What does the HTTP response status code mean

HTTP response status code is a 3-digit code returned by the server indicating the status of the request. The code is typically accompanied by a message that provides additional information about the response such as: 2XX - Successful - Website is up & reachable. 3XX - Redirect - The website is accessible, but the browser is redirected to another page. 4XX - Browser Error - The requested page is not available or doesn’t exist. 5XX - Server Error - There are internal errors on the server. The status code helps developers and users to understand what’s happening with a certain request. This also serves as a guide to take appropriate actions if needed.

Is metro.co.uk down - March, 2026?

Metro Outages and Status

Metro.co.uk is an online news provider which offers its readers the latest headlines from around the world. It covers a broad range of topics from entertainment, lifestyle, and sports to politics and business. It also provides its readers with exclusive interviews, reviews, and commentary on current affairs.

URL Checked:

https://metro.co.uk/

Last Down:

not recently

Response Time:

2.11 ms.

metro.co.uk outages reported by users in the last 24 hours

No Metro problems reported in the last 24 hours

This chart shows the number of Metro outages/problems reported by users in the past 24 hours. All data in the chart is in the Europe/London time zone.

Recent Metro User Reports

Check out the latest user reports on Metro, detailing the types of issues experienced and their locations. This helps you determine if others in your area are encountering similar problems.

Feb 20, 2026 - 07:19

A visitor from Wirral, United Kingdom has reported a problem with General Issues
Nov 14, 2025 - 14:48

A visitor from Fort Mill, United States has reported a problem with General Issues
Nov 14, 2025 - 12:30

A visitor from Glasgow, United Kingdom has reported a problem with General Issues
Oct 17, 2025 - 14:29

A visitor from Accrington, United Kingdom has reported a problem with Service
Sep 01, 2025 - 13:02

A visitor from London, United Kingdom has reported a problem with General Issues
Apr 01, 2025 - 11:28

A visitor from Wakefield, United Kingdom has reported a problem with Service
Feb 06, 2025 - 17:57

A visitor from Glasgow, United Kingdom has reported a problem with General Issues

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Please share your Metro experience with other users around the globe.

Pete

Wirral, United Kingdom • 20 days ago

Failed to load

John Page

Fort Mill, United States • 3 months ago

Can't get into Metro website

Alexandria, United Kingdom • 8 months ago

Unable to access

Val

Wakefield, United Kingdom • 11 months ago

Cannon download Tuesday's metro, when I try the download stalls

Irene

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom • 1 years ago

Today's metro paper will not open keeps saying error failed download

Annie

Harrow Weald, United Kingdom • 1 years ago

Won't load today's edition, but previous issues are okay.

H Stirling

East Kilbride, United Kingdom • 1 years ago

I can't download today's edition. All other editions ok

Lewes, United Kingdom • 2 years ago

The consent to cookies question repeatedly comes up despite clicking on allow all.

Mellissa

Stanford, United Kingdom • 2 years ago

Consent to cookies keeps popping up even after selecting "got it"

Glasgow, United Kingdom • 2 years ago

Cannot load news editions "loading failed, please try again". This happened last week as well and lasted 2 days

Geoff Scott

Prescot, United Kingdom • 2 years ago

App not loading.

Jackie

Dagenham, United Kingdom • 2 years ago

Failing to load

Matt

Birmingham, United Kingdom • 2 years ago

Will not download latest issue

Catherine

Swansea, United Kingdom • 2 years ago

App will not download, says to try again. Tried several times to open with No responce

David Milcoy

Liverpool, United Kingdom • 2 years ago

Page won't load

Hugh

Hinckley, United Kingdom • 2 years ago

Today's edition is not downloading. Have tried on 3 different apps.

Sophie

Bournemouth, United Kingdom • 2 years ago

It’s not loading I can’t sign in.

David Harrington

Ashby-de-la-Zouch, United Kingdom • 2 years ago

July 31st will not download...

Phil

Peniche, Portugal • 2 years ago

App does not open on android smartphone on numerous occasions!

Chris

Nottingham, United Kingdom • 2 years ago

Keeps crashing

V.de miguel

Muswell Hill, United Kingdom • 2 years ago

Metro app keeps stopping

Bill

Launceston, United Kingdom • 2 years ago

Metro News App shutting down not connecting all day 15.12.2023. Why?

Kevin Worrillow

North Shields, United Kingdom • 2 years ago

Won't open on Android

Manchester, United Kingdom • 2 years ago

App keeps stopping - deleted and downloaded app but still the same problem

Manchester, United Kingdom • 2 years ago

Metro news isn't working on my tablet today - ok all week Stockport

Claire Catchpole

Birmingham, United Kingdom • 2 years ago

Sendimg money

Halifax, United Kingdom • 2 years ago

It keep timing out I've tried on 3 different devices

Most common Metro problems reported by users

Service

General Issues

Metro Outage Locations

Location

Reports

Last Reported

Wirral, England, GB

20 days ago

Fort Mill, South Carolina, US

3 months ago

Glasgow, Scotland, GB

3 months ago

Barcelona, Catalonia, ES

2 years ago

Swansea, Wales, GB

2 years ago

Puchong Batu Dua Belas, Selangor, MY

2 years ago

Peniche, Leiria, PT

2 years ago

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metro.co.uk website response status history

Date and Time

Response Time

Status Code

Mar 12, 2026 - 12:04

2.11 ms.

200

Mar 11, 2026 - 23:59

2.11 ms.

200

Mar 11, 2026 - 12:05

2.11 ms.

200

Mar 10, 2026 - 22:52

2.11 ms.

200

Mar 10, 2026 - 12:05

2.09 ms.

200

Mar 10, 2026 - 01:07

2.1 ms.

200

Mar 09, 2026 - 10:54

2.09 ms.

200

This table shows the metro.co.uk outage requests and response browser checks executed automatically by the sitedown.co.uk service. All data in the table is in the Europe/London time zone. If Metro is down or slow for you. You can try using a VPN service(to try from a different location) and also check the Tips below

Tips if metro.co.uk is not working

Verify the URL - One of the most frequent causes of not being able to visit a web page is entering an incorrect URL. If you're URL is wrong, the website may redirect to another website or display an error page.
Use a Different Device - Try using a different computer or device to access the website or app. We also advise you to attempt rebooting your device.
Delete Browser Cache - It's possible that cached files are preventing your browser from downloading new web pages. Refreshing the page will clear it. To do that, click Ctrl + F5 on a Windows PC or Cmd + Shift, then press R on a Mac.
Clear Browser Cookies - Clearing browser cookies fixes certain issues, such as loading or formatting issues on sites. You can do this by clicking your browser settings, then privacy, then clearing browsing data.
Use Incognito Mode - You can also try viewing the website in private mode or incognito mode first. By using this, cookies and all temporary cache will be automatically disabled.
Restart Your Router - Try restarting your network connection if other websites or apps are having problems or are running slowly.
Firewall and Antivirus - Your ISP provider may have blocked the website or app you are attempting to access. If that's the case, you can try using a VPN service to visit the website or app to see if it will work.
Check your Firewall & Antivirus - These can occasionally block access to certain websites or services. To troubleshoot this issue, you may consider temporarily disabling them to see if it resolves the problem.
Clear DNS Cache - To speed things up, all OS systems save name resolution information into the DNS cache. In your case, the information recorded could be outdated or incorrect. We advise you to search on How-To guides on the web to clear your DNS Cache.

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Frequently Asked Questions

We have recently sent browser requests to Metro.co.uk and it's up and running with status code 200 (UP) and a response time of 2.11 ms. We recommend clearing your cache or restarting/updating your app.

If you are experiencing slow performance while using Metro.co.uk, it may be your internet connection. Before you call your internet provider to ask about the slow speed, make sure to clear your cache, update the app, and check for any outages first.

HTTP response status code is a 3-digit code returned by the server indicating the status of the request. The code is typically accompanied by a message that provides additional information about the response such as:

2XX - Successful - Website is up & reachable.
3XX - Redirect - The website is accessible, but the browser is redirected to another page.
4XX - Browser Error - The requested page is not available or doesn’t exist.
5XX - Server Error - There are internal errors on the server.

The status code helps developers and users to understand what’s happening with a certain request. This also serves as a guide to take appropriate actions if needed.

The HTTP response time is the amount of time it takes a website to respond to a request made by your device. It calculates how long it takes for a website to load after you click on a link or type a URL into your browser.

Aside from trying a different device, you can also check your device's software if it’s up to date by checking for available updates in your settings.

If the issue persists after trying all of our tips, you can report the issue to us so we can further investigate. By this, you can also see if other users are experiencing it, too.

Is metro.co.uk down - March, 2026?

metro.co.uk outages reported by users in the last 24 hours

Recent Metro User Reports

Join Metro Discussion

Most common Metro problems reported by users

Metro Outage Locations

Are you experiencing issues with Metro right now?

metro.co.uk website response status history

Tips if metro.co.uk is not working

Frequently Asked Questions

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