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Joan Wakefield has barely been able to walk for the best part of six months. The 72-year-old from Stockport had a knee replacement in October and has since suffered infections in the scar tissue, causing agonising pain. Then at the beginning of this month she received the first dose of AstraZeneca 's Covid-19 vaccine. 'I woke up the next morning and the leg pain and stiffness was gone,' she says. 'I couldn't believe it. I joked with my partner about whether the vaccine had anything to do with it. Previously, I couldn't even bend my leg. Now I can extend it fully, and even put my shoes and socks on. I'm optimistic I'll be able to return to work sooner, rather than later, now.' It seems ludicrous – a vaccine designed to protect against one virus can, somehow, improve other totally unrelated elements of health. But Joan Wakefield is far from alone. A man receives his Covid-19 vaccinations at Lichfield Cathedral, Staffordshire earlier this week RELATED … [Read more...] about The coronavirus jab’s most tantalising side effects? It may help fight cancer, chronic pain… and even Alzheimer’s

DISNEY+ has added hundreds of new TV shows and movies today. Some of the biggest additions include Lost, Borat , Pretty Woman and Desperate Housewives. The service launched back in 2019 and has quickly become one of the world's biggest platforms, rivalling even Netflix . It's got household franchises from Disney, Star Wars , Marvel , Nat Geo and more. But much of the content is child-friendly, so Disney+ is hoping to change that with Star. Star arrived on Tuesday, February 23, and adds a huge selection of more adult-oriented content. You'll get TV shows and movies like Scrubs , The Grand Budapest Hotel, 24 and Modern Family . There are several Star Originals making their way to the platform to. One is a crime thriller about missing women called Big Sky. Excitingly, it's created by David E. Kelly, who was behind Big Little Lies and The Undoing. All of this Star content will only become accessible once you enter your account password. And … [Read more...] about Disney+ Star: Full list of TV shows & movies added to service including Lost and Borat

The Berlinale has a certain number of established rituals. Braving the normally bitter end-of-February weather — when the international film festival usually takes place — there's always a crowd of die-hard autograph collectors flocking at the corner of the street where actors and filmmakers are dropped off from limousines ahead of their movie's press conference. And before the premiere of a film, fans spend hours waiting to see their favorite stars walk up the red carpet, hoping to get a selfie or simply to soak up the exciting atmosphere of the festival , even if it's freezing outside. Meanwhile, journalists usually run around from one press screening to the other, scrambling to fit in press conferences and interviews into their packed schedule, all while quickly filing stories on deadline. All that won't be happening this year — at least not during the part of the festival kicking off next week. The winner of the Golden Bear will be announced at the end of the week but … [Read more...] about 2021 Berlinale will focus on industry first, then fans

Olivia Attwood told fans she felt "guilty" getting her hair dyed during lockdown - despite not breaking any rules. The Love Island alumni was working on a photoshoot when she had the beauty treatment. A fan noticed the change and asked her during an Instagram Q and A session: "Have you had your hair done???" Olvia explained: Just the front bit was coloured the other day on set at a shoot." The Towie star added that although it was not technically against the rules, she still felt "guilty". The 29-year-old replied: "Sorry - I don't make the rules... but still feel guilty lol." Hairdressers in England, where Olivia lives, are closed due to the national lockdown and will not reopen until at least April 12. Olivia spoke out last month when many of her ex Love Islander turned influencer castmates were blasted for their lockdown-busting 'work trips' overseas to holiday destinations. She blasted their attitude, comparing the hardships of influencers to those of frontline … [Read more...] about Olivia Attwood feels ‘guilty’ having her hair dyed on photoshoot during lockdown

THE family of a 28-year-old teaching assistant and mum who died of Covid are paying tribute after she was found lifeless in bed. Noleen Thompson, from West Belfast, died days after testing positive for coronavirus, leaving her two children behind. Noleen’s partner Martin found her unresponsive in bed on Wednesday, Belfast Live reported. She leaves behind her two sons, five-year-old Jacob and eight-year-old Reece, as well as her mum and dad, Noreen and Paul, and her three siblings. Her family is reportedly devastated, with Noleen’s death leaving a "huge hole" in their lives. Noleen’s uncle Sean said her partner Martin had called the paramedics on Wednesday after finding his partner in bed, not breathing. “Tragically, she passed away,” he said. "It was a shock to everybody, she is only 28 with the most beautiful personality you ever come across in your life. “Her young partner Martin, he is only 26 and he is left with Reece, eight, and Jacob, five, it is just … [Read more...] about Mum-of-two teaching assistant, 28, dies of Covid after being found lifeless in bed as family pay tribute