Ex-Met Officer Forged Sick Notes for 200 Days Off
A former Metropolitan Police communications officer admitted fraud after submitting fake sick notes for nearly two years, costing the force approximately £19,000 in wages.
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Ian Huntley Denied Funeral by Family for Victims
Soham child killer Ian Huntley will not receive a funeral as his family declines service, respecting victims' families. He died after alleged prison attack.
Ex-Met Police Worker Faked Sick Notes for 200 Days Off
A former Metropolitan Police communications officer admitted fraud after submitting forged sick notes for nearly two years, costing the force approximately £19,000 in wages.
Jewish Ambulance Saved Baby Before Antisemitic Attack
A volunteer Jewish ambulance service that saved a one-week-old baby's life last year was targeted in an antisemitic firebombing attack in north London, with community leaders calling it a 'war on humanity'.
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Hale Village: Gangsters and Celebrities Side-by-Side
The affluent Manchester suburb of Hale harbors a dark secret as notorious crime bosses live alongside celebrities like Molly Mae and Tommy Fury, with locals reporting unsettling changes.
Alex Vindman Runs for Florida Senate, Targets Corruption
Alex Vindman, the former national security official who testified against Donald Trump, announces his Democratic Senate campaign in Florida, pledging to combat political extremism and corruption while addressing cost-of-living issues.
Paris Mayor Grégoire's Moral Rigor Faces Immediate Crises
Newly elected Paris Mayor Emmanuel Grégoire pledges absolute moral rigor while confronting urgent crises including school abuse scandals and environmental challenges.
London Ambulance Arson: Fighting Imported Hatred from Conflict
Masked attackers set fire to Jewish ambulances in Golders Green, treated as antisemitic hate crime. The incident highlights how overseas conflicts fuel division in British communities, with parallels to West Bank violence.
California Sheriff Seizes 650,000 Ballots in Election Probe
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, a Republican gubernatorial candidate, has seized over 650,000 ballots from the 2025 election, investigating alleged irregularities in Proposition 50's passage despite state officials dismissing fraud claims.
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Trump Extends Iran Deadline, Cites Productive Conversations
Donald Trump has postponed his threat to strike Iran's energy infrastructure, claiming productive talks while Tehran denies any negotiations. The move follows escalating tensions over the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump Unveils Reconstructed Columbus Statue at White House
A replica statue of Christopher Columbus, built from pieces of a monument destroyed in 2020 protests, has been installed outside the White House by Donald Trump, reigniting debate over the explorer's legacy.
Iran's Cluster Munitions Challenge Israel's Missile Defense
Iran's use of cluster munitions in ballistic missile attacks has revealed vulnerabilities in Israel's sophisticated air defense network, causing casualties and raising concerns about interception effectiveness and economic costs.
Hanson's Undisclosed Rinehart Flights Raise Integrity Questions
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson failed to declare five gifted flights from billionaire Gina Rinehart within six months, breaching Senate rules and raising serious conflict of interest concerns about political sponsorship.
One Nation's SA Election Breakthrough: What It Means
Pauline Hanson's One Nation party has made historic gains in South Australia's state election, surpassing the Liberal party and securing seats in both parliamentary houses for the first time outside Queensland.
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Queensland Government Criticized Over Legal Aid Appointment
The Queensland government faces criticism for appointing former police officer Darren Robinson to the Legal Aid board, with barristers calling it a 'slap in the face' to Indigenous communities.
PM Condemns Antisemitic Attack on Jewish Ambulances
Keir Starmer denounces a horrific antisemitic hate crime after four Jewish community ambulances were set on fire in Golders Green, with no injuries reported.
Starmer Pledges Full Government Action on Cost of Living Amid Iran War
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has promised to explore every available government lever to address the economic impacts of the US-Israel war against Iran, ahead of an emergency Cobra meeting with key ministers and the Bank of England.
MoD Hiring AI Chief for £185k, Bans AI in Applications
The Ministry of Defence is recruiting a chief AI officer with a £185,000 salary to lead military technology integration, while cautioning applicants against using AI tools in their submissions.
Army Joins Search for 1976 Murder Victims' Remains
Specialist armed forces assist Police Scotland in locating the bodies of Renee and Andrew MacRae, killed by William MacDowell in 1976, who died in prison without revealing their location.
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Trump Delays Iran Strikes, Oil Prices Fall 10%
US President Donald Trump postpones attacks on Iranian energy infrastructure after talks, causing oil prices to dip 10% and natural gas to fall 6% as tensions show signs of easing.
Redbridge Council to Require DBS Checks for Councillors
Redbridge Council is set to approve enhanced criminal background checks for all elected members through the Disclosure and Barring Service to enhance safeguarding measures for vulnerable groups.
DWP Declares Woman Dead, Strands Her in Cyprus, Court Threatens
Marie Collins, 84, is stuck in Cyprus without her pension after the DWP mistakenly thought she died. She now faces court for unpaid council tax, battling health issues and bureaucratic delays.
Inside COBRA: UK's Secret Crisis Meetings Revealed
Explore the inner workings of COBRA meetings where UK officials coordinate emergency responses to national crises, from terrorist attacks to pandemics and international conflicts.
Iran's Strait of Hormuz Disruption Sparks Global Energy Crisis
Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz has triggered a severe global energy crisis, with oil prices soaring. The West faces a high-risk military dilemma to reopen this vital chokepoint, lacking a coherent long-term plan.
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Metro's Weekly Politics Quiz: Week 4 Challenge
Dive into the latest UK political developments with Metro's weekly quiz. Covering assisted dying votes, Trump's Oval Office remarks, and government spending on meditation apps for civil servants.
Lviv in 2026: A 1,300-Mile Drive to Ukraine's Western City
Driving 1,300 miles from Oxfordshire to Lviv reveals a city scarred by war yet resilient. Despite snow-dusted streets and daily life, air alerts, curfews, and memorials mark the ongoing conflict. Volunteers deliver vehicles to the frontline, while dark to
Teen Admits Filming Sofa Thrown from Westfield in Prank
A 15-year-old pleaded guilty to filming a boy throwing a 15kg sofa from Stratford Westfield's top floor in a reckless prank that narrowly missed shoppers below.
Golders Green Fire Scene Photos Released in Antisemitic Attack
First images show burnt-out Jewish ambulances in Golders Green after an alleged antisemitic hate crime. Police are searching for three men, with counter-terrorism units leading the investigation.
UK Passport Fees to Exceed £100 from April 2026
The Home Office has announced an 8% increase in passport fees starting April 8, 2026, pushing adult online application costs above £100 for the first time. Children's passports will also see a rise.
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British Couple in Iran Prison Plead with Starmer for Help
Craig and Lindsay Foreman, jailed for 10 years in Iran on falsified spying charges, say they feel 'let down' by the UK government and urge Prime Minister Keir Starmer to intervene from Tehran's notorious Evin prison.
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