13 Jan, 2026 | Admin | No Comments
How Søstrene Grene is taking over the UK high street — one £5 mug at a time
In 2025, it opened 22 new shops in the UK alone (Picture: Søstrene Grene/Getty/Metro) The UK high street continues to struggle, with stalwarts such as Claire’s, River Island, and WHSmith announcing closures in recent months, and an average of 38 shops putting their shutters up for good, every single day. But Danish-born homeware brand, Søstrene […]
12 Jan, 2026 | Admin | No Comments
Starbucks sets strict new rule for UK customers after ‘brawl’ in America
People camped overnight to get their hands on these cups (Picture: Getty Images) In November 2025, Starbucks sent its customers into an absolute frenzy with the launch of a limited-edition Bearista Cup in the US. People were so desperate to get their hands on the $29.95 glass (around £22) that some camped out overnight for […]
12 Jan, 2026 | Admin | No Comments
Why you shouldn’t feel guilty about watching TV after a long day, according to science
Good news for those who flop on the sofa and refuse to move after a long day: science says it could be good for you. A new study published in the Journal of Community & Applied Social Psychology reveals that some time in front of the screen may benefit your mental health. Researchers combined their […]
12 Jan, 2026 | Admin | No Comments
I found Dad washing the car with a paintbrush. His dogs knew exactly what was happening
Chloe (R) and her dad (L) (Picture: Chloe Aldred) I glanced down at my phone, which I used to track my dad, Keith, who had Alzheimer’s – and gasped. He was walking up the M60 slip road. It was bad enough that my 72-year-old dad was in the middle of a motorway at 7:00pm on […]
11 Jan, 2026 | Admin | No Comments
Getting less than this much sleep per night can ‘cut years off your life’
This study highlights the devastating long-term impact of poor sleep (Picture: Getty Images) Waking up groggy is an immediate downside of being late to bed and early to rise, but new research has confirmed that the consequences go far beyond the next day. According to a study by Oregon Health & Science University (OSHU), insufficient […]
Former glamour model Katie Price has reportedly called time on her relationship with Married At First Sight star JJ Slater after admitting she ‘doesn’t need a man’
11 Jan, 2026 | Admin | No Comments
I tried an NHS-style ‘soup and shake’ diet – but is it still relevant in 2026?
My meal plan for a month (Picture: Jen Mills/Metro/Yuichiro Chino) Powdered porridge, mint chocolate milkshake, dehydrated Thai green curry, and 200-calorie lemon bars. For a month, these were what I reached for in place of crisps, sandwiches or salmon salad. Mostly in sachets, they looked like something an astronaut might tuck into on the International […]
Stella-Lily, four, and her father Robert, a year before her death (Picture: Lorraine McCorkindale) ‘She’s critically ill Ma,’ my son Robert sobbed down the phone. ‘She just died for five minutes on the table and they had to resuscitate her.’ He was in hospital with my beloved granddaughter Stella-Lily, who was dangerously ill. My blood […]
11 Jan, 2026 | Admin | No Comments
This standing abs workout strengthens your core while the kettle is boiling
Making a cuppa? Sqeeze in this ab toning workout while you’re there (Credits: Getty Images) Having a strong core has very little to do with how your stomach looks and everything to do with how your body functions. If toning your abs makes you feel more confident, well, that’s a added bonus. But for Pilates […]
11 Jan, 2026 | Admin | No Comments
Stay toasty in freezing temps with these winter accessories from Uniqlo, M&S and more
Brave the cold temperatures in style, with these gorgeous winter accessories. (Picture: Metro/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 Whilst the UK is gripped by freezing temperatures, icy pavements, and that bone-chilling […]