Politics
Yung Filly cleared of rape, convicted of assault in Australia
Rapper Yung Filly, real name Andrés Felipe Valencia Barrientos, was found not guilty of three rape counts in Perth, but guilty of two assaults; jury hung on three other counts.
Culture
Weekly Soaps Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of Corrie, EastEnders & Emmerdale
Friday is here, and with it Metro's weekly Soaps quiz! Test your knowledge of this week's Coronation Street, EastEnders, and Emmerdale drama, from Alya's surprise to Ian's sentencing.
Sports
Games Inbox: Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake vs GTA 6, Digital Downloads, Gears E-Day
Readers debate whether Nintendo will release Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake near GTA 6, plus concerns over digital downloads, Gears of War: E-Day lukewarm previews, and Crunchyroll's free games.
Business
How to Visit Ireland on a Budget: Expert Tips for Affordable Travel
Ireland is the EU's second most expensive country, but travel expert Ryan Kyle shares free and low-cost tips to explore the Emerald Isle without breaking the bank.
Environment
Transport
August 2025 London transport closures: full list
TfL announces major August closures across Tube, Overground, DLR, Elizabeth line, and Trams, with the Tram network shut for over three weeks from August 5 for track upgrades.
Circle Line Suspended: London Tube Chaos at Rush Hour
Rush hour chaos on London Underground: Circle line fully suspended due to points fault, Northern line partial closure, severe delays on four other lines.
Bruno Mars fans trapped on Tube for 90 minutes after trespasser
Passengers on a Metropolitan line train after a Bruno Mars concert were trapped for 90 minutes due to a trespasser on the track, causing heat exhaustion and delays.
London Tube and TfL closures this weekend: Piccadilly, Overground
Major Piccadilly line closure hits Heathrow passengers; Overground and rail works cause further disruption across London this weekend.
Man dies after swimming incident at Frinton-on-Sea beach
A man has died after getting into difficulty while swimming at Frinton-on-Sea beach in Essex, just over a week after a mother and daughter died in similar circumstances at West Mersea.
Royal Family Quiz: Monarchy, Palaces and Tradition
How much do you know about the British monarchy? Our royal quiz covers kings and queens, palaces, coronations, the Crown Jewels and royal traditions. Fourteen questions for royal watchers. Can you claim a crowning score?
