Metro – Network derailed
Metro reports a scramble for the last train home tonight as the rail network goes into shutdown, with millions facing days of travel misery.
Rail strikes will wipe out more than half of the trains heading towards Glastonbury Festival, it has been confirmed.
Tens of thousands of revellers will be forced to find alternative routes to the site in Pilton, Somerset.
Today's Headlines - Summarised
Sainsbury’s staff beat up shoplifter after dragging him into back room | UK News
Sainsbury’s staff beat up shoplifter after dragging him into back room | UK News There is no bias in the title provided. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video This is the moment Sainsbury’s staff drag a suspected shoplifter into a backroom and repeatedly kick him as he lies on the floor. A shocked customer filmed the incident, which happened at a branch in
What I Rent: ‘I pay £1,925 for a one bed flat but it revived my social life after divorce’
What I Rent: ‘I pay £1,925 for a one bed flat but it revived my social life after divorce’ There is no bias in the original title provided This week, we’re in North West london (Picture: Mickey LF Lee, mediamixer.co.uk) Welcome back to What I Rent – Metro’s tenant diary series that explores what renting is like in the UK and further afield. Last week, we chatted to 43-year-old Lorelei Mathias who owns her mermaid-themed one-bed in Brighton. Lorelei uses
This umbrella can survive tough winds and you can pop it in your bag
This umbrella can survive tough winds and you can pop it in your bag There is no bias in the title provided. These storm-proof umbrellas will be your new lifesaver (or at least your hairs) (Picture: Linkby/Metro/Getty) SHOPPING – Contains affiliated content. Products featured in this Metro article are selected by our shopping writers. If you make a purchase using links on this page, Metro.co.uk will earn an affiliate commission. Click here for more information.
Thousands face homelessness every month when landlords do this
Thousands face homelessness every month when landlords do this There is no original title provided. It’s a leading cause of homelessness in England (Picture: Getty Images) You sit down to enjoy your dinner and some telly as you find out the owner of your home needs you to leave, forcing you to brave the awful renting market again. Campaign groups are warning that the leading cause of homelessness – which is affecting more than 2,000
The best things to do in London this weekend: (May 18-19)
The best things to do in london this weekend: (May 18-19) There is no bias in the original title provided. It’s nearly summer in London (Picture: Getty) It might not be a bank holiday this weekened, but there’s still plenty going on. The capital is brimming with free things to do, from foodie festivals to a super nostalgic Pixar Party at the Disney Store. Or you could enjoy the sunshine (fingers crossed!) on a rooftop
People saying new statue erected in London park looks like a penis
People saying new statue erected in london park looks like a penis | UK News There is no original title provided to identify any biased words or phrases. Residents and dog walkers say it gives the monolith an unfortunate phallic appearance and silhouette. A new statue that was designed to look like Cleopatra’s needle has ended up looking a bit phallic. People walking in Betts Park near Penge, in south east London may have spotted