One member said parents only wanted classrooms to re-open so they could smoke pot 'uninterrupted'.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/22/school-board-resigns-after-laying-into-parents-during-public-virtual-meeting-14126522/

He warned that 'whenever we ease the lockdown, we've got to be realistic and expect there will be more infections, hospitalisations, and sad..
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/22/boris-johnson-lays-out-the-road-to-freedom-in-lockdown-announcement-14127721/

He also joked about his funeral needing 'extra cake and sandwiches', and said he hoped My Way, by Frank Sinatra, would be played.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/23/captain-sir-tom-moore-asked-for-headstone-to-say-told-you-i-was-old-14128835/

All the Government's limits on social contact are set to be removed by June 21, at the earliest.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/22/work-from-home-orders-to-continue-until-late-june-at-earliest-14126335/

Boris Johnson indicated the lifeline for workers and closed businesses would continue, saying: ‘We will not pull the rug out.’
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/23/rishi-sunak-to-extend-furlough-scheme-until-at-least-july-14128860/

The prime minister has set out his 'road map' for easing lockdown restrictions.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/22/indoor-dining-at-pubs-and-restaurants-to-return-from-may-14126149/

Indoor gyms and leisure facilities, such as swimming pools, will be permitted to reopen, but the requirements for social contact in indoor s
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/22/gyms-to-reopen-from-mid-april-for-people-exercising-alone-or-with-their-household-14126285/

Matt Hancock said ministers will remain ‘vigilant’ against infection rates after Boris Johnson announced his four-stage plan to unlock lockd
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/23/easing-lockdown-cant-be-sped-up-and-could-be-slower-than-planned-14128955/

But he said the 'intention' is not to lock England down again.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/22/boris-johnson-cannot-guarantee-lockdown-easing-will-be-irreversible-14127614/

'We can't, I'm afraid, rule out reimposing restrictions at local or regional level.'
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/22/local-lockdowns-could-return-in-mutant-covid-hotspots-14126881/

He can finally see again.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/23/sheep-that-hadnt-been-sheared-for-years-saved-after-losing-fleece-14128454/

Luchia Fitzgerald, 74, only escaped the procedure by running for her life from the hospital.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/23/lgbt-history-week-i-was-sent-for-a-lobotomy-to-cure-my-sexuality-14106930/

Summer is looking promising.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/22/can-i-meet-friends-outside-in-a-park-or-garden-14122743/

The young man was found with knife injuries in a north London street.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/22/man-20s-stabbed-to-death-in-broad-daylight-14128014/

One in three of the 480 people who had salmonella had to be hospitalised.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/22/one-dead-and-hundreds-ill-with-salmonella-after-eating-fried-chicken-14127164/

Kaylie Rudge, 28, her husband Daniel, 29, and toddler Lily, were named by neighbours as the victims of the horrific blaze at their home over
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/22/tributes-paid-to-couple-killed-in-house-fire-with-four-year-old-girl-14127631/

Weddings with unlimited guests could be allowed from June 21 when it's hoped all limits on social contact will be removed.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/22/weddings-with-unlimited-guests-could-be-allowed-from-june-14126471/

Scientists said that without a gradual approach, hospital admissions could peak to 60,000 and another 90,000 more people will die.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/23/lifting-lockdown-by-easter-axed-after-warning-of-extra-91000-deaths-14128768/

Boris Johnson said there are four steps to the easing of coronavirus restrictions.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/22/boris-johnson-unveils-plan-to-freedom-after-weeks-of-covid-lockdown-14125575/

The Irish doctor couple were reportedly over 30 miles from home when they found Neesha but were staying in a mental health retreat for essen
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/22/couple-who-rescued-freezing-dog-reported-to-police-for-lockdown-breach-14123341/

He said 'they’re keeping an eye on him' and winked, it is reported.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/22/prince-philip-doing-ok-says-prince-william-during-vaccine-hub-visit-14123795/

Boris Johnson laid out his easing of lockdown this afternoon.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/22/non-essential-shops-set-to-reopen-on-april-12-14125283/

The plane's engine burst into flames and shed debris on homes below.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/22/boeing-urges-grounding-of-all-777s-worldwide-after-planes-engine-exploded-mid-flight-14124224/

A deer was found stumbling through the streets with thick hair growing on both of its eyeballs
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/22/bizarre-condition-caused-deer-to-grow-hair-on-its-eyeballs-14124041/

Elizabeth Ann is a genetic copy of a black-footed ferret that died 30 years ago
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/22/endangered-ferret-successfully-cloned-from-frozen-cells-14124520/

The wait for a haircut may be a long one.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/22/lockdown-uk-hairdressers-and-barbers-to-reopen-in-may-14123865/

Eight years' worth of Trump's personal and corporate tax returns will now be made available to a grand jury.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/22/us-supreme-court-allows-release-of-trump-tax-returns-to-prosecutors-14125826/

Relief for parents!
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/22/when-will-secondary-schools-reopen-will-there-be-a-phased-return-14123965/

For some reason, police are hunting for the apparent philanthropist to find out why he is being so generous.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/22/police-hunting-mystery-man-posting-cash-in-random-letterboxes-14123336/

The new rules will allow for family to meet up and spend time together over Easter.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/22/lockdown-uk-families-to-reunite-indoors-from-may-as-two-households-can-mix-14122969/

The secondary school pupils will have to wear the coverings at their desks as well as in corridors.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/22/children-to-be-made-to-wear-face-masks-at-all-times-when-they-go-back-to-school-14125415/

Oprah landed the Prince Harry and Meghan Markle interview almost 30 years after trying to woo Princess Diana.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/22/harry-and-meghan-interview-oprahs-links-to-prince-go-back-30-years-14124870/

More follows.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/22/pub-beer-gardens-to-open-from-april-12-at-earliest-14122636/

He was critically injured in the collision and died in hospital.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/22/amazon-driver-21-dies-after-crash-while-delivering-parcels-14123189/

It comes after a Tory think tank called for an independent inquiry into her influence in Downing Street.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/22/downing-street-denies-carrie-symonds-has-role-in-running-country-14124575/

It is feared Harry and Meghan attending the Queen's Platinum Jubilee festivities could cause problems.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/22/harry-and-meghan-causing-headache-for-palace-over-jubilee-visit-14123849/

The bear, Rainbow, was there to boost people's morale and held a sign saying 'keep smiling'.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/22/thieves-hold-giant-teddy-to-ransom-in-exchange-for-two-greggs-sausage-rolls-14122938/

Charles, Camilla, William and Kate will also take part in the Commonwealth celebration message.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/22/harry-and-meghan-interview-queens-tv-special-to-air-hours-before-oprah-14123689/

A manhunt has been launched after a woman was bundled into a car by two men and raped in Ilford, east London.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/22/ilford-rape-woman-in-her-20s-bundled-into-car-by-two-men-and-raped-14122637/

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have donated money to the Genesis Women’s Shelter after its roof collapsed and vulnerable women and children
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/22/harry-and-meghan-pay-for-repairs-at-texas-womens-shelter-damaged-by-snow-storms-14122955/

It comes after an aeroplane made an emergency landing on Saturday after one of its engines caught fire.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/22/uk-bans-use-of-some-boeing-777s-following-denver-engine-failure-14125247/

The Chinese telecoms giant is feeling the effects of the US trade ban
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/22/huawei-turns-to-pig-farming-after-phone-sales-plummet-14123321/

Researchers in Northern India suggested consistent use of spectacles protects wearers by reducing contact between hands and eyes.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/22/people-who-wear-glasses-up-to-three-times-less-likely-to-catch-covid-14125487/

Children of all age groups will be heading back to the classroom.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/22/lockdown-uk-schools-in-england-to-reopen-on-march-8-14122619/

It will be a month ahead of schedule after Matt Hancock said all over-50s will be vaccinated by April.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/22/nine-areas-where-all-over-50s-to-get-first-covid-vaccine-by-march-7-14123075/

Boris Johnson confirmed that some organised outdoor sport will return on March 29.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/22/outdoor-sports-to-return-next-month-as-lockdown-eases-14124410/

‘I was absolutely gobsmacked, I just couldn't believe it. It made me wonder if someone was not very happy in the kitchen that night.’
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/22/bristol-gran-finds-sink-plug-inside-her-takeaway-onion-bhaji-14125114/

'Sports involving small numbers of players or sports for children: they could start perfectly safely today.'
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/21/end-ban-on-perfectly-safe-outdoor-sports-says-top-scientist-14120439/

Critics felt the comment was ‘horribly disrespectful’ to the Queen.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/20/harrys-friend-defends-service-is-universal-megxit-statement-14116704/

The coronavirus support packages are due to end on March 31
https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/19/furlough-scheme-to-be-extended-until-summer-by-rishi-sunak-14111224/