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My date offered to cook – when I arrived he was baked
These days, I’m happily married but I’ll never forget that date (Picture: Georgia Lewis) Every Wednesday, I used to meet up with a group of mates for a pub quiz. But on one occasion, Kath brought her...
View ArticleWhat’s my horoscope for today? March 29, 2025 astrological predictions for...
What’s in store for you today? (Picture: Metro.co.uk) The Solar Eclipse and New Moon in Aries bring a surge of momentum, paving the way for bold changes and fresh starts. Cancer, the time is right....
View Article‘I never exercised then lockdown turned me into a naked rambler’
For Estelle, lockdown offered a sense of freedom – in many ways (Picture: Supplied) Estelle Keeber never used to exercise. ‘I was the type of person who’d drive to the shop around the corner,’ she...
View ArticleYour star sign’s tarot horoscope for the month of April 2025
Get ready for a new month (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk) The start of April means we’re officially in the Spring, which happens to fall in Aries season, aka astrological New Year. It’s a time for new...
View ArticleForget 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,...
View ArticleThe 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...
View ArticleGlossier 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...
View ArticleIt 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...
View ArticleWhat 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...
View ArticleThe 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...
View ArticleMy 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...
View ArticleThe 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...
View ArticleI 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...
View ArticleCrisp 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...
View ArticleAirline 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...
View ArticleMy 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...
View ArticleUp 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...
View ArticleMy 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...
View ArticleEmbrace 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...
View ArticleWhat’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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