Tribute paid to 'much-loved' musician who died after suspected assault
'He will forever be in our hearts.'
https://metro.co.uk/2022/10/02/essex-tribute-paid-to-much-loved-musician-who-died-after-suspected-assault-17489482/
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Tribute paid to 'much-loved' musician who died after suspected assault
'He will forever be in our hearts.'
https://metro.co.uk/2022/10/02/essex-tribute-paid-to-much-loved-musician-who-died-after-suspected-assault-17489482/
How to prevent common insects from coming into your home this autumn
The cooler weather brings an influx of indoor insects.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/10/02/how-to-prevent-common-insects-from-coming-into-your-home-this-autumn-17460389/
Disabled woman abused by man in lift after she told him her fears about Covid
The victim was aggressively confronted after she asked the man if she could use the lift alone over fears she would catch Covid.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/10/02/nottingham-man-abuses-disabled-woman-for-asking-him-to-get-out-lift-17489209/
Young Tory told to get out of Birmingham after calling it a dump
The Young Conservative Network chair has now been suspended over a different tweet, reports suggest.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/10/02/young-conservative-told-to-leave-birmingham-after-branding-it-a-dump-17489103/
Runner who sprinted to front of London Marathon speaks of 'dream come true'
'If Usain Bolt had been there, I'd have gone for him.'
https://metro.co.uk/2022/10/02/who-was-the-runner-who-sprinted-to-the-front-of-the-london-marathon-17489760/
Putin is being 'totally irrational but unlikely to use nukes'
The comments come after Russia was urged to use 'low-yield' nuclear weapons.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/10/02/vladimir-putin-highly-unlikely-to-use-nuclear-weapons-17490134/
Nine pensioners rescued from dual carriageway after holiday takes a turn
'We want to thank Mr Bailey for saving damsels in distress.'
https://metro.co.uk/2022/10/02/somerset-pensioners-rescued-from-dual-carriageway-after-holiday-takes-a-turn-17489258/
Jacob Rees-Mogg heckled by protesters outside Tory conference in Birmingham
The Business Secretary faced a scathing reception upon his arrival in the city.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/10/02/jacob-rees-mogg-heckled-outside-tory-conference-in-birmingham-17489430/
Man fatally shot while drinking with friends in Belfast social club
Eyewitnesses said the shooting appeared to be a well planned ‘professional hit’.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/10/02/northern-ireland-man-shot-dead-in-belfast-social-club-17489496/
Man dies suddenly during charity boxing match
The death is currently being treated as unexplained.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/10/02/norwich-police-called-to-sudden-death-of-man-at-charity-boxing-game-17489880/
Search continues for Moors Murder victim after human remains found
The search for the body of Keith Bennett continues for a second day after a skull fragment was found in a remote area of Saddleworth Moor.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/10/01/search-continues-for-moors-murder-victim-after-skull-found-in-moors-17485972/
Refugee dumped by man who left partner for her 'may return to war-torn Ukraine'
Sofiia Karkadym said she is 'completely lost' now that her relationship is over.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/10/01/refugee-dumped-by-man-who-left-partner-for-her-may-return-to-ukraine-17486307/
Northern Lights sightings 'likely' in Scotland, England and Northern Ireland
The Met Office has predicted 'significant space weather activity' tonight.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/10/01/northern-lights-how-to-spot-aurora-borealis-near-you-this-weekend-17486466/
Boy, 13, leaves mum 'heartbroken' after offering to get job to help with costs
Single mum Lizzie Devine was left 'heartbroken' after her teenaage son considered getting a part-time job to help with rising living costs.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/10/01/boy-13-leaves-mum-heartbroken-after-getting-job-to-help-with-costs-17486612/
Mum hid in Lidl toilet with her sons 'to escape man who sexually assaulted her'
'It's just made me feel really scared. I haven't left the house since it happened.'
https://metro.co.uk/2022/10/01/mum-hid-in-lidl-toilet-with-sons-to-flee-man-sexually-assaulting-her-17485610/
New family portrait of King Charles, Camilla, William and Kate released
Charles, 73, is standing with his left hand held at the top of his pocket, while his right arm is gently tucked around Camilla's waist.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/10/01/new-family-portrait-of-charles-camilla-william-and-kate-released-17487129/
Liz Truss says Nord Stream blasts 'clearly an act of sabotage'
While many western governments are yet to comment directly on the leak, the belief is Russia is most likely responsible for damage.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/10/01/russia-liz-truss-says-nord-stream-blasts-are-act-of-sabotage-17485864/
Police charge Thomas Cashman, 34, with the murder of Olivia Pratt-Korbel
Olivia, 9, was shot in the chest in her home in Dovecot, Liverpool, on August 22.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/10/01/olivia-pratt-korbel-man-34-charged-with-the-murder-17486766/
Grandad mystified after 'a***hole' keyed into the side of his Range Rover
The pensioner was 'unnerved that somebody could have so much rage about something'.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/10/01/grandad-mystified-after-ahole-keyed-into-his-range-rover-17485715/
Putin calls an additional 120,00 citizens up for military service
The Russian leader said the mass conscription was 'not in any way related to the special operation' in Ukraine.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/10/01/putin-calls-an-additional-12000-citizens-up-for-military-service-17486458/
Police hunt murderer who has escaped prison for second time
Cops are hunting the killer who has a tattoo of a Tasmanian Devil on his arm.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/30/police-hunt-murderer-who-has-escaped-prison-for-second-time-17482916/
Energy websites crash and force customers to queue in 'Meter Reading Day' rush
Bill-payers battled to submit readings to avoid being overcharged after the new price cap comes into force at midnight.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/30/energy-websites-crash-and-force-customers-to-queue-in-meter-reading-day-rush-17481341/
Wardrobe crushed woman to death 'when she mistook it for toilet door in night'
Chloe Hayes, 21, was found dead in her hotel room on September 10.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/30/woman-crushed-to-death-by-wardrobe-door-at-liverpools-adelphi-hotel-17481942/
Question Time audience gasps when woman reveals lender's 10.5% mortgage offer
Audience members could not contain their shock at the revelation.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/30/question-time-audience-shocked-after-woman-reveals-price-of-mortgage-17480769/
Veteran paramedic and 9/11 first responder fatally stabbed on lunch break
Alison Russo-Elling was a 24-year veteran of the FDNY.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/30/nyc-veteran-paramedic-alison-russo-elling-fatally-stabbed-17481372/
Driver on ketamine who drove wrong way down M6 wanted to see Blackpool beach
Imran Zaman continued to evade police even after a stinger was deployed.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/30/blackburn-driver-on-ketamine-zoomed-wrong-way-down-motorway-17482459/
Heiress Eliza Fletcher's cause of death revealed after she was abducted
Eliza Fletcher died from a gunshot wound to the head, an autopsy report revealed
https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/30/memphis-jogger-eliza-fletchers-cause-of-death-shared-after-abduction-17482124/
Food bank volunteers to wear body cams after manager threatened with knife
The manager was told she would have her 'face slashed' if she didn't hand over a food parcel.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/30/grimsby-food-bank-volunteers-to-wear-body-cams-after-knife-threat-17481053/
Hunt for flasher with 'fake beard' who exposed himself to girl, 8, in woods
He is described as white with 'bushy' or 'scruffy' shoulder length brown hair and a very thick bushy beard 'which could be fake'.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/30/southampton-hunt-for-flasher-with-fake-beard-who-exposed-himself-17482767/
Apple exec fired after TikTok claim he fondles 'big breasted' women
In response to a question about what he did for a living.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/30/apple-exec-fired-after-tiktok-claim-he-fondles-big-breasted-women-17481427/
Labour opens up massive 33-point lead ahead of the Tories after budget disaster
It comes just a few days after the Labour Party conference took place in Liverpool.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/29/labour-opens-up-massive-33-point-lead-ahead-of-the-tories-after-budget-disaster-17476900/
British man found hanged in Qatar hotel after 'secret police tortured him’
Marc Bennettwas found dead on Christmas Day in 2019 after telling his friends he was detained by the 'secret police'.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/29/marc-bennett-found-hanged-in-qatar-after-secret-police-tortured-him-17473517/
Stalker had to be helped out of curtains by victim when he got stuck in them
He interfered with her ‘enjoyment of life’ on four occasions and was arrested and bailed, the court heard.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/29/stalker-helped-by-victim-after-climbing-in-window-and-getting-stuck-in-curtains-17473823/
Disgraced New York Gov Andrew Cuomo announces return to public life, no mention of sexual harassment
Cuomo announced he would be creating a political action committee (PAC), starting a campaign to pass gun control measures, and hosting an in
https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/29/disgraced-new-york-gov-andrew-cuomo-announces-return-to-public-life-17474974/
How to check your credit score – and if checking it makes it lower
Find out if your score is good...or bad.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/29/how-to-check-your-credit-score-and-does-checking-lower-it-17474421/
People are spending all day at Wetherspoons ‘because they can't afford heating'
A much-loved Halifax Wetherspoons is due to sht down, with locals warning its closure could have wider effects of the local community.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/29/people-spend-day-at-halifax-wetherspoons-as-they-cant-afford-heating-17472640/
New evidence of liquid water found on Mars
The research team said this ‘does not necessarily mean that life exists on Mars’.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/29/new-evidence-of-liquid-water-found-on-mars-17475104/
Teenager left for dead after being stabbed smiles as his attackers are jailed
James Bascoe-Smith's heart stopped and he effectively died on the pavement near his home, only to be brought back to life by medics.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/29/boy-16-beams-as-knifemen-who-left-him-dead-in-street-are-convicted-17476150/
Hurricane Ian: 3 people rescued, 20 remain missing after migrant boat sinks
Twenty Cuban migrants are missing after their boat sank due to Hurricane Ian
https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/29/hurricane-ian-3-people-rescued-20-missing-after-migrant-boat-sinks-17475629/
British far-right terror suspect arrested by Spanish police to appear in court
Kristofer Thomas Kearney is suspected of distributing terrorism-related material from his home in Spain.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/29/british-far-right-terror-suspect-arrested-in-spain-to-appear-in-court-17475697/
When to get a flu jab and can it mix with Covid vaccine?
As winter flu season approaches, health officials are recommending the jab.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/28/flu-jab-best-time-to-get-it-and-can-it-mix-with-the-covid-vaccine-17468747/
White supremacist music allowed to thrive on Spotify, finds report
Some of the songs contain references to Nazi Germany.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/28/white-supremacist-content-allowed-to-thrive-on-spotify-finds-report-17450871/
Prince William bumps into lady who made him cuppa on undercover train rides
The heir to the throne told of the secret little moment he shared with a lady who used to bring him a cup of tea.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/28/prince-william-bumps-into-lady-who-made-him-cuppa-on-undercover-train-rides-17467835/
Major UK hospital trust declares ‘critical incident’ with beds ‘97%’ full
The Nottingham University Hospital Trust cares for more than 2.5 million people, and has declared a major incident as hospitals reach capaci
https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/28/major-uk-hospital-trust-declares-critical-incident-with-beds-97-full-17469333/
'Jealous' dad tried to set daughter on fire in row over new boyfriend and money
Stacy Brooks got in touch with her estranged father after a 20-year absence but things almost turned deadly.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/28/sheffield-daughter-says-jealous-dad-tried-to-set-her-on-fire-17468949/
Dolphin carries dead calf on her back in rare sighting of 'grieving' behaviour
WARNING: Distressing content.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/28/dolphin-mother-carries-dead-calf-on-her-back-in-grieving-behaviour-17467656/
House prices could fall by at least 10% next year, experts warn
Leading economists have warned house prices could tumble by 10-15% in the coming months, which coul see borrowers face steep increases in th
https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/28/house-prices-could-fall-by-at-least-10-next-year-experts-warn-17468746/
Teen girl and her fugitive father die in highway shootout with police
Both the teen and her father died in a firefight with police on a California highway
https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/28/teen-girl-and-her-fugitive-father-die-in-highway-shootout-with-police-17467893/
Which Wetherspoons pubs are going on sale?
Find out if your local's affected.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/28/is-your-local-wetherspoons-closing-full-list-of-32-pubs-going-on-sale-17468075/
'Forced sex' man left with 'love-bite so bad it looked like he'd been strangled'
‘The picture I took last night looked horrific, like I strangled you.'
https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/28/imogen-brooke-woman-who-forced-man-into-sex-left-horrible-love-bite-17468472/