Good morning. Today’s news stories are taken from Google News (Ethiopia/English).
SpaceX launches yet another batch of its internet satellites to orbit. A Falcon 9 rocket carrying 23 of SpaceX’s Starlink broadband satellites lifts off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The Falcon 9’s first stage will come back to Earth safely today. It will make a vertical landing about 8.5 minutes after liftoff on the SpaceX droneship. It will be the 14th launch and landing for this particular booster. The Falcon 9’s upper stage will haul the 23 Starlink satellites to Earth’s lower orbit, deploying them there about 65 minutes after liftoff. This launch will be the 33rd orbital mission of the year for SpaceX – LIVE: SpaceX Launches 23 New Starlink Satellites into Space (YouTube GB/Firstpost)
A mother and daughter duo from Barking are set to appear on the BBC TV show Race Across The World. Eugenie, 60, a teacher, and Isabel, 25, are among the five pairs who will tackle a route across eastern Asia. Isabel signed them up hoping the experience would improve their relationship. Despite their clashing personalities, they are eager to work through their differences during the competition. They’ve been preparing by carrying weights in backpacks and watching travel budgeting videos. The show, starting April 10 on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, requires contestants to race 15,000 kilometers across multiple countries without phones or bank cards to win a £20,000 prize – BBC’s Race Across The World new series includes Barking mum (Barking & Dagenham Post ~ News)
Here are the top garden centres in South East London based on Google reviews: Dobbies Garden Centre Keston in Bromley is praised for its well-stocked selection and helpful staff. Ruxley Manor Garden Centre in Sidcup offers a diverse range of local produce, plants, and flowers, with ample parking and Tesla charging spots. Bexley Garden Centre in Sidcup stands out for its variety of plants, trees, and helpful staff in a friendly atmosphere. The City Gardener in Bexleyheath is known for its great service and reasonable prices, particularly for rose bushes. Thompson’s Garden Centre in Welling offers a pleasant selection of plants, helpful staff, and ease of access, with the option for online ordering – 5 of the best garden centres to visit in South East London (News Shopper ~ News)
Two men, Ahmed Monsur and Islam Siddiqul, have been charged after a reported fight on Oulton Crescent in Barking. Metropolitan Police responded to the incident, supported by a Territorial Support Group van and paramedics from the London Ambulance Service. Monsur, 30, is charged with assault, criminal damage, and possession of a firearm, while Siddiqul, 35, faces assault and criminal damage charges. Both have been bailed and are scheduled to appear at Snaresbrook Crown Court at a later date. It’s unclear if the hospitalized person was involved in the altercation or is a separate individual – Gun charge after ‘fight’ in Oulton Crescent, Barking (Barking & Dagenham Post ~ News)
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