2023-08-18
Metro Front Page 18th of August 2023
Metro commemorates Sir Michael Parkinson, 88, with a touching headline, “Goodbye to the best”.
Metro commemorates Sir Michael Parkinson, 88, with a touching headline, “Goodbye to the best”.
The Metro praises England’s Lionesses, labelling them “Goalden Girls” as they reach the final of the Women’s World Cup.
The Metro details the arrest of alleged Russian spies in the UK, identifying three of the accused and focusing on the police charges they face.
The Metro leads with news that the NHS may abandon the two-week target for suspected cancer patients to see specialists, branding it “outdated.”
The Metro also highlights the story of a baby’s escape from injury when a car ploughed into a campsite in Wales, hurting nine others.
The Metro reports that retail chain Wilko is entering administration, potentially threatening 12,500 jobs.
Metro has revealed the arrest and charging of comedian Hardeep Singh Kohli over alleged sex offences.
A data breach at the Electoral Commission leading to millions of voters’ details being hacked is the main story in the Metro.
The Metro’s front page highlights the lower than expected number of asylum seekers who have boarded the Bibby Stockholm barge, just 15, after weeks of delays.
The Metro’s splash reports that Labour, like the government, would use barges to house migrants arriving in Britain if they win the next election.