Top 10 Most Read News Stories of 2024 on The Standard’s Website

London: The Standard just dropped its list of the top 10 most read news stories for 2024, and guess what? It’s not all about the British election or the Paris Olympics.

Since January 1, hundreds of thousands of clicks have rolled in, but many of the hottest stories came from the last few months of the year.

With New Year’s Eve just around the corner, let’s dive into the most popular articles that had everyone talking, with data accurate up to December 30.

First up, the number one story was a wild one. A Delta flight had to make an emergency landing after passengers started bleeding from their ears and noses. This shocking incident racked up over 957,000 views!

Then there was the heartbreaking tale of Jay Slater, a British teen who went missing in Tenerife. His story stirred up a lot of buzz in July, especially after a witness claimed he saw him alive at an Airbnb.

Another big hit was about a rock star, Mike Peters, who shared his journey of being in remission from aggressive cancer thanks to an NHS trial. It really struck a chord with readers.

And let’s not forget the return of Wilko! People were eager to find out where the new store locations would be, and that article got over 600,000 clicks.

So, there you have it! The stories that kept everyone glued to their screens this year. It’s been quite a ride!