Glasgow travel rules explained, as city remains in level 3
The latest Glasgow travel restrictions.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/05/29/can-i-travel-to-glasgow-from-england-scottish-travel-restrictions-explained-14673647/
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Glasgow travel rules explained, as city remains in level 3
The latest Glasgow travel restrictions.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/05/29/can-i-travel-to-glasgow-from-england-scottish-travel-restrictions-explained-14673647/
Monster rats have invaded people's homes after restaurants shut in lockdown
The closure of restaurants has forced them to look for new sources of food.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/05/29/monster-rats-have-invaded-peoples-homes-after-restaurants-shut-in-lockdown-14673896/
Man convicted of rape after teenage victim records 'sickening' attack
Dennis McGowan claimed the woman consented, telling jurors: ‘She was enjoying it. Sounded like it anyway.’
https://metro.co.uk/2021/05/29/man-convicted-of-rape-after-teenage-victim-records-sickening-attack-14674238/
On-the-run drug smuggler hands himself in after getting homesick
He fled to Nigeria when he was caught importing half a tonne of cannabis.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/05/28/on-the-run-drug-smuggler-hands-himself-in-after-getting-homesick-14669721/
Pensioner with cancer had to lay in rain waiting for ambulance for three hours
Great-grandad David Kilgallon, 71, was stuck on the ground with half his body sticking out of his back door.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/05/28/pensioner-with-cancer-lay-waiting-for-ambulance-for-three-hours-14669133/
Europe gives green light for children as young as 12 to get Covid jab
Although children are less at risk, they can spread the infection to more vulnerable groups.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/05/28/pfizer-vaccine-approved-for-children-aged-12-and-over-by-eu-regulator-14670297/
Vandals steal paint and throw it over war memorial 'for a laugh'
Police said it 'beggars belief' that people would want to destroy the park.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/05/27/york-vandals-steal-paint-and-throw-it-over-war-memorial-for-a-laugh-14661998/
Baby boy found dead in canal 'could have died during childbirth'
The full-term child was found naked in the water and was ‘probably not alive’ when he was put there, according to the initial results of a p
https://metro.co.uk/2021/05/27/baby-boy-found-dead-in-canal-could-have-died-during-childbirth-14658329/
London pedestrian crossings to have 'green man' showing unless car approaches
The capital is striving to become the ‘world’s most walkable city’.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/05/27/london-pedestrian-crossings-to-have-green-man-unless-car-approaches-14661654/
Man went on hour-long homophobic rant after neighbour asked to keep noise down
The victim, who moved house after the vile incident, barricaded herself in her bedroom in terror.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/05/26/liverpool-man-went-on-hour-long-homophobic-rant-after-neighbour-asked-to-keep-noise-down-14649499/
Boris 'was distracted with divorce, money troubles and baby' at start of Covid
Dominic Cummings said he was 'unfit' to be prime minister and had behaved appallingly.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/05/26/dominic-cummings-says-boris-is-unfit-to-be-pm-and-his-behaviour-was-appalling-14650606/
France imposes tougher travel rules for UK travellers because of Indian variant
A government spokesman said the new measure will be similar to limits imposed in Germany.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/05/26/france-imposes-tougher-rules-for-uk-travellers-because-of-indian-covid-variant-14649881/
Moment law firm worker climbs into monkey enclosure 'to feed them Hot Cheetos'
The woman, a personal injury litigation assistant, was fired by her law firm after El Paso Zoo identified her as a trespasser
https://metro.co.uk/2021/05/25/law-firm-worker-jumps-into-monkey-enclosure-to-feed-them-hot-cheetos-14643110/
Gamblers at the Ritz Club owed £780,000 after casino shut in lockdown
Players have been left out of pocket with hundreds of thousands left outstanding on games before the high society venue closed.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/05/25/gamblers-at-the-ritz-club-owed-780000-after-casino-shut-in-lockdown-14639143/
Cyclist filming 'dangerous' drivers told he'd be prosecuted for swearing at them
In the footage, he can be heard shouting 'f**king hell' and 'd**khead' as cars speed past him.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/05/25/cyclist-who-filmed-drivers-could-be-prosecuted-for-swearing-at-them-14643520/
Eight vegans charged after McDonald's entrance was blocked by protesters
There was a blockade outside a distribution centre for the fast food company this weekend.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/05/24/eight-vegan-activists-charged-with-trespass-after-mcdonalds-protest-14636405/
Restaurant so desperate for staff it's offering £1,000 sign-up bonus
The award-winning Devon eatery is struggling to hold onto staff who can find better wages at restaurant chains.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/05/24/devon-restaurant-desperate-for-staff-offering-1000-sign-up-bonus-14634996/
Blind man sees for first time in 40 years after revolutionary gene therapy
The 58-year-old-man received partial recovery of vision in one eye after losing his sight 40 years ago.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/05/24/gene-therapy-breakthrough-helps-blind-man-see-again-14634199/
Tinder asks users to think twice before sending abuse
The company says its new feature has reduced toxic messages by 10%.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/05/24/tinder-asks-users-to-think-twice-before-sending-abuse-14623992/
Pictured: Three couples among 14 killed when cable car crashed down mountain
A doctor who had been working on the frontline of the Covid crisis was among the dead.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/05/24/italy-cable-car-crash-couples-who-died-in-disaster-named-14632427/
Charles 'furious that lurid lies' from Diana interview took 27 years to correct
'The interview and allegations caused long-term damage to the future king and his household.'
https://metro.co.uk/2021/05/24/charles-furious-that-lies-from-diana-interview-took-years-to-correct-14632605/
Ex-BBC boss quits as National Gallery Chair amid Diana inquiry scandal
Lord Tony Hall said his continued presence at the gallery would be a 'distraction'.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/05/22/diana-interview-former-bbc-boss-quits-national-gallery-over-inquiry-14627647/
Man dies while canoeing on swollen river in Yorkshire
Police said another man had also been struggling but managed to get out of the water.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/05/22/man-dies-while-canoeing-on-swollen-river-in-yorkshire-2-14628134/
June to bring 16-day heatwave after 'coldest May in 25 years'
Drier and sunnier weather coming to the UK in June after one of the coldest and wettest Mays in years
https://metro.co.uk/2021/05/22/june-to-bring-16-day-heatwave-after-coldest-may-in-25-years-14627247/
Skipper of speedboat that killed schoolgirl, 15, 'was doing one-handed stunts'
Emily Lewis died from catastrophic chest injuries after the vessel collided into a five-tonne navigation buoy.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/05/21/skipper-of-speedboat-that-killed-schoolgirl-15-was-doing-one-handed-stunts-14623687/
Drunk passenger tried to open emergency door on flight and attacked three people
Alexandros Christou was '11 out of 10 angry', a court heard.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/05/21/drunk-man-tried-to-open-emergency-door-on-flight-and-attacked-three-14623577/
Species 'are dying faster than ever and it'll take millions of years to recover'
Researchers think it will take millions of years for species to recover from the impact of humans.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/05/21/species-are-dying-out-faster-than-ever-before-study-shows-14623411/
Teen who kidnapped two brothers then crashed family car avoids jail
One of the young boys was injured in the crash.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/05/20/teen-who-kidnapped-two-brothers-then-crashed-family-car-avoids-jail-14616882/
Amateur metal detectorist finds stolen ancient artefacts on first treasure hunt
Charles Cartwright told how the metal detector ‘went crazy’ when he stumbled upon the buried treasure.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/05/20/metal-detectorist-finds-ancient-artefacts-on-first-ever-treasure-hunt-14617342/
School 'made girl, 9, go barefoot after she came in with green laces'
The school has denied that the incident took place as described, saying they would never ask a child to go without shoes.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/05/20/school-made-girl-9-go-barefoot-after-she-came-in-with-green-laces-14617104/
Meghan and Harry announce opening of relief centre in India on third anniversary
The Sussexes have launched Archewell's third project in response to the devastating Covid-19 crisis in the country.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/05/19/meghan-and-harry-announce-opening-of-relief-centre-in-india-on-third-anniversary-14610554/
Conversion therapy must be banned to protect transgender people too
It is more important than ever that the ban is decisive and clear - all forms of conversion therapy must unequivocally be banned without exc
https://metro.co.uk/2021/05/19/conversion-therapy-must-be-banned-to-protect-transgender-people-too-14606480/
Deliveroo charged woman £140 delivery fee for £20 takeaway
She decided to put a pizza in the oven instead.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/05/19/deliveroo-charged-woman-140-delivery-fee-for-20-takeaway-14609698/
Empty seats at Farage's comeback tour as people book with no intention of going
The Brexit Party founder hit out at the 'cancel culture mob' for trying to ruin his US tour.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/05/18/empty-seats-at-farages-comeback-tour-as-people-book-with-no-intention-of-going-14600550/
Boris's Covid nurse quits NHS over lack of respect from government
We're not getting the respect and now pay that we deserve...I'm just sick of it'.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/05/18/nurse-who-looked-after-boris-resigns-over-lack-of-respect-for-nhs-14600158/
Bill Gates ‘brushed off Jeffrey Epstein reputation for help to win Nobel Prize'
Bill Gates thought Jeffrey Epstein might have 'some kind of way to massage things, so he could get the Nobel Peace Prize', a source said.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/05/18/bill-gates-brushed-off-jeffrey-epstein-reputation-for-nobel-prize-14602550/
Woman found friend dead so took her bank card to buy McDonald's and scratchcards
A woman, who struggles with drug addiction, found her friend dead and then used her bank cards to buy a McDonald's meal, some scratch cards
https://metro.co.uk/2021/05/17/woman-called-inhuman-after-using-dead-mums-bank-cards-on-mcdonalds-14593791/
Mail from 2008 is finally delivered after it's found in dead postman's house
Some people were excited to receive old birthday cards with money inside while others were angry about expired cheques.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/05/17/royal-mail-post-from-2008-is-delivered-after-its-found-in-dead-postmans-house-14594717/
'Mother told daughter she was dying as she faked illness to con donors of $4500'
Conwoman Lindsey Abbuhl, 34, convinced friends, family and strangers in her home town of Canton, Ohio, that her daughter Rylee had a termina
https://metro.co.uk/2021/05/17/mother-told-daughter-she-was-dying-as-she-faked-illness-to-con-donors-of-4500-14593120/
Convoy drives through London shouting 'f**k the Jews, rape their daughters'
'Vile, criminal hatred like this must not be tolerated.'
https://metro.co.uk/2021/05/16/convoy-drives-through-london-shouting-fk-the-jews-rape-their-daughters-14590888/
Suspect arrested over brutal murder of British mum in Greece
The Georgia man suspected of being involved in Caroline Crouch's murder was picked up on the Bulgarian border
https://metro.co.uk/2021/05/16/suspect-arrested-over-brutal-murder-of-british-mum-in-greece-14590702/
Angry couple demand apology from school after greasy gate stained their coats
‘I am upset and angry because they were perfectly good coats until this happened.'
https://metro.co.uk/2021/05/16/couple-demand-school-apologies-after-greasy-gate-stained-their-coats-14590790/
Fears mullets and skinny jeans will tear North Korea down ‘like a damp wall’
A state-run newspaper warns of an ‘invasion of a capitalistic lifestyle’ from the ‘exotic and decadent’ West.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/05/15/fears-mullets-and-skinny-jeans-will-tear-north-korea-down-like-a-damp-wall-14587354/
Nearly 2,000 bodies found in river Ganges as 'poor cannot cremate Covid victims'
India's infection rate officially peaked last week but experts fear staggering numbers of deaths in remote villages are going undetected.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/05/15/nearly-2000-bodies-found-in-indias-river-ganges-are-covid-victims-14587725/
When nightclubs will open again in the UK
Party-goers are keen to cut some shapes on the dancefloor.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/05/15/when-will-nightclubs-open-again-in-the-uk-14588119/
Moment whale shark swims up to fishing boat to beg fishermen for food
The enormous endangered animal appeared to fix its gaze on tubs of fish being carried to a local market in Borneo.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/05/14/indonesian-whale-shark-swims-up-to-boat-to-beg-fishermen-for-food-14583848/
Man who sent dealer £16,000 hidden in kettle told by judge 'just behave'
Dillon Atkin was spared jail over the ‘ridiculous escapade’ on the Isle of Man, last week.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/05/14/man-who-sent-dealer-16000-inside-kettle-told-by-judge-just-behave-14584017/
Grieving husband of Brit killed in burglary holds their baby daughter at funeral
Heartbroken husband Babis Anagnostopoulos said he was lucky for the moments he had shared with wife Caroline Crouch, 20
https://metro.co.uk/2021/05/14/caroline-crouch-death-grieving-husband-holds-baby-daughter-at-funeral-14583980/
‘Extremely rare’ three-eyed cow born on Welsh farm will still be eaten
The mysterious third eye even has eyelids and eyelashes.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/05/13/extremely-rare-three-eyed-cow-born-on-welsh-farm-will-still-be-eaten-14577489/
Gambling addict lost entire student loan in 30 minutes with online bets
He says the addiction hit his mental health and wants changes to online advertising.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/05/13/gambling-addict-lost-entire-student-loan-in-30-minutes-with-online-bets-14577459/