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Exactly three months ago today I started my new job at @MetroUK from my kitchen table.
A lot of a pandemic later and I still haven't met my colleagues - but I'm having a blast.
Here are some of my favourite things I've worked on so far, for different reasons
A lot of a pandemic later and I still haven't met my colleagues - but I'm having a blast.
Here are some of my favourite things I've worked on so far, for different reasons
The most ridiculous breaking lockdown story x1,000,000: https://metro.co.uk/2020/04/13/thai-king-breaks-lockdown-travel-12000-miles-go-party-12547958/
I spoke to @grahamsphillips about problems in pharmacies during the pandemic - a lot of which are still ongoing: https://metro.co.uk/2020/04/15/pharmacist-says-staff-abused-coughed-given-no-ppe-12560136/
I found out why so many blood donation appointments have been cancelled (and still haven't been able to get an appointment since): https://metro.co.uk/2020/04/24/demand-blood-donations-drops-quarter-routine-ops-cancelled-12603322/
I spoke to a mum who was worried Kawasaki disease could be linked to coronavirus - something which is still being investigated by medical experts: https://metro.co.uk/2020/04/30/mum-warns-parents-son-1-was-weeks-kawasaki-disease-symptoms-12632170/
I spoke to the wonderfully brave @EmilyFlorenceH1, who offered her advice to domestic abuse victims stuck in lockdown:
(This is still very relevant in the current climate) https://metro.co.uk/2020/05/06/survivor-offers-hope-domestic-abuse-victims-lockdown-12660693/
(This is still very relevant in the current climate) https://metro.co.uk/2020/05/06/survivor-offers-hope-domestic-abuse-victims-lockdown-12660693/
Ok so I just found this one hilarious 
https://metro.co.uk/2020/05/08/suspect-found-timed-fart-12672953/
https://metro.co.uk/2020/05/08/suspect-found-timed-fart-12672953/
I spoke to @chrishyg of @dentalhealthspa about fears of a 'dental crisis' - the effects of which are already being felt in the industry despite a slow reopening: https://metro.co.uk/2020/05/22/dentist-fears-increase-oral-cancer-gum-disease-pandemic-12743355/
I interviewed @ritustweets from @ukcag about the terrifying realities of living in a tower block which has flammable cladding, just before the third anniversary of the Grenfell disaster: https://metro.co.uk/2020/05/28/what-like-living-flats-covered-flammable-cladding-lockdown-12759619/
I loved this uplifting story from @TheBHF on Father's Day: https://metro.co.uk/2020/06/21/dad-thanks-lucky-stars-alive-fathers-12879214/
And Kevin's story from just last week - particularly relevant in the wake of increased violence in London in recent weeks: https://metro.co.uk/2020/06/26/fears-london-become-war-zone-gangs-turn-police-12901026/
And yes, I'm still looking for stories, so get in touch - particularly if you feel your (or someone else's!) voice needs to be heard.
: sian.elvin@metro.co.uk
(Back at work tomorrow!)
: sian.elvin@metro.co.uk (Back at work tomorrow!)
