Meghan Markle to give first interview since birth of new baby Lilibet
She's going to be on the radio talking about her new book.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/06/18/meghan-markle-to-give-first-interview-since-lilibets-birth-14795747/
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Meghan Markle to give first interview since birth of new baby Lilibet
She's going to be on the radio talking about her new book.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/06/18/meghan-markle-to-give-first-interview-since-lilibets-birth-14795747/
All the the Covid vaccination events at football stadiums this weekend
Charlton Athletic’s Valley ground is giving away tickets for its first football game next year to the first 1,000 people who show up for the
https://metro.co.uk/2021/06/18/all-the-the-covid-vaccination-events-at-football-stadiums-this-weekend-14793429/
Supreme Court dismisses Donald Trump-backed challenge to Obamacare
The Supreme Court voted 7-2 that the challengers did not have the legal right to bring the case
https://metro.co.uk/2021/06/17/obamacare-us-supreme-court-dismisses-challenge-to-affordable-care-act-14790093/
British farmers told 'stop being defensive' about new Brexit trade deal
Liz Truss insisted hormone-injected beef will remain banned as she defended the UK’s trade deal with Australia.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/06/17/british-farmers-told-stop-being-defensive-about-brexit-trade-deal-14785599/
Hero dog helps save life of suicidal woman on M5 bridge
He saved the day after a 'worrying situation' developed.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/06/16/exeter-hero-dog-helps-save-life-of-suicidal-woman-on-m5-bridge-14783180/
Donald Trump to visit US-Mexico border as Kamala Harris avoids it
Trump will visit the border with the governor of Texas, Greg Abbott, on June 30
https://metro.co.uk/2021/06/16/donald-trump-to-visit-us-mexico-border-as-kamala-harris-avoids-it-14783420/
‘Heart-stopping waste of money’: MPs slam £98,000,000 PPE order from China
Dame Meg Hillier attacked the 'shocking' expenditure on a £98 million consignment of rejected PPE from China.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/06/15/mps-attack-shocking-98m-chinese-ppe-deal-being-resold-via-nato-14774898/
Joe Biden lands in Geneva for Putin summit after meeting with EU leaders
Before arriving in Geneva, Biden and European Union leaders settled a disagreement over how much they each subsidized aircraft manufacturers
https://metro.co.uk/2021/06/15/joe-biden-air-force-one-lands-in-geneva-for-putin-talk-14776608/
Paedophile's home ransacked after mob discovers he abused five-year-olds
The man, who was revealed to have previously been convicted of 14 different sex crimes, had his garden and house destroyed.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/06/14/paedophiles-home-ransacked-after-mob-learns-he-abused-five-year-olds-14767808/
As a teacher, I've seen the devastating impact of sexual harassment in schools
In one school, the nature of the sexual harassment was extensive and led to prosecution and a prison sentence.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/06/14/as-a-teacher-ive-seen-the-impact-of-sexual-harassment-in-schools-14767363/
Six people shot, 13-year-old stabbed, and police attacked in night of violence
The capital was rocked by a series of violent incidents.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/06/13/london-six-people-shot-boy-13-stabbed-and-met-police-attacked-14764025/
Elephant trashes wedding and flips six cars after someone lets off firecracker
The groom rode in on the elephant but fled when it went on a rampage.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/06/13/elephant-trashes-wedding-and-flips-six-cars-after-firecracker-is-let-off-14764732/
Mum 'uses two-month-old baby as guarantee on her drug debts'
Footage shows police in Brazil rescuing the child from a 'drug den' in the municipality of Pontes e Lacerda.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/06/12/mum-uses-two-month-old-baby-as-guarantee-on-her-drug-debts-14760797/
Scottish serial rapist who fled to US and faked death finally behind bars
Kim Avis wanted police to believe he'd drowned - but they caught him 1,200 miles away.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/06/12/scottish-serial-rapist-kim-avis-jailed-after-faking-death-in-us-14759626/
Carer stole £25,000 then threatened to set himself on fire in police station
Kieran Dunphy gambled the elderly woman's inheritance away over a period of nine months.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/06/11/carer-stole-25000-then-threatened-to-set-himself-on-fire-14755465/
Boy, 15, stabbed to death in fight during morning school run in London
‘This happened literally in the middle of the street, not down a back alley, in front of people’s houses. It’s just awful.’
https://metro.co.uk/2021/06/11/london-boy-15-stabbed-to-death-in-fight-during-morning-school-run-14756712/
School bans skirts after girls 'wear far too revealing and inappropriate attire'
Angry parents have hit out at the new rule.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/06/10/caerphilly-st-martins-school-bans-skirts-after-girls-wear-revealing-attire-14750152/
Fishmongers' Hall terrorist was lawfully killed by armed police, jury finds
Officers 'believed he was trying to find a trigger' on a suicide vest when they shot him dead.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/06/10/london-bridge-terror-attack-attacker-was-lawfully-killed-says-inquest-14750748/
Widow left homeless after thieves drove off with her £30,000 caravan
Sonia McColl was left with just the curtains she was hoping to hang in her new home.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/06/09/widow-left-homeless-after-thieves-drove-off-with-her-30000-caravan-14743541/
UK at risk of 'substantial third wave' after Covid cases soar 50% in a week
There were 7,540 new cases and six deaths within 28 days of positive tests recorded today.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/06/09/covid-uk-faces-substantial-third-wave-as-cases-soar-in-a-week-14744892/
Is a UK house price crash coming and is now a good time to buy?
All the info prospective buyers need.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/06/08/is-a-uk-house-price-crash-coming-and-is-now-a-good-time-to-buy-14736296/
Man charged with murder of wife Brenda Venables who was found in septic tank
Brenda was reported missing in 1982 in Kempsey, Worcestershire.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/06/08/worcestershire-man-charged-with-murder-of-wife-found-in-septic-tank-14738669/
Woman dies after security guard pretended to be doctor and performed surgery
The family of Shameema Begum, 80, unwittingly paid an impostor for treatment.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/06/08/woman-dies-after-security-guard-pretended-to-be-doctor-and-performed-surgery-14738294/
First new Alzheimer's treatment for almost 20 years approved in US
The drug Aducanumab has been approved, against the advice of some experts.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/06/07/first-new-alzheimers-treatment-for-almost-20-years-approved-in-us-14732811/
When will Spain be added to the green list?
Hoping for a holiday?
https://metro.co.uk/2021/06/07/when-will-spain-be-added-to-the-green-list-14731771/
Lion dies of Covid and two other animals critically ill at Indian zoo
The Asiatic lionesses are fighting for their lives after the virus swept through the zoo.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/06/07/lion-dies-of-covid-and-two-other-animals-critically-ill-at-indian-zoo-14731665/
Priti Patel blames surge in migrant crossings on Facebook, Twitter and TikTok
The Home Secretary says videos which 'glamourise' dangerous Channel crossings are being allowed to go viral on social media.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/06/06/priti-patel-blames-surge-in-migrant-crossings-on-facebook-and-tiktok-14726877/
Travellers descend on Appleby despite horse fair being cancelled
Police pleaded with would-be festival goers to stay home on Saturday after travellers were seen arriving in their droves for the fourth day
https://metro.co.uk/2021/06/06/travellers-descend-on-appleby-despite-horse-fair-being-cancelled-14727174/
Harry and Meghan 'demoted' below Prince Andrew on royal family website
Previously, they were given a higher billing, appearing just below Prince William, who is second in line to the throne.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/06/06/harry-and-meghan-demoted-below-prince-andrew-on-royal-family-website-14726664/
Man who lost dad and both grandads to cancer beats disease and starts family
The 33-year-old, from Solihull, first plucked up the courage to tell his girlfriend Claire, who demanded he see a doctor.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/06/05/man-who-lost-dad-and-both-grandads-to-cancer-beats-disease-and-starts-family-14724113/
Two men in hospital after being attacked by racist thugs who chased them
One victim suffered suspected stab wounds and another was left with a chest injury.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/06/05/liverpool-two-in-hospital-after-racist-thugs-chase-and-attack-them-14723524/
More than 40,000,000 people now have first jab as cases jump by 5,765
It's after the number of cases rose to their highest level in three months yesterday.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/06/05/more-than-40000000-people-now-have-first-jab-as-cases-jump-by-5700-14724021/
Everything you need to know about Portugal holiday refunds
Portugal is moving to the amber list.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/06/04/covid-travel-can-you-get-a-refund-on-your-holiday-to-portugal-14713543/
Joe Biden calls 559,000 jobs added in May 'great news' despite missing estimate
The unemployment rate in May dropped to 5.8% from 6.1%, which was better than economists' estimate
https://metro.co.uk/2021/06/04/us-economy-job-creations-in-may-fell-short-of-estimations-14719789/
Apple updates AirTags over stalking fears
Reviewers said the devices can be used to track individuals.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/06/04/apple-updates-airtags-over-stalking-fears-14719156/
Woman lucky not to be blinded after wax from sky lantern fell in her eye
Lynn Baird suffered second degree skin burns and 80% erosion to her cornea during the ‘freak accident’ last month.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/06/03/woman-lucky-not-to-be-blinded-after-wax-from-sky-lantern-fell-in-eye-14710014/
Ex-partner of woman stabbed to death with son, 9, charged with their murders
Daniel Boulton was charged over the killings of Bethany Vincent and son Darren Henson.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/06/03/louth-man-29-charged-with-the-murder-of-ex-partner-and-her-son-14710845/
Which countries have been added to the red and amber travel lists?
Portugal has been removed from the green travel list.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/06/03/covid-travel-full-lift-of-red-and-amber-list-countries-14710752/
Women and children 'to suffer the most' under Priti Patel's asylum reforms
Tough new proposal by the Home Office could prevent families being reunited.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/06/02/women-and-children-to-suffer-the-most-under-priti-patels-asylum-reforms-14699560/
Australian pub landlord to be deported as he only paid himself £100 per week
He took a pay cut to save the business but now doesn't meet the criteria for staying in the UK.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/06/02/manchester-australian-pub-landlord-to-be-deported-as-he-only-paid-himself-100-per-week-14699108/
Cat rescuers had to break garage bricks after it got stuck between two walls
Kevin was thought to have fallen from the roof of the building and become stuck in the tiny gap.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/06/02/cat-rescuers-had-to-break-bricks-after-it-got-stuck-between-two-walls-14700740/
Gunmen killed 2 and injured 23 at rap concert then 'dumped getaway car in river'
The devastating mass shooting happened in the early hours of Sunday morning at the El Mula Banquet Hall in Miami.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/06/01/gunmen-killed-2-and-injured-23-at-rap-concert-then-dumped-getaway-car-in-river-14689336/
'Drunk driver crashed into veterans' gravestones on Memorial Day'
Several headstones were ripped out of the ground and some were even split in half
https://metro.co.uk/2021/06/01/drunk-driver-crashed-into-veterans-gravestones-on-memorial-day-14689907/
Girl, 11, dies four days after she was found injured in the street
Police believe the little girl was injured in a 'tragic accident'.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/06/01/widnes-girl-11-dies-four-days-after-she-was-found-injured-in-the-street-14691959/
Ice sculptures of children put on beach to highlight climate change
They were washed away to demonstrate how the future of young people is fragile when it comes to the environment.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/05/31/ice-sculptures-of-children-put-on-beach-to-highlight-climate-change-14681226/
Boy, 2, in critical condition after being found unconscious in lake
The emergency services rushed to the scene and pulled him out of the water.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/05/31/boy-2-in-critical-condition-after-being-found-unconscious-in-lake-14681393/
Woman found dead in River Thames metres away from Maidenhead pub
The woman's body was spotted by a passerby this morning.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/05/31/maidenhead-woman-found-dead-in-river-thames-near-pub-14681858/
Couple fall off balcony together after blistering row
The pair were seen in a struggle on the floor of the balcony before they crashed through the railings and plunged to the concrete.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/05/30/couple-fall-off-balcony-together-after-blistering-row-14677239/
Is Boris and Carrie's wedding a bad sign for lockdown lifting on June 21?
Vaccines Minister Nadhim Zahawi told the public not to 'extrapolate' anything from the timing of the nuptials.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/05/30/is-boris-and-carries-wedding-a-bad-sign-for-lockdown-lifting-on-june-21-14677059/
Tens of thousands of people ‘didn’t need to die in second wave’
Labour's Sir Keir Starmer says many of the UK's Covid fatalities were avoidable.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/05/30/tens-of-thousands-of-people-didnt-need-to-die-in-second-wave-14677195/