'Lucky' man impaled through neck by 5ft iron spike somehow survives
Warning: distressing content.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/06/india-man-impaled-in-the-neck-by-5ft-iron-spike-survives-17708298/
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'Lucky' man impaled through neck by 5ft iron spike somehow survives
Warning: distressing content.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/06/india-man-impaled-in-the-neck-by-5ft-iron-spike-survives-17708298/
Nineteen dead after passenger plane crashes into Lake Victoria
Photos from the scene showed how the plane was mostly submerged in the lake, with surviving passengers having to be pulled from the water.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/06/tanzania-nineteen-dead-after-passenger-plane-crashes-into-lake-victoria-17708204/
Boy's death at bonfire 'war zone' leads to calls for firework licenses
The 17-year-old crashed through a greenhouse as he fled police.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/07/call-to-limit-fireworks-after-boy-dies-in-bonfire-war-zone-17709086/
Dyslexic man fined £170 after typing in wrong car registration number on ticket
Colin Marshall said the company had he had appealed the ticket four times but has still been told to pay up.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/06/skegness-dyslexic-man-fined-170-after-typing-in-wrong-car-registration-number-on-ticket-17708862/
Monday morning rush hour warning as heavy rain forecast for South East
A Met Office warning lasts from 11pm today until 10am on Monday, with people told to beware of homes and businesses being flooded and public
https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/06/weather-monday-morning-rush-hour-warning-as-heavy-rain-forecast-for-south-east-17709317/
London and south east drenched in heavy rain with roads flooded
Anyone hardy enough to be out and about risked putting their shoe into a sodden pothole.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/06/london-and-south-east-drenched-in-heavy-rain-with-roads-flooded-17708436/
Retirement home evacuated after fire breaks out with major 999 response
Residents were being treated on scene with some wearing masks with breathing apparatus and others being put into ambulances wrapped in foil
https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/06/middlesbrough-retirement-home-evacuated-after-fire-breaks-out-with-major-999-response-17708937/
Teen dies falling through greenhouse after fireworks 'were hurled at police'
Police said the incident had been referred to the Independent Office of Police Conduct due to their presence.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/06/teen-dies-falling-through-greenhouse-after-fireworks-were-hurled-at-police-17708658/
Homeowners ‘should get £300-a-month grants to help with mortgages’
Millions of homeowners are paying a ‘Conservative property premium’ after the disastrous mini-budget, the Lib Dems said.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/06/mortgages-homeowners-should-get-300-a-month-grants-17708094/
Liz Truss and the lettuce go up in flames on Bonfire Night
The lettuce survived another day.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/06/east-sussex-liz-truss-and-the-lettuce-go-up-in-flames-on-bonfire-night-17707180/
When are Glastonbury 2023 tickets on sale?
May the odds be ever in your favour.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/06/glastonbury-2023-when-do-tickets-go-on-sale-and-how-much-are-they-17704489/
Three people killed after crash between car and van
An air ambulance was scrambled to the B4425 Bibury Road this morning.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/05/gloucestershire-three-people-killed-after-crash-between-car-and-van-17705405/
Twitter launches new £7 per month charge for blue tick subscription
Users have already slammed the monthly fee proposals.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/05/twitter-launches-7-99-per-month-cost-for-blue-tick-subscription-17705553/
Teacher who left his wife for teenage pupil is struck off
The teacher and the schoolgirl have a 26-year age gap.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/05/scotland-teacher-who-left-his-wife-for-teenage-pupil-is-struck-off-17704921/
At least 15 killed in Russian club blaze 'after flare gun fired on dancefloor'
State television showed daunting images of the blaze engulfing the popular Poligon nightclub in the western city of Kostroma.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/05/russia-at-least-15-killed-in-club-inferno-sparked-by-flare-gun-17704645/
Mum, 35, refused booze after staff thought she was her children's 'mate'
Kelly was left outraged after being unable to buy Newcastle Brown Ale.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/05/lancashire-mum-refused-booze-in-aldi-17705226/
Gavin Williamson investigated over expletive-filled messages sent to fellow Tory
The exchange of messages concluded with: 'Well let's see how many more times you f*** us all over. There is a price for everything.'
https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/05/gavin-williamson-investigated-over-messages-sent-after-queens-funeral-17705657/
Bus driver on way to bus stop slapped with fine for being in bus lane
That's not fare!
https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/05/bus-driver-on-way-to-bus-stop-slapped-with-fine-for-being-in-bus-lane-17705403/
New bank holiday announced to mark coronation of King Charles
Drinks at the ready, a new bank holiday has been announced.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/06/new-bank-holiday-announced-to-mark-coronation-of-king-charles-17705118/
Murder investigation launched after man, 21, fatally stabbed in London
The victim was attacked by up to three men, who fled the scene on foot.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/05/london-murder-investigation-launched-after-man-21-stabbed-17705728/
Man opens boot of his car to find huntsman spider and 200 babies inside
Mr Splatt lived up to his surname and 'stomped on the spider's egg sac'.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/04/australia-man-finds-huntsman-spider-and-its-babies-in-his-car-17701696/
Man shoots new dad with arrow for 'celebrating son's birth too loudly'
The neighbour told authorities he was tired having just returned from a job in Malta.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/04/man-shoots-new-dad-with-arrow-for-celebrating-sons-birth-too-loudly-17701074/
Pea soup thrown over Vincent Van Gogh's The Sower painting
Thick droplets of soup could be seen dripping from the priceless painting.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/04/italy-pea-soup-thrown-over-vincent-van-goghs-the-sower-painting-17701929/
Man jailed for 'merciless' 1980 murder he confessed to 41 years later
John Paul killed Anthony Bird, 42, in his Kensington flat.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/04/man-jailed-for-merciless-1980-murder-he-confessed-to-41-years-later-17702426/
Fears pensioner living without hot water or heating 'will die during the winter'
All Irene has to warm her home is a small electric heater.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/04/merseyside-pensioner-living-without-heating-will-die-this-winter-17699665/
Apple Watch saves a woman stabbed and buried alive by her husband
An emergency notification was sent from her Apple Watch.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/04/apple-watch-saves-a-woman-stabbed-and-buried-alive-by-her-husband-17701320/
'David Beckham lookalike' hunted by police after theft
'I saw him in the Queue for the Queen - sorry I can't be of more help.'
https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/04/david-beckham-lookalike-hunted-by-police-after-theft-17700585/
Nationwide rail strikes from tomorrow called off at last moment
Workers were set to walk out November 5, 7 and 9.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/04/nationwide-rail-strikes-from-tomorrow-called-off-at-last-minute-17701743/
Brexit's partly to blame for cost of living crisis, says ex-Bank of England boss
Mark Carney said the combination of low wage growth and rising prices is 'what we said was going to happen' before the referendum.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/04/brexits-partly-to-blame-for-inflation-says-ex-bank-of-england-boss-17699752/
Putin looks 'stiff' and 'awkward' laying flowers for Russian national holiday
In the past, the Russian tyrant has been seen shaking, twitching and struggling to stand.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/04/russia-putin-looks-unwell-at-national-unity-day-event-17700989/
Suella Braverman met with boos as she arrives at Manston asylum centre
'We are calling on the home secretary to declare that anyone held at Manston for more than 24 hours is being detained unlawfully.'
https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/03/suella-braverman-met-with-boos-as-she-arrives-at-manston-asylum-centre-17694775/
Manchester Arena victim 'might have lived but for inadequate emergency response'
His family said: 'John must have known that he was dying and the pain that causes us is too great to put into words...this should simply nev
https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/03/manchester-arena-victim-might-have-survived-but-for-inadequate-emergency-response-17694419/
Health worker set to move into his car to ease rocketing cost of living
Gareth could soon become part of Britain's so-called 'hidden homeless'.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/03/norfolk-health-worker-set-to-move-into-his-car-to-ease-cost-of-living-17693875/
What does the interest rate rise mean for my money?
Our expert answers your questions.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/03/what-does-the-interest-rate-rise-mean-for-my-money-17695625/
Search for Tulsa race massacre victims turns up 21 new coffins
Archaeologists hope to obtain DNA samples to positively identify the victims.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/03/search-for-tulsa-race-massacre-victims-turns-up-21-new-coffins-17694545/
Police officers carry out huge drug bust 'disguised' as The Avengers
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's four police officers in Halloween costumes.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/03/police-officers-carry-out-huge-drug-bust-disguised-as-the-avengers-17695079/
Paul Pelosi's 'attacker' is in the US illegally and could be deported
David DePape had been living in the US for years with an expired immigration status before trying to kidnap Nancy Pelosi and attacking Paul.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/03/paul-pelosis-attacker-is-in-us-illegally-and-could-be-deported-17695311/
Lucy Letby 'told colleague there was element of fate' to hospital baby deaths
The nurse also 'hovered around' the evening before a baby's death, the jury was told.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/03/lucy-letby-told-colleague-there-was-element-of-fate-to-baby-deaths-17696758/
Kate and William pose for selfies in front of cheering crowds in Scarborough
Huge crowds gathered to catch a glimpse of the royal couple.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/03/scarborough-kate-and-william-visit-to-launch-mental-health-funding-17694830/
Girl, 14, cuts lip after 'razor blade inserted inside Curly Wurly' in Halloween
The young girl bit into the blade after receiving the chocolate while trick-or-treating.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/03/girl-cuts-lip-after-razor-blade-inserted-inside-halloween-curly-wurly-17691479/
North Korea supplying Russia with artillery shells for war on Ukraine, US says
North Korea has tried to hide the artillery shipments to Ukraine by funneling them through other nations, according to the US.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/02/north-korea-sending-russia-artillery-shells-for-war-on-ukraine-us-17688031/
'Lady of the Dunes' identified nearly 50 years after dead woman found on beach
Ruth Marie Terry was found about a mile east of a ranger station on the shore near Provincetown, Massachusetts.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/02/lady-of-the-dunes-cold-case-victim-identified-nearly-50-years-later-17688568/
Can Matt Hancock have a political career after I'm a Celeb?
Experts say he 'underestimates just how unpopular he is with the public.'
https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/02/can-matt-hancock-have-a-political-career-after-im-a-celeb-17685985/
Footage shows gunman leading police on terrifying 130mph chase
He discarded his weapon in a bush.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/02/kent-footage-shows-gunman-leading-police-on-terrifying-130mph-chase-17688324/
Rishi Sunak's COP27 U-turn proves he's no climate leader
We don't need a Prime Minister flip-flopping on a whim over the climate.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/02/rishi-sunaks-cop27-u-turn-proves-hes-no-climate-leader-17687650/
Albanian man 'stops coach carrying nephew' after seeing his picture in Metro
After travelling down from Oxford this afternoon, he tried to gain access to the facility to find his family.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/02/kent-man-stops-coach-carrying-nephew-after-seeing-picture-in-metro-17688421/
Amanda Knox 'now friends with prosecutor who jailed her for murder'
The prosecutor said: 'We have different ideas about the trial that involved us, but now I have a good opinion of her.'
https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/02/amanda-knox-now-friends-with-prosecutor-who-jailed-her-for-murder-17684816/
Earth, Wind and Fire star abused and called 'black c****' in nightclub attack
'My wife and I have a lone-year-old girl so we feel we have a responsibility to call out racism.'
https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/02/wales-earth-wind-and-fire-star-abused-and-called-black-c-in-club-17686515/
Parkland gunman Nikolas Cruz sentenced to life in prison
Parkland survivors, parents and victims' families voiced their displeasure with Nikolas Cruz's sentence.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/02/parkland-gunman-nikolas-cruz-formally-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-17679096/
Mum who took kids on holiday in term time was 'busted by foreign dialling tone'
The anonymous mum said she had paid a 'hefty price' for the lie.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/02/mumsnet-mum-took-kids-on-holiday-during-term-busted-by-dialling-tone-17685408/