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
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Gordon Brown urges Rishi Sunak to come up with ambitious plan to help young and jobless
Gordon Brown has issued a plea to save jobs in the Budget as he urged Rishi Sunak not to “balance his books on the backs of the poor or the unemployed”. The Labour heavyweight, who served as Chancellor for a decade, said Mr Sunak will have “failed in his duty to our country” if he does not come up with ambitious plans to help the young and the long-term unemployed. Mr Sunak will unveil his blueprint to restore the battered economy on Wednesday, where he is expected to “level with people” about the devastating toll of the virus on the public finances. He signalled today that he intends to extend lifeline schemes like furlough and self-employment support until at least June - but did not rule out the prospect of tax hikes. Do you agree with Gordon Brown? Let us know in the comments below Writing in the Mirror, Mr Brown said the Chancellor must boost jobs by encouraging a private sector recruitment drive and make it more attractive for public authorities to hire young … [Read more...] about Gordon Brown urges Rishi Sunak to come up with ambitious plan to help young and jobless
Calls for Roy Greenslade to be stripped of his university post after he publicly backed IRA terror attacks
A former Fleet Street editor and journalism lecturer could lose his university post after he revealed his unapologetic support for bombing campaigns carried out by the IRA. Roy Greenslade, who edited the Daily Mirror and held a top job at The Sun, secretly wrote for the republican newsletter An Phoblacht and even provided bail surety for an IRA man accused of involvement in the 1982 Hyde Park bombing. While his republican views first emerged some years ago, he has now 'come out of hiding' in an article for the British Journalism Review to say he was in 'complete agreement about the right of the Irish people to engage in armed struggle', adding: 'I supported the use of physical force.' Last night IRA victims said Mr Greenslade's position as honorary visiting professor of journalism at City, University of London, was 'untenable'. The university said it was not aware of the article prior to publication and would now be 'reviewing' the content to see whether it 'needs to take any … [Read more...] about Calls for Roy Greenslade to be stripped of his university post after he publicly backed IRA terror attacks
‘Braindead’ couple slammed for camping with child on edge of CLIFF in Yorkshire
A "BRAINDEAD" couple have been slammed for camping with their child on the edge of a CLIFF in Yorkshire. The parents pitched up with the youngster along the Cleveland Way trail in Staithes, which has recently seen devastating landslips. Stomach-churning photos show the tent just metres away from the edge of the cliff, which is believed to be around 666ft high. The Coastguard were scrambled yesterday to move the family away from the area. Do you know the couple? If so contact the news desk on 0207 782 4104 . You can WhatsApp us on 07423 720 250. North Yorkshire Police also attended to lecture the parents about breaking Covid lockdown restrictions. The Staithes Coastguard said: Today’s call was to attend a section of the Cleveland Way to issue safety advice to two adults and a child camping on the cliff edge. "An Officer from North Yorkshire Police also attended due to breach of coronavirus restrictions. "Safety advice was given from Coastguard Rescue … [Read more...] about ‘Braindead’ couple slammed for camping with child on edge of CLIFF in Yorkshire
Covid vaccine news UK – 32 MILLION tests being sent to kids on Monday as figures show single jab ’90 per cent effective’
CHILDREN will be tested with lateral flow tests twice a week - with 32 million test kits being sent out. And just one single dose of a Pfizer/AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine can give 90 per cent protection from the disease, as new figures show jabs are slashing hospitalisations. Meanwhile Boris Johnson this weekend pledged to get Britain's workers back to their offices "soon" as the UK officially passed 19 MILLION first doses today. Speaking at a rail industry conference, the PM dismissed the idea that the lockdown would lead to a permanent shift towards Brits working from home. And former Tory leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith said: “We need to get people back to work as soon as possible. “There are lots of reasons why work is important to our lives. It affects people’s physical and mental wellbeing and there are issues around productivity. Follow our live blog below for the very latest on the UK 's path out of lockdown ... Niamh Cavanagh 3 … [Read more...] about Covid vaccine news UK – 32 MILLION tests being sent to kids on Monday as figures show single jab ’90 per cent effective’