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Joe Hart’s tattoos caught the eye on Euro 2024 punditry duty Joe Hart made his first appearance as a BBC pundit at Euro 2024 on Sunday night, but it was his ‘armour-like’ tattoos – rather than his pre-match analysis – that caught viewers’ eyes. The former England goalkeeper was announced as a pundit for this summer’s tournament in Germany having hung up the gloves at the end of last season. Hart featured on coverage prior to England’s narrow 1-0 win against Serbia in Gelsenkirchen but eagled-eyed viewers and fans on social media were more interested in the unusual tattoos on…

Jamie Carragher has named the team England must avoid to stand any chance of winning Euro 2024. Gareth Southgate’s side kick-started their Euros campaign with a nervy 1-0 win over Serbia on Sunday night. Jude Bellingham’s 13th-minute header gave the Three Lions the perfect start in Germany and, despite some late Serbia pressure, England held on to move to the top of Group C. England are aiming to win their first major trophy since 1966, having reached the latter stages of the last two World Cups and previous Euros, when they suffered a penalty shootout defeat to Italy in the…

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 the head on the patio of her west London home last month, on May 12. The family of the Marquess, also known as Michael Brudenell-Bruce…

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 the heart of the UK’s democracy, with the 900-year-old central hall at the heart of the attack. The year of 1974 was already one the…

‘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 suburb for terrorising cyclists and pedestrians. ‘I had no idea what was going on and I turned and ran,’ he explained. ‘I stopped and I…

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 chaotic event, with Kevin suffered a fatal blow to the head. He became the first casualty at a UK demonstration since 1919. In the weeks…

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 if you’ve still got room after devouring the new episodes, then you might want to book yourself in for one of the fabulous Bridgerton-inspired events…

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 wife Fleur in leafy South East London. Since moving in July 2019, they’ve transformed a tiny flat with next to no storage into a colourful…

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 Boston to the throne – with a perfect score of 100. In second place was Tokyo with a close 98, followed by Seoul with 97.6.…

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 you can eat, drink and make merry to your heart’s content. Plus there are plenty of deals and freebies up for grabs. Especially useful if…