The Metro – ‘Piers in the clear’ & ‘Raab on the rack’
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The Metro – ‘Piers in the clear’ & ‘Raab on the rack’
“Piers in the clear”, is the headline for the Metro, after the TV presenter’s comments about the Duchess of Sussex were found not to have breached Ofcom’s broadcasting code. It sub-editors also have fun with the picture captions of Meghan and her ITV critic, saying that one “talked” and the other “walked”.
Today's Headlines
PhD student ‘raped 10 women after plying them with alcohol or drugs’
PhD student ‘raped 10 women after plying them with alcohol or drugs’ A PhD student is accused of drugging and raping 10 women over a period of four years, a court has heard. Zhenhao Zou, 27, a Chinese national, allegedly drugged or pressured the women to drink alcohol before sexually assaulting them. The prosecution alleged that Zou often filmed himself doing so and would keep the videos as ‘souvenirs’. Zou is accused of raping the
Iconic London cinema loved by Hollywood stars under threat of closure
An iconic London cinema loved by Hollywood directors is being ‘bullied into closure’ over fears the billionaire landlord will redevelop the site. The Prince Charles Cinema in Leicester Square has said they have been ‘intimidated’ by landlord Zedwell LSQ in a row over their lease renewal. The cinema, which opened in 1962, claims the landlord wants an increase in rent above market rates in an attempt to shut the business and redevelop the property. This
Plans for crackdown on ‘nuisance’ pedicabs in London set out
New rules which pedicabs could be forced to obey to operate on London’s streets have been laid out. A crackdown on ‘nuisance’ pedicabs, also known as rickshaws, announced by the Tory government last year pledged to end ‘dangerous driving and antisocial behaviour’ and ‘eyewatering fares’ by drivers. Ministers passed a law to ‘close a legal loophole’ that meant the industry, which is concentrated in tourist hotspots like Covent Garden, was unregulated. The law gave Transport
I’m A Celebrity star unexpectedly headlines huge concert with The Who and Sex Pistols
I’m A Celebrity star unexpectedly headlines huge concert with The Who and Sex Pistols An unlikely I’m A Celebrity star will perform alongside The Who and members of Sex Pistols for a very special series of shows. The Teenage Cancer Trust (TCT) shows are returning for 2025, with influencer GK Barry on the lineup. She quickly became a fan favourite during her stint on the ITV reality show last year, striking up a friendship with
Hammersmith Bridge could stay closed until 2035
Hammersmith Bridge, which opened in 1827, was not designed to carry cars (Picture: Getty Images) It could take another decade and £250,000,000 worth of repairs before Hammersmith Bridge will reopen to cars. The 138-year-old landmark crossing, which survived an IRA bombing, is causing grey hairs to Londoners as it has been closed to motor traffic for almost six years. Now an MP has revealed that the west london bridge might not reopen fully until 2035.
10 best Time Out London deals – including dining at 5-star hotel for only £39.95
These are London deals you won’t want to miss Looking for 10 things to do in London? Luckily, there’s lots to do in this city for cheap! At least… There is now. Metro has teamed up with Time Out to bring you the best deals across the capital. Every Friday, 10 new deals will drop, available in the Metro newspaper, on Metro.co.uk, and on our socials. You’ll also find them in our weekly London newsletter, The Slice, in your
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