The Metro – ‘999 calls crisis’
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The Metro – ‘999 calls crisis’
Metro writes that most heart attack and stroke victims are waiting nearly an hour for an ambulance as the 999 system is swamped by a record 1 million calls, according to new data.
Today's Headlines
TV host signs off with powerful message as channel shuts down after 10 years
TV host signs off with powerful message as channel shuts down after 10 years TV channel London Live is closing after over 10 years. Bosses made the announcement with a statement addressed to their ‘loyal followers’ today. Posted on X, the message began on a sombre note, admitting that ‘sadly’, the channel will be going off air. ‘The TV channel will no longer be on air from 12am on 20th January and the final news
I experienced London’s best kept secret – I’ll never be the same again
The You Me Bum Bum Train is the most life-changing experience you can pay for in London It’s been three weeks since I was a passenger on the You Me Bum Bum Train and I’m still completely shaken up by it. The adrenaline shows absolutely no sign of leaving my body, I’m still questioning what really happened to me and if I’ll ever feel ‘normal’ again – whatever that might mean. ‘What on earth is
Drug dealer convicted of rival’s murder after refusing to ditch luxury manbag
Drug dealer convicted of rival’s murder after refusing to ditch luxury manbag A drug dealer who stabbed a rival to death has been convicted of murder after being snared by his Louis Vuitton-style manbag. Dualla Abdi, 20, was wearing the flash accessory when he knifed Tyreece Scott, 24, in Hounslow, west London, shortly before 1 am on January 16 last year. While he ditched his clothes after the attack, he refused to dump the bag
Landlords will soon be banned from asking for more than one month’s rent upfront
Landlords will soon be banned from asking for more than one month’s rent upfront Moving house can often strike fear into the hearts of renters without thousands of pounds in savings to cover hefty rent and deposit fees, but now, landlords will soon be banned from asking for more than one month’s worth upfront. The Renters’ Rights Bill will now make it illegal to ask tenants to pay more than one month plus a deposit
10 best Time Out London deals from £5 comedy tickets to £5.99 gourmet burgers
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
Man, 18, arrested for murder after mum shot dead outside a church
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a mother shot dead at a wake in London. Michelle Sadio, 44, was among a congregation of 120 people at River of Life Elim Pentecostal Church on Gifford Road, Willesden, on December 14. As she left around 9.15pm, she was gunned down by shots fired from a black Kia Niro, which was later abandoned and set on fire on Barnhill Road. Today an 18-year-old man was