Nasa readies its Mars helicopter Ingenuity for inaugural flight
It's a first in human flight.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/03/24/nasa-readies-its-mars-helicopter-ingenuity-for-inaugural-flight-14299137/
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Nasa readies its Mars helicopter Ingenuity for inaugural flight
It's a first in human flight.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/03/24/nasa-readies-its-mars-helicopter-ingenuity-for-inaugural-flight-14299137/
UK records 112 new Covid deaths on anniversary of first lockdown
The official Covid death toll stands at 126,284 exactly one year on from the first UK lockdown.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/03/23/uk-records-112-new-covid-deaths-on-anniversary-of-first-lockdown-14292775/
Aunt of supermarket massacre victim says she wants to kill 'rotten ass' gunman
Lori Olds also called for the gunman - named by police as Ahmad Al Issa - to face the death penalty over Monday's mass-murder
https://metro.co.uk/2021/03/23/aunt-of-supermarket-massacre-victim-wants-to-kill-rotten-ass-gunman-14292668/
Nicola Sturgeon survives vote of no confidence
It comes after a Holyrood committee found she misled parliament.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/03/23/nicola-sturgeon-survives-vote-of-no-confidence-in-scottish-parliament-14292935/
Driver decided to move huge sofa by shoving it on front windshield of his car
A car was loaded with two couches and a TV on top of it on the streets of Mobile, Alabama.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/03/22/driver-decided-to-move-huge-sofa-by-shoving-it-on-car-windshield-14285545/
Death row inmates do crochet and curse with fury after their pals are executed
Four death row inmates have spoken out about the reality of life as a condemned prisoner
https://metro.co.uk/2021/03/22/death-row-inmates-do-crochet-curse-with-fury-after-pals-are-executed-14285826/
Teacher struck off after comparing schoolgirls to ‘prostitutes’ on secret blog
Alexander Price called girls at prom a cross between 'Eastern European prostitutes and trans-human Kardashian clones'.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/03/22/teacher-struck-off-after-comparing-schoolgirls-to-prostitutes-on-blog-14285687/
UK records lowest daily death toll for six months
Another 33 deaths with coronavirus have been reported in the UK, with another 5,312 new confirmed cases.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/03/21/uk-records-lowest-daily-death-toll-for-six-months-14280466/
Dosey walrus that drifted to Ireland on an iceberg spotted in Wales
It has been 'sunbathing' off the coast of Pembrokeshire after originally being spotted by a delighted five-year-old.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/03/21/dosey-walrus-that-drifted-to-ireland-on-an-iceberg-spotted-in-wales-14280522/
One of Europe's 'most violent neo-Nazis' killed himself after fleeing to UK
The fugitive, who was dubbed one of Denmark's ‘most violent Nazis’, took his own life in Liverpool.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/03/21/one-of-europes-most-violent-neo-nazis-killed-himself-after-fleeing-to-uk-14280499/
Teenager arrested on suspicion of murdering law student who 'died in mum's arms'
Hussain Chaudhry, 18, a first-year law student, was knifed during an attack in Walthamstow during rush hour on Wednesday.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/03/20/hussain-chaudhry-teenager-arrested-on-suspicion-of-murdering-student-14277193/
'Meteor caused sonic boom' as loud explosion heard over south-west England
People in Devon, Dorset, Cornwall and Somerset said the ‘sonic boom’ made their doors and windows shake at around 3pm.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/03/20/meteor-caused-sonic-boom-loud-explosion-south-west-england-14277679/
UK breaks daily jab record with 700,000 doses administered
It comes as another 96 people died within 28 days of testing positive for Covid.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/03/20/uk-breaks-daily-jab-record-with-700000-doses-administered-14277899/
Lecturer sues after being sacked for 'aggressive' use of question marks in texts
Colleagues his use of 'multiple punctuation marks' created an 'intimidating' tone.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/03/19/lecturer-sues-after-being-sacked-for-aggressive-use-of-question-marks-in-texts-14273171/
Another 101 people die with Covid as cases jump by 4,802
The official death toll stands at 126,026.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/03/19/another-101-people-die-with-covid-as-cases-jump-by-4802-14274314/
UK breaks daily vaccine record with more than 660,000 jabs administered
Of those, 528,260 were first doses and 132,016 were second doses.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/03/19/uk-breaks-daily-vaccine-record-with-more-than-660000-administered-14273471/
Manchester infested with mega rats ‘that almost ate pet Chihuahua’
WARNING: This article contains pictures you may find upsetting.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/03/18/manchester-infested-with-mega-rats-that-almost-ate-pet-chihuahua-14267195/
European Medicines Agency concludes Oxford vaccine is 'safe and effective'
However, they said they can't rule out a link between the vaccine and a rare clotting disorder.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/03/18/european-medicines-agency-concludes-oxford-vaccine-is-safe-and-effective-14267327/
Chef who raped sleeping woman on her sofa is jailed for seven years
Matthew Clare, 33, was drinking with the woman at her home when she dozed off and he forced himself on her.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/03/18/chef-who-raped-sleeping-woman-on-her-sofa-is-jailed-for-seven-years-14267740/
Thief filmed breaking into shop and escaping on 8mph mobility scooter
Store owners believe the man had 'cased the joint' before the burglary as he appeared to know exactly what he was looking for and went strai
https://metro.co.uk/2021/03/17/thief-filmed-breaking-into-shop-and-escaping-on-8mph-mobility-scooter-14260819/
Family unveils mum's new headstone after winning fight to keep Irish phrase
The daughters of Margaret Keane have taken part in a 'symbolic' ceremony after a campaign which united the Irish community.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/03/17/family-unveils-mums-headstone-on-st-patricks-day-after-legal-fight-14260970/
Scientists create model of a human embryo from skin cells
The work could revolutionise research into causes of early miscarriage and infertility
https://metro.co.uk/2021/03/17/scientists-create-model-of-a-human-embryo-from-skin-cells-14261293/
Anti-masker pushed NHS worker off Tube leaving him needing plate in his face
A row erupted on the Circle line when the NHS worker noticed a man not wearing a face mask.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/03/16/nhs-worker-needs-plate-in-face-after-man-pushed-him-off-london-tube-14254234/
Surge testing to start in area of Midlands after South African variant found
People in the area are urged to take a test whether they are showing symptoms or not.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/03/16/surge-covid-testing-in-west-midlands-after-south-africa-strain-found-14254861/
Virgin Atlantic flight forced to return to Heathrow after laser shone on cockpit
The Israel-bound flight had only made it as far as Paris when the pilots decided to turn around.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/03/16/virgin-atlantic-flight-forced-to-return-to-heathrow-after-laser-attack-14254591/
Dog snapped sitting outside during huge blizzard just really loves snow
The dog's owner insisted that their pet is a winter breed and has access to food and shelter - but just enjoys the snow
https://metro.co.uk/2021/03/15/dog-snapped-sitting-outside-during-huge-blizzard-just-really-loves-snow-14248297/
Skies turn orange as Beijing hit by worst sandstorm in a decade
The sandstorm, combined with severe air pollution, has caused hundreds of flights in China to be cancelled.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/03/15/skies-turn-orange-as-beijing-hit-by-worst-sandstorm-in-a-decade-14246325/
Syria counts cost of ten-year war with more than 500,000 people dead
More than 500,000 people have died and 13 million have been displaced.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/03/15/syria-counts-cost-of-ten-year-war-with-more-than-500000-people-dead-14247581/
Priti Patel 'demands police review' after chaos at Sarah Everard vigil
The home secretary is believed to have asked the chief inspector of constabulary for a 'lessons learned' review.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/03/14/priti-patel-demands-police-review-after-chaos-at-sarah-everard-vigil-14241911/
UK records lowest daily death toll since October
The figures come after the UK's medicines regulator moved to assure the public that the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine is safe amid reports of b
https://metro.co.uk/2021/03/14/uk-records-lowest-daily-death-toll-since-october-14241709/
UK is 'no doubt' facing another wave of Covid in the autumn
The head of the ONS' warning follows a similar intervention from Professor Chris Whitty.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/03/14/uk-is-no-doubt-facing-another-wave-of-covid-in-the-autumn-14241946/
Palace didn't address Meghan and Kate row as 'there were two versions of story'
'Whatever the institution said would only draw more attention to it.'
https://metro.co.uk/2021/03/13/palace-didnt-address-meghan-and-kate-row-as-there-were-two-versions-of-story-14238256/
When will the likes of Alton Towers and Thorpe Park open their doors?
https://metro.co.uk/2021/03/13/lockdown-uk-when-will-theme-parks-reopen-thorpe-park-legoland-and-more-14238604/
Another 121 die with Covid as 5,534 new cases recorded
The latest figures for daily deaths and new cases have been released by the Government.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/03/13/uk-records-5534-covid-cases-and-another-121-deaths-today-14238644/
When should you seek help for Covid vaccine side effects?
When are the vaccine side effects NOT normal?
https://metro.co.uk/2021/03/12/covid-vaccine-normal-side-effects-and-when-should-you-seek-help-14233814/
Another 175 people die with Covid as UK records 6,609 new cases
The official death toll now stands at 125,343.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/03/12/another-175-people-die-with-covid-as-uk-records-6609-new-cases-14234614/
'Child molester's family defends him by saying at least victim wasn't relative'
Teofilo Contreras's family made the argument for him to be freed on bail earlier this week
https://metro.co.uk/2021/03/12/child-molesters-family-says-at-least-victim-wasnt-relative-14234643/
Healthy mother, 39, dies of multiple organ failure days after second Covid shot
Kassidi Kurill, of Ogden, Utah, died on February 5 after falling ill following her February 1 Covid vaccine.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/03/11/mother-39-with-no-health-issues-dies-days-after-second-moderna-covid-vaccine-14227844/
Postage stamps: Cost, delivery time and last post date for Mother's Day 2021
Fancy penning a love letter to your pandemic crush?
https://metro.co.uk/2021/03/11/postage-stamps-first-and-second-class-cost-and-delivery-time-14226462/
‘Monster’ played on phone after battering girlfriend’s toddler to death
Jonathan Simpson, 25, was jailed for 19 years after being found guilty of murdering little Jacob Marshall.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/03/11/jacob-marshall-man-jailed-for-battering-girlfriends-toddler-to-death-14227502/
Killer cop who strangled lover when she revealed affair tries to reduce sentence
Timothy Brehmer killed mother-of-two Claire Parry after she sent a text message from his phone to his wife saying: ‘I am cheating on you.’
https://metro.co.uk/2021/03/10/killer-cop-who-strangled-long-term-lover-tries-to-reduce-sentence-14219182/
Fears alcoholics are being 'bombarded' as they struggle to hide Instagram ads
People claim they have attempt to hide adverts about drinking through the settings - but they still pop up.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/03/10/alcoholics-claim-they-are-struggling-to-hide-adverts-on-instagram-14208953/
UK records another 5,926 Covid cases and 190 deaths
A total of 22,809,829 people have now received their first dose of the Covid vaccine.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/03/10/22-8m-have-now-had-covid-vaccine-as-another-190-deaths-confirmed-14221737/
Another 231 coronavirus deaths recorded with 5,766 new cases
The government said that 22,592,528 people had now received their first dose of a vaccine.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/03/09/another-231-coronavirus-deaths-recorded-with-5766-new-cases-14215113/
'Child torture killer who put disabled victim, 10, in acid' attacked by in jail
Jorge Barahona was attacked and beaten by five inmates while sleeping, ahead of his trial for the murder of stepdaughter Nubia Barahona
https://metro.co.uk/2021/03/09/child-torture-killer-who-put-victim-10-in-acid-attacked-by-in-jail-14215182/
Plane makes emergency landing after passenger starts yelling about Jesus
The man started shouting at other passengers while chanting and banging on the cockpit's door.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/03/09/plane-makes-emergency-landing-after-passenger-yells-about-jesus-14213665/
Boris says he has highest admiration for Queen after bombshell Oprah interview
The PM was asked to comment on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's allegations against Buckingham Palace.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/03/08/boris-says-he-has-highest-admiration-for-queen-after-oprah-interview-14209226/
Lottery winner 'killed pensioner after taking eyes off road to find son's teddy'
A court heard Matthew Topham, who scooped £45 million in 2012, took his eyes off the road for ‘up to three seconds’ before crashing his BMW
https://metro.co.uk/2021/03/08/lottery-winner-killed-pensioner-after-taking-eyes-off-road-to-find-sons-teddy-14208966/
Boris acknowledges homeschooling burden 'has fallen disproportionately on women'
The Prime Minister made the comments during a Downing Street press conference on International Women's Day.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/03/08/international-womens-day-boris-says-homeschooling-fallen-on-women-14209270/
Pope Francis leads Sunday prayers in ruins of bombed Iraq church
The Pope tried to encourage Christians to stay in Iraq and rebuild their country.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/03/07/pope-francis-leads-sunday-prayers-in-ruins-of-bombed-iraq-church-14203458/