Westminster City Council faces criticism for publishing 12 major decisions, including property purchases and SEND transport, just before the Christmas break. Opposition leader Paul Swaddle alleges a lack of scrutiny.
As Arctic freeze hits UK, learn how sub-zero temperatures and snowstorms impact mobile phone batteries, signal, and WhatsApp. Essential tips to protect your device.
Escape your phone with a stay in a secluded cabin near London. Unplugged offers tech-free breaks in the countryside to boost your mental wellbeing and creativity.
UK Border Force officers can now seize mobile phones from migrants arriving in small boats. The new law also targets smugglers' supply chains with severe prison sentences. Read the latest on the Channel crossing crackdown.
New Home Office powers allow Border Force to seize phones and search mouths at Manston processing centre. Campaigners call it 'inhumane' and question its legality.
A US sociologist reduced her phone use from eight hours to just one daily by reading a book each morning. Discover her simple tips for a digital detox.
A journalist investigates Britannia Hotels, named the UK's worst for 12 years. Discover the grim reality of windowless rooms, £10 fees, and how it compares to the best.
Guardian columnist Tim Dowling recounts a bewildering phone scam attempt where the fraudster burst into laughter. A tale of modern confusion, incompetence, and the need for a fictional PA.
MyLondon photojournalist Facundo Arrizabalaga captures 2025's stark realities, from evictions and mouldy newbuilds to deer in Romford streets. See the powerful images.
Westminster City Council plans to spend £2.3m on six properties in Lambeth to ease its temporary accommodation crisis, as homeless applications soar by 30%. Discover the strategy behind the cross-river move.
Shocking CCTV shows a London phone thief snatch a mobile and vanish in 7 seconds. Police report 413 thefts in 6 months. Get vital security tips to protect your device.
Mac Bauer's viral races against Toronto's streetcars have sparked a major debate on transit delays and 'signal priority', forcing city officials to take action ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
MyLondon's Broken Homes campaign gains cross-party support, demanding a distance cap on temporary housing, urgent lift repairs, and an end to council bidding wars. Sign our petition.
Zahra Khozema paid off £30,000 debt while living in a Notting Hill hostel for £80 a week. Discover her unique London money-saving story and tips.
A heroic father in Texas used a phone tracking feature to locate his 15-year-old daughter after she was abducted at knifepoint on Christmas Day. Read the full story of the rescue and arrest.
A Texas father used his daughter's phone location to find her after she was kidnapped at knifepoint while walking her dog on Christmas Day. A 23-year-old man has been arrested.
A Guardian investigation reveals how unregulated 'exempt' housing in Birmingham is failing vulnerable residents. In Selly Park, 42% of properties are now such homes, with 30,000 units city-wide. Read the full report.
Vulnerable people in England remain in dangerous 'exempt' accommodation as government delays implementing 2022 law. Charities warn of deaths and exploitation. Read the urgent call for action.
A London couple shares how opening their home to asylum seekers through Refugees at Home has enriched their lives, created lasting bonds, and brought new meaning to festive traditions. Discover their inspiring story.
A woman used Google's Find My Device to locate her snatched phone and four others buried in a Lewisham park, exposing a theft trend. Read the full story.
A woman tracked her stolen Samsung Galaxy to a Lewisham park, unearthing five devices. Experts warn this new theft tactic is spreading across the capital. Read the full story.
Two 'calculated' burglars who robbed dozens of Londoners via Grindr have been jailed. The Afghan nationals stole phones, wallets and passports in a pre-planned crime spree. Read the full report.
A commercial pilot explains the genuine, disruptive reason you must switch to airplane mode. It's not a safety conspiracy, but it will annoy the flight crew.
Move beyond doomscrolling. Discover 25 clever, practical uses for your smartphone, from DIY tools to health monitors and smart home controls. Transform your device today.
Photographer Anne Rayner's stunning iPhone 14 photo of her granddaughter at a Gateshead exhibition highlights the power of play and mobile photography. See the striking image.
Westminster City Council proposes a £90 weekly rent increase for 352 temporary accommodation households from February 2026 to tackle a £12.5m budget overspend. Over 90% of residents will be protected by housing benefit.
The controversial Napier barracks in Folkestone, the UK's first military site used to house asylum seekers, has closed. Read about its troubled history and what comes next.
Metro readers share strong views on phone addiction, AI threats, and European security. From London to Glasgow, see what's sparking debate. Have your say in the comments.
Residents of an East Sussex town supporting asylum seekers face horrific threats and intimidation from protesters. Discover the dark side of the debate over housing 540 men at a former army camp.
An 85-year-old man in Bavaria worked with police to catch conmen posing as officers. Police warn the public, especially the elderly, to never give bank details over the phone.