Liam Coleman

Liam Coleman | Deputy News Editor

Liam started his career at the Loughborough Echo before moving to London, where he worked at the Evening Standard, The Sun and then Metro. He has covered the murder of Jodie Chesney, the Grenfell disaster and the first Covid deaths in the UK.

More Stories

'The government should be ashamed of the £5,000,000,000 disability cuts - it is barbaric'

Channel: UK UK March 21, 2025 By Liam Coleman
Passengers pictured stranded in the Heathrow Airport, sitting with their suitcases.

Heathrow Airport closed: What are your rights if your flight has been cancelled?

Channel: Travel Travel March 21, 2025 By Liam Coleman
Play Video Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, two veteran NASA astronauts who have been stuck on the International Space Station for nine months, wave at the hatch of a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule before closing the hatch in preparation for undocking from the ISS to begin their return to Earth March 17, 2025 in this still image taken from video. NASA/Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

'Stranded' NASA astronauts are finally heading home after nine months stuck in space

Channel: World World March 18, 2025 By Liam Coleman
A man and a woman have tragically died after being found with serious injuries at a property in Holstein Way, Thamesmead. Emergency services responded shortly before 3 pm on March 11 following concerns raised about the welfare of the occupants. Upon entry, both individuals were discovered seriously injured and were pronounced dead at the scene. Two Found Dead In Thamesmead Police Incident Chief Superintendent Trevor Lawry, leading policing efforts in Bexley, addressed residents' concerns, stating: ???I know many residents in the local area will be questioning why police are carrying out enquiries within Holstein Way. We are currently investigating the death of two people, which was unexpected and unexplained.??? Two Found Dead In Thamesmead Police Incident ???At this early stage, we are working closely with officers and local authorities to establish the circumstances surrounding these deaths. We believe that the two individuals were known to each other and are not seeking anyone else in connection with this incident at this time." A crime scene remains in place while investigations continue. The next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers. Police enquiries into the circumstances of this incident are ongoing.

'Brother and sister' found dead in house in south east London

Channel: UK UK March 13, 2025 By Brooke Davies

Adam Pearson rallies against ‘abhorrent’ online bullying after Baftas troll

Channel: Showbiz Showbiz March 11, 2025 By Liam Coleman
Neo Graham, aged 24, was shot in Eastfield Grove, Wolverhampton, just after 3.20pm on Tuesday 4 March. Release date ??? March 7, 2025. The family of a man from Wolverhampton who was shot dead in the city this week have paid tribute to their ???wonderful and dearest??? son, as they appealed for the public???s help to bring his killers to justice. Neo Graham, aged 24, was shot in Eastfield Grove just after 3.20pm on Tuesday. A second man has also been receiving hospital treatment for gunshot wounds. Today, Mr Graham???s family said: ???We are shocked and devastated at the tragic loss of our dearest Neo. ???He was a loving, caring, family-oriented person who was a wonderful son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend.???

Five men charged with murder after 24-year-old shot dead on housing estate

Channel: UK UK March 9, 2025 By Jasper King
7AM: Monday: Metro Scope Awards announcement picture: metro.co.uk/ scope

Full list of nominees for the Scope Awards 2025

Channel: UK UK March 11, 2025 By Liam Coleman
The beach in Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk, England, UK

Woman's body found on beach near popular half-term getaway spot

Channel: UK UK February 19, 2025 By Liam Coleman
Play Video

I was 'swallowed' by a humpback whale while kayaking - this is what it's like

Channel: World World February 14, 2025 By Liam Coleman
For The Metro- Trevor Smith with his labrador Teddy in Wolverhampton, West Mids on February 12 2025. Trevor was fined for not having a dog poo bag on him whilst walking his dog near Wolverhampton Station.

Granddad fined £80 for not having poo bag during '10-second dog walk'

Channel: UK UK February 13, 2025 By Liam Coleman

Last sighting of Dawn Searle reveals she made appointments hours before being found dead

Channel: World World February 13, 2025 By Liam Coleman

Shopkeeper's remarkable act of kindness to man trying to rob his shop for £100

Channel: UK UK February 12, 2025 By Liam Coleman

Parent 'attacked by man with a knife' outside Manchester primary school

Channel: UK UK January 23, 2025 By Liam Coleman
Forensic officers at the scene in Plymouth, Devon, where a manhunt is under way for Paul Antony Butler, 53, after a woman in her 40s died having been found seriously injured in the street. The woman died in hospital during the early hours of Thursday having been attacked the night before in Plymouth. Picture date: Thursday January 23, 2025. PA Photo. See PA story POLICE WestHoe. Photo credit should read: Matt Keeble/PA Wire

Man wanted over death of woman in Plymouth arrested on suspicion of murder

Channel: UK UK January 24, 2025 By Liam Coleman
London Fire Brigade @LondonFire The fire in Upper #Norwood is now under control. Part of the first floor was destroyed. Seven people were rescued from the building by firefighters using ladders and were treated on scene by London Ambulance Service.

Seven people rescued after fire tears through block of flats in south London

Channel: UK UK January 22, 2025 By Liam Coleman
Play Video Main article content Appeals News Published: 15:54 22/01/2025 The boy aged 12 who died after being stabbed in Birmingham has been named as Leo Ross, as his headteacher paid tribute to the 'lovely and bright' youngster. We were called after Leo was found near Scribers Lane in Hall Green with a stab wound to his stomach. He was taken to hospital but sadly was pronounced dead at around 7.30pm.

Boy stabbed to death in park on his way home from school 'was a golden child'

Channel: UK UK January 23, 2025 By Liam Coleman

'Learning to walk in high heels is harder than studying to be a doctor'

Channel: Lifestyle Lifestyle January 18, 2025 By Liam Coleman

Metro cartoonist Guy Venables scoops award for his witty sketches

Channel: UK UK January 17, 2025 By Liam Coleman
Throwing a letter in a red British post box from the side; Shutterstock ID 727396462; purchase_order: -; job: -; client: -; other: -

Is the Post Office open on New Year's Day 2025?

Channel: UK UK January 1, 2025 By Liam Coleman
We cannot guarantee Lidl will look this much like a winter wonderland, but we can tell you opening hours (Picture: Getty)

Lidl, Aldi and Iceland opening times for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day

Channel: UK UK December 31, 2024 By Jen Mills