The 13-year-old had an allergic reaction to the headset because the product's foam irritated his skin.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/12/30/boy-rushed-to-hospital-after-facebook-vr-headset-swelled-his-eyes-shut-15841369/

Bad news for anyone looking to get some furniture on the cheap.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/12/30/ikea-hikes-furniture-prices-by-50-because-of-supply-chain-issues-15842086/

They deny the charges and will be back in court in April.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/12/30/neighbours-accused-of-overwatering-plants-during-dispute-deny-harassment-15841834/

The man is said to have climbed a 2-metre wall and broken a window- but couldn't remember how he got there.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/12/30/drunk-irishman-broke-into-romanian-parliamentary-palace-15841940/

189,213 new infections were confirmed in the past 24 hours.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/12/30/covid-uk-record-case-numbers-broken-again-as-hospitalisations-soar-15842552/

US regulators are also reportedly planning to allow children and adults to get their Pfizer booster five instead of six months after the sec
https://metro.co.uk/2021/12/30/fda-to-approve-pfizer-booster-for-children-12-to-15-15842392/

The U-turn means people can drive back to their homes in the EU after all.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/12/30/brits-told-they-cant-travel-through-france-shutting-door-to-europe-15842034/

Raju Modhwadia was found bleeding from multiple knife wounds near Leicester city centre late at night.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/12/30/leicester-three-arrested-after-man-stabbed-to-death-on-boxing-day-15842151/

Four alleged people smugglers were marched around in hazmat suits with their pictures hung around their necks.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/12/30/china-parades-covid-rule-breakers-in-public-shaming-through-streets-15842730/

The CDC advisory 'reflects increases in cases onboard cruise ships since identification of the Omicron variant'.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/12/30/cdc-urges-travelers-to-avoid-cruise-ships-vaccinated-and-unvaccinated-15842735/

Thomas Whitley, 29, called and texted Kelly Sutch hundreds of times over a seven-week period, repeatedly telling her he would kill himself.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/12/29/stalker-tracked-down-ex-after-she-moved-250mi-to-kent-to-escape-him-15837148/

It's been challenging but memorable.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/12/29/how-well-do-you-remember-2021-test-your-knowledge-with-our-quiz-15812063/

Ashley's rise to fame as a model and actor - and downfall when she was publicly outed - was followed by a decades-long battle for acceptance.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/12/29/trailblazing-transgender-activist-april-ashley-dies-aged-86-15837548/

Do you know your Bank from your Embankment?
https://metro.co.uk/2021/12/29/quiz-how-well-do-you-know-london-50-questions-and-answers-15832555/

The plans state that medics believed a rapidly spreading influenza pandemic was ‘imminent’ and would likely emerge in the Far East.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/12/29/pandemic-plan-from-1997-revealed-including-school-closures-and-mass-vaccinations-15837104/

Gangs allegedly use the estate to stash drugs and stolen goods, while others fly-tip and start fires.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/12/29/merseyside-families-in-britains-worst-estate-say-its-like-beirut-15835980/

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention admitted its earlier figure on the Omicron variant in the US was overestimated by 50 percenta
https://metro.co.uk/2021/12/29/cdc-wrong-on-73-of-us-covid-cases-from-omicron-revised-down-to-23-15837976/

It's the equivalent of two people testing positive every second.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/12/29/france-records-208000-cases-in-one-day-as-omicron-batters-europe-15836639/

He was convicted of assaulting members of the public while on duty during lockdown.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/12/29/worcestershire-police-officer-jailed-for-kicking-boy-15-found-dead-at-home-15837296/

It means close to a million cases have been reported in just one week.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/12/29/more-than-180000-covid-cases-reported-in-another-record-breaking-daily-increase-15837090/

Hospital admissions have also increased by 48% week-on-week.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/12/28/covid-uk-breaks-daily-cases-record-again-with-129471-new-infections-reported-15833101/

Footage released by police show a woman on the floor covered in blood as officers were looking for the suspect.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/12/28/body-cam-video-shows-cops-open-fire-in-store-killing-teenage-girl-15833441/

He wants to be a computer programmer.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/12/28/bristol-schoolboy-is-one-of-worlds-smartest-children-with-higher-iq-than-einstein-15833310/

The time capsule buried at an upended monument of Confederate General Robert E Lee over 130 years ago was dug up this week in Richmond, Virg..
https://metro.co.uk/2021/12/28/130-year-old-time-capsule-dug-up-under-confederate-statue-in-virginia-15834004/

The crash happened early yesterday morning.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/12/28/at-least-seven-dead-including-pregnant-woman-as-bus-plunges-off-road-in-colombia-15833102/

Scammers on Whatsapp are posing as distressed children in need of immediate cash.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/12/28/beware-of-child-in-need-whatsapp-scams-15832999/

A passenger jet was grounded after a supply lorry smashed into its wing, nearly breaking off the tip.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/12/28/lorry-collides-with-plane-waiting-to-take-off-at-heathrow-15833400/

He hid a camcorder under a sink facing the toilet but set it to record while he was still handling it.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/12/28/perthshire-pervert-77-caught-after-filming-himself-placing-spycam-15832988/

The Bulgarian mystic died in 1996, after spending her life making predictions about the future.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/12/28/who-was-baba-vanga-and-what-has-she-predicted-so-far-15832605/

He also reportedly shot at his father in a parked vehicle before fleeing.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/12/28/man-shot-dead-grandmother-dads-lover-exchanging-christmas-gifts-15833720/

Three days worth of Covid data has been published after Christmas.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/12/27/england-records-more-than-100000-new-covid-cases-on-both-christmas-day-and-boxing-day-15829627/

Holiday travel woes continued past the weekend with thousands of flights delayed or canceled due to staffing problems tied to Covid-19
https://metro.co.uk/2021/12/27/omicron-strains-us-travel-as-flights-are-impacted-past-holiday-weekend-15830272/

There are still far fewer people in hospital than last year, despite a higher number of cases.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/12/27/covid-hospital-admissions-reach-february-levels-with-74-rise-in-a-week-15830289/

Jurors resumed deliberations Monday in the sex-trafficking trial of Ghislaine Maxwell, who turned 60 behind bars on Christmas Day.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/12/27/ghislaine-maxwell-trial-resumes-after-she-spent-60th-birthday-in-jail-15829812/

The nation's best defence against Omicron is to get vaccinated, the health secretary said.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/12/27/no-more-covid-restrictions-before-new-year-sajid-javid-confirms-15829931/

Promoters of fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes will now be subject to five years in prison and over £200k in fines
https://metro.co.uk/2021/12/27/cryptocurrency-scammers-will-face-five-years-jail-time-in-uae-15829874/

A post-Christmas meet descended into a brawl on Monday as protesters and saboteurs appeared to clash with supporters.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/12/27/violence-breaks-out-at-avon-vale-boxing-day-hunt-amid-calls-for-ban-15828174/

The previous record of 14.8C in 2011 could be smashed this Friday, the Met Office has forecast.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/12/27/new-years-eve-to-be-warmest-on-record-as-temperatures-hit-15c-15829730/

She claims she had to watch a 'constant stream' of graphic videos.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/12/27/moderator-suing-tiktok-over-ptsd-after-watching-traumatic-videos-15828437/

'We are looking at the Christmas tree that may have ignited as a result of Christmas lights,' a police chief said.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/12/27/christmas-tree-catches-fire-and-kills-father-two-sons-two-dogs-15829853/

Clearing up any Christmas bank holiday confusion
https://metro.co.uk/2021/12/27/is-today-a-bank-holiday-are-shops-open-on-december-27-and-28-15819295/

Boris Johnson will face crunch talks on Monday on whether to introduce new measures to battle a tidal wave of Omicron infections.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/12/26/boris-johnson-to-hold-talks-on-covid-hospital-data-as-new-restrictions-considered-15826826/

It is believed Boris Johnson is hoping the vaccine campaign will mean England does not have to reintroduce Covid restrictions.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/12/26/covid-jab-teams-could-go-door-to-door-to-homes-of-unvaccinated-15825702/

The Metropolitan Police said the man was taken into custody and has undergone a mental health assessment.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/12/26/armed-intruder-arrested-at-windsor-castle-detained-under-mental-health-act-15826475/

A man who crashed his Porsche on the M25 continued to drive for about 20 miles despite severe damage to the car.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/12/26/surrey-man-drives-damaged-porsche-for-20-miles-after-crashing-it-on-m25-15826785/

There were a lot of romantic heartbreaks in 2021 caused by Covid-19.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/12/26/the-three-keys-to-a-successful-marriage-according-to-pope-francis-15826332/

'Chris has been calm and unflappable throughout and is a trusted source of wisdom and knowledge. He thoroughly deserves his honour.'
https://metro.co.uk/2021/12/26/new-years-honours-list-professor-chris-whitty-set-to-be-knighted-15826455/

Sara Trost, 40, was a vocal critic of US gun culture on social media.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/12/26/british-estate-agent-shot-dead-in-florida-by-disgruntled-evicted-tenant-15826084/

Great news!
https://metro.co.uk/2021/12/26/queens-platinum-jubilee-pubs-to-stay-open-until-1am-15826535/

Shoppers were not deterred by the wet and windy weather.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/12/26/huge-queues-outside-shops-as-brits-hit-boxing-day-sales-despite-covid-15825684/