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Sea Life London brings back Animal Crossing for an epic underwater adventure
February 26, 2026Metro 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 When it comes to planning family or couples’ days out, it can seem that there is a list of never-ending possibilities. Whether you want a cultural […]
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Man who ‘left deaf woman to die in street’ says he prayed for her
February 26, 2026Sarah Hooper Published February 26, 2026 2:52pm Updated February 26, 2026 2:53pm A raver accused of killing a deaf theatre worker when he ‘threw her out of a crowded car’ said he got on his knees and prayed she was okay. Duane Owusu, nicknamed ‘Nasty’, had been out at a rave when he and his […]
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Oxford Street pedestrianisation set to go ahead – with changes coming this summer
February 26, 2026The plans to turn Oxford Street into a European-style promenade without traffic have been given the green light. Londoners have been promised a transformation of the iconic shopping street for years as the road has struggled with changing times and the steady exodus of shops. The latest proposal, unveiled in February last year, envisions Oxford […]
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The new nostalgic London bakery that will make you long for the 90s
February 26, 2026Welcome back to The Slice – our exclusive guide to what’s on in London, where we bring you trusted reviews, sneak previews, and amazing deals and discounts. We’ve got memories of going to our favourite local bakery as a child: we might have asked our mum or dad for a oozing jam doughnut, a yum […]
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‘You love me because I kill Jews’ sticker found in London ‘to stoke up hatred’
February 26, 2026Brooke Davies Published February 26, 2026 9:01am Updated February 26, 2026 10:34am A sticker has appeared in the heart of one of London’s Jewish communities ‘to stoke up hatred’. The sign was placed in Finchley, Barnet, which is home to the largest Jewish population in the country, It depicts what appears to be a Muslim […]
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500-year-old oak tree felled next to Toby Carvery ‘was healthy and posed no danger’
February 26, 2026Noora Mykkanen Published February 26, 2026 7:48am Updated February 26, 2026 8:02am To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video A Toby Carvery in north London felled an ancient tree next to the restaurant, but experts have now found there was nothing wrong with it. […]
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Harry and Meghan to visit World Central Kitchen’s Middle East headquarters
February 26, 2026The centre, operating under Jordan’s ministry of health’s national centre for mental health, has a 40-bed capacity and since its inauguration in 2001 has served as a short-term residential and outpatient treatment centre, offering medical withdrawal services, psychological support and social counselling.
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Gorton and Denton to vote in by-election that could determine Starmer’s future
February 26, 2026Voters in Gorton and Denton will go to the polls on Thursday in a by-election set to provide a major test of Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership. Labour won the seat in 2024 with more than half the vote but polling suggests the party’s candidate Angeliki Stogia faces a tight three-way contest with Reform UK’s Matt […]
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Warmer weather set to bring ‘welcome explosion’ of spring colour, RHS says
February 26, 2026The UK could be in for an explosion of spring colour over the next two weeks as warmer conditions bring flowers rapidly into bloom, horticultural experts have said. The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is predicting that mild weather, rising temperatures and some sunshine will lead to colourful displays as daytime highs are forecast to reach […]
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Glasgow named Scotland’s ‘most generous city’ after response to Hoy appeal
February 26, 2026Glasgow is Scotland’s “most generous city”, with donations to Sir Chris Hoy’s charity cycling appeal helping it claim the title, according to crowdfunding platform GoFundMe. The fundraising company compared per capita donations throughout 2025 on its online service. Liverpool emerged as the “most generous” in the UK, with Glasgow taking second place. Edinburgh was Scotland’s […]
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