Tesco, Greggs and M&S rolling out new shoplifting tech in these London boroughs
Shoplifting has become a common occurrence for high street retailers (Picture: Shutterstock) New technology being rolled out in high street shops will help the Metropolitan Police crack down on shoplifting…
Woman raped by dad ‘cries tears of relief’ as early release for sex offenders scrapped
Carol Higgins managed to secure a conviction against her abuser, Elliot Appleyard in 2019, after fighting with the police and courts for justice (Picture: Andrew McCaren for Metro) A woman…
Boy, 14, dies in River Thames after jumping into ‘no swimming’ area during heatwave
Signs in the area warn against unauthorised swimming (Picture: John Dunne) A 14-year-old schoolboy has died after he jumped into the River Thames as temperatures soared above 30C. The boy…
‘My neighbour noticed unusual sound in loft – now I’ve had to flee my house’
Craig McDonald is staying with his mum so he can have a ‘break’ (Picture: Greenock Telegraph/George Munro) A man has had to leave his flat after it became infested with…
Motorway closed all day because of major police incident
Police are currently on the scene but traffic has been halted (Picture: MEN) A police incident has closed a motorway near Manchester in both directions, with disruptions expected until the…
‘Vampire’ who dumped dead animals outside churches on full moon detained indefinitely
Benjamin Lewis, 48, killed deer and stolen lambs then dumped their bodies at four churches around Hampshire (Pictures: PA) A self-described ‘vampire’ who left dead animals on display outside churches…
First two deaths linked to outbreak of ‘explosive diarrhoea’
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said it has recorded 6,707 laboratory-confirmed cases nationwide (Picture: CDC) Two people have died following an outbreak of a parasitic infection…
Rain is on the way – but some of the UK’s driest areas still won’t see a drop
The normally green grass around Stonehenge is dusty brown (Picture: Reuters) Rain is finally on the way for parts of the UK after record-breaking heat and drought, but areas of…
Weekly Investment Commentary: A fog of uncertainty
Weekly economic update from Rupert Thompson, IBOSS Chief Economist, part of Mattioli Woods, where he analyzes market reactions to recent events and identifies upcoming market trends in global markets, including…
Democratic state officials urge US Supreme Court to affirm pause on Trump vote-by-mail order
The U.S. Supreme Court on April 9, 2026. (Photo by Ashley Murray/States Newsroom) WASHINGTON — States do not have time before November’s midterm elections to comply with President Donald Trump’s…