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Parkland gunman sat with student at McDonald's minutes after shooting his sister
The student had no idea he was sitting with the gunman who had just shot his sister four times
https://metro.co.uk/2022/07/22/parkland-gunman-sat-with-student-at-mcdonalds-minutes-after-shooting-17051204/
GCSE and A-level results may be delayed because of exam board three-day strike
Exam board staff are struggling to make ends meet, their union says.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/07/22/thousands-of-exam-results-could-be-delayed-as-aqa-declare-72-hour-walkout-17052394/
Everything you need to know about Extinction Rebellion
The group chooses civil disobedience in the name of climate change.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/07/22/xr-what-is-extinction-rebellion-and-who-funds-them-17052177/
Funeral director arrested after four bodies ‘ridden with maggots’ found
The 50-year-old man was arrested after police were called to premises in Wembley.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/07/22/funeral-director-arrested-after-four-bodies-ridden-with-maggots-found-in-self-storage-17052781/
Pensioner who cut wife's throat in suicide pact says he 'killed her with love'
Graham Mansfield killed his wife Dyanne after her stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/07/22/manchester-pensioner-who-killed-wife-says-he-killed-her-with-love-17051518/
Couple who won £3,600,000 on EuroMillions say £17 back scratcher was first buy
A couple who scooped a £3.6million EuroMillions prize said their first purchases were cat litter and an ‘expensive’ £17 backscratcher.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/07/22/3-6m-euromillions-winners-bought-back-scratcher-as-first-purchase-17050898/
Police officer sacked for dodging £4.30 train fare 'said he did it all the time'
PC Issack Gnadou later insisted his 'admission' had been misunderstood.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/07/22/met-police-officer-izaack-gnadou-sacked-for-dodging-4-30-train-fare-17050886/
Map shows hellish delays on motorways caused by slow-moving fuel protesters
The convoy caused tailbacks of 25 miles today.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/07/22/map-shows-hellish-delays-on-motorways-caused-by-slow-moving-fuel-protesters-17051429/
When was the last UK hosepipe ban?
We're reportedly 'on the brink'.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/07/22/is-the-uk-bracing-for-a-hosepipe-ban-and-when-was-the-last-one-17052514/
6 UK streaming services that allow you to share accounts as Netflix cracks down
Netflix isn't your only option.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/07/22/netflix-disney-plus-amazon-prime-account-sharing-rules-17051107/
Putin's state TV predicts sanctions on Russia will lead to 'western collapse'
Russian TV carried a report on the 'collapse' from London.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/07/21/russian-state-tv-predicts-sanctions-will-lead-to-western-collapse-17045159/
Stop celebrating the heatwave and start panicking
This heatwave is captivating us, but not - I dread - for the right reasons.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/07/21/stop-celebrating-the-heatwave-and-start-panicking-17044614/
Inside one of America's most haunted places that once housed Al Capone
Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia was one of the most well-known prisons in the world, but today it stands in ruin.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/07/21/inside-one-of-americas-most-haunted-places-that-once-housed-al-capone-17044193/
Families allowed back to visit remains of their homes after Wennington wildfire
Many residents only had time to save their pets.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/07/21/wennington-families-allowed-back-to-visit-remains-of-homes-after-fire-17044278/
Find out how old US President Joe Biden is as he tests positive for Covid
He's the oldest US President ever.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/07/21/how-old-is-us-president-joe-biden-17044859/
Man drags pram with one hand along a busy main road while riding an e-scooter
The main road leads to a motorway.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/07/21/london-man-drags-pram-along-main-road-while-riding-an-e-scooter-17044592/
Charles Bronson becomes first prisoner to ask for public parole hearing
It comes after rules were changed in a bid to remove the secrecy behind the process.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/07/21/charles-bronson-becomes-first-prisoner-to-ask-for-public-parole-hearing-17045904/
Rat-infested takeaway with no sink so gross it's been fined over £200,000
A dead mouse was even found on a surface within the food premises at The Lebanese Wraphouse in Banbury, Oxfordshire.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/07/21/rat-infested-takeaway-with-no-sink-so-gross-its-been-fined-over-200000-17043348/
Former cop sentenced to 2 and a half years in prison in George Floyd killing
Thomas Lane will spend 2 1/2 years in prison for his role in killing George Floyd
https://metro.co.uk/2022/07/21/ex-cop-gets-2-5-years-in-prison-for-violating-george-floyds-rights-17045762/
Boy, 14, shot dead while visiting his old neighborhood to say goodbye
The teen had been grabbing snacks at a deli with his best friend
https://metro.co.uk/2022/07/21/boy-14-shot-dead-while-visiting-his-old-neighborhood-to-say-goodbye-17044368/
Farmer, 89, who murdered wife and dumped body in septic tank jailed for 18 years
David Venables will serve life with a minimum term of 18 years.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/07/20/david-venables-farmer-who-murdered-wife-jailed-for-at-least-18-years-17038498/
Rudy Giuliani ordered to testify in Georgia on Donald Trump election probe
He was called on as a 'material witness' in the investigation of possible meddling in the 2020 presidential election
https://metro.co.uk/2022/07/20/rudy-giuliani-ordered-to-testify-in-georgia-in-trump-election-probe-17038370/
When is the heatwave going to end?
It's been hotter than ever lately.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/07/20/uk-weather-when-is-the-heatwave-going-to-end-17036498/
Pictures show how east London heatwave wildfire destroyed everything in its path
In one of the worst affected cul-de-sacs, photos reveal how the houses look like they melted in the heat.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/07/20/dagenham-how-a-heatwave-fire-destroyed-everything-in-its-path-17037391/
Liz Truss says she's 'ready to hit the ground' - but not running
Her first tweet after it was announced she is in the final two was awkwardly deleted.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/07/20/liz-truss-says-shes-ready-to-hit-the-ground-but-not-running-17038078/
Here is when we will find out who the new Prime Minister is
Our new leader... chosen by a tiny section of the population.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/07/20/when-will-we-find-out-who-the-new-prime-minister-is-17035295/
Man accused of 3 sexual assaults in a week includes woman saved by Grubhub order
Kemoy Royal has been accused of attacking three women over the course of six days last month
https://metro.co.uk/2022/07/20/woman-saved-by-grubhub-order-one-of-three-victims-of-same-man-17037204/
Teen who wasted football career stole £30,000 of chewing gum to pay drug debt
That's A LOT of chewing gum.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/07/20/teen-who-wasted-football-career-stole-30000-of-chewing-gum-to-pay-drug-debt-17037606/
Heatwave hangover: King's Cross and Euston chaos continues
The heatwave may have subsided today but the transport disruption did not, with dozens of cancelled train services.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/07/20/heatwave-hangover-kings-cross-and-euston-chaos-continues-17038532/
Angry tree surgeon dumps trimmings on customer's lawn 'after she refused to pay'
She said she wanted her hedge pruned into the shape of a Christmas tree.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/07/20/manchester-tree-surgeon-dumps-trimmings-on-lawn-over-pay-dispute-17036926/
Farmers build hay bale pool to 'shake off hangovers' and keep cool in heatwave
'It's the perfect way to cool down in the heat.'
https://metro.co.uk/2022/07/19/farmers-build-hay-bale-pool-to-shake-off-hangovers-and-keep-cool-17028534/
Who is Liz Truss? Age, career and husband of the Tory leadership candidate
Conservative MP Liz Truss has served in many different areas of government and is now running for PM.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/07/19/who-is-liz-truss-age-career-and-husband-of-the-tory-leadership-candidate-17030396/
Iconic ‘Robin Hood’ waterfalls completely dry up in 40°C heatwave
The beautiful Aysgarth Falls, known for their starring role in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, have dried up in the 40C heatwave.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/07/19/iconic-robin-hood-waterfalls-completely-dry-up-in-40c-heatwave-17028558/
Bride shot dead when new husband's cousin fired gun in celebration
Firing a gun during festivities is illegal but culturally accepted in parts of the Middle East.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/07/19/iran-bride-killed-by-stray-bullet-during-celebratory-gunfire-17029813/
It's so hot, this woman fried an egg on her car dashboard
She plans to make a full breakfast of toast, salmon and scrambled eggs next.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/07/19/uk-heatwave-its-so-hot-this-woman-fried-an-egg-on-her-car-dashboard-17030020/
US Naval Academy midshipman falls to death over Chilean waterfall
Luke Gabriel Bird was studying abroad in Chile when he lost his footing and fell.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/07/19/us-naval-academy-midshipman-falls-to-death-over-chilean-waterfall-17029511/
Incredible moment twins are born inside amniotic sacs in one-in-80,000 event
The twins arrived fit and healthy after their birth, described as ‘different and special’.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/07/19/incredible-moment-twins-are-born-in-amniotic-sacs-in-1-in-80000-event-17031196/
Body of teenage boy pulled from River Thames after day of searching
The child was seen entering the water at Tagg’s Island in Hampton as the UK was hit by some of the hottest temperatures on record.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/07/19/body-of-teenage-boy-pulled-from-river-thames-after-day-of-searching-17030733/
Major incident declared across UK by multiple fire services because of wildfires
More fire and rescue services are coming under increased pressure amid the heatwave.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/07/19/leicestershire-and-rutland-major-incident-over-uk-heatwave-wildfires-17030185/
'Extremely rare' twin giraffe born in Kenya as species struggles to survive
The twins are now roaming Nairobi National Park near the country's capital city.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/07/19/extremely-rare-twin-giraffe-born-in-kenya-17029584/
At the beginning of the war I hid in bomb shelters, now I ignore the sirens
If the world doesn’t pay attention to what’s going on in Ukraine, the war will come to other European countries.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/07/18/at-the-beginning-of-the-war-i-hid-in-bomb-shelters-now-i-ignore-the-sirens-16944512/
Harry calls Meghan 'his soulmate' and pays tribute to Mandela and Africa
‘Africa is where I feel closest to my mother and sought solace after she died, and where I knew I’d found a soulmate in my wife.’
https://metro.co.uk/2022/07/18/prince-harry-calls-meghan-soulmate-and-pays-tribute-to-nelson-mandela-17021453/
Mum pushed to floor during parents’ sports day race promises ‘war’
'Next year, it's war!’
https://metro.co.uk/2022/07/18/coventry-mum-pushed-to-floor-during-sports-day-race-promises-war-17019959/
World's biggest automated drone superhighway is coming to the UK
The 164-mile project will connect towns and cities across UK.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/07/18/worlds-biggest-automated-drone-superhighway-is-coming-to-the-uk-17021003/
Swimmer dies after infection from rare brain-eating amoeba
Of the 154 known cases reported in the US since 1962, only four people have survived
https://metro.co.uk/2022/07/18/swimmer-dies-after-infection-from-rare-brain-eating-amoeba-17021034/
Second airport suspends flights after 'runway melts' in 38°C heatwave
High temperatures have led to runways 'melting' in areas across England.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/07/18/flights-suspended-after-high-temperatures-case-defect-on-runway-17022059/
Areas in UK where some schools are closing due to extreme heat
Dozens of schools are reverting to remote learning.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/07/18/weather-uk-areas-where-some-schools-are-closing-due-to-extreme-heat-17019042/
Wildfire breaks out at Country Park as UK heads for hottest day on record
People have been told to keep their doors and windows closed.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/07/18/birmingham-wildfire-breaks-out-at-country-park-17021609/
Network Rail is painting tracks white to cool them down because they're 48°C
Painted rails can be 5°C to 10°C cooler than ones left unpainted.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/07/18/network-rail-is-painting-tracks-white-to-cool-them-down-in-the-heat-17021528/
Dr Fauci plans to step down before the end of Joe Biden's first term
Dr Anthony Fauci, the nation's leading Covid-19 expert, said he will likely retire 'by the time we get to the end of Biden's first term'.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/07/18/dr-fauci-plans-to-step-down-before-the-end-of-joe-bidens-first-term-17021514/
