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Forget your classic city break — I spent 24 hours in the ‘Paris of the North’
Norway’s Arctic City is vibrant despite its extreme location (Picture: Getty Images) Perched over 200 miles north of the Arctic Circle, you’d be forgiven for thinking of Tromsø as snowy, inhospitable,...
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The world’s cheapest five-star hotel has been revealed — and it’s only £22 a...
Not bad for £22 a night (Picture: Emerald Bay Hotel & Spa) If you want to travel in style without breaking the bank, this Which? ranking has got you covered. The consumer champion analysed...
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Glossier expands fragrance line with ‘amazing’ brand new scent
Glossier has expanded its fragrance line with brand new scent – Glossier You Fleur (yes, we’re excited) (Picture: Glossier/Metro) SHOPPING – Contains affiliated content. Products featured in this...
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It took being in labour for 54 hours for midwives to listen
I’d been so excited when I found out I was expecting back in 2016 (Picture: Getty Images) Trembling as I watched the woman on TV push her baby out, I quickly snatched the remote and switched over to...
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What I Rent: We pay £1,700 for our West Sussex four-bed — it’s cheaper than a...
This week, we’re down near Arundel in West Sussex (Picture: Andrew Hasson) Welcome back to What I Rent – Metro’s tenant diary series exploring what renting is like in the UK and further afield. This...
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The world’s deepest underground station takes 10 minutes just to reach the...
It takes several escalators to reach the bottom (Picture: Wiki Commons) Londoners might think waiting five minutes for the tube is pushing it, but in one city in China, commuters face a rather...
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My husband-to-be doesn’t want us to spend our wedding day together
This bride-to-be already feels abandoned by her groom and they haven’t even reached their wedding day (Picture: Getty Images) Getting married to the love of your life is a day you typically cherish...
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The green fairy is back — welcome to the absinthe renaissance
Green drinks are in for Spring (Picture: Metro) SHOPPING – Contains affiliated content. Products featured in this Metro article are selected by our shopping writers. If you make a purchase using links...
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I thought it was job interview – until he handed me a rose
As I went to hand him my CV, he in turn handed me a single red rose (Picture: Getty Images) When Steve* slid into my DMs back in 2008, I thought it was the answer to my prayers. I was newly graduated...
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Crisp fans celebrate return of Aldi’s ‘best ever’ limited edition flavour
The crisps are now available in Aldi’s middle aisle (Picture: Getty Images) A much-loved Aldi crisp flavour is now back on shelves after a 12-month hiatus – but you’ll need to be quick if you want to...
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Airline you’ve probably never heard of crowned the UK’s most on-time carrier
More than 80% of the carrier’s flights were on time (Picture: Getty Images) Passengers flying from the UK with this little-known airline are the most likely to take off on time, according to new...
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My mum fostered children – then chose them over me
I hated everything about my mum fostering from day one (Picture: Getty Images/Connect Images) My world was turned upside down when two strangers came to live with us. It was a calm, blissful Sunday...
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Up to 3,500,000 Brits could receive £40 compensation for ‘dumb’ smart meters
Ofgem proposes suppliers compensate households for issues (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto) While smart meters are a handy way to save money on your energy bills, it turns out millions across the UK...
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My mum read my diary — now she’s judging my sex life and I’m furious
Some boundaries have been crossed (Picture: Getty) Living at home into adulthood has its advantages, from little-to-no rent and a fully stocked fridge — but it also has some pretty big downsides, as...
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Embrace nature with some amazing deals on camping gear with outdoor-experts liGo
With festival season and the summer pending, your next trip just got better with Iigo. (Credits: Getty Images) SHOPPING – Contains affiliated content. Products featured in this Metro article are...
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What’s my horoscope for today? March 30, 2025 astrological predictions for...
What’s in store for you today? (Picture: Metro.co.uk) Neptune’s shift into Aries brings a wave of inspiration, urging you to break free from the norm. For Gemini, this is a time to connect with causes...
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What does the week have in store? Your tarot horoscope reading for March 31...
Get ready for a new week (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk) Neptune moves into Aries this week until October, the month turns from March to April, and as such the theme of change and renewal is afoot!...
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These 5 common dating trends could be the reason you’re still single
Social media dating rules could be ruining your chances of finding love (Picture: Getty Images) Social media is full of ‘advice’ for single people: dating dos and don’ts, and a never-ending discourse...
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Suede jackets are taking over the fashion scene – here’s where to shop the...
It’s the hottest jacket of the season, and these are just a few of the places we’re getting ours from. (Picture: Metro/Getty) SHOPPING – Contains affiliated content. Products featured in this Metro...
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What mums really want on Mother’s Day — it’s not flowers or ‘time with the kids’
The mental checklist never stops (Picture: Getty Images) The first time I heard the phrase “mental load” was a eureka moment. For so long I’d struggled with not just the physical demands of motherhood...
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11 things you owned in the 90s that are now worth a small fortune
Prepare to feel old… (Picture: Getty Images) Looking to make a bit of extra cash? With the cost of living crisis continuing to affect millions, many of us are turning to side hustles to bring in a...
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I spent 96 hours in the USA’s ‘Sunset City’— where two worlds collide
San Francisco is a melting pot of culture and cutting-edge technology (Picture: Getty Images/Westend61) There was something about the trams on dizzying, almost vertical hills, M&Ms on pizza and...
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We lost our children in horrific circumstances – so we did something about it
Martyn and Candace’s parents are campaigning for change (Picture: Supplied) Candace Lightner and Figen Murray have lived out every parent’s worst nightmare – the loss of a child. To compound their...
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‘Underrated’ UK theme park and zoo where visitors spend just £2.99 an hour
The UK’s best value attractions have been ranked (Picture: Flamingo Land) The UK’s best value tourist attraction has been named, just in time for the Easter holidays. If you’re making plans for the...
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Pixie Lott: I wasn’t sure my nan would remember – then I sang a song
Dementia became a huge part of my family’s life and the devastation from it is staggering (Picture: Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/Getty Images) It was 2014 and my guitarist James Wiseman and I went over to...
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An unnecessary wedding add-on cost me £500 and left me bitterly disappointed
After a wait of three months, my wife and I are really disappointed (Picture: Getty) Wedding planner and venue owner Alison Rios McCrone helps solve your dilemmas, no matter how big or small, in a...
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Paedophile jokes convinced me the abuse I experienced was normal
The punchline brought me back to the worst years of my life (Picture: Getty Images) Walking home from the pub on Christmas Eve, my blood suddenly ran cold. This always happens when someone uses...
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I dreaded Ryanair’s bag sizer until I found this £25 Primark suitcase
It fit like a glove (Picture: Chelsea Dickenson) Walking through the airport, I soon spotted my arch nemesis: Ryanair’s ‘cage of doom’ bag sizer. Many a traveller has fallen victim to its tight...
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What does Eid Mubarak mean and how should you reply to the greeting?
Muslims will soon be celebrating Eid al-Fitr (Picture: Getty Images) During Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha you’ll notice many people saying ‘Eid Mubarak’ to one another. Eid al-Fitr means ‘festival of...
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What’s my horoscope for today? March 31, 2025 astrological predictions for...
What’s in store for you today? (Picture: Metro.co.uk) With Mercury and Venus in retrograde, the past influences the present. Pisces, review old relationships and decisions before moving forward and...
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