Author: David Pike

Major fire in north London as 500 tonnes of waste goes up in flames | UK News Residents were told to shut windows and doors as dozens of firefighters battled flames at a waste recycling centre in north London this morning. Grey smoke billowed across the sky as roughly 500 tonnes of mixed waste burned at an industrial site on Nobel Road, Edmonton. No one was injured in the fire, the cause of which is…

Flight from London to US turns back with all passengers aboard 9 hours | US News A British Airways flight took passengers from London toward Texas only to return to where it departed, making them endure more than nine hours in the air. The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner flew across the Atlantic Ocean and had just crossed the Canadian border when it started backtracking. It took off from Heathrow Airport at 9.27am on Monday and touched…

Widow of aristocrat says his family think she pushed him out of window | UK News The grieving partner of an aristocrat who died following a fall claims some of his family believe she pushed him to his death. Teresa Marshall de Paoli, 88, who was with the Marquess of Ailesbury for 37 years, said the 98-year-old fell out of a first floor window while letting out their cat, Honeybun. He was found bleeding from…

How an explosion 50 years ago nearly destroyed the Houses of Parliament | UK News Fifty years ago, the House of Commons descended into darkness and chaos after an explosion went off in the heart of the chambers. A 9.1 kg bomb was planted in Westminster Palace by the IRA, injuring 11 people and signalling the start of a renewed bombing campaign in England. It took just seconds for a fire to begin ripping through…

‘They take no prisoners’: Dive-bombing crows haunt London street | UK News The crow might have thought David Cooper’s black coat was a rival, prompting it to swoop down and attack. ‘Suddenly I felt this thing yank at the hood, and then the fluttering of wings on the back of my head,’ the finance worker, 50, told Metro. David fell victim to south London’s most notorious angry bird, which has gone viral in the affluent…

50 years after Kevin Gately’s death at a London protest | UK News On a summer’s day in central London on June 15, 1974, Warwick University student Kevin Gately, 20, attended a protest in Red Lion Square. The National Front was holding a march to protest against amnesty for illegal immigrants, and Kevin had joined his fellow students in a peaceful counter protest. As National Front members, protesters and police clashed in what became a…

The best Bridgerton-themed afternoon teas to book in London right now Dearest gentle reader, it’s time once again to step back into the wonderful, wisteria-covered world of Bridgerton, as the second instalment of the third season has finally arrived on Netflix. Fans will certainly be hungry for more Polin (Colin and Penelope) after that carriage scene, and eager to discover what will become of Francesca, the Diamond of the season, and her budding romance. And…

I turned my compact £1,150pcm London flat into a dopamine dream Welcome back to What I Rent – Metro’s tenant diary series that explores what renting is like in the UK and further afield. For last week’s adjacent property, What I Own, we visited Mok O’Keeffe in rural Wales. Together with his husband, Mok owns a ‘baby castle’ in the idyllic Brecon Beacons – and they’ve never felt more at home. This week, we’re visiting 29-year-old Leila Davis and her…

This UK city has been named the best in the world for students (again) From sprawling green spaces to rooftop bars, there are many reasons why London might appeal to young people. And it appears that these benefits haven’t gone unnoticed, as the Big Smoke has been named the best city for university students for the sixth year in a row. London topped the rankings yet again, beating international rivals such as Berlin, Tokyo and…

The best things to do in London this weekend: (June 15-16) Highlight the bias, if any in the title by underlining the biased words or phrase in the original title It’s the Euros! It’s Father’s Day! It’s Pride month! It’s… literally one of the busiest weekends of the year so far. Aside from all of that, London’s biggest foodie festival is also in town, bringing hundreds of the capital’s best restaurants to Regent’s Park, where…

Monday’s papers mostly focus on England’s football results and the election campaign. Jude Bellingham is pictured on many of the front pages – celebrating his winning header for England. 

Labour’s plans, if they are elected to office in July, are another popular lead for the morning papers.

The moment loaded gun is found stashed in children’s bedroom drawers | UK News This is the shocking moment a loaded gun was found hidden inside a children’s underwear drawer. It was one of six firearms – including a pump action sawn off shotgun – recovered during a raid on the home of Danny Butler, 44, in Lambeth, south London. Officers also found class A and B drugs stashed all over the address, which he shared…

Gonorrhoea: What is it and how to avoid catching it Gonorrhoea is a really common STI and it’s caused by the bacterium neisseria gonorrhoeae. A record number of people in England were diagnosed with gonorrhoea last year, according to annual UK Health Security Agency figures. Diagnoses rose a staggering 7.5%, going from 79,268 in 2022 to 85,223 in 2023 — and overall cases of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are on the rise too, up 4.5% over…

Don’t put the brollies away just yet with more rain and thunder set to hit UK More rain and thunder is due across the UK as miserable June weather continues. Despite patches of bright and sunny weather, occasional rain showers are likely, with the heaviest periods hitting this afternoon. Thankfully temperatures will feel closer to the June average, with the warmest part of the day hitting 19C in London and the south east of England.…

UK weather set for more rain and thunder in weekend forecast | UK News The Met Office has warned patches of showers will turn heavy and thundery today (Picture: Zenpix LTD) This weekend is set to be another thundery one as heavy showers and cool temperatures sweep across the country. Despite the promise of sunny spells, the Met Office has warned patches of showers will turn heavy and thundery today. Temperatures will also remain chillier…

Kate Middleton makes first appearance in months for Trooping the Colour | UK News Kate Middleton has been seen for the first time this year as she attends Trooping the Colour. She was photographed in the back of a car while being driven with Prince William to Buckingham Palace. The Princess of Wales hasn’t been seen in public since Christmas Day of last year as she underwent planned abdominal surgery before then starting cancer treatment.…

This weekends weather in London Showers will be seen in some parts of the UK tomorrow evening as it leads towards another wet weekend in London before it finally reaches a warmer 20°C next week. Another wet weekend in London before it finally reaches a warmer 20°C next week | UK News Londoners will be waking up to mild temperatures and cloudy skies today as cooler weather is set to move in over the coming…

Woman trashes Uxbridge phone shop and racially abuses worker | UK News Highlight the bias, if any in the title by underlining the biased words or phrase in the original title A teenager faces investigation after she allegedly racially abused and threatened phone shop staff for refusing her a refund. Footage shows the 19-year-old woman pulling items off the shelves and chucking them to the ground in front of workers at the ElectTronex store in…

17-year old boy killed in motorbike crash in Biggin Hill, Southeast London | UK News A 17-year-old boy has died after a motorbike crash in south-east London. An off-duty police officer came across the scene of the accident in Main Road, Biggin Hill, just before midnight on Sunday. Two teenagers who had been riding the bike were given first aid before paramedics arrived, but the 17-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene. The second teenager…

NHS makes urgent call for blood donors following major cyberattack | Tech News An urgent appeal has been launched for blood donations following the cyberattack on major London hospitals. NHS Blood and Transplant is asking for O blood type donors to book appointments following the critical incident which has left affected hospitals unable to match patients’ blood as quickly as usual. Operations and other procedures have been postponed as a result of the attack. O…

The best things to do in London this weekend: (June 8-9) Now June is in full swing (and the weather is looking promising!) it seems like there’s more than ever to do in London. You could stop by one of London’s neighbourhood festivals to try mouth watering street food, dance the night away at a Carnaby house party, or (if you’re feeling bold) get your kit off to join a world-famous bike ride around the…

Major London landmark has had a makeover and will soon look very different | UK News Changes to a major London attraction appear to be nearly complete. Giant steps called the ‘Grand Ascent’ are being built into Greenwich Park leading down to the General Wolfe statue by the Royal Observatory. The project will recreate formal landscaping from the 17th century. The park is home to the Royal Observatory where Greenwich Mean Time was born. Renovations…

Fair ride ‘collapses sending people flying’ with four taken to hospital | UK News An evening at London’s biggest community festival ended with four people in hospital after a fair ride ‘collapsed’. Emergency services were called to Lambeth Country Show at Brockwell Park, south London, this evening. Exactly what happened remains unclear amid an investigation, with a patchwork of witness reports describing a scene ‘like a horror movie’. Fairgoers told MailOnline that a ride ‘failed’,…

A 21-year-old has died after he was stabbed repeatedly in a ‘brutal’ attack on a London street. Robert Robinson, who lived locally, was named by police as the victim of the murder which happened at roughly 10.30pm on Thursday. Despite the efforts of emergency service workers, Mr Robinson sadly died at the scene at Carteret Way in Deptford. His family have been informed. Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder, with a 50-year-old…

Things Can Only Get Better group ban Labour from using song D:Ream members regret association with Tony Blair and do not want song played at July general election. The pop group that sing Things Can Only Get Better – which became an anthem for Labour at the 1997 general election victory – will deny any request from Keir Starmer to use the track at this year’s election. D:Ream’s founding members Peter Cunnah and Alan Mackenzie…