Here's when evenings will start getting lighter again
Emerge from the darkness.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/12/06/when-does-it-start-getting-lighter-outside-15722277/
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Here's when evenings will start getting lighter again
Emerge from the darkness.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/12/06/when-does-it-start-getting-lighter-outside-15722277/
Police officers who shared crime scene photos of murdered sisters are jailed
The two women were killed in Wembley, north London, in a random attack by Danyal Hussein, 19.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/12/06/police-officers-who-shared-crime-scene-photos-of-murdered-sisters-are-jailed-15722633/
Bus full of choir singers swept away in flood killing at least 20
It was on its way to a wedding.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/12/05/kenya-bus-full-of-choir-singers-swept-away-in-flood-killing-at-least-20-15719557/
Drug dealer who poured champagne over Rolex watches is jailed
Mansoor Kiani, 28, was also videoed being driven round in a Ferrari as he flaunted his earnings from peddling heroin and cocaine.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/12/05/luton-drug-dealer-who-poured-champagne-over-rolex-watches-is-jailed-15720003/
Raab pressures Boris to explain No 10 Christmas parties
'If the reports turned out to be correct, then there would have been a breach,' Dominic Raab said.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/12/05/dominic-raab-pressures-boris-johnson-to-explain-no-10-christmas-parties-15719665/
Unvaccinated women share pregnancy horror stories to promote jabs
One in five people critically ill with Covid-19 is an unvaccinated pregnant woman.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/12/04/unvaccinated-women-share-pregnancy-horror-stories-to-promote-jabs-15716414/
Michigan school shooting suspect's parents deny involuntary manslaughter
James and Jennifer Crumbley were caught hiding in a commercial building in Detroit.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/12/04/michigan-school-shooting-parents-of-suspect-deny-manslaughter-charges-15716388/
'We love you Arthur': Football pays tribute to schoolboy, 6, murdered by family
Birmingham City wore 'Arthur we love you' T-shirts and were pictured carrying a banner bearing their young fan's picture before their match
https://metro.co.uk/2021/12/04/we-love-you-arthur-football-pays-tribute-to-schoolboy-6-murdered-by-family-15716369/
Pollutants linked to skewed sex ratios of babies, research finds
Some pollutants linked to higher birth of boys and others with more girls.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/12/03/pollutants-linked-to-skewed-sex-ratios-of-babies-research-finds-15712095/
Man killed and train driver injured after incident on tracks
The man was pronounced dead at the train station.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/12/03/man-killed-and-train-driver-injured-after-incident-on-tracks-15711194/
We tested three digital radios to tell you which one is the best
Listen to these.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/12/03/we-tested-three-digital-radios-to-tell-you-which-one-is-the-best-15707323/
Judges rule in favour of Meghan Markle in Associated Newspapers legal dispute
Meghan sued the publisher over five articles that reproduced parts of her letter to her father.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/12/02/judges-rule-in-favour-of-meghan-markle-in-associated-newspapers-legal-dispute-15704597/
Nearly a tonne of cocaine worth £78,000,000 found hidden in warehouse
Three men and a woman were arrested when police swooped on the industrial estate.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/12/02/nearly-a-tonne-of-cocaine-worth-78000000-found-hidden-in-northampton-warehouse-15703173/
Dad and girlfriend guilty over killing of six-year-old Arthur Labinjo-Hughes
Arthur Labinjo-Hughes, 6, was subjected to a ‘campaign of cruelty’.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/12/02/arthur-labinjo-hughes-dad-and-girlfriend-guilty-over-killing-of-son-6-15704368/
Free cinema tickets and vouchers for people who prove they're eating healthily
The pilot scheme is testing whether people will lead healthier lives when incentives are offered.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/12/01/wolverhampton-free-cinema-tickets-for-people-who-show-they-are-eating-healthily-15696736/
Gay man beaten up for simply having fun in the park
Matthew Dowiat, 34, was left with a black eye and bruising across his body.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/12/01/bristol-gay-man-attacked-by-strangers-who-yelled-homophobic-slurs-15690365/
TikToker slams trolls who accuse her of 'blackfishing' because of her curly hair
She says people have been trawling her old social media accounts to 'expose' her.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/12/01/tiktoker-slams-trolls-who-accuse-her-of-blackfishing-because-of-her-curly-hair-15696822/
Punters finally freed from snowed-under pub after four days
The roads to the Tan Hill Inn in Yorkshire are now clear again.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/11/30/punters-finally-freed-from-snowed-under-pub-after-four-days-15688841/
Anger as expensive PCR tests return with some firms charging £400
From 4am today, anyone landing at a UK airport must take a PCR test by the end of the following day and self-isolate until they test negativ
https://metro.co.uk/2021/11/30/anger-as-expensive-pcr-tests-return-with-some-firms-charging-400-15687246/
Eight more cases of Omicron Covid variant found in England
Confirmed cases have been identified in the East Midlands, the East of England, London and the North West.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/11/30/covid-13-cases-of-omicron-variant-identified-in-england-15690429/
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey steps down saying 'it's finally time for me to leave'
The co-founder, 45, said he is ‘really sad… yet really happy’.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/11/29/twitter-ceo-jack-dorsey-steps-down-15683421/
Charles visits Barbados as Queen is finally removed as head of state
At midnight tonight, Barbados will no longer owe allegiance to the Queen, finally ending ties with the country that legalised slavery on the
https://metro.co.uk/2021/11/29/prince-charles-visits-barbados-as-queen-is-removed-as-head-of-state-15680864/
UK's 'highest pub' has been cut off by snow before and was in a Waitrose ad
Let's hope they're out by Christmas!
https://metro.co.uk/2021/11/29/tan-hill-inn-has-been-cut-off-by-snow-before-and-was-in-waitrose-ad-15681692/
Woman, 92, seriously hurt after BMW smashed through window into her bungalow
The driver was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and assault.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/11/28/bolton-woman-92-seriously-hurt-after-bmw-smashed-into-her-bungalow-15678024/
Under 40s will get booster jab 'earlier than expected' as new variant identified
Third doses are being seen as even more important due to the Omicron variant.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/11/28/covid-vaccine-under-40s-will-get-booster-jab-earlier-than-expected-15678220/
Switzerland gives Covid passports the green light after tense referendum
There are fears that the result will spark a backlash.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/11/28/switzerland-gives-covid-passports-the-green-light-after-tense-referendum-15678739/
Dad accused of killing son, 6, 'was dominated by calculating partner'
The trial has heard evidence from the dad's brother.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/11/27/dad-accused-of-killing-son-6-was-dominated-by-calculating-partner-15675351/
Police share photo of van seen near where Ava White, 12, was stabbed to death
So you recognise the van?
https://metro.co.uk/2021/11/27/police-share-photo-of-van-seen-near-to-where-ava-white-12-was-killed-15675055/
Protesters demand safe passage to UK after 27 drown in Channel tragedy
'The British and the French governments need to remember humanity', said one demonstrator.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/11/27/downing-street-150-join-protest-over-27-dead-in-english-channel-15675662/
Michelin-starred restaurant in 800-year-old pub burns to the ground
The historic Yorkshire pub was 'reduced to ashes'.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/11/26/michelin-starred-restaurant-in-800-year-old-pub-burns-to-the-ground-15667966/
Donald Trump drops hint he could run for President again in 2024
Mr Trump vowed 'America will never fail' in a Thanksgiving message.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/11/26/donald-trump-drops-hint-he-could-run-for-president-again-in-2024-15671880/
Nativity plays 'should go ahead' this year despite Covid, says schools minister
They're a big event in the school calendar.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/11/26/nativity-plays-should-go-ahead-despite-covid-says-schools-minister-15670526/
Asylum seekers 'terrified and suicidal' as Covid ripped through barracks
'Toxic' environment at camp was described by officials responding to a mass outbreak of Covid earlier this year.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/11/25/asylum-seekers-terrified-and-suicidal-amid-covid-outbreak-at-napier-15665084/
UK passes 10,000,000 Covid cases in latest grim milestone
Roughly one in 26 cases worldwide has been recorded in the UK - despite the country's tiny population.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/11/25/uk-passes-10000000-covid-cases-in-latest-grim-milestone-15663913/
Teacher who pressured student, 16, for sex jailed for two years
Sport teacher Erin Hebblewhite admitted to abusing her position to groom and have sex with the girl of 16.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/11/25/teacher-who-pressured-16-year-old-student-for-sex-jailed-for-two-years-15661747/
Child orders toy chainsaw from Amazon - gets a real one instead
At least it didn't cost an arm and a leg.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/11/24/child-orders-toy-chainsaw-from-amazon-gets-a-real-one-instead-15656842/
27 dead including little girl as boat sinks while trying to reach UK
It is believed to be the deadliest accident involving migrants trying to reach Britain in this way.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/11/24/at-least-five-people-die-while-trying-to-cross-channel-to-uk-15659066/
'160,000 lives could be saved' from Covid in Europe if 95% of people wear masks
Last week Europe reached the grim milestone of 1.5 million deaths from coronavirus.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/11/24/covid-160000-lives-could-be-saved-if-most-people-wear-masks-15657627/
Boy, 13, drowned in Thames on way to school, inquest hears
His body wasn't found for eight days.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/11/23/london-boy-13-drowned-in-thames-on-way-to-school-inquest-hears-15651695/
Bodies piling up in Romanian morgues as Covid wave hammers Europe
Only around a third of people in Romania have come forward to get the vaccine.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/11/23/covid-romanian-morgues-inundated-as-fourth-wave-hammers-europe-15653415/
'Kind-hearted and generous' mum found dead at home is named as man arrested
A man is currently in custody on suspicion of murdering the woman, described as 'kind-hearted' and 'generous' by her family.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/11/23/wales-police-name-mum-found-dead-at-home-as-man-arrested-15651235/
Mum awoke from Covid coma to discover she'd given birth to baby boy
Sophie Byrne was in a coma when her son was brought into the world 11 weeks early.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/11/22/liverpool-mum-in-covid-coma-awoke-to-find-shed-given-birth-to-son-15645503/
Mum-of-four dies of stroke after suffering 'horrific headache' on holiday
Clare Machin, 39, died after experiencing a 'catastrophic event’ in the brain while on a weekend break in Wales.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/11/22/liverpool-mum-dies-of-stroke-after-horrific-headache-on-wales-break-15644399/
Priti Patel's own staff 'think she is a moron'
The Home Secretary was accused of having 'erratic and outlandish' ideas and making 'cloud cuckoo land public statements.'
https://metro.co.uk/2021/11/22/priti-patels-own-staff-think-she-is-a-moron-15645328/
Man charged with attempted burglary and murder of pensioner found dead at home
David Varlow, 78, was found dead at home on November 15.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/11/21/man-charged-with-murder-of-pensioner-found-dead-at-home-15640345/
Midwives gather in cities across UK to protest 'crisis' in maternity care
They've warned giving birth in the UK is becoming 'critically unsafe'.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/11/21/midwives-gather-in-cities-across-uk-to-protest-crisis-in-maternity-care-15640381/
Teenage driver dies in crash with another car as police appeal for witnesses
Cameron Leith, from Ayr, was involved in a crash between the Vauxhall Vectra he was driving and a Ford Kuga.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/11/21/teenage-driver-dies-in-crash-with-another-car-as-police-appeal-for-witnesses-15640368/
Farmer impaled by three-foot spike of forklift truck is lucky to be alive
Firefighters had to use an angle grinder to free Jonathan Willis as he writhed in agony.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/11/20/farmer-impaled-by-three-foot-spike-of-forklift-truck-lucky-to-be-alive-15628976/
Killer Colin Pitchfork sent back to jail for 'approaching young girls on walks'
Probation sources had concerns about his attitude and feared he was 'hiding things'.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/11/20/child-killer-colin-pitchfork-sent-back-to-jail-for-approaching-young-girls-on-walks-15637197/
Far-right leads huge protests in Austria ahead of national lockdown
Tens of thousands poured out onto the streets of Vienna today.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/11/20/austria-huge-anti-lockdown-protest-brings-vienna-to-a-standstill-15637340/