The Latest Breaking News from Metro

Pink in Sunderland: Metro closures confirmed for two gigs at Stadium of Light

Pink will play Sunderland's Stadium of Light on June 10 and 11 with many fans expected to travel by Metro

Chronicle Live · Jun 7, 2023

Sam Fender and P!nk gigs Metro travel advice as fans urged to plan ahead for busy weekend

The Metro network is set to be very busy with sell out concerts by Sam Fender at St James' Park and P!nk at the Stadium of Light

Chronicle Live · Jun 6, 2023

Cost of living: is shoplifting on the rise?

Supermarkets are responding to a rise in shoplifting by putting empty coffee jars on the shelves, limiting the number of steaks on view and adding security tags to everyday items such as milk.

The Week · Jun 1, 2023

Milkrun is reborn with new Woolworths partnership

Fast grocery delivery service Milkrun has announced its return, partnering with supermarket giant Woolworths in a rebrand of the Metro60 platform.

The New Daily · May 24, 2023

Newspaper opposes draft order to allow search of slain Las Vegas reporter’s devices

LAS VEGAS — The Las Vegas Review-Journal is objecting to a judge’s draft order to allow police and prosecutors to search the personal devices of slain investigate reporter Jeff German, arguing that the step would greatly damage journalism in the state.

Tribune News Service · May 24, 2023

Seagulls ‘stealing drug stashes’

Britain’s seagulls are pinching “stashes” from drug users, said Metro. There are increasing reports of the seaside birds “swooping down to make off with drug-users stashes – in particular, a group of synthetic cannabinoids known as ‘spice’”. The drug can cause “euphoria, talkativeness, paranoia and nausea” in people but “surprisingly…

The Week · May 23, 2023

Metro mayor pedals his way to £3.6 million boost for cycling and walking

The Mayor wants to make it easier and more secure to park your bike

Bristol Post · May 23, 2023

Beyoncé in Sunderland road closures ahead of gig at the Stadium of Light

More than 48,000 fans are set to flock to Sunderland to see Beyoncé at Sunderland's Stadium of Light on her Renaissance Tour - here's the travel information you need to know

Chronicle Live · May 22, 2023

£2m arrives for new 'Beatles attraction' on Liverpool waterfront

Plans for the project were first announced in October 2021 and people said it was a 'waste of money'

Liverpool Echo · May 22, 2023

Tyne and Wear Metro to have security staff on 'almost every train' after 7pm in push to improve safety

New security staff are being brought in to help passengers feel safer when travelling in the evening

Chronicle Live · May 19, 2023