Delivery men really need a lesson from Ross to 'pivot' sofa up staircase
Ross Geller will be having words.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/26/delivery-men-really-need-a-lesson-from-ross-to-pivot-sofa-up-staircase-18173094/
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Delivery men really need a lesson from Ross to 'pivot' sofa up staircase
Ross Geller will be having words.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/26/delivery-men-really-need-a-lesson-from-ross-to-pivot-sofa-up-staircase-18173094/
Man arrested after trying to sell tiger cub on social media
'We don't know if there's a bigger ring for exotic animals, this is definitely just the tip of the iceberg.'
https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/26/arizona-man-arrested-after-trying-to-sell-tiger-cub-on-social-media-18172614/
Man who launched sit-in protest at cinema gives up after a few hours
Nick said the time 'flew by' - and that he even had time to pop out for a cake.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/26/bristol-man-who-launched-sit-in-protest-at-cinema-gives-up-after-a-few-hours-18174029/
One week to get your passport renewed before fees go up
You can thank us later.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/26/home-office-one-week-to-get-your-passport-renewed-before-fees-go-up-18173308/
Man arrested over pub shooting of Elle Edwards on Christmas Eve
The 26-year-old beautician was killed outside a pub in Wallasey, Merseyside on Christmas Eve.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/26/man-arrested-over-pub-shooting-of-elle-edwards-on-christmas-eve-18173508/
Mystery of fully-clothed pensioner pulled from canal in Leeds
Police are keen to identify the mystery man and contact his relatives.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/26/mystery-of-fully-clothed-pensioner-pulled-from-canal-in-leeds-18172656/
Jacob Rees-Mogg is getting his own chat show and taking it on UK tour
Jacob Rees-Mogg, known for his double-breasted suits and falling asleep in the House of Commons, will join the likes of Nigel Farage on GB N
https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/26/jacob-rees-mogg-is-getting-his-own-chat-show-and-taking-it-on-uk-tour-18171915/
Rogue AI could annihilate mankind if not regulated, warn scientists
AI could pose an 'existential threat' to humanity, MPs have been warned.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/26/rogue-ai-could-annihilate-mankind-if-not-regulated-warn-scientists-18172010/
Map shows the 35 Wetherspoons pubs up for sale across UK
Fancy buying your own boozer?
https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/26/map-shows-the-35-wetherspoons-pubs-up-for-sale-across-uk-18172858/
Man charged with terror offences over incident at Leeds hospital
He will appear in court tomorrow.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/26/man-charged-with-terror-offences-over-incident-at-leeds-hospital-18173802/
Dad who shook his seven-week-old baby to death is jailed for life
The dad 'lied to save his own skin' after killing his baby son.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/25/dad-who-shook-his-seven-week-old-baby-to-death-is-jailed-for-life-18165117/
First statues of black British people finally return to Brixton
They're the 'best kept secret' in Brixton, but not for long.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/25/london-first-statues-of-black-british-people-return-to-brixton-18165249/
Child asylum seekers have gone missing from UK hotels - where is the outcry?
Around 200 asylum-seeking children are missing in total, of whom 13 are under the age of 16.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/25/child-asylum-seekers-have-gone-missing-from-uk-hotels-where-is-the-outcry-18166028/
Someone keeps leaving snacks on Tube bench and no one knows why
Fancy a Frube on the tube?
https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/25/someone-keeps-leaving-snacks-on-london-tube-bench-and-no-one-knows-why-18166467/
Convicted felon arrested in execution-style murder of Microsoft executive
'We know Henry Tenon did not act alone.'
https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/25/convicted-felon-arrested-in-execution-style-murder-of-microsoft-executive-18166418/
Gang who mugged American tourist for £100,000 Rolex are jailed for 15 years
The gang were sentenced to 15 years in prison for their sickening attack on a group of American tourists.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/25/london-gang-who-mugged-tourist-for-100000-rolex-jailed-for-15-years-18166203/
Matt Hancock 'assaulted' and called a 'murderer' in packed Tube carriage
The politician was called a 'murderer' as shocked commuters watched on.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/25/matt-hancock-assaulted-at-tube-station-during-rush-hour-18166278/
Britain's 'quickest copper' chases vans on foot and has never lost a suspect
PC Luke Watson has a 100% success rate when it comes to catching crooks on foot.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/25/britains-quickest-copper-chases-vans-and-has-never-lost-a-suspect-18165686/
US to send tanks to Ukraine in major blow for Putin
The US reversed its earlier stance that Abrams tanks were not suitable for Ukraine to use in war with Russia.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/25/us-to-send-tanks-to-ukraine-in-major-blow-for-putin-18166223/
Kim Jong-un locks down North Korea's capital over 'mystery illness' outbreak
People have been ordered to stay at home for five days to prevent the spread.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/25/kim-jong-un-locks-down-north-koreas-capital-over-mystery-illness-outbreak-18166031/
Germany incinerates 17,000,000 expired face masks bought during pandemic
Germany spent €6 billion (£5.3 billion) on Covid face masks at the start of the pandemic.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/24/germany-incinerates-17000000-expired-face-masks-bought-in-pandemic-18158356/
Three shot dead at convenience store, suspect in stand off with SWAT team
Police identified the suspect as 21-year-old Jarid Haddock and said he was a danger to the community.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/24/washington-3-shot-dead-at-convenience-store-suspect-in-stand-off-with-swat-team-18160305/
Popular DJ found dead in suitcase after 'being strangled and dumped in skip'
Her boyfriend has been missing since her body was found.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/24/colombia-dj-found-dead-in-suitcase-after-being-strangled-and-dumped-in-skip-18159685/
Brits Andrew Bagshaw and Christopher Parry died during 'evacuation' in Ukraine
The volunteers had travelled to Soledar, in the east of the country, to help with aid efforts.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/24/brits-andrew-bagshaw-and-christopher-parry-killed-attempting-humanitarian-evacuation-in-ukraine-18160176/
100-year-old woman says secret to a long life is 'not speaking to strange men'
'Avoid talking to strange men and you'll be just fine.'
https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/24/yorkshire-100-year-old-woman-reveals-reason-behind-living-long-life-18158178/
Teenager and dog rescued from frozen pond as temperatures plunge
The pair had been trapped 'quite a way from the shore'.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/24/teenager-and-dog-rescued-from-icy-pond-as-temperatures-plunge-18160390/
Rare monkey called Nigel in bid to save species and name from extinction
Bill was also up for consideration.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/24/monkey-called-nigel-in-bid-to-save-species-and-name-from-extinction-18158010/
Russian warship carrying hypersonic missiles ‘sails towards US waters’
Moscow has boasted it is 'the most dangerous of surface ships in the world's oceans'.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/24/russian-warship-carrying-hypersonic-missiles-sails-towards-us-waters-18157540/
Wetherspoons 'kicks out' disabled woman for bringing in assistance dog
Louise Harris says she and her cockapoo Bella were told to leave.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/24/wetherspoons-kicks-out-disabled-woman-for-bringing-in-assistance-dog-18160031/
Juan the bear who once stole biscuits from a bakery is killed by car
The biscuit-mad bear had amassed a cult following across the world following several viral videos.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/24/juan-the-bear-who-once-stole-biscuits-from-a-bakery-is-killed-by-car-18160066/
More than a dozen Met Police officers convicted since Sarah Everard murder
The majority of officers convicted committed sex crimes or violence against women.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/23/met-police-15-officers-convicted-of-crimes-since-sarah-everard-murder-18151332/
King Harry ferry renamed by pranksters in honour of new book
A cornerstone of British humour.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/23/cornwall-king-harry-ferry-renamed-by-pranksters-in-honour-of-new-book-18151746/
Mexican security minister on trial in US for taking bribes from El Chapo Guzman
The former minister in charge of fighting Mexico's brutal war on drug cartels is facing charges of conspiracy and criminal enterprise for tr
https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/23/mexican-security-minister-on-trial-in-us-for-taking-bribes-from-el-chapo-guzman-18151699/
Pig dishes out dose of karma by killing butcher who tried to slaughter it
It is unknown whether the pig managed to escape.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/23/hong-kong-pig-kills-butcher-who-tried-to-slaughter-it-18151545/
D-Day hero, 103, slams energy firm while wearing oven gloves to stay warm
‘I was convinced they were waiting for me to die so I stopped complaining', the WW2 veteran said.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/23/wiltshire-war-hero-103-slams-energy-firm-over-broken-gas-meter-18152663/
Chef released 20 cockroaches into pub kitchen in row over pay
The pub paid £22,000 to its insurance company to cover the damage caused, the court heard.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/23/chef-released-20-cockroaches-into-pub-kitchen-in-row-over-pay-18152322/
Former MP ‘made fake expenses claims to fund "extensive" cocaine habit’
Jared O'Mara is charged with eight counts of fraud, which he denies.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/23/ex-labour-mp-jared-omara-made-up-expenses-to-fund-cocaine-habit-18151870/
There's a gelateria that has turned Prime energy drink into ice cream
It's enough to give you brain freeze.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/23/hertfordshire-gelateria-turns-prime-energy-drink-into-ice-cream-18150871/
Ghislaine Maxwell says Epstein didn’t die by suicide: ‘He was murdered’
The convicted sex offender who was friends with billionaire pedophile Jeffrey Epstein has spoken out about her crimes.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/23/ghislaine-maxwell-gives-bombshell-interview-from-behind-bars-with-jeremy-kyle-18152902/
Jeremy Kyle slammed for giving platform to sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell
'How can you even entertain a sick child trafficker?'
https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/23/jeremy-kyle-slammed-for-giving-platform-to-sex-trafficker-ghislaine-maxwell-18152965/
Whistleblower: Gangs kidnapping hundreds of asylum-seeking children from hotels
Traffickers snatching migrants outside taxpayer-funded accommodation.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/23/gangs-kidnapping-dozens-of-asylum-seeking-children-from-hotels-18147011/
Gunman left 10 dead and 'wanted to kill more' before heroes wrestled weapon away
Police have released images of the suspect.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/22/police-swarm-white-van-in-hunt-for-gunman-who-killed-10-as-suspect-is-pictured-18146977/
Pilot says Harry’s recollection about military training is 'complete fantasy'
'I am staggered by this. In shock even.'
https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/22/pilot-says-prince-harrys-recollection-about-military-training-is-fantasy-18145367/
Toddler joins Mensa after teaching himself to read aged 2 and count in Mandarin
Teddy Hobbs has a higher IQ than most adults.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/22/somerset-toddler-joins-mensa-after-teaching-himself-to-read-aged-2-18146105/
People visiting smallest house in Britain complain it's 'too small'
Around 55,000 people flock to the attraction called The Smallest House in Conwy, north Wales every year.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/22/people-visiting-smallest-house-in-britain-complain-its-too-small-18146140/
Severe delays on London Underground after 'man on the roof of a station'
Videos online show the man jumping from a wall in the station onto the roof of a train.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/22/district-line-underground-delays-man-on-roof-of-barons-court-station-18147230/
Missing aristocratic mother gave birth in car before it burst into flames
Constance Marten, 35, and Mark Gordon, 48, disappeared two weeks ago after they had apparently hidden her pregnancy for five months.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/22/missing-aristocratic-mother-gave-birth-in-car-before-it-burst-into-flames-18146886/
Sweden-Turkey tensions reach new heights after Quran-burning outside embassy
The demonstration could end up as another obstacle in Sweden's road to Nato membership.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/22/sweden-turkey-tensions-reach-new-heights-after-stockholm-quran-burning-18146045/
Security tags spotted on £5 packets of chicken in Tesco store
Shoppers at the store in Ruislip found the tags on Peri Peri chicken and a whole roast chicken.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/22/security-tags-spotted-on-5-packets-of-chicken-in-tesco-store-18147311/
Bomb threat on Ryanair flight as fighter jets scramble to aircraft
The Boeing 737-800 was seen parked in a special area of the airport, after the pilot reported a serious threat during the flight.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/22/bomb-threat-on-ryanair-flight-as-fighter-jets-scramble-to-aircraft-18146641/