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School’s device policy is so strict that even smartwatch apps are banned
Headteacher says mobiles have become 'a medium for bullying and unkindness'.
Map reveals how London voted in mayoral race as Sadiq Khan takes third win
A map shows where in London voted Labour and Tory.
London Assembly results as Sadiq Khan wins historic third term as mayor
Sadiq Khan has won the race to be the city’s next mayor after the last results in the mayoral race were declared.
London mayoral election results LIVE: Sadiq Khan 'beyond humbled' as he wins historic third term in City Hall
Labour incumbent outscores Tory Susan Hall in nine of the 14 constituencies declaring their results on Saturday
Reports of bird flu puts fans of bizarre ‘cow cuddling’ craze at risk
One of Metro’s own reporters recently went along to test out the new fad first-hand.
Sadiq Khan's victory speech in full as London Mayor blasts 'fear mongering'
Sadiq Khan has secured a ‘landslide win’ in the mayoral election having claimed 44 per cent of the vote
Turkey pushes for European protections on traditional doner kebab
Turkey hopes to secure the same status for kebab as French champagne and Spanish serrano ham.
Dozens of people dead and others missing after worst floods in almost a century hit Brazil
The worst flooding in almost a century has killed at least 39 people while another 68 are missing in southern Brazil.
Jedi, Wookiees and stormtroopers all join Parkrun to mark Star Wars Day
The weekly run in Bradford held a special edition today, on ‘May the Fourth’.
Sadiq Khan heckled by Britain First candidate just moments into victory speech
Sadiq Khan only managed to say ‘Thank you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Thank you London’ before an outbreak of boos from the crowd
Passenger stole taxi he was in then died after crashing it
The incident ended in tragedy.
Porsche driver killed after ‘trying to swerve massive pothole’
A 74-year-old man from Reigate was pronounced dead at the scene.
Families told to make two urgent checks or face missing out on holidays
British holidaymakers are still getting caught out by travel requirements that have now been in place for more than six years.
Moment Russian and American fighter jets come eye to eye
Moscow has since claimed that 'all flights of the Russian Aerospace Forces are carried out in strict compliance with international rules of airspace use'.
Family of Hyde Park murder victim Angela Thiamphanit say police 'had chance' to catch killer
Family say that they had communication with suspect but police were not interested
A rainy British city was once the centre of the Roman Empire – but which one?
You'll be surprised.
Bird feeder cam captures hilarious pictures of animals enjoying midnight feast
Racoons, deer, skunks and even a pair of turkeys have turned up for a snack.
Kenyan tour guide rescues 14 tourists after devastating floods in Maasai Mara
Three of the travellers were Brits.
Arsenal pay moving tribute to teenage fan Daniel Anjorin killed in Hainault sword attack
Daniel Anjorin’s family issue statement saying they are ‘devastated’ by the loss of the ‘beloved’ son
Terrified tourists run for their lives from charging elephant
Video footage shows one of the men falling, before the elephant tries to kick him.