I knew instantly he was having a stroke (Picture: Sam Helsby) The evening of September 9 had started like any other. My husband, Paul, had just come home from his volunteer work at the local prison; he’d said hi to our two kids before joining me in the kitchen, where I was making a cup…
Month: May 2025
‘Wasteful’ pennies scrapped in US – could it happen to UK’s 1p too?
The American one-cent coin is to become a thing of the past (Picture: Shutterstock/Brandon Pack) Listen to article Listen to article Your browser does not support the audio element. One cent coins are to be consigned to American history, after the cost of making them became more than they were worth as currency. Production of…
Tesco introduces ‘big brother’ style self-service checkouts to stores
Many shoppers are critical of the new technology (Picture: Getty Images) Tesco has become the latest supermarket to install cameras on self-service checkouts, with one major difference, you can watch yourself back. The new VAR-style tills record shoppers as they scan their items, then playback video clips where you’ve failed to scan an item properly. …
Map shows how much you need to earn to buy a home where you live in the UK
Are you on the right track to own a house where you live? (Picture: Metro) Listen to article Listen to article Your browser does not support the audio element. Buying your own home is a big step. But, depending on where you live in the UK, you might have it easier financially. We all know…
Wear a uniform to work? You could be owed hundreds of pounds from the government
Uniform workers could be eligible for hundreds of pounds (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Listen to article Listen to article Your browser does not support the audio element. If you wear a uniform for your job, you could be missing out on a tax rebate worth hundreds of pounds. Whether you’re a police officer, nurse, or in…
Argos is coming through with its massive bank holiday tech sale – here’s what we’re buying
Huge tech savings just dropped in the Argos bank holiday sale – here’s what to grab (Picture: Metro/Argos/Getty) Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more It’s officially bank holiday weekend, and if you’re…
What does the week have in store? Your tarot horoscope reading for May 26 to June 1
Get ready for a new week (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk) A busy week in the stars, a lot of planetary movement with a New Moon in Gemini, Mercury moving to Gemini and Saturn moving to Aries. All of these transits are positive, action-orientated, and optimistic. Look ahead, make commitments, take the initiative, live and learn and experiment….
What’s my horoscope for today? May 25, 2025 astrological predictions for your star sign
What’s in store for you today? (Picture: Metro.co.uk) There’s a shift on the horizon, it’s time to make sure it sticks. Aries, Taurus, Gemini and Cancer are feeling the pull to simplify, strengthen and set intentions in motion. It’s time to build something that actually feels good to grow. Ahead, you’ll find all the star signs’ horoscopes for…
Most expensive pet to insure revealed after claims hit record £1,200,000,000
Dogs led the pack, making up £933 million in claims, followed by cats at £232 million, and £61 million for other pets (Picture: Getty Images) Listen to article Listen to article Your browser does not support the audio element. Pet owners claimed a record £1.23 billion from insurance firms to help cover vets’ bills for…
What are Labubu dolls and why are grown men brawling over them?
It’s the surprising fashion must-have for 2025 (Picture: Pop Mart) It dangles from designer handbags, has been spotted accompanying celebrities like Rihanna and Dua Lipa, and has both teenage girls and adult men literally fighting over them. To the untrained eye, Labubu dolls might seem like a creepy stuffed toy – with their demonic eyes…