are still some tough times ahead after a hugely difficult 18 months.

We've been speaking to the Federation of Small Businesses about the current situation.

Katrina Pierce represents the organisation in Lincolnshire.

She says "staycations" have helped many of the county's tourist businesses, particularly during last month's hot weather.

However she warns it won't be easy to make up for the pandemic and we still need people to be using local hotels, B and Bs pubs and restaurants to ease the situation for local traders.

Other sectors are seeing some positive signs but still have a long way to go to make up for closures during the pandemic.