Woman ran to petrol station begging for help 'after being held hostage for year'
The woman ran into a petrol station and locked the door.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/19/man-held-woman-hostage-for-year-before-she-fled-to-gas-station-18308516/
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Woman ran to petrol station begging for help 'after being held hostage for year'
The woman ran into a petrol station and locked the door.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/19/man-held-woman-hostage-for-year-before-she-fled-to-gas-station-18308516/
Nicola Bulley's family say they are 'incredibly heartbroken' after body is found
Her family have spoken out for the first time since it was announced that a body had been found in the search for the mum.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/19/nicola-bulleys-family-say-they-are-incredibly-heartbroken-after-body-is-found-18310614/
Partygate investigation zeros in on 'ABBA party' at Boris Johnson's flat
The inquiry, led by Labour MP Harriet Harman, continues to trawl through messages and other information handed over by the government last y
https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/19/partygate-investigation-zeros-in-on-abba-party-at-johnsons-flat-18308250/
Jihadi Jack's mum wonders if 'liberal' upbringing led him to join Isis
She says parts of his childhood were 'chaotic'.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/19/jihadi-jacks-mum-wonders-if-liberal-upbringing-led-him-to-join-isis-18309528/
Man, 55, arrested after seven-year-old boy killed in car crash
The 55-year-old remains in custody.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/19/seven-year-old-boy-killed-in-car-crash-18309546/
Trolls hack into social media accounts belonging to Nicola Bulley's partner
The account posted explicit photos of women, with topless pics and of an actor in a bikini, it has been reported.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/19/heartless-trolls-hack-into-social-media-accounts-of-nicola-bulleys-partner-18310315/
Pensioner, 74, stabbed to death despite witnesses rushing to help her
Authorities were previously called to Ludwell Valley Park in Exeter following reports of a woman having been seriously assaulted.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/19/pensioner-killed-in-park-knife-attack-bystanders-rush-to-help-her-18308367/
Harry and Meghan 'in predicament' over whether to attend Charles’ coronation
Harry is said to be keen to be by his father’s side on ‘pretty much the most important day’ of his life.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/19/prince-harry-in-predicament-over-whether-to-go-to-charles-coronation-18308111/
Kate and William walk Baftas red carpet for first time in three years
The pair were looking suitably glam.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/19/kate-and-william-walk-baftas-red-carpet-for-first-time-in-three-years-18309893/
The Queen remembered as the 'nations leading star' in moving Baftas tribute
‘Who else could meet the world's most famous singers, actors and performers and turn them into her supporting cast.'
https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/19/the-queen-remembered-as-the-nations-leading-star-in-moving-baftas-tribute-18310528/
Mum left panicking after smart meter error landed her with £27,000 energy bill
Paula Chopin was gobsmacked as to how she’d racked up the same power debit as a large business.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/18/mum-left-panicking-after-smart-meter-error-landed-her-with-27k-bill-18305528/
What is the alternative fuels payment? Everything you ned to know
There is support for people off the grid too.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/18/how-to-apply-for-200-alternative-fuels-payment-and-who-is-eligible-18305595/
Twitter users report 'disappearing' replies and 'broken' timelines
Another day, another series of problems on Twitter.com.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/18/is-twitter-down-according-to-the-internet-it-very-much-is-18306407/
How Mavis the bird rescued an entire family from the Turkey earthquake
She started to dart round the house and make 'strange' noises in the minutes before the earthquake struck.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/18/how-mavis-the-bird-rescued-an-entire-family-from-the-turkey-earthquake-18305881/
Tesco staff saddled with more work after horse makes surprise visit
'We can only guess that the pony was tempted in by our Low Everyday Prices on oats.'
https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/18/tesco-staff-saddled-with-more-work-after-horse-makes-surprise-visit-18306147/
Dangerous driver reached speeds of 100mph during police chase
During a 20-minute chase, he swerved all over the road, ignored multiple red lights, and nearly collided with oncoming traffic.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/18/dangerous-driver-reached-speeds-of-100mph-during-police-chase-18305872/
Prince Andrew 'could follow Harry and Meghan and start new life in America'
The deluded Duke is getting some ideas from Harry and Meghan.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/18/prince-andrew-could-start-new-life-in-america-18305571/
Kremlin’s UN envoy says West is determined to destroy Russia
Vassily Nebenzia’s comments come as the year anniversary of Putin’s invasion of Ukraine approaches.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/18/kremlins-un-envoy-says-west-is-determined-to-destroy-russia-18305027/
TikTokers spark outrage after digging near to where Nicola Bulley vanished
'It’s almost as though social media idiocy and reality have become blurred.'
https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/18/tiktokers-spark-outrage-after-digging-near-to-where-nicola-bulley-vanished-18306323/
Rishi Sunak says Ukraine needs more weapons to beat aggressor Putin
'Now the only way to change that is for Ukraine to win.'
https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/18/rishi-sunak-urges-world-leaders-to-help-secure-ukraines-future-18305808/
Ukrainian schoolgirl opens up kitchen to feed stray cats made homeless by war
Eleven-year-old Veronika Krasevych started feeding neighbourhood strays while searching for her missing pet cat.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/17/ukrainian-girl-11-opens-up-kitchen-to-feed-cats-made-homeless-by-war-18303274/
Patient suffers severe burns during surgery after fire breaks out at hospital
The man is in a critical but stable condition.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/17/patient-suffers-burns-during-surgery-after-fire-breaks-out-at-hospital-18301669/
Mourners wear purple at funeral for girl, 15, stabbed to death in the street
It was Holly Newton's favourite colour.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/17/holly-newtons-funeral-mourners-wear-purple-for-girl-stabbed-to-death-18302518/
This theme park wants to hire someone to test rollercoasters for a day
The job would have its ups and downs.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/17/this-theme-park-wants-to-hire-someone-to-test-rollercoasters-for-a-day-18302354/
Mom convicted of killing six-year-old son calls judge 'garbage' after sentencing
'Yes, I would like to say something,' she told the court. 'I'm innocent, f--k you all, you're garbage.'
https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/17/minnesota-mom-convicted-of-killing-six-year-old-son-calls-judge-garbage-after-sentencing-18302737/
Bodies of 18 people found dead in abandoned truck in Bulgaria
The truck had been abandoned near the capital Sofia.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/17/sofia-18-people-found-dead-in-abandoned-truck-in-bulgaria-18303416/
Man jailed for clubbing his dad to death with a bottle of Bollinger champagne
Deekan Vig, 54, lived at home with his mum and dad, who scorned alcohol and confronted him over his stash of 100 bottles of champagne.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/17/man-jailed-for-clubbing-his-dad-to-death-with-a-bottle-of-bollinger-18303410/
Hiker survives waterfall plunge before narrowly escaping another 60ft drop
'Every time I closed my eyes I could see the water and hear the water.'
https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/17/hiker-survives-waterfall-plunge-before-escaping-another-60ft-drop-18302447/
Paedophile recorded himself assaulting girl, 4, and shared 460 abusive images
The mum of the child who was abused told the paedophile she hopes he 'rots in hell'.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/17/paedophile-filmed-his-assaulting-girl-4-and-shared-460-images-18303357/
Frying pan, glass bottle and broken chair 'stolen' from Banksy's Margate artwork
The artwork will eventually be moved away from Margate permanently.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/17/margate-people-have-stolen-parts-of-new-banksy-artwork-18301891/
Keir Starmer meets Zelensky on first visit to Ukraine
'Should there be a change of government next year, the position on Ukraine will remain the same.'
https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/16/keir-starmer-meets-zelensky-on-first-visit-to-ukraine-18297442/
Putin's top defence official dies after 160ft balcony fall in mystery death
Marina Yankina was discovered at the entrance to the tower in St Petersburg.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/16/putins-top-defence-official-dies-after-160ft-balcony-fall-in-mystery-death-18296126/
Drug dealer turns pepper spray on officer trying to arrest him after chase
The dealer was trying to avoid arrest after being found with around £12,300 of drugs.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/16/cambridge-drug-dealer-turns-pepper-spray-on-officer-18294858/
'Aggressive' chicken who attacked and killed his owner pictured
Jasper Kraus, 67, suffered a heart attack after the Brahma chicken plunged its spur into his leg.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/16/ireland-aggressive-chicken-who-attacked-and-killed-his-owner-pictured-18296372/
Man denies cruelty after at least 20 dead cats found on London estate
Police are still working on reports going back to September last year.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/16/london-man-denies-cruelty-after-20-dead-cats-found-on-estate-18296208/
Bungling thieves try and steal vehicle too big to fit in their getaway van
The pair targeted a construction site on the date of the Queen's funeral.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/16/thieves-try-and-steal-vehicle-too-big-to-fit-in-their-getaway-van-18297225/
National Lottery reveals where two unclaimed £1,000,000 tickets were bought
Two ticket holders are yet to claim their £1,000,000 winnings.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/16/national-lottery-reveals-where-two-1000000-tickets-were-bought-18295822/
Charles heckled by anti-monarchy protesters waving 'Not My King' signs
'They were chanting as if they were at a football match.'
https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/16/charles-heckled-by-anti-monarchy-protesters-waving-not-my-king-signs-18296002/
Man with his own name tattooed on his face detained for machete threat
Kieran Bond has since changed his tattoo to read 'freedom' — which he will be displaying as he begins his 16-month sentence.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/16/man-with-his-own-name-tattooed-on-his-face-detained-for-machete-threat-18296814/
Nurses ramp up strike action with 48-hour walkout next month
For the first time, the strikes will involve nursing staff working in emergency departments, intensive care units, cancer care and other ser
https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/16/when-are-the-next-royal-college-of-nursing-strikes-in-england-18297077/
How to check if you'll need to pay the £12.50 ULEZ charge
The new charge is set to be introduced in August.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/15/ulez-charge-how-to-check-if-youll-need-to-pay-12-50-18288601/
Judge overturns conviction of man who spent 28 years in prison for murder
Lamar Johnson, 50, walked free on Tuesday after a Missouri judge vacated his conviction for murder.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/15/judge-overturns-conviction-of-lamar-johnson-who-spent-28-years-in-prison-for-murder-18289187/
Parents protest outside school after 'prison doors' are put on toilets
They're concerned about metal bars over toilets and bullying at the school.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/15/stoke-parents-protest-at-school-after-prison-barriers-installed-18287751/
Unseen footage of first dive to Titanic wreck to be released tonight
The footage was taken 37 years ago, during the first dive to the wreck in 1986.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/15/unseen-footage-of-first-dive-to-titanic-wreck-to-be-released-tonight-18288690/
Last person on UK's ‘loneliest street' spends £2,000 fixing condemned flat
Nick Wisniewski has turned down multiple offers from the council to buy his condemned flat.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/15/scotland-last-man-on-uks-loneliest-street-spends-2000-on-flat-18289752/
Mass brawl erupts between Russian and Ukrainian football teams in hotel lobby
The two teams were forced to share a hotel in Turkey after the earthquakes.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/15/mass-brawl-erupts-between-russian-and-ukrainian-footballers-in-hotel-18288686/
Nicola Sturgeon's departure will leave Scotland in a very strange place
To say that Sturgeon has been the dominant force in Scottish politics in recent years would be understating things - she has been a continuo
https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/15/nicola-sturgeons-departure-will-leave-scotland-in-a-very-strange-place-18289828/
Nicola Bulley 'struggled with alcohol and menopause' before disappearance
The missing mum struggled with 'significant issues' surrounding alcohol, detectives have said.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/15/nicola-bulley-struggled-with-alcohol-and-menopause-before-disappearance-18290409/
Jeremy Corbyn slams 'flagrant attack' to stop him standing for Labour
'This is a divisive distraction from our overriding goal: to defeat the Conservative Party.'
https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/15/jeremy-corbyn-slams-flagrant-attack-to-stop-him-standing-for-labour-18290682/
Family of Epsom College head teacher speak out after ‘double murder-suicide’
George Pattison, Emma's husband and Lettie's father, is understood to have killed them before committing suicide shortly after.
https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/15/family-of-epsom-college-head-teacher-speak-out-after-double-murder-suicide-18289995/