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How to get involved in this year’s Big Butterfly Count
There are so many different types to spot (Picture: Getty Images/EyeEm) The Big Butterfly Count is a national survey that assesses the health of the environment by getting us to go out an spot...
View ArticleEverything you need to know about training for a hike
Walking is an incredible form of exercise. Not only are you moving your body, strengthening your muscles and raising your heart rate, you’re also experiencing the many benefits of being outside....
View ArticleM&S is now selling an Aperol Spritz style cocktail in a can
A new cocktail in a can is here(Picture: M&S) We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: a drink in a tin is a wonderful thing. Whether on a train, in the park, or at home after a long day, few...
View ArticleA new BYOB crazy golf course is opening in London
Ready, steady, swing (Picture: Plonk Golf/Metro.co.uk) Those looking for a different outdoor activity to try with friends will be thrilled to hear there’s a new one opening in London – with boozy...
View ArticleBlack female doctors demand better treatment and action against racism in...
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Black women doctors, dentists, scientists and researchers in the UK have made a powerful...
View ArticleMorrisons launches parcels that people can donate to local food banks
Each parcel contains items requested from food banks (Picture: Morrisons) The coronavirus pandemic has made life harder for many, with food banks reporting an increase in people turning to them for...
View ArticleCovid has sparked a rise in hygiene poverty – basics like soap are now...
Most women, I’ve noticed, are the first to drop these sorts of items off their list of priorities when times get tough (Picture: MCD) As part of our brand new charity campaign Metro.co.uk Lifeline...
View ArticleWe’re extremely jealous of this vertical garden home with see-through pool...
Go for a swim while the family watch and have their breakfast (Picture: Murray Fredericks) Lockdown has sparked a renaissance in property porn, with many of us lamenting the fact we’re stuck indoors...
View ArticleA full glossary of terms you need to know when buying a house
Listen to the experts and know your jargon before plunging into the property market. (Picture: Geography Photos/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) There’s been a surge in interest around buying...
View ArticleHow to cope with career anxiety amid a pandemic
People have career anxiety as a result of the pandemic (Picture: Ella Byworth for Metro.co.uk) There’s a lot to be anxious about at the moment. The coronavirus pandemic has had a knock-on effect on so...
View ArticleCouples have been having less sex in lockdown, says a new report
It’s been hard to find much space recently (Picture: Ella Byworth for Metro.co.uk) In an ideal world, being forced indoors with our partners would lead to us feeling more connected to them, developing...
View ArticleGlossybox is launching its first ever skincare range
Pretty in pink (Picture: Glossybox) One beauty brand is bringing out a new skincare line that will get us hurrying to our bathroom sinks in no time. Glossybox is launching its first ever skincare...
View ArticleProperty comparison: What your money gets you in London versus everywhere else
The property market is a bit of a jumble right now. While it is normal for it to fluctuate overall, coronavirus has thrown a wrench in the mix for people looking to get a foot on the ladder....
View ArticleHow lockdown has transformed the rules of engagement (and how you can still...
It’s safe to say that 2020 has been a year like no other. Life in lockdown has forced us all to adapt to new ways of living, from how we work and stay in touch with friends and family to, most...
View ArticleFriends skate hundreds of miles to raise money for the Black Lives Matter...
51 skaters have vowed to skate 685 miles over the course of July (Picture: Skate Against Hate) While the rest of us have been lazing around on the sofa all lockdown, one group of pals is taking on an...
View ArticleSilly cat nearly died after sneakily eating hairbands and bits of string
Waffles had been sneakily munching hairbands and string from his toys for months (Picture: Ryan Gallacher / SWNS.COM) Cat owners will know that our feline pals absolutely love to play with hair...
View ArticleIf you’re looking for a place to rent in London, now’s the best time to strike
London rent prices have dropped in lockdown (Picture: Ella Byworth/Metro.co.uk) If you’re climbing the walls after moving back home over lockdown, you’ll want to start packing your bags – because...
View ArticleWoman makes DIY stairlift for her elderly rescue pugs
George, Emery, Bodhi and Sam waiting for their turn in the stairlift (Picture: Mercury Press & Media Ltd) When Sonya Karimi, 31, from New Orleans, Louisiana, adopted elderly pugs George,13, and...
View ArticleThe fact that my partner and I both have tics makes us love each other more
When I meet new people, I tend not to tell them that I have Tourette’s Syndrome. It can make everyone involved feel awkward, and the last thing I want is to deal with intrusive questions about my...
View ArticleIs the Revlon One-Step hairdryer worth the faff?
Game changer (Picture: Revlon) Now that we’re heading out of lockdown and into the real world, it’s absolutely understandable that we want to spend more on beauty treatments and products. But with...
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