It’s hard for me not to empathise with parents taking this anti-kid rhetoric personally (Picture: Rose Stokes) Back in the days when I was child-free, I remember wanting to be in grown-up spaces to relax and unwind. And I can agree that there’s nothing soothing about kids running around and shrieking. But, after scrolling on […]
PS5 Pro has an ‘ultra boost’ mode but games don’t have to be 60fps claims new leak
More leaks about the hardware but what about the games? (Picture: Technizo Concept/YouTube) Yet more unofficial details have emerged about the PS5 Pro, including a new mode that will improve some games automatically. As the PS5 Pro continues to be the worst kept secret in gaming, the only real question is when Sony will officially […]
Ian Wright names two fixtures where Manchester City ‘might’ drop points in the title race
Ian Wright admits Man City are favourites but the title race isn’t over yet (Photo: PLP) Ian Wright has pinpointed two games where Manchester City ‘might’ drop points, which could hand an advantage to Arsenal and Liverpool. City went into last weekend trailing their Premier League title rivals but finished it two points clear and […]
Sign up to Metro’s brand new Shopping Newsletter – and never miss an exciting deal, product launch or trending item ever again
The the above items? Then you’ll LOVE our new newsletter, dedicated to all things shopping! (Picture: Metro) In the words of Lizzo ‘it’s about damn time’ the Metro Shopping section had a newsletter, right? We’ve become your bestie/big sister when it comes to finding you the hottest beauty, home, fashion, accessories, and beyond for quite […]
Why was ‘Britain’s strictest school’ allowed to ban Muslim prayer?
Michaela Community School is also known as “Britain’s strictest school” (Picture: Getty) A High Court judge has ruled that a prayer ban at one of Britain’s best performing state schools is “not unlawful”, following accusations of religious discrimination and intense controversy. An unnamed Muslim pupil bought the case last year, claiming it “uniquely” impacted her […]
How to make your garden more attractive for hummingbirds
Q. I really enjoy seeing hummingbirds in my yard every summer. Do you have any suggestions for making my garden more attractive to them? Many people like to put out feeders filled with sugar water to attract these fascinating little birds. Although they are effective in drawing hummingbirds sometimes in great numbers, they require a […]
You can get your hands on a 10p Freddo – for the first time in 19 years
Good news for Freddo fans! (Picture: Getty/Shutterstock) If there’s one thing that has united Brits in outrage over the last decade or so, it’s the rising cost of a Cadbury Dairy Milk Freddo. Once just 10p, the humble cartoon frog-shaped chocolate bar has been well and truly hit by inflation, and is now more than […]
Man wounded in Oakland shooting
OAKLAND — A 24-year-old man was shot Monday night in West Oakland, authorities said. The man was in stable condition at a hospital where he is being treated for a wound to his leg. The shooting happened about 7:13 p.m. Monday in the 3100 block of Filbert Street. Related Articles Crime and Public Safety | […]
Louise Thompson reveals her two-year-old son’s moving reaction to her stoma bag
Louise Thompson shared a clip of her two year old son investigating her new stoma bag (Picture: Louise Thompson/Instagram) Louise Thompson shared a moving moment with her two year old son, Leo, as the toddler investigated his mother’s new stoma bag. The former Made In Chelsea star, 34, said Leo is ‘fascinated’ by the medical device […]
Meghan Markle’s awkward polo moment is latest in history of odd viral mishaps
LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 5: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attend a reception to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the investiture of the Prince of Wales at Buckingham Palace […]
Opinion: Saratoga-based nonprofit empowers residents to vote
In last month’s column, I shared my desire to highlight the countless number of service organizations in our city and county that enhance our community’s well-being. This month’s focus is to highlight a little-known organization that is doing great things. In the heart of Saratoga, a nonprofit organization called Asian Americans for a Better Community […]
Coronation Street stars talk Roy jail story: ‘He won’t survive’
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Up Next Alison added: ‘I want to get to the bottom of it obviously, Roy doesn’t belong in there and I’m gutted he didn’t get bail last night.’ Sally Dynevor (Sally Metcalfe) joked: ‘ I know it’s […]