A British firm saw they have developed a vaccine which they claim to be “110% effective against  Covid 19.”  The announcement comes hot on the heels of announcements by American pharmaceutical giants Pfizer and Moderna that they have developed vaccines that are over 90% effective. “Mon dieu, ninety per cent is a bit poor” said

The County Durham town of Barnard Castle was gearing up for a new influx of visitors this morning as a second English lockdown was announced. Local officials say they have had notification that the town will once again be exempt from restrictions, and be the government recommended stop off point for anyone wanting to test