Woman visits 50 cities in a year for her 50th birthday
Deborah, a self-described extreme day trip fanatic from the UK, completed a mission to see 50 cities before turning 50. She reveals her favourite spots and how she did it on a budget.
Deborah, a self-described extreme day trip fanatic from the UK, completed a mission to see 50 cities before turning 50. She reveals her favourite spots and how she did it on a budget.
Start a simple penny-a-day savings challenge on New Year's Day and you could have over £650 by next Christmas. We detail the monthly amounts and alternative methods.
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis endorses the 1p daily savings challenge. Starting in January 2026, it can build a pot of £667.95 by year's end. Discover three easy methods to get started.
Test your wizarding knowledge with our ultimate 20-question Harry Potter quiz. Can you prove you're a true Potterhead and earn your Hogwarts letter? Take the challenge now!
Sign up for Metro's 2026 Lifeline challenge: a scenic fundraising hike in the Cotswolds for Alzheimer's Society. Choose from 25km, 50km, or 100km routes on June 13, 2026.
Sheila Bond, born on 25 December 1953, reveals why she loves her Christmas birthday, from childhood presents to family traditions. Read her heartwarming story.
Challenge your geography this festive season with our globe-trotting quiz. From ancient wonders to World Cup nations, can you name all 50 countries? Put your knowledge to the test now!
New South Wales is fast-tracking another anti-protest bill after a terror incident. Constitutional experts warn it may be overruled, like past laws. Read the analysis.
Pro-Palestine and Indigenous activist groups are taking the Minns government to court over new laws they say strip away the right to peaceful protest. Read the full story on the constitutional challenge.
A Michelin-trained chef is accused of cheating in multiple Thai restaurant eating challenges, hiding food in his bag to win over £700 in prize money. Read the full story of the scandal that left staff suspicious.
Directors Abel Ferrara and Catherine Breillat reflect on Pier Paolo Pasolini's controversial 1975 film 'Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom' on its 50th anniversary. Explore its enduring impact and modern relevance.
Take on The Guardian's festive cartoon challenge. Can you identify 20 famous faces from 2025's news in Stephen Collins' latest illustration? Find the answers and relive the year's biggest moments.
A journalist's quest to break a UK record by eating Dave's Hot Chicken's Carolina Reaper tenders in Soho leads to searing pain and a cautionary tale about extreme spice. Discover the full fiery story.
Tackle the latest hard Sudoku puzzle, number 7145. Sharpen your logic and test your problem-solving skills with this classic brain teaser. Can you solve it?
Angela Rayner is writing a memoir detailing her journey from poverty to Deputy PM and her resignation over a stamp duty row. The book, set for 2026, fuels talk of a future Labour leadership challenge.
As the 1974 slasher classic 'Black Christmas' marks its 50th anniversary, a writer explores why its minimalist terror and chilling ending remain so powerfully effective. Stream it now on Tubi and Amazon Prime.
A High Court judge will decide in the new year whether a judicial review challenging trans access to Hampstead Heath's single-sex ponds can proceed. The case follows a landmark Supreme Court ruling on the meaning of 'sex'.
Exploring how iconic melodies like Beethoven's Ode to Joy and Shostakovich's Leningrad Symphony are twisted for political aims, from Tiananmen Square to Putin's Russia. Discover the dark histories behind the world's most famous tunes.
As the Oscar-winning film turns 50, Michael Douglas reveals how he gave his producing fee to his father Kirk and why the story's rebellion still resonates today. Read the full interview.
Organiser of Greedozer Invasion Day rally launches legal fight against Victoria's new CBD search powers. Could this set a precedent for protest rights in the UK? Read the full analysis.
The US Interior Department has removed Martin Luther King Jr Day and Juneteenth from its list of free-entry days for national parks, adding Donald Trump's birthday instead. Read the full details and implications.
Five Australian teenagers are legally challenging a new law banning under-16s from social media. Explore the landmark case, its arguments, and the global implications for digital rights.
Emma Parsons-Reid shares her 17-year strategy for scoring hotel upgrades, free meals, and samples by using polite persuasion and strategic stories. Discover her tips and ethical stance.
Next week's Coronation Street sees Maggie's 65th birthday party simmer with tension, Carla in peril, and a painfully awkward baby shower. Get all the spoilers here.
As society grows more isolated, children's birthday parties offer a vital chance to forge real-world connections, despite the chaos and sugar-fuelled mayhem. Discover why these events are essential.
Can you conquer The Guardian's notoriously hard Sudoku puzzle #7128? Test your logic skills with this classic brain teaser. Grab a pen and give it a go!
A mass shooting at a toddler's birthday party in Stockton, California, left four dead and 11 injured. Victims include three children. Police search for multiple suspects.
A football fan shares two unforgettable birthday match memories: Exeter City's famous 2005 FA Cup trip to Manchester United and Gianfranco Zola's 2015 home debut managing Cagliari. Relive these personal football stories.
Police in Stockton, California, are pleading for witnesses after a mass shooting at a child's birthday party left four dead and 11 injured. Authorities believe the attack was targeted.
Planning an organised challenge? Get essential advice on training, kit, and mental prep for UK and overseas events from seasoned participants. Share your own tips!