MORE than 25,000 ­hospital operations were axed at least twice last year, it has been revealed. The figure at sites across the strikes-plagued NHS was almost a fifth up on 2021. Some 112,000 ops have been ­junked over the past five years — with one patient suffering 13 postponements to surgery, Freedom of Information requests disclose. It comes as PM […]

Robert Kirkman, the creator of the “Invincible” comics and series, believes seven to eight seasons of the animated superhero show would be enough to cover the scope of its story. “I’m trying not to pin it down to a number, because it is somewhat of a moving target. I think in the seven-to-eight-season range seems like it would be enough,” […]

Bookmark Get the news through a female lens with our newsletter, Grace Thank you for subscribing! Get the news through a female lens with our newsletter, Grace We have more newsletters The sex industry isn't for everyone, but for those working in it will know just how difficult it can be. It comes with a lot of responsibility, plus it's […]

I’ve always been obsessed with animals. We had pets growing up and I was also fascinated by caterpillars. Even had a woodlouse called Tony. He died when I was eight, so I made him a coffin out of cardboard with a gold nail varnish cross on it. Almost 30 years on, he’s still in there, resting on a silk lining. […]

They’ve dismissed rumours their marriage is ‘only ceremonial’, so why has Princess Charlene retreated home to South Africa while her husband Prince Albert is travelling through Europe and America? Monegasque royals looks set to make charity trip to Sun City, South Africa Read more: Princess Charlene of Monaco speaks out after rumours her marriage to Prince Albert is ‘for appearances only’ – insisting […]

Welcome back to What I Rent – Metro’s tenant diary series. This week we are chatting to Siam Kidd, who has been renting a house with his family in Norwich for the last three-and-a-half years. Siam says renting currently suits his way of life and buying a house seems ‘illogical’ for him at the moment. Here’s what Siam has to […]

Krishnan Guru-Murthy is known for his incredible long-standing journalism career, having worked as a news anchor for Channel 4 since 1998. But the broadcaster, 53, is now set to take on a new challenge as he takes to the dance floor on BBC's Strictly Come Dancing alongside the likes of Zara McDermott and Adam Thomas. The BBC dancing competition is […]

IF you want to spruce up your home, you may wish to pop to Wilko. Shoppers have been rushing to stock up on their fake flowers which have been discounted to just 30p. A bargain hunter uploaded a photo of the gorgeous bunch of faux peonies they bought and put in a vase on their table. Taking to the Facebook […]

Wintery food means wintery puddings, and now the weather is getting colder it's time to start indulging. But it's not just about steamed treats and crumbles, as Aldi is offering up something really tempting. The supermarket has launched S'mores for those who've got a sweet tooth. It's rolling out the new range of winter desserts, and the good news is […]

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