Londoners face £20 council tax rise for police and fire
Sadiq Khan's draft budget proposes a £20 annual council tax increase for the average London home, funding a police crackdown on phone theft and fire service upgrades. Read the full details.
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Xiaomi Poco C75: £59 Phone with Flagship Specs
A limited-time Amazon deal slashes the price of the powerful Xiaomi Poco C75 to just £59. Featuring a 50MP camera, 120Hz display & huge battery, it rivals phones ten times its price. Grab this bargain while stocks last.
Prince Harry to give evidence in Daily Mail privacy trial
The Duke of Sussex will take the stand next week in a landmark legal action against Associated Newspapers. He and six others allege unlawful activities including phone hacking and surveillance. Follow the latest from the High Court.
London safety debate: Readers clash over crime stats
Metro readers debate London's safety, arguing soaring 'low-level' crime like phone theft and fare dodging undermines official murder rate statistics. Have your say in the comments.
Blackview Xplore X1: The 420g Rugged Phone Reviewed
The Blackview Xplore X1 is a monster of a rugged smartphone with dual batteries, dual screens, and military-grade toughness for under £300. Read our full review to see if it's worth it.
Traitors star questioned by police over burner phone
Former The Traitors contestant Fiona, 62, reveals she was questioned by police after asking for a 'burner phone' in a shop. The bizarre incident unfolded on The Traitors: Uncloaked.
Analogue Bags: Fashion's Answer to Doomscrolling
Discover how 'analogue bags' filled with puzzles and knitting are helping Brits reduce screen time. This new trend swaps smartphones for offline activities to combat digital fatigue.
Should Phones Be Banned on UK Public Transport?
A heated debate erupts in MetroTalk over phone use on buses and trains. Readers cite noise, autism accessibility, and public nuisance, while a veteran bus driver reveals the 'implied contract' of travel. Have your say.
How UK snow affects your phone signal and WhatsApp
As Arctic freeze hits UK, learn how sub-zero temperatures and snowstorms impact mobile phone batteries, signal, and WhatsApp. Essential tips to protect your device.
Book a digital detox cabin an hour from London
Escape your phone with a stay in a secluded cabin near London. Unplugged offers tech-free breaks in the countryside to boost your mental wellbeing and creativity.
Mum bans smartphones for kids until age 16
A North London mum is only allowing her son a basic 'brick phone' until he's 16, citing online dangers and child development. She's calling for a wider ban in schools.
Phone Seizure Powers for Small Boat Migrants Begin
UK Border Force officers can now seize mobile phones from migrants arriving in small boats. The new law also targets smugglers' supply chains with severe prison sentences. Read the latest on the Channel crossing crackdown.
UK to seize asylum seekers' phones, campaigners condemn
New Home Office powers allow Border Force to seize phones and search mouths at Manston processing centre. Campaigners call it 'inhumane' and question its legality.
Sociologist cuts screen time 65% with morning book habit
A US sociologist reduced her phone use from eight hours to just one daily by reading a book each morning. Discover her simple tips for a digital detox.
Journalist's bizarre scam call ends in scammer's laughter
Guardian columnist Tim Dowling recounts a bewildering phone scam attempt where the fraudster burst into laughter. A tale of modern confusion, incompetence, and the need for a fictional PA.
Comedian's bag stolen in 'Beckham' style London restaurant theft
Comedian Cally Beaton's bag was stolen from under her chair in a Marylebone restaurant by two thieves using a coordinated 'football' manoeuvre. Watch the CCTV footage and see the police appeal.
£30m German Bank Heist: Ocean's Eleven-Style Raid
Thieves executed a spectacular bank heist in Germany, drilling into a vault and stealing £30 million in gold and valuables. Discover the details of the raid and the aftermath for thousands of customers.
Phone snatched in 7 seconds in London as police issue warning
Shocking CCTV shows a London phone thief snatch a mobile and vanish in 7 seconds. Police report 413 thefts in 6 months. Get vital security tips to protect your device.
Dad tracks down daughter kidnapped at knifepoint on Christmas
A heroic father in Texas used a phone tracking feature to locate his 15-year-old daughter after she was abducted at knifepoint on Christmas Day. Read the full story of the rescue and arrest.
Father tracks phone to rescue kidnapped daughter on Christmas
A Texas father used his daughter's phone location to find her after she was kidnapped at knifepoint while walking her dog on Christmas Day. A 23-year-old man has been arrested.
Organised crime drives UK construction site theft wave
Security firms warn of a sharp rise in organised thefts from UK building sites, with tools and plant equipment targeted. The industry faces a £100m annual bill as the Christmas shutdown looms.
Victim tracks stolen phones to London flowerbed
A woman used Google's Find My Device to locate her snatched phone and four others buried in a Lewisham park, exposing a theft trend. Read the full story.
Stolen phones found buried in South London park
A woman tracked her stolen Samsung Galaxy to a Lewisham park, unearthing five devices. Experts warn this new theft tactic is spreading across the capital. Read the full story.
Mum chases Grinch on mobility scooter for decorations
A Bournemouth mum chased a thief on a souped-up mobility scooter in her festive pyjamas to recover stolen Christmas decorations. Police later returned a second stolen ornament. Read the full story.
Ohio's Mauritanian Community Faces Deportation Threat
A growing community of Mauritanian immigrants in Ohio fears deportation back to a country rife with slavery and racism, as Trump's ICE crackdown intensifies. Read their stories.
Americans carry passports daily amid immigration fear
Across the United States, citizens are carrying passports in daily life due to immigration raids and detention fears. Five individuals share their stories of living under this new reality.
Grindr thieves jailed for London phone-stealing spree
Two 'calculated' burglars who robbed dozens of Londoners via Grindr have been jailed. The Afghan nationals stole phones, wallets and passports in a pre-planned crime spree. Read the full report.
Pastor detained in China as family flees crackdown
Senior pastor Gao Yingjia is held in China as his wife and son flee abroad. The crackdown on unofficial churches alarms rights groups and signals a tightening of religious controls.
London parcel thefts rocket 376% ahead of Christmas
Parcel thefts in London have surged by 376% since 2021, with December the peak month. Experts warn 'porch pirates' are targeting festive deliveries. Read the security advice.
Pilot explains real reason for airplane mode on flights
A commercial pilot explains the genuine, disruptive reason you must switch to airplane mode. It's not a safety conspiracy, but it will annoy the flight crew.
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