Luke Alsford

Luke Alsford | News Reporter

Luke focuses on uncovering stories across politics, health, tech and beyond. He joined Metro in 2024 during his NCTJ training and continues to work there full time.

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Jurassic World: The Experience lands at Battersea Power Station

Children left in tears at Jurassic World after discount tickets refused at door

Channel: UK UK December 30, 2025
Britain's Prince Andrew pose before a speech during his meeting with Turkish Businessmen at Ciragan Palace in Istanbul, 26 May 2004. AFP PHOTO/Mustafa OZER (Photo by MUSTAFA OZER / AFP) (Photo by MUSTAFA OZER/AFP via Getty Images)

Government 'hid details about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's travel'

Channel: UK UK December 30, 2025

Body of female triathlete found after 'shark attack' off beach

Channel: US US December 29, 2025

Man 'with handgun' spotted walking to Sainsbury's shot dead by armed officers in Thetford

Channel: UK UK December 30, 2025
Play Video Mexican Army soldiers and Civil Protection members rescue passengers from the Interoceanic train that derailed in the Asuncion Ixtaltepec area on the route to Oaxaca, Mexico, on December 28, 2025. At least 20 people were injured this Sunday after a train crashed in the state of Oaxaca, in southern Mexico, authorities reported. (Photo by Rusvel RASGADO / AFP via Getty Images)

Survivors climb out of train wreckage after derailment in Mexico leaves 13 dead

Channel: World World December 29, 2025
A fifth of content shown to new Youtube users is AI slop Credit Youtube / @BandarApnaDost

Top AI slop YouTube channels generate £90,000,000 every year from brainrot

Channel: Tech Tech December 28, 2025
Play Video London Ambulance Service releases video showing shocking abuse received by call handlers Credit London Ambulance Service

'Don't get me mad - I'll kill you' Ambulance call handlers reveal shocking abuse

Channel: UK UK December 28, 2025
WINDSOR, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 20: (EMBARGOED FOR PUBLICATION IN UK NEWSPAPERS UNTIL 24 HOURS AFTER CREATE DATE AND TIME) Prince Andrew, Duke of York attends the traditional Easter Sunday Mattins Service at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle on April 20, 2025 in Windsor, England. (Photo by Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)

FBI was told about 'secret tapes' of 'pedophilia organised for Prince Andrew'

Channel: UK UK December 28, 2025
Man, 66, dies from head injury six days after punch outside pub He was a friend to all?: Tribute from the family of David Darke The family of David Darke have paid tribute to a ?devoted family man?. Mr Darke ? known to his family and friends as Dave ? died after being assaulted in Church Street in Appleby Magna on the night of 21 December. In a statement, Mr Darke?s family said: ?Dave was a deeply loved father to three daughters and a proud grandfather to three boys. ?He was a much-loved brother and a dear friend. Dave will live on forever in our hearts, minds and souls. ?He was a strong, active, intelligent and kind person who was a friend to all. He was a devoted family man with a deep passion for life, the outdoors, nature and walking. ?His life was tragically cut short and he?s now reunited with his loving, caring parents. He will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him.? picture: Leicestershire Police

Man who died six days after punch outside pub had 'deep passion for life'

Channel: UK UK December 29, 2025
Women gets stuck in beach on 200kg wheelchair on Christmas Eve

Woman trapped on freezing beach for hours after wheelchair got stuck in the sand

Channel: World World December 25, 2025
Uncl grabs: Man dies in ?freak accident? in McDonald?s drive thru in Grand Island

Man dies at McDonald's drive-thru after getting trapped between car and counter

Channel: US US December 25, 2025
Police have identified a person of interest as they investigate the apparent firebombing of a vehicle with a Hanukkah decoration in Melbourne's south-east early on Christmas Day. Emergency services arrived in Balaclava Road, St Kilda East at about 2:50am to find the vehicle on fire. The unoccupied car had a mobile billboard reading "Happy Chanukah!" mounted on its roof. Chanukah, also spelled Hanukkah, is the name for the eight-day Jewish festival of lights. No injuries have been reported, but the occupants of a nearby house were evacuated as a precaution.

Car with ‘Happy Chanukkah’ sign 'firebombed' in Melbourne

Channel: World World December 25, 2025
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits the construction site of an 8,700-ton nuclear-powered submarine capable of launching surface-to-air missiles in this picture released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency on December 25, 2025. KCNA via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. REUTERS IS UNABLE TO INDEPENDENTLY VERIFY THIS IMAGE. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. SOUTH KOREA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN SOUTH KOREA.

Kim Jong Un unveils North Korea's first 'nuclear' submarine

Channel: World World December 25, 2025
Play Video Emergency services rushed to Budleigh Salterton beach at 10:25am today amid fears for swimmers caught in trouble. Several people have been pulled from the water safely and are receiving medical checks. Coastguard and RNLI Scramble to Rescue Coastguard and RNLI crews are still combing the waters for anyone missing. Police and ambulance teams are on high alert as numerous emergency personnel tackle the situation. "There is a significant emergency response ongoing," warned officials. "For public safety, no one should enter the water along this stretch while the incident unfolds." Christmas Day Swim Warning Issued Devon and Cornwall Police have issued a stern warning to the public: stay out of the sea at Budleigh Salterton and nearby Exmouth for the traditional Christmas Day swim. They said: "Please avoid entering the water or the area. Emergency services are tied up with this incident. Further updates will follow." Hundreds had gathered to take part in unofficial Christmas Day dips at both Budleigh and Exmouth beaches when the emergency struck. HM Coastguard confirmed the alert came in at around 10am, deploying rescue teams from Exmouth, Beer, Torbay, and search and rescue helicopters. Residents Urged to Heed Safety Warnings With the rescue operation still underway, authorities stress the importance of keeping away from the water. The public are urged to prioritise safety and respect emergency services??? work during this critical incident.

Sea search for Christmas Day swimmers missing at Devon beach called off

Channel: UK UK December 25, 2025
Commuters travel on a Central Line underground train during a heat wave in London, UK, on Monday, June 30, 2025. A high-pressure system combined with a stream of super-hot air from North Africa and abnormally warm oceans is baking the region from Portugal to the UK. Photographer: Betty Laura Zapata/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Sex offences 'becoming routine' for women on Tube with reports at five year high

Channel: UK UK December 24, 2025

Trump and Melania look more miserable than The Grinch in their Christmas card

Channel: US US December 24, 2025

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