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We see parents having to decide whether to heat the home, feed their family...
It was only after watching Ken Loach’s film ‘I, Daniel Blake’ that I made the connection that many in poverty, short and long term, have to make a difficult choice between food, keeping clean, paying...
View ArticleAn incredible Gothic Cottage could be yours for just £1 – but there’s a...
This amazing cottage is a steal (Picture: Nationalpropertyauctions.co.uk) Have you been saving money for a flat deposit in lockdown? Well, it seems you needn’t have bothered – as one impressive...
View ArticleThe V&A launches virtual Glastonbury exhibition for the festival’s 50th...
A man stuck in the famous Glastonbury mud (Picture: Ann-Cook/V&A) Glastonbury may not be taking place this year but the V&A is offering the next best thing. The London museum has launched a...
View ArticleAdorable Great Dane is still obsessed with the cuddly toy she had as a puppy
Elliot Mae doesn’t think she’s too big for cuddly toys (Picture: Mandy Helwege / SWNS) A gorgeous Great Dane is still besotted with a dragon cuddly toy that she has had since she was a baby – and the...
View ArticleHow workplaces can fight racism beyond hiring more Black and ethnic minority...
Brands scrambling to hire more diverse staff may want to consider how inclusive their space is (Picture: Ella Byworth for Metro.co.uk) The recent political climate has shown an urgent need for a...
View ArticleLondon Zoo baby otters Bubble and Squeak make their debut to the public
Bubble and Squeak in all their glory (Picture: PA) Bubble and Squeak are two baby otters who were born at ZSL London Zoo during the lockdown. Until now, members of the public hadn’t seen them in...
View ArticleThis Pride month, let’s take the time to reflect on how to build a better...
Places where I can celebrate and be myself without fear of judgement or harassment, even if just for a short time, are vital (Picture: Owl) I cannot even begin to count the amount of times I’ve been...
View ArticleHow to make sure your houseplants survive the heatwave
Plant parents – it’s time to spring into action (Picture: Getty) Depending on your opinion on hot weather, you will either be celebrating or despairing at the thought of this week’s heatwave. But we...
View ArticlePot Noodle surprises fans by going ‘potless’ with new product
The new ‘potless’ noodle (Picture: Pot Noodle) It’s safe to say that Pot Noodle has made a move that nobody saw coming. For the first time in its 40-year history, the instant noodle brand has decided...
View ArticleLesbian becomes ‘coming out coach’ to help others tell loved ones they’re gay
Megan Pulvermacher, 33, offers a unique style of therapy based around relieving anxiety and emotional stress for members of the LGBTQ+ community. (Picture: Megan Pulvermacher/Metro.co.uk) A lesbian...
View ArticleWhen are nail and beauty salons reopening?
When will you be able to get that manicure again? (Picture: Getty Images) The UK is slowly adjusting to its new normal in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, with non-essential shops having...
View ArticlePureGym shows what their gyms will look like when they reopen
You’ll have to abide by strict rules (Picture: PureGym) Today’s announcement from Boris Johnson stated that certain businesses – such as pubs and hairdressers – will be able to reopen as of 4 July....
View ArticleHow to BBQ corn on the cob
Never serve a dry or burnt corn on the cob again with these top tips. (Picture: Getty) Corn on the cob is a delicious side dish to have at any barbecue, whether you’re cooking up a vegetarian BBQ...
View ArticleSix surprising health benefits of a heatwave
Enjoying the sun has a number of benefits you might not be aware of (Picture: Getty/fStop) Another heatwave is on the way which means slathering ourselves in sunscreen, drinking loads more water, and...
View ArticleMan walks entire Monopoly board in lockdown and captures it in photo form
Dan Barker travelled around the entire board in six hours (Picture: @danbarker) With lockdown measures in place, city streets have been without their usual hustle and bustle over recent months. But...
View ArticleI came out as transgender while at an all-girls school
I cut my hair short, ditched my feminine clothing and started wearing copious amounts of Lynx body spray (Picture: Ella Byworth for Metro.co.uk) The Cheltenham Ladies’ College has turned out thousands...
View ArticleHow not to be the worst person in the pub once they reopen
Let’s have fun, but not too much fun (Picture: Getty) Boris Johnson confirmed today that pubs in England would be allowed to reopen as of July 4. We’ll be subject to ‘one metre plus’ social distancing...
View ArticleSanitiser with cocktails and Dettol footbaths at the spa: What Holland is...
A bustling terrace area in the city of Utrecht following restaurants reopening (Picture: Sadie Whitelocks) Restaurants and bars in Holland reopened on June 1, following on from hair salons and beauty...
View ArticleStrong Women: Body standards are dictated by white people – women of colour...
Maya wants the fitness world to be more accessible for women of colour (Picture: Maya Saffron) Maya Saffron is a women-only personal trainer, specialising in pre- and post-natal fitness – but she...
View ArticleLynx launches Marmite scented body spray and wash
An unlikely collaboration (Picture: Lynx/Marmite) This year we’ve seen some unlikely alliances arise – from the guinea pig who befriended a family of Sphynx cats to the koala and wombat who have...
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