Kristina Beanland

Kristina Beanland | Lifestyle Editor

Kristina joined Metro in September 2022 after a 10-year career in lifestyle, features and real-life journalism. She has a particular interest in travel and women's issues.

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Rooftops and and a village view in Hatfield, England, the UK town named one of the most boring places on Earth.

The 'underwhelming' UK town named one of the most boring places on Earth

Channel: Travel Travel 9 hours ago By Kristina Beanland
London Paddington Railway Station

Commuters are 'dodging' fares to save £50 on train tickets — and it's completely legit

Channel: Travel Travel 9 hours ago By Kristina Beanland
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Spain issues tourist warning for popular island ahead of bank holiday weekend

Channel: Travel Travel 2 days ago By Kristina Beanland
A sunny Philellinon square in Nafplio in the Peloponnese, Greece, with the castle of Palamidi on a hill in the distance.

Greece's 'mythical' region is a lesser-known gem that's 23°C in May

Channel: Travel Travel 3 days ago By Kristina Beanland

Ryanair beware, a new UK airline wants to put the glam back in air travel

Channel: Travel Travel 3 days ago By Kristina Beanland
Playa del Duque is a magical beach, with golden sand and calm waves, situated in the popular town of Costa Adeje, in south Tenerife.

Spain issues tourist warning for popular island ahead of bank holiday weekend

Channel: Travel Travel 2 days ago By Kristina Beanland
When did it become okay to bully women?s appearances again? picture: REX/ metro

The Aimee Lou Wood SNL sketch shows it's apparently still okay to bully women in 2025

Channel: Lifestyle Lifestyle 5 days ago By Kristina Beanland
Martin Lewis over a background of £20 notes and folders reading 'pension' 'insurance' and 'savings'.

Martin Lewis reveals thousands are entitled to £10,000 pension top-up after HMRC error

Channel: Money Money April 11, 2025 By Kristina Beanland
An aerial view of Universal's new Epic Universe theme park in Orlando, Florida.

I explored Universal's new theme park before it opens – the queue was the best part

Channel: Travel Travel April 9, 2025 By Kristina Beanland
A woman gets Botox in her crow's feet

First time getting Botox? These are the 6 things you should never do

Channel: Beauty Beauty April 13, 2025 By Kristina Beanland
A stunning high view of Lisbon, Portugal's cityscape at sunset.

Millions of travellers now need a £10 permit to enter the UK — here are the rules

Channel: Travel Travel April 3, 2025 By Kristina Beanland
A view of the Eiffel Tower from between two tall buildings in Paris, France.

Eurostar £35 flash sale with trains to Paris, Amsterdam, Rotterdam and more

Channel: Travel Travel April 1, 2025 By Kristina Beanland
A stunning view of Hatta Lake in the Dubai emirate of UAE.

Think Dubai is soulless? This little-known mountain region will change your mind

Channel: Travel Travel April 2, 2025 By Kristina Beanland
Front of  B&M Bargains retail shop.

Cult drink fans say costs a 'whole house' launching in B&M for just £3.35

Channel: Food Food March 31, 2025 By Kristina Beanland

'We're young women with herpes — and we won't be shamed'

Channel: Sex Sex March 28, 2025 By Kristina Beanland
Blockbuster Card

Blockbuster is returning to the UK for a limited time only

Channel: Shopping Shopping March 27, 2025 By Kristina Beanland
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I tried the app that promises to stop jet lag — the results were remarkable

Channel: Travel Travel March 26, 2025 By Kristina Beanland
Jet2 Airlines Boeing B737 landing at Zante Airport

Jet2 launches first ever flight from UK airport to 'easy-going' European city for £69

Channel: Travel Travel March 26, 2025 By Kristina Beanland
Ryanair airplane in the morning ready for take-off

Ryanair launches 'game changer' £79 Prime subscription — here's how much you can save

Channel: Travel Travel March 27, 2025 By Kristina Beanland

'Unrivalled' play park with UK-first slide is £16 for two hours but it's not just for kids

Channel: Travel Travel March 25, 2025 By Kristina Beanland