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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 09 OCTOBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

8/10/2025

Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 09 October 2025.

Browse through #IBPapers on 𝕏, and #IBPapers on BlueSky, to keep up with the latest from Informing Britain Papers on Social Media.

This is a selection of newspaper publications from United Kingdom, and around the world.

All papers are from within United Kingdom, unless otherwise stated.

If the leading story is available, links will be provided.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Lancashire Telegraph: "DAD AND SON SENTENCED FOR DRUG DEALING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nat Goodlad

A Blackburn man who was part of a drug dealing operation with his father has been jailed for nearly seven years.
Lewis Walker, and Gary Walker were involved in a conpiracy to supply cannabis around Lancashire.

Albany Advertiser (Australia): "HOPEFULS MAKE COUNCIL PITCHES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Melissa Sheil

With Local Elections looming, voters in the City of Albany, Shire of Denmark and Shire of Plantagenet, have little over a week to cast their ballots to decide the staffing structure of their region's Council offices.

The Yorkshire Post: "'GIVE MAYORS POWERS OVER TRAMS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

Yorkshire Mayors should be handed powers to approve tram and light rail projects to save money and improve trust in politics, an influential Labour think-tank has said.
Labour Together - which spearheaded Sir Keir Starmer's push for power - has called for a raft of increased powers for Metro Mayors to turn them from "campaigners" into builders.

Andytown News (Northern Ireland): "WORK FINALLY UNDER WAY TO 'TRANSFORM' CASTLE STREET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conor McParland

A major step forward in the regeneration of the Castle Street area has been taken this week with demolition work commencing on the derelict Norwich Union House building.

The Independent: "BADENOCH BETS THE HOUSE ON PROMISE TO END STAMP DUTY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Millie Cooke

Kemi Badenoch has vowed to abolish stamp duty if the Conservatives win the next election, as she unveiled a raft of tax cuts in a bid to claw back voters and boost the party’s ratings.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/stamp-duty-kemi-badenoch-tory-conference-speech-b2841706.html

Glasgow Times: "TIKTOKER GUILTY OF KILLING OAP IN HORROR CRASH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grant McCabe

A man who often posed as a road traffic lawyer on TikTok has been convicted of killing a pensioner in a horror crash. Leigh Sutherland was speeding in an aging Ford Mondeo with dodgy brakes at the time of the crash at the Condorrat Ring Road near Cumbernauld.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25527339.scottish-tik-tok-creator-leigh-sutherland-convicted

The I Paper: "BADENOCH'S MOVE TO AXE STAMP DUTY PILES PRESSURE ON REEVES BUDGET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Arj Singh

Kemi Badenoch boosted The Conservative Party faithful – and her own of survival – with a surprise £9 billion giveaway pledge to abolish Stamp Duty, piling pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of next month's Budget.

FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/badenoch-reeves-cut-stamp-duty-budget-3966208

St. Helens Star: "DRUG DEALERS BEHIND BARS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Mulligan

Two drug dealers sent selfies which incriminated themselves in a million-pound cocaine, heroin and cannabis operation.
Anthony James Dean from St. Helens, and William James Swann from Maghull, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply 13 kilos of cocaine, 13.5 kilos of heroin, and 62 kilos of cannabis, plus conspiracy to fraudulently evade a prohibition by bringing into the United Kingdom a Controlled Drug (Class B), as well as Money Laundering offences.

FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25515447.st-helens-drug-dealer-jailed-sending-encrochat-selfie

Scottish Daily Mail: "KEMI FIRES UP TORIES WITH PLEDGE TO SCRAP HATED PROPERTY TAX"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves

Kemi Badenoch vowed to abolish Stamp Duty as she took the fight to Labour Party and Reform UK on the economy.
The Conservative Party leader electrified her party's annual conference in Manchester by announcing plans on Wednesday for an audacious £9 billion tax cut funded by a crackdown on welfare and waste.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15174701

Warrington Guardian: "RAIDS TARGET ILLEGAL GOODS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nathan Okell

An illegal worker has been arrested and a huge haul of illicit products has been seized following raids across Warrington.
Cheshire Police joined Immigration Officers in targeting stores around Warrington.

FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25521090.immigration-illegal-product-raids-shops-units-warrington

The Daily Telegraph: "CASE CHALLENGES STARMER OVER CHINA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Gordon Rayner / Charles Hymas

Sir Keir Starmer's former top Civil Servant has challenged the official explanation as to why a prosecution of alleged Chinese spies collapsed.
Prime Minister insisted that the Government was unable to state that China had been a national security threat at the time of the arrest of two alleged spies in 2023.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/10/08/simon-case-challenges-keir-starmer-over-china

Bury Times: "'HIGH-VISIBILITY PRESENCE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lisa Valentine

Police have stepped up patrols at places of worship across the Borough following the Terrorist Attack on a Crumpsall synagogue.
Greater Manchester Police are providing a high-visability presence within Jewish Communities.

FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/national/25517585.police-step-patrols-manchester-synagogues-terror-attack

The Guardian: "MINISTERS COMMIT TO OVERHAUL OF LICENSING LAWS IN PUSH FOR GROWTH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Denis Campbell

Pubs, clubs and restaurants will be able to open into the early hours as part of The Labour Party's drive for economic growth, a move which critics say will lead to more drunken disorder.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/business/2025/oct/08/pub-opening-hours-in-england-and-wales-could-be-extended

The Messenger: "COUNCIL STAFF ABUSE AND ASSAULTS ON RISE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: George Lythgoe

Almost 6,000 Council Workers have reported assaults and abuse in the last three years across Greater Manchester - with more than 400 incidents taking place in Trafford.

FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25526644.number-assaults-council-workers-reported-trafford-3-years

Daily Express: "I'LL AXE STAMP DUTY TO HELP MILLIONS BUY A HOUSE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steph Spyro

Resurgent Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch vowed to unleash the "dream of home ownership" for millions - by scrapping Stamp Duty.
Hundreds of Tory members cheered and gave a standing ovation as she revealed the surprise move at The Conservative Party Conference in Manchester.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/2118744

Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "ARE YOUTHS OUT OF CONTROL?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson

Anti Social Behaviour and teenagers causing disorder has led to huge challenges for residents and Police.
In Hindley, a Dispersal Order was put in place following multiple incidents, including alcohol-related disturbances and youths throwing items at cars.

FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25517106.girls-fighting-street-youth-disorder---solution

Morning Star: "BRITS SNATCHED BY ISRAEL IN NEW FLOTILLA RAID"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Elizabeth Short

Families of British Nationals kidnapped by Israel while attempting to deliver aid to Gaza called on the Foreign Office to secure their release and halt complicity in the genocide.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/government-urged-end-its-complicity-gaza-genocide-and-protect-its-own-people-after-israel

Knutsford Guardian: "MASTERPLAN AIMS TO EASE TRAFFIC ISSUES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan

An ambitious project to resolve the long-standing conflict between traffic and pedestrians in the Town Centre of Knutsford has been launched.
A timetable has been published to develop a masterplan by December, 2026.

FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25519720.masterplan-aims-resolve-traffic-issues-knutsford-town-centre

The Times: "BADENOCH BUILDS CASE TO ABOLISH STAMP DUTY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Chris Smyth / Oliver Wright

Kemi Badenoch has pledged to "abolish" Stamp Duty as she seeks to galvanise her leadership and revive The Conservative Party’s political fortunes.
The Tory leader received a standing ovation at her Party's conference in Manchester as she announced plans to
scrap the "bad tax" for main properties.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/kemi-badenoch-stamp-duty-tory-conference-speech-jxvpthz93

The Oldham Times: "MUM-OF-8 JAILED FOR GLASS ATTACK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor

A woman who left a man with lifelong facial scars after a "completely unprovoked" attack with a glass bottle during a night out in Oldham has been jailed.
Katherine Pye appeared at Manchester Crown Court and pleaded guilty to causing wounding.

FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25516228.woman-attacked-man-glass-bottle-following-night

Metro (South Edition): "MY MADDIE HOAX AGONY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Katie Boyden

Madeleine McCann's mother, Kate McCann, has told a court how her family was stalked by Julia Wandelt - a Polish National - who was claiming to be the missing British girl.
Julia Wandelt is on trial at Leicester Crown Court accused of stalking Kate McCann and Gerry McCann as well as their other children.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/10/08/madeleine-mccanns-mum-says-stalker-contacting-daughter-the-final-straw-24371228

The Bolton News: "MOTHER'S PLEA AFTER 'LAUGHING GAS' TRAGEDY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Isobel Forbes

A Bolton mum has issued a plea for change after her 'bubbly and kind' 20-year-old daughter died following her use of Nitrous Oxide, commonly known as Laughing Gas.
Amy Louise Leonard, affectionately known as Amy-lou, suffered a Cardiac Arrest caused by blood clots on her heart and lungs that doctors believe were linked to the gas.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25523987.bubbly-kind-bolton-woman-dies-nitrous-oxide-use

The Times Scotland: "BADENOCH BUILDS CASE TO ABOLISH STAMP DUTY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Chris Smyth / Oliver Wright

Kemi Badenoch has pledged to "abolish" Stamp Duty as she seeks to galvanise her leadership and revive The Conservative Party's political fortunes.
The Tory Leader received a standing ovation at her Party’s conference in Manchester as she announced plans to
scrap the "bad tax" for main properties.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/kemi-badenoch-stamp-duty-tory-conference-speech-jxvpthz93

Melton Times: "LAST CHANCE TO SAVE COLLEGE AND THEATRE SITE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie

Potential new owners or investors in the Melton Mowbray college campus and theatre site are now officially being sought as part of a consultation exercise launched.
The future of the Asfordby Road site has been uncertain since the former SMB College Group merged with Loughborough College earlier this year.

FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/education/new-owners-or-investors-sought-for-meltons-college-and-theatre-site-5345491

Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "KSA SLAMS ISRAELI MINISTER FOR STORMING OF AL-AQSA COMPOUND"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Saudi Arabia's Ministry Of Foreign Affairs condemned what they described as the storming of the courtyards of Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli officials and settlers, saying the incursions took place "under the protection of the occupation forces" and violated the sanctity of one of Islam's holiest sites.

FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2618170

Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "BAKERY ON BRINK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan

Roberts Bakery is on the brink of administration with hundreds of jobs at risk.
One of the Northwich's biggest employers is preparing to appoint administrators after facing 'unprecedented challenges'.

FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25525835.roberts-bakery-brink-administration-jobs-risk

Daily Mail: "KEMI FIRES UP TORIES WITH PLEDGE TO SCRAP HATED PROPERTY TAX"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves

Kemi Badenoch vowed to abolish Stamp Duty as she took the fight to Labour Party and Reform UK on the economy.
The Conservative Party leader electrified her party's annual conference in Manchester by announcing plans on Wednesday for an audacious £9 billion tax cut funded by a crackdown on welfare and waste.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15174701

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 25 SEPTEMBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

24/9/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 25 September 2025.

Browse through #IBPapers on 𝕏, and #IBPapers on BlueSky, to keep up with the latest from Informing Britain Papers on Social Media.

This is a selection of newspaper publications from United Kingdom, and around the world.

All papers are from within United Kingdom, unless otherwise stated.

If the leading story is available, links will be provided.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

City AM: "CITY CHIEFS SOUND THE ALARM ON TAX"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Hunt

The chiefs of two of Britain's biggest businesses sounded the alarm over rising costs, regulation, and economic uncertainty amid mounting concern that Chancellor Rachel Reeves will inflict further damage to United Kingdom's competitiveness at the forthcoming Budget.

FULL REPORT: CityAM.com/were-already-at-peak-government-inflicted-costs-bt-chief-warns-chancellor

Great Southern Herald (Australia): "FIRE CHAOS CHARGES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Melissa Sheil

The identity of a Great Southern man accused of driving a stolen car through fuel bowsers and sparking a fire at a Kojonup Petrol Station, has been revealed in his first court appearance.

FULL REPORT: GSHerald.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/ryansbrook-man-accused-of-fuel-station-fireball-in-kojonup-after-hitting-bowers-in-stolen-ute-appears-in-court-c-20062324

Great Southern Herald [SPORT & BACK PAGE] (Australia): "HAIDEN GOES OUT ON A HIGH"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Mitchell Woodcock

South Fremantle champion Haiden Schloithe is bowing out on top after revealing his retirement with immediate effect following a Grand Final triumph.

FULL REPORT: GSHerald.com.au/sport/wafl/wafl-2025-south-fremantles-haiden-schloithe-announces-retirement-after-grand-final-triumph-c-20096289

Morning Star: "'RACIST, SEXIST, XENOPHOBIC'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray

London Mayor Sadiq Khan slammed Donald Trump as "racist, sexist, misogynistic and Islamophobic" after the United States President's extraordinary claim that London was under Sharia Law.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/khan-slams-racist-sexist-misogynistic-and-islamophobic-trump

Andytown News (Ireland): "UNDER ATTACK AT SEA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conor McParland

Fra Hughes, an Ardoyne man who is part of the flotilla trying to break the humanitarian blockade of Gaza by sea, says he is determined to reach the besieged strip of land despite Israeli drone attack.

Folkestone & Hythe Express: "ALL CHANGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Williams

Bus Station shuts to pave way for new park project but changes to layout branded 'confusing and ludicrous'.
A Bus Station in the Town Centre – which will be transformed into a new Public Park – will close this weekend ahead of renovation works.
Folkestone bus station in Bouverie Square is due to be returned to its former use as a community space, with new seating, lawns, walkways, a children's play area and trees part of the plans.

FULL REPORT: KentONLINE.co.uk/folkestone/news/bus-station-which-will-become-new-park-to-close-this-weekend-330008

Daily Express: "'THE COUNTRY IS SICK OF ACTIVIST JUDGES'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Knowles

Britain's ability to deport dangerous criminals and failed Asylum Seekers risks being undermined by a wave of new pro-immigration judges, Robert Jenrick has warned.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2112997

Daily Express (SPORT/BACK PAGE): "ROSES TRUMP CARD"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Neil McLeman

Chelsea FC fan Justin Rose has invited Donald Trump to join the Ryder Cup victory presentation if Europe retain the trophy on Sunday – just as the President did for The Blues' FIFA Club World Cup win.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/sport/golf/2112987

Albany Advertiser (Australia): "RECORD FOR THE TAKING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Claire Middleton

Ultra Runner Aaron Young is aiming for better the fastest known time, set by Erika Lori, for running the 1,000KM of the Bibbulmun Track while raising funds for This Is A Conversation Starter, a Mental Health charity.

FULL STORY: AlbanyAdvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/ultra-distance-runner-aaron-young-aims-to-run-the-bibbulmun-track-in-fastest-time-and-raise-funds-for-tiacs-c-20062795

The Yorkshire Post: "PM IN DRIVE TO REVIVE HIGH STREETS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ruby Kitchen / Ralph Blackbur

Communities are to be promised new powers today to protect their pubs and seize control of struggling High Streets.
The Prime Minister is set to pledge "record investment" for deprived areas as he announces The Labou Party's Pride In Place.

The Nationalist (Ireland): "TEENAGER DONATES BONE MARROW TO SICK SISTER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Aoife Sheehan

A young teen from Mullinahone, Tipperary has recently received an award for his selflessness from a charity in Ireland.
Dylan Quirke (who was born with congenital heart defects) is only 14-years-old and was nominated for the award after donating a litre of his bone marrow to his little sister Sophie.

FULL REPORT: TipperaryLive.ie/news/your-community/1902211/tipperary-teenager-receives-award-for-selflessness-after-donating-bone-marrow-to-his-sister.html

Reading Today: "BIKE HUB LAUNCHED IN TOWN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Reading Bike Hub officially opened its doors on 7 September, offering not only cycling services but also a new sense of community and warmth in the heart of Reading.
Reading Bike Hub is located next to the George Hotel and The Oracle Shopping Centre.

FULL REPORT: RDG.Today/reading-bike-hub-launched-a-web-that-connects-the-town

The West Australian (Australia): "I <3 DONALD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Gordon

The Prime Minister has finally had his first face-to-face meeting with Donald Trump in New York with a further official White House visit between Anthony Albanese and the United States President locked in for next month.

FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/politics/federal-politics/prime-minister-anthony-albanese-scores-presidential-selfie-with-donald-trump-locks-in-white-house-meeting-c-20131951

The West Australian [SPORT/BACK PAGE] (Australia): "NOW STAT'S THE WAY TO FIX IT"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Roger Vaughan

Brownlow Medal voting has been a hot topic again in the wake of Monday night's count, with the AFL open to umpires having access to statistics.
Greg Swann is open to umpires having access to statistics.

FULL STORY: TheWest.com.au/sport/afl/afl-football-boss-open-to-stats-for-brownlow-voting-c-20127326

Glasgow Times: "'HANDS OFF OUR NURSERY'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ann Fotheringham

Council officials will meet parents to discuss the sudden closure of a Glasgow nursery after a row broke out over its future.
Glasgow Times reported that families at Penilee Nursery on the Southside of the city were told last week the building was no longer "fit for purpose" and children would be moved into Hillington Primary in around three weeks' time.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25492218.council-u-turn-glasgow-nursery-closure-consultation-row

The I Paper: "SUDDEN HOPE: BREAKTHROUGH GENE THERAPY CAN TREAT HUNTINGTON'S FOR FIRST TIME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Families given hope for a brighter future as scientists discover treatment that can slow march of devastating disease.
Global clinical trial of one-off treatment slows progression of symtomns by 75%.

Tipperary Star (Ireland): "BLIND GOLFER PUTTING THURLES ON THE MAP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Grace

It’s been a hectic but rewarding season on the greens for Thurles native and avid golfer Darragh Stakelum, whose recent British Open win was quickly followed by a trip to Ontario, Canada, to play back-to-back tournaments.

FULL REPORT: TipperaryLive.IE/news/thurles/1901501/long-read-thurles-golfer-darragh-stakelum-follows-british-open-title-with-canada-jaunt.html

Scottish Daily Mail: "STARMER'S TOP AIDE WAS TOLD BY ELECTORAL WATCHDOG THAT DONATIONS HAD TO BE DECLARED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves / Dan Hodges

A top Labour Party lawyer advised Keir Starmer's Chief Of Staff to describe £740,000 in 'hidden' donations as an 'admin error', a leaked email reveals.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15126587

Narrogin Observer (Australia): "POPPY TAKES TITLE AGAIN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Melissa Sheil

Poppy Blohm from AFGRI Equipment was named parts technician of the year for 2025 at the awards gala in Brisbane on 18 September.
Also named winner of the Parts Apprentice Of The Year award in 2023, it was Ms. Blohm's strong work ethic and exceptional Customer Service skills that secured her a second title.

FULL REPORT: NarroginObserver.com.au/news/narrogin-observer/afgri-equipment-narrogins-poppy-blohm-named-parts-technician-of-the-year-in-john-deere-awards-c-20107960

Narrogin Observer [SPORT/BACK PAGE] (Australia): "WARRIORS WIN"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Whitehead

Sweet three-peat.
Warriors secured a women's A-grade premiership three-peat after they trumped All Blacks with a last-gasp goal on Saturday in the Upper Great Southern Hockey Association Grand Finals.
Amy Oats proved the hero for The Warriors, netting both of their goals.

FULL REPORT: NarroginObserver.com.au/news/narrogin-observer/ugsha-2025-warriors-trump-all-blacks-with-final-minute-winning-goal-c-20105590

The Independent: "BURNHAM LAUNCHES BLISTERING ATTACK ON 'DIVISIVE' STARMER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox / Millie Cooke

Andy Burnham has issued his biggest challenge yet to Sir Keir Starmer, warning the Prime Minister he risks handing Nigel Farage the keys to 10 Downing Street without a change of course.
The Greater Manchester Mayor appropaches The Labour Party conference this weekend.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/starmer-andy-burnham-labour-leader-b2832869.html

State Times (Jammu & Kashmir): "ELECTIONS FOR 4 J&K RAJYA SABHA SEATS ON OCTOBER 24: EC"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Biennial elections to fill four Rajya Sabha seats from Jammu and Kashmir, which have been lying vacant since 2021, will be held on 24 October 2025, the Election Commission said on Wednesday.
Separately, Rajya Sabha bypoll to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of AAP member from Punjab Sanjeev Arora will also be held on 24 October 2025.

FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/elections-for-4-jk-rajya-sabha-seats-on-october-24-ec

Metro (South Edition): "KHAN: TRUMP MUST HAVE A CRUSH ON ME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Noora Mykkanen

Sadiq Khan has spoken out about Donald Trump after the pair clashed over the US President’s 'bigoted comments' at the United Nations General Assembly.
During his speech at the UN headquarters in New York City, Donald Trump falsely claimed that Sir Sadiq wants to institute Sharia law in London.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/09/24/london-mayor-sadiq-khan-says-donald-trump-has-a-crush-me-24248642

The Guardian (Australia Edition): "CHILDCARE EXECUTIVES PAID SIX-FIGURE BONUSES DESPITE OUTRAGE OVER ALLEGED ABUSE AND SAFETY FAILURES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Henry Belot

Bosses at Australia's largest for-profit childcare providers received pay rises and bonuses worth up to $500,000 last year, despite multiple safety breaches and the employment of a man subsequently charged with multiple child sexual offences.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/australia-news/2025/sep/24/childcare-executives-paid-six-figure-bonuses-despite-outrage-over-alleged-abuse-safety-failures

Daily Star: "ROO: I'D BE DEAD WITHOUT COLEEN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Isobel Dickinson / Jeremy Cross

Wayne Rooney admits he'd be "dead" without Coleen.
He said that at his worst he’d drink for "two days straight" before turning up for training.

FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/sport/football/wayne-rooney-booze-bombshell-man-35959536

Daily Star (SPORT/BACK PAGE): "ROSE AND CLOWN"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Neil McLeman

Chelsea Football Club fan Justin Rose has invited Donald Trump to join the Ryder Cup victory presentation if Europe retain the trophy on Sunday.
The President Of The United States remained on the stage after The Blues were handed the FIFA Club World Cup at the MetLife Stadium in July.

The Daily Telegraph: "BURNHAM: MPS WANT ME TO OUST STARMER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tony Diver

Andy Burnham has said that MPs are privately urging him to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the leadership of The Labour Party.
Giving the clearest hint yet that he's considering a return to Westminster, the Greater Manchester Mayor has declined to rule out challenging the Prime Minister of United Kingdom.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/09/24/andy-burnham-mps-want-me-to-challenge-starmer/

Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "UN DEMANDS PROBE, ITALY DEPOLYS FRIGATE AFTER ATTACK ON GAZA FLOTILLA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Agence France-Presse

The United Nations called for an investigation into alleged drone "attacks" against a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, saying anyone responsible for the "violations" should be held accountable.

FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2616557

Daily Mirror: "STRICTLY STAR THOMAS & THE UNPAID £50K COVID LOAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Bryant

BBC Strictly Come Dancing contestant Thomas Skinner boasted about turning over millions of pounds in the pandemic yet has not paid back a £50,000 COVID-19 loan which he took out from the Government.
One of BBC Strictly Come Dancing contestant Thomas Skinner's firms has not paid back a £50,000 COVID-19 bounce back loan - despite the star boasting about turning over "millions" during the pandemic.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/strictly-tom-skinners-firm-failed-35958344

The Guardian: "PM GAMBLES ON NEW 'LEVELLING UP' FUNDING TO TACKLE RISE OF REFORM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kiran Stacey

Deprived areas of the United Kingdom will be given tens of millions of pounds each from a new fund that Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer hopes will help Labour tackle the threat posed by Reform UK.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2025/sep/24/starmer-gambles-on-levelling-up-style-initiative-to-tackle-reform-threat

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 11 SEPTEMBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

10/9/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 10 September 2025.

Browse through #IBPapers on 𝕏, and #IBPapers on BlueSky, to keep up with the latest from Informing Britain Papers on Social Media.

This is a selection of newspaper publications from United Kingdom, and around the world.

All papers are from within United Kingdom, unless otherwise stated.

If the leading story is available, links will be provided.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

Metro (South Edition): "RECKLESS PUTIN IS TESTING WEST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Katie Boyden / Gerana Krasteva

Donald Trump has released his first reaction to the incursion of Russian drones overnight.
In a cryptic post on his Truth Social account, he said: 'What's with Russia violating Poland's airspace with drones? Here we go'.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/09/10/poland-says-were-closest-conflict-since-wwii-russian-drone-swarm-24126813

Daily Record: "IT'S TIME TO FINALLY AXE NOT PROVEN VERDICT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sally Hind

Scotland's controversial Not Proven verdict is ready to be axed, the Justice Secretary has declared.
MPs are expected to back Angela Constance's bill next week.

The Yorkshire Post: "VOW ON AIR DEFENCES OVER DRONE INCURSION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ruby Kitchen

Defence Secretary John Healey is looking to bolster air defences over Poland as he vows that Western alies will stand firm in the face of "unprecedented" attacks.
It comes after Russian drones were shot down by NATO as they violated Polish airspace, in the first defensive action of its kind since Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Glasgow Times: "'SOMEONE'S CHILD WILL BE KILLED'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Amanda Keenan

Furious parents say it is only a matter of time before a child is killed at a dangerous road crossing close to Wallacewell Primary in Glasgow.
They have called on Glasgow City Council to install lights or traffic calming measures at the Stanburn Road and Hillhead Road junction, which links a Housing Estate to Wallacewell Primary.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25456939.glasgow-city-council-fire-school-safety-traffic-fears

Narrogin Observer (Australia): "$2M STATION REFURM IS ON"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Whitehead

Shire Of Brookton decision to award $2million to restore Brookton heritage Railway Station met with silence.
After three years of heated debate, the Shire Of Brookton has finally awarded the tender to refurbish the local heritage Railway Station.

FULL REPORT: NarroginObserver.com.au/news/narrogin-observer/shire-of-brookton-decision-to-award-2m-tender-to-restore-brookton-heritage-railway-station-met-with-silence-c-19895197

Narrogin Observer (Australia) [SPORT/BACK PAGE]: "DOG'S DELIGHT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Whitehead

Warriors celebrate league premiership victory after outlasting Hawks in an absorbing Grand Final.

FULL REPORT: NarroginObserver.com.au/news/narrogin-observer/ugsfl-2025-warriors-celebrating-league-premiership-victory-after-outlasting-hawks-in-absorbing-grand-final-c-19958310

City AM: "MANDELSON'S EPSTEIN LINKS COME BACK TO HAUNT STARMER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ali Lyon / Mauricio Alencar

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer was under growing pressure to sack Lord Mandelson as the United Kingdom's ambassador to the United States after a string of revelations concerning the top diplomat's relationship with paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.

FULL REPORT: CityAM.com/starmer-backs-mandelson-amid-calls-for-his-sacking

Andytown News (Ireland): "LOYALIST BANDS' INSULT TO FUNDERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conor McParland

Bands take part in parade for sectarian killer, despite £30,000 funding.
Three loyalist bands have given a two-fingered salute to The Arts Council by taking part in a tribute for sectarian killer Brian Robinson.

The Daily Telegraph: "FIGHT ON, MANDELSON TOLD JAILED EPSTEIN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Robert Mendick / Connor Stringer / Ben Riley Smith

Lord Mandelson advised Jeffrey Epstein to fight for early release after the financier was convicted of child prostitution, leaked emails reveal.
The Labour Party peer consoled and counselled Jeffrey Epstein while he was being investigated for child sex crimes in messages exchanged between the pair.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/us/politics/2025/09/10/mandelson-epstein-early-release-emails-revealed

The Weekly Journal (Puerto Rico / Caribbean): "PUERTO RICAN APA PRESIDENT URGES ACTION ON MENTAL HEALTH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Enrique Muchacho

The expert urged a multidisciplinary approach to treating post-traumatic stress after Hurricane Maria.
Theresa Miskimen Rivera, a native of Mayagüez, is the first Puerto Rican to lead the American Psychiatric Association (APA). During her most recent visit to Puerto Rico, she urged a "multidisciplinary" approach to supporting people experiencing post-traumatic stress since Hurricane Maria in 2017.

FULL REPORT: WJournalPR.com/top-stories/puerto-rican-apa-president-urges-action-on-mental-health/article_600aa8bb-c3f2-4d58-a754-690fe7791237.html

Morning Star: "TUC: CRACKDOWN ON GAZA PROTESTS IS 'ABSOLUTE DISGRACE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre

Trade Unionists branded the Palestine Action ban a "significant abuse" of counter terror powers and the "heavy-handed" mass arrests of pensioners protesting against it an "absolute disgrace".

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/genocide-plain-sight

Morning Star (Sport/Back Page): "TUCHEL CHALLENGES PLAYERS TO BUILD ON SERBIA VICTORY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Thomas Tuchel challenged England's players to build on their five star display in Serbia after an impressive September Summer Camp increased competition for a FIFA World Cup spot.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/thomas-tuchel-challenges-england-build-five-star-display-against-serbia

The West Australian (Australia): "SORRY DAY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Katina Curtis / Jessica Page / Charlton Hart

Sussan Ley has dumped Jacinta Nampijinpa Price from the Shadow Ministry for refusing to back her leadership a week after The Senator's comments about Indian migrants sparked outrage.

FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/politics/federal-politics/jacinta-price-makes-no-apology-over-indian-migrants-comment-and-refuses-to-support-liberal-leader-sussan-ley-c-19969087

The West Australian (Australia) [SPORT/BACK PAGE]: "GOSPEL OF LUKE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Daniels

Luke Jackson's exit meeting has come and gone at Fremantle Dockers, with no trade request tabled by the ruckman.
His exit meeting centred around clarity on what his role will look like going into 2026.
The Australian Rules football player wants to embed himself in midfield role after Fremantle Dockers exit meeting.

FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/sport/fremantle-dockers/fremantle-ruck-luke-jackson-wants-to-embed-himself-in-midfield-role-after-dockers-exit-meeting--c-19977093

The Scotsman: "UK PLANS TO MASS PRODUCE NEW DRONES TO HELP UKRAINE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn McLaughlin

The UK will mass produce cutting-edge interceptor drone to help Ukraine fight off Russian aerial attacks following an unprecedented violation of Polish airspace that experts say will lead to the "substantial" NATO reinforcement.

Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "KINGDOM REJECTS ISRAELI ATTACKS IN THE REGION: CROWN PRINCE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Saudi Arabia rejects and condemns Israeli attacks in the region, including the "brutal aggression" against Qatar on Tuesday, Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman said.

FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2614819

Fife Free Press: "NEW ERA FOR INSTITUTE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Allan Crow

Work starts on landmark High Street building.
The People's Institute in Kirkcaldy, a historic C-Listed landmark at 1 Glasswork Street, has begun renovations after being closed for five years.
Established in 1865 as part of the temperance movement, it promoted social equality, education, and recreation without alcohol, and was Kirkcaldy's first club to ensure gender equality.

FULL REPORT: http://FifeToday.co.uk/news/people/inside-the-peoples-institute-as-work-starts-in-kirkcaldy-landmark-after-five-year-closure-5310781

Albany Advertiser (Australia): "SALTY SOLUTION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Claire Middleton

Environmental campaigner Tony Harrison is heading to Albany's weekend markets to gather signatures for a petition he hopes will persuade Winter Corporation to recycle brine produced at a possible Desalination Plant.

Reading Today: "MURDER INVESTIGATION LAUNCHED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Thames Valley Police's Major Crime Unit has launched a murder investigation following the death of a woman in Reading.
Officers were called to a stabbing at an address on the A4 London Road at around 14:35.

FULL REPORT: RDG.Today/murder-investigation-launched-into-stabbing-of-woman-in-reading

Daily Express: "WHEN HARRY FINALLY MET HIS FATHER AGAIN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Emily Ferguson

Prince Harry met his father last night for the first time in 19 months, boosting reconciliation hopes.
The King hosted a 55-minute private tea for his estranged younger son in his London home.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/royal/2106983

Great Southern Herald (Australia): "HERE TO HELP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Whitehead

New Palmerston Katanning office provides access to crucial resources.
The official opening of Palmerston Katanning office will provide accessible and fundamental services for residents struggling with Substance Abuse, violence, homelessness, and Mental Health Issues.

FULL REPORT: GSHerald.com.au/news/great-southern-herald/new-palmerston-katanning-office-provides-access-to-crucial-resources-for-mental-health-drug-alcohol-issues-c-19921490

Great Southern Herald (Australia) [SPORT/BACK PAGE]: "LAST-GASP WIN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Cameron Newbold / Hannah Whitehead

Flag at last for Wickepin after UGSFL Grand Final glory.
Wickepin ended years of Grand Final pain, as they broke through for a long-awaited Upper Great Southern Football League premiership.

FULL REPORT: GSHerald.com.au/news/narrogin-observer/ugsfl-2025-warriors-celebrating-league-premiership-victory-after-outlasting-hawks-in-absorbing-grand-final-c-19958310

Daily Star: "WHEN HARRY MET CHARLIE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Nelson

Prince Harry met King Charles for the first time in 19 months.
They appeared to bury the hatchet over a 55-minute tea.

FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/news/latest-news/breaking-prince-harry-arrives-face-35883488

The Times: "STARMER REFUSES TO SACK MANDELSON AS US ENVOY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Smyth / Tom Ball / Steven Swinford / Josie Ensor / Katy Balls

Sir Keir Starmer is resisting pressure to sack Lord Mandelson as ambassador to the US after further revelations about his relationship with the convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/starmer-stands-by-mandelson-after-release-of-epstein-birthday-book-399w85m95

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 21 AUGUST 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

20/8/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 21 August 2025.

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This is a selection of newspaper publications from United Kingdom, it may not be all of the Front Pages.

If the leading story is available, links will be provided.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

Metro (South Edition): "CULT PRIEST GUILTY OF 17 SEX CRIMES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ted Hennessy

Christopher Brain - the former leader of a Religious Cult, backed by The Church Of England - has been found guilty of sexually assaulting nine women.
The cult aimed at attracting young worshippers.

Knutsford Guardian: "TRADERS TO VOTE ON BUSINESS AREA PLAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan

Traders in Knutsford are to be balloted on proposals for a Business Improvement District (BID) which could extend into Tatton Park.
Business Improvment District idea is funded by a levy.

FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25382879.knutsford-businesses-balloted-town-centre-bid-proposal

The I Paper: "LABOUR COUNCILS THREATEN LEGAL ACTION OVER ASYLUM SEEKER HOTELS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Richard Vaughan / Adam Forrest

Home Office ministers and officials are scrambling to find different options to house asylum seekers as more councils - including at least two run by The Labour Party - said they may also take legal action to block the use of hotels in their areas.

FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/home-office-asylum-housing-labour-councils-3871060

Fife Free Press: "BAND'S BID TO RUN GLEBE CENTRE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Allan Crow

A historic former school building in Kirkcaldy could be brought back into use if ambitious plans from a long-established community band come to fruition.
Dysart Colliery Silver Band wants to make the Glebe Park Centre its permanent home, and is working with Fife Council on a Community Asset Transfer (CAT).

FULL REPORT: FifeToday.co.uk/news/people/bands-ambitious-plans-to-take-over-historic-former-school-building-in-kirkcaldy-5275717

The Daily Telegraph: "STATE HAS FAILED WHITE WORKING CLASS PUPILS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Poppy Wood

A failure to ensure that white working-class children succeed is holding back Britain, the Education Secretary has said.
Ahead of GCSE results day, on Thursday, Bridget Phillipson warned that four-fifths of children from white working-class backgrounds were falling short in the English and maths skills required to get on in life.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/08/20/failure-white-working-class-children-holding-back-britain

The West Australian (Australia): "MEETING OF THE MINES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Adrian Rauso

The global bosses of West Australia's top companies - including Perth's Simon Trott (CEO of Rio Tinto) - have secured a face-to-face with United States President Donald Trump.
Meanwhile, Anthony Albanese (Prime Minister of Australia) still waits for an invitation.

Daily Star: "WONDERWAIL!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David O'Dornan

Fans are suffering with the “Post Oasis Blues” as they mourn the emotional highs of Liam Gallagher and Noel Gallagher's epic reunion, say boffins.

Lancashire Telegraph: "CRASH 'COWARD LEFT ME FOR DEAD'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Bellard

Tyler Smith - of Derwent Close, Farington - has admitted causing a head-on collision which left another motorist fearing he was going to die.
The crash was on the A59 in Langho.

Financial Times: "UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION IN INFLATION WIDENS THE GAP WITH EUROZONE PEERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Fleming

Accelerating UK inflation has left the gap with EuroZone price growth at its widest in nearly two years, new data showed and underscoring the stubborn price pressures of The Bank Of England.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/7a75942f-9b40-4c49-b87f-e0ed3bed83f8

Reading Today: "MOSH PIT TO MAIN STAGE: LOCAL LAD RETURNS TO READING FESTIVAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jake Clothier

One of the acts on the bill at Reading Festival this year has become the latest to make the transition from punter to performer.
Wokingham's own Songer is set to return to the festival this weekend, but this time he’s taking to the Main Stage–a slot which is a dream for any performer.

FULL REPORT: RDG.Today/from-mosh-pit-to-main-stage-local-lad-songer-on-performing-at-reading-festival

Morning Star: "LET MIGRANT KIDS HAVE SANCURY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre

Teaching unions have hit out at "shamefully cruel" far-right attempts to make migrant children feel unwelcome in school.
More than 400 trade unionists slammed bigots for protesting outside of schools that work with the Schools Of Sanctuary scheme.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/education-must-remain-beacon-hope-dignity-and-solidarity

The Oldham Times: "'IT'S LIKE THE START OF WORLD WAR THREE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jessica Rothwell

Angry residents have shared their frustration over late-night fireworks causing a nuisance in Chadderton.
A recent influx of Social Media posts has come from those kept up by the frequent disturbance, which has been a recurring problem across the borough for several years.

FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25402066.firework-complaints-sparked-return-late-night-nuisance

Daily Express: "MILLIONS FACE ENERGY BILLS 'RIP-OFF'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Katie Elliott

Millions of households will be "ripped off" this autumn as energy bills are expected to creep up again despite The Labour Party's pledge to bring them down, campaigners have warned.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/2098006

Warrington Guardian: "ILLEGAL GOODS SEIZED IN RAID"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nathan Okell

More than £10,000 worth of illegal goods have been seized from a shop in Warrington.
Cheshire Police officers visited the shop on Orford Lane as part of a joint investigation with Trading Standards teams, immigration officials, and HM Revenue and Customs.

FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25387952.10k-illegal-tobacco-cigs-vapes-seized-orford-shop

The Times: "LABOUR COUNCILS EXPLORE MIGRANT HOTEL LEGAL ACTION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Charlie Parker / Lara Wildenberg / Max Kendix / Aubrey Allegretti / George Willoughby

Labour Party councils are among dozens throughout the country poised to begin legal action to shut Asylum Seeker hotels after a key High Court ruling.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/protest-outside-more-asylum-hotels-to-force-moves-says-reform-s0bt70n5b

Andytown News (Ireland): "KNEECLAPPED!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conor McParland

A new mural in support of Kneecap member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh has been unveiled in West Belfast ahead of his court appearance in London.
Liam, who uses the stage name Mo Chara, is appearing at Westminster Magistrates Court to face terrorism charges.

FULL REPORT: BelfastMedia.com/new-mural-unveiled-on-whiterock-road-ahead-of-kneecap-member-court-appearance

The Scotsman: "'STAMPEDE' OF OFFSHORE WIND CONDEMNED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rachel Keenan / David Bol

Fishing Industry leaders in Scotland have described offshore Wind Farm expansion as a "stampede" and a "gamble" as they demanded an immediate stop to further consents.

Melton Times: "BEST IN THE WORLD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Adrian Rauso

Scott Lansdowne celebrates biggest ever deadlift at Power In The Park.
Scalford's Will Lee and Tim Lee help Great Britain to Tug Of War global glory.

FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/news/people/world-record-lift-celebrated-at-action-packed-power-in-the-park-5277138

Edinburgh Evening News: "MAN DIES IN SCAFFOLD FALL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rhoda Morrison

Man dies after 'fall from scaffolding' in Edinburgh's Dublin Street.
A man has died in an Edinburgh city centre street after reportedly having fallen from scaffolding.
Emergency services were called to Dublin Street, in the city’s New Town, at around 3pm on Tuesday, August 19, following reports of a man having fallen.

FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.Scotsman.com/news/emergency-incident/man-dies-in-edinburgh-street-after-fall-from-scaffolding-5280011

St. Helens Star: "FINAL JOURNEY OF TRUE GREAT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mike Critchley

St. Helens Rugby Football Club's first squad gave a Guard Of Honour as Ray French - the Sports Team's former captain, dual code international, respected schoolmaster and the voice of rugby - was sent on his final journey.
Mourners from all walks of life packed into St. Helens Parish Church to hear tributes to one of the town's favourite sporting sons.

FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25394305.saints-guard-honour-ray-french-makes-final-journey

Daily Mail: "LABOUR REVOLT ON MIGRANT HOTELS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Merriman / Ryan Hooper / Liz Hull

Keir Starmer was facing a Labour Party revolt as councils prepared to battle the Home Office over migrant hotels.
Town Hall leaders across the country said they are already looking to follow Epping Forest District Council and take legal action to prevent small boat arrivals being placed in local hotels.

FULL REPORT: http://DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15019157

Glasgow Times: "WOMAN IS 'LUCKY' AFTER ORGANS REMOVED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ann Fotheringham

Jennifer Ogilvie considers herself “one of the lucky ones” after being treated in Glasgow for advanced Ovarian Cancer.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25402630.surgeons-removed-five-organs-now-free-cancer

Albany Advertiser: "IT'S TOO HARD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Melissa Sheil

Coastal Creations And Co- an artisanal gifts store - is the latest Albany business to close up shop, with the owner citing high rents, slow foot traffic and a focus on major chains as reasons for the troubling trend.
Coastal Creations and Co will close their doors, permanently, on Friday 31 October 2025.

FULL REPORT: AlbanyAdvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/coastal-creations-and-co-latest-albany-local-business-to-shut-down-in-brewing-small-business-crisis-c-19734520

The Guardian: "LABOUR COUNCILS JOIN REVOLT OVER ASYLUM HOTELS AFTER EPPING RULING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rajeev Syal / Vikram Dodd

Councils that are run by The Labour Party are considering legal challenges to close hotels housing Asylum Seekers after a landmark ruling from The High Court.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2025/aug/20/labour-run-councils-consider-legal-challenges-to-close-hotels-housing-asylum-seekers

Bury Times: "REMEMBERING THEIR SACRIFICES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Neil Brandwood

Residents and the local Council of Bury paid respects to those who gave their lives in the Second World War with a poignant service on the 80th anniversary of Victory In Japan Day.

FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25391812.bury-will-commemorate-80th-anniversary-vj-day-today

The Messenger: "FURY OVER MAGGOTS IN UNCOLLECTED BINS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson

Fury has erupted in Timperley over missed collections of green bins, with householders complaining of maggots breeding among rotting food for weeks.
The residents who have paid an extra £45 on top of their Council Tax for the bins to be emptied on a weekly basis say their green bins were not collected for up to a month – and now they want a refund.

FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25388141.maggot-complaints-green-bins-unemptied---despite-45-fee

Scottish Daily Mail: "LABOUR MSP IS CHARGED OVER INDECENT IMAGES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Gordon

Scottish Labour Party MSP Colin Smyth has been arrested and charged with the possession of indecent images of children.
The Scottish Labour party has suspended the former modern studies teacher, who served as Scottish Labour Pary's top official before entering Holyrood in 2016, and withdrawn the whip.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15019013

The Guardian (Australia): "AI DOOM, NATURE LAWS AND SOLVING THE HOUSING PROBLEM _ FIVE TAKEAWAYS FROM DAY TWO OF ECONOMIC REFORM ROUNDTABLE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Patrick Commins / Tom McIlroy

The treasurer, Jim Chalmers, presided over talks about growing the Australian economy on day two of the economic reform roundtable.
The Guardian (Australia Edition) detail five key points of what occurred.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/business/2025/aug/20/five-takeaways-day-two-economic-reform-roundtable

The Bolton News: "WEDDING IS ON CARDS FOR MILLIONAIRES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Zach Harrison

A Bolton family are celebrating being millionaires after striking it lucky on The National Lottery.
Darren McGuire and his partner Laura Thwaites got the shock of their lives on 23 July 2025, when their numbers came up on The Lotto.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25401157.1m-national-lottery-win-family-bolton

Daily Record: "IRVINE WELSH: NIC HURT INDY HOPES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: John Dingwall

Author Irvine Welsh says Nicola Sturgeon set back the cause of Scottish Independence by shoving her transgender beliefs down people's throats.

Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "INFIRMARY GETS SHOT IN THE ARM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jack Tooth

The Victoria Infirmary Northwich no longer requires improvement after an inspection.
The Winnington Lane site received a rating from a Health Inspector for the first time in more than five years last week.

FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25387911.victoria-infirmary-northwich-no-longer-requires-improvement

Daily Mirror: "WE DON'T WANT TO LIVE LIKE THIS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dave Burke / Shekhar Bhatia

Khadar Mohamed - a resident of the Asylum Seeker hotel at the centre of angry anti-migrant protests - has pleaded for the demonstrations to end after the Home Office was ordered to curb their stay.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/asylum-seeker-living-fear-begs-35765974

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 31 JULY 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

30/7/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 31 July 2025.

Browse through #IBPapers on 𝕏, and #IBPapers on BlueSky, to keep up with the latest from Informing Britain Papers on Social Media.

This is a selection of newspaper publications from United Kingdom, it may not be all of the Front Pages.

If the leading story is available, links will be provided.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

Daily Star: "SHARON'S TEARS FOR HER OZZY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Isobel Dickinson

Ozzy Osbourne's heartbroken widow Sharon Osbourne is supported by Jack Osbourne and Kelly Osbourne at Black Sabbath Bridge in Birmingham surrounded by fans chanting his name.

Daily Star (Sport): "TOXIC WASTE DUMP"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: David McDonnell

Luke Shaw says Ruben Amorim's hardline stance on his placer is what is needed to cure the 'toxic' atmosphere at Old Trafford and take Manchester United back to the top.

Warrington Guardian: "CAMPUS IS SET FOR 400 HOMES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nathan Okell

A planning application has been formally submitted detailing the plans to redevelop the University of Chester’s former Padgate campus.

FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25338488.plans-submitted-build-400-homes-closed-padgate-university-campus

The Independent: "ARAB NATIONS URGE HAMAS TO DISARM AND END GAZA RULE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Millie Cooke

Arab nations have taken the unprecedented step of asking Hamas to lay down its arms and surrender control of Gaza.
Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Egypt called for the terrorist group to "disarm" and disband. It is the first time these countries have condemned Hamas and demanded it play no part in the future of Palestine.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/world/palestine-israel-hamas-qatar-egypt-saudi-arabia-b2798929.html

Fife Free Press: "REMARKABLE GIFT FOR GALLERIES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Allan Crow

A woman's love of childhood visits to a Fife museum and art gallery and her lifelong wish that it continues to benefit the people of her town led her to leave it almost £250,000 in her will.
Jean Treleavan Hubbard's generous bequest will help Kirkcaldy Galleries' centenary celebrations.

FULL REPORT: FifeToday.co.uk/news/people/how-a-womans-love-of-art-led-to-ps250000-bequest-to-fife-gallery-and-museum-5241962

Daily Express: "NEW CLUES TO LOCATION OF MOORS MURDER VICTIM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Riches

Pages thought to be missing from Moors killer Ian Brady's memoir may reveal where he buried Keith Bennett.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/uk/2088755

Daily Express (Sport): "RISE FOR THE ASHES"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Mike Walters

Ben Stokes promised England he will be fit for The Ashes this Winter after being ruled out on medical grounds.

Glasgow Times: "'THIS IS NOT SUSTAINABLE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Morgan Carmichael

The future of a Glasgow business is uncertain after as ongoing Scottish Water works have forced it to temporarily close.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25353202.glasgow-business-forces-close-due-scottish-water-works

The Daily Telegraph: "HEATHROW CHAOS TO BRING DAYS OF DELAYS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Gareth Corfield / Tim Sigsworth / Christopher Jasper

Hundreds of thousands of passengers across the United Kingdom are suffering travel chaos after an Air Traffic Control failure grounded planes in the middle of the school Summer Holidays.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/07/30/london-airspace-shuts-heathrow-gatwick-failure

The Yorkshire Post: "TASKFORCE SET TO FIGHT CRISIS IN EDUCATION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

A new task force has been launched to improve how people with a Learning Disability are supported.
The IPPR Inclusion Taskforce will being together leading experts in education.

Morning Star: "STARMER'S PALESTINE PLEDGE SLAMMED AS TOOTHLESS GESTURE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's conditional recognition of the Palestinian statehood was dismissed as "gesture politics" that won't stop Israel's starvation of Gaza.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/empty-gestures-fool-no-one

Morning Star (Sport): "STOKES CONFIDENT FOR ASHES DESPITE INJURY"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: TBA

England captain Ben Stokes insists he will be fit to lead his side's Ashes charge, despite being ruled out of the series decider against India yesterday with a serious shoulder injury.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/stokes-confident-ashes-despite-injury

The Oldham Times: "TENTS REMOVED FROM TOWN HALL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Charlotte Hall

Oldham homeless camp dispersed and council building blocked off.
A homeless camp on the doorstep of Oldham’s town hall has been moved on and the area blocked off by council staff.

FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25341271.oldham-homeless-camp-dispersed-council-building-blocked-off

Metro (South Edition): "SHARON'S TEARS FOR HER OZZY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pierra Willix

Sharon Osbourne was emotional while greeting fans of her husband, Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne, at his funeral procession.
The musician was laid to rest in Birmingham today, with thousands of mourners lining the streets of his hometown.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/07/30/mourners-line-streets-birmingham-ahead-ozzy-osbournes-funeral-23787890

Metro (North Edition) [Sport]: "RODGERS DEMANDS 'QUALITY' SIGNINGS"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: TBA

Brendan Rodgers admitted Celtic need 'quality' reinforcements - and revealed he hopes new signings before they open their Premiership defence against St. Mirren on Sunday.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/search/?q=brendan+rodgers#gsc.tab=0&gsc.q=BRENDAN%20RODGERS%20%2F%20CELTIC%20%2F%20NEW%20SIGNINGS&gsc.sort=date

Reading Today: "BEACH BOYS PERFORM AT ENGLEFIELD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Hillman

In Review: A huge crowd at Englefield House for The Beach Boys' only show in United Kingdom of 2025.
A special occassion following Brian Wilson's death earlier this year.

FULL REPORT: RDG.TODAY/in-review-a-huge-crowd-at-englefield-house-for-the-beach-boys-only-uk-show-of-the-year

The Times: "PALESTINE VOW BREAKS LAW, CLAIM TOP LAWYERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matt Dathan / Ali Mitib / Geraldine Scott

Some of Britain's most prominent lawyers have warned Sir Keir Starmer that the government's pledge to recognise Palestine State risks breaking International Law.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/palestine-pledge-could-break-the-law-top-lawyers-warn-starmer-3lx0mv6lk

The Times (Sport): "I COULDN'T RISK ASHES PLACE, SAYS STOKES"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Elizabeth Ammon

Ben Stokes will miss the final Test Match against India after tearing a muscle in his right shoulder.
Ollie Pope will be drafted in as Acting Captain for the first time since December.
England have made some changes to their overall team.

Lancashire Telegraph: "FOUR LOCKED UP FOR 'COWARDLY' ATTACK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nat Goodlad

Four men from a gang of seven who inflicted a violent homophobic attack on two men outside Blackburn Train Station have been jailed.

Daily Mail: "SHAME ON YOU, STARMER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Natalie Lisbona / Andy Jehring

Victims of the October 7 atrocities told Keir Starmer there can be no recognition of a Palestine State until every hostage is free.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14953869

Melton Times: "OUR GLORY GIRLS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie

The founder of a thriving village Football Club for women and girls is expecting another surge in interest in the game following Sunday's latest stunning success for the England Lionesses.
Asfordby Amateurs Ladies Girls and Inclusive FC already has 18 teams.

FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/news/people/girls-football-club-ready-for-new-surge-of-interest-after-lionesses-latest-glory-5246685

Scottish Daily Mail: "SCOTS MP'S SICKENING INSULT TO ISRAEL HOSTAGES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Blackley

A Scottish MP has been condemned for 'despicable' comments justifying Hamas holding innocent Israelis hostage as it’s ‘the only bargaining power’ the terror group has left.
Angus MacDonald provoked outrage after claiming if the terror group released the hostages they seized in 2023 then Israel would 'obliterate' Palestine.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14955941

Knutsford Guardian: "STILL HOLDING HANDS AFTER 78 YEARS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan

Knutsford couple celebrate incredible 78th wedding anniversary.
A devoted Audrey Geary and John Geary still hold hands after being married for an incredible 78 years.

FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25332455.knutsford-couple-celebrate-incredible-78th-wedding-anniversary

Andersonstown News: "CÉAD MÍLE FÁILTE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conor McParland

100,000 expected as Féile An Phobail gets under way.
Féile announce a free concert will take place on Sunday 3 August in Falls Park.
FakerMaker, Made Of Stone, Creedance Clearwater Review, Black Rose and Euphoria have been confirmed to perform.

FULL REPORT: BelfastMedia.com/feile-rocks-free-rock-concert-set-for-falls-park-on-sunday

Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "VANDALS STEAL CHURCH PAVING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Mulligan

A church that is due to celebrate its 200th anniversary this year was hit by vandalism with thousands of pounds worth of sandstone stolen from its grounds.
St. George's Church, in Tyldesley, which dates back to 1825 and is a Grade II listed building, was targeted in the shocking incident in the early hours of Thursday 24 July.

FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25349583.st-georges-church-tyldesley-devastated-vandalism

Jewish News: "RECOGNISE REALITY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer insisted that he was "unequivocal" about the need for a Palestinian state, but stressed that it needed to be part of a "wider plan which ultimately results in a two-state solution and lasting security for Palestinians and Israelis".

FULL REPORT: JewishNews.co.uk/voice-of-the-jewish-news-performative-geopolitical-gestures-will-not-bring-about-the-two-state-solution

Bury Times: "FOOTBALLER'S DEATH WAS 'NATURAL RULING'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eoin McCaul

An inquest into the death of Emily Rachel Wilcock has concluded that the Bury football player's sudden death at the age of 27 was due to natural causes.

FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25346968.bury-footballers-death-27-due-natural-causes

The Scotsman: "SCOTS OIL FIRM WARNS STAFF OVER CLOSURE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Bol

A company "at the forefront of decommissioning oil and gas facilities in Scotland has told staff it faces closure.

St. Helens Star: "TRIBUTES PAID TO 'LION' AND 'GIANT'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Mulligan

Everyone at Liverpool St. Helens FC, a Rugby Union club, are currently in mourning following the passing of their Club President Ray French who died at the age of 85 on Saturday 26 July 2025.

FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/sport/25350553.ray-french-liverpool-st-helens-rugby-club-pays-tribute

The Bolton News: "GREEN FOR GO AS TOWN GETS A CASH BOOST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James McNeil

Bolton has received a cash injection of more than half a million pounds to help transform the way people of Greater Manchester travel.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25341150.bolton-pilot-new-ways-getting-people-electric-cars

Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "SOLAR FARM FIRM'S VICTORY ON APPEAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rob Goulding

A Solar Farm developer has overturned a ban on dumping 1.34 million cubic metres of builders' spoil in Winnington after planning permission was refused.

FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25342533.winnington-solar-farm-developer-wins-appeal-cwac

The Messenger: "FIRMS FACE CHARGES FOR ROADWORKS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eoin McCaul

Companies carrying out roadworks could face daily charges for disrupting busy roads during peak hours.
Under the proposed "lane rental" plans, businesses will be incentivised to carry out works outside peak times.

FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25336232.bolton-roadworks-face-charges-lane-closures

That's all the papers.

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 17 JULY 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

16/7/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 17 July 2025.

Browse through #IBPapers on 𝕏, and #IBPapers on BlueSky, to keep up with the latest from Informing Britain Papers on Social Media.

This is a selection of newspaper publications from United Kingdom, it may not be all of the Front Pages.

If the leading story is available, links will be provided.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

The Daily Telegraph: "CABINET BID TO HALT AFGHAN AIRLIFT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Gordon Rayner

The Home Office tried to stop a £7billion plan to grant asylum to 24,000 Afghans because of fears over national security, The Telegraph has learnt.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/07/16/home-office-tried-blocking-afghan-airlift-national-security

Bury Times: "DOGS SEIZED AFTER 'ATTACK' IN THE TOWN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Zach Harrison

Four "suspected" XL Bully dogs have been seized by police as a man was taken to a local Medical Facility.
The incident took place on Rochdale Road.

FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25310297.4-xl-bully-dogs-seized-bury-man-taken-hospital

Morning Star: "THIN-SKINNED PM PURGES FOUR MPS IN CRACKDOWN BID"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray

Sir Keir Starmer has suspended Neil Duncan-Jordan, Brian Leishman, Chris Hinchliff and Rachael Maskell from The Labour Party in a desperate attempt to restore his floundering and diminished authority.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/starmer-plunges-labour-crisis-he-axes-rebel-mps

Glasgow Times: "'IT COULD'VE HAPPENED TO ANYONE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Donald Erskine

Pete MacDonald, the owner of one of the city flats which collapsed on Albert Drive, has said "it could happen to anyone".

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25318117.owner-glasgow-albert-drive-collapsed-building-speaks

The I Paper: "REEVES BLAMED FOR UK INFLATION HIKE, AS NI RISE HITS FOOD PRICES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Callum Mason

Rachel Reeves' decision to hike employers' National Insurance is being blamed by some retailers and economists for the unexpected rise in inflation.

FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/reeves-inflation-bump-ni-rise-food-prices-3809682

Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "TOP TEAMWORK HELPS TO SAVE CLUB"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tabitha Wilson

Shakerley Community Centre in Tyldesley has been saved from closure thanks to the dedication of volunteers and supporters.

FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25298142.shakerley-community-centre-saved-closure-volunteers

City AM: "GUINNESS MAKER LOSES ITS HEAD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Saskia Hoopman / Amber Murray

Diageo will replace Debra Crew just over a year into her tenure as the drinks giant struggles to regain investor confidence following a turbulent period marked by falling sales and a sharp decline in its share price.

FULL REPORT: CityAM.com/ftse-100-giant-diageo-to-replace-ceo-debra-crew

The Scotsman: "NHS URGED TO SETTLE 'OUT OF HAND' TRIBUNAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn McLaughlin

Scottish Ministers have been accused of letting the situation surrounding a Health Board has got out of hand.

Melton Times: "£150K FOR NEW PARK BRIDGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie

Councillors will decide this week whether to consider spending more than £100,000 on rebuilding the footbridge in Melton Country Park which was closed to the public following flood damage in January.

FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/lifestyle/outdoors/decision-to-be-taken-on-replacing-flood-damaged-melton-country-park-bridge-5223938

The National: "PLAN TO END GAZA GENOCIDE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Gregor Young

Twelve countries have agreed to take concrete action against Israel to stop its genocide against the Palestinian people.

FULL REPORT: TheNational.scot/news/25319771.12-countries-agree-concrete-steps-halt-gaza-genocide

Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "10,000 SCREENED IN MEMORY OF AARON"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Heidi Summerfield

Fourteen years ago, Aaron Dixon was at home with his family having been out the night before with his sister and his friends.

FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25303721.heart-screening-programme-reaches-10-000-memory-aaron-dixon

Metro (South Edition): "NEW MAXWELL APPEAL BID AS TRUMP FLIPS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Hooper

The family of sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell have begun a new appeal for her release as Donald Trump trashed his own followers.
President Donald Trump is facing a firestorm as his supporters turn against him because of his laissez-faire approach to the Jeffrey Epstein files.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/07/16/five-key-questions-answered-trump-administrations-epstein-files-chaos-23673922

St Helens Star: "'ARSON' ATTACK IN FINGERPOST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conal Cunningham

An elderly couple were rescued from a house fire in the early hours of 15 July, in what police believe was a suspected arson attack in Fingerpost.

FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25316280.ravenhead-elderly-couple-critical-condition-suspected-arson

Financial Times: "DIAGEO CHIEF STANDS DOWN AS FALLING ALCOHOL SALES TAKE TOLL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Arash Massoudi / Madeleine Speed / Anjli Raval

Diaego's Chief Executive Debra Crew has quit with immediate effect and will be replaced on an interim bases.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/aef5c197-6353-4b60-9232-8e9f6f1695e5

Reading Today: "BAA-RILLIANT SCULPTURES INVADE READING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

12 giant Shaun The Sheep sculptures have flocked to Reading this Summer.
Residents and visitors are invited to join the fun trail and find Shaun The Sheep sculptures.

FULL REPORT: RDG.TODAY/shaun-the-sheep-sculptures-invade-reading-as-residents-join-fun-trail

The Guardian: "FOUR MPS LOSE LABOUR WHIP AS PM ATTEMPTS TO REASSERT GRIP ON PARTY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eleni Courea / Jessica Elgot

Keir Starmer has fired a warning shot to rebellious Labour MPs and moved to reassert his grip on his party by removing the whip from four backbenchers for repeatedly breaching discipline.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2025/jul/16/keir-starmer-to-remove-labour-whip-from-at-least-three-persistent-rebel-mps

The Bolton News: "LARGE DROP IN NHS WAITING LISTS BOOSTER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan

Waiting lists for the NHS in Bolton have fallen by more than 7,000 people, the biggest drop in five years.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25311801.bolton-nhs-waiting-lists-fall-7-000-people

Daily Mail: "THANKS FOR SAVING US, NOW WE'LL SUE YOU"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mark Nicol / David Williams / Sam Greenhill

Taxpayers face a potential £1billion bill as law firms race to cash in following the Afghan Data Breach disaster.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14912633

The Messenger: "THE BEST AND WORST GPS ACCORDING TO YOU"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Erin Lyons / Anja Jungmayr

Trafford's best and worst rated GP surgeries for 2025 have been revealed in the latest patient survey results from NHS England.

FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25312376.trafford-best-worst-gp-practices---according-patients

Daily Express: "'THEY FAILED TO PROVIDE WHAT MIGHT HAVE HELPED'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Riches

Anti-terror scheme Prevent "failed to provide" help that may have stopped the killers of three girls in Southport and David Amess.

Andystown News: "CONNOLLY HOUSE HUNGER STRIKE MUSEUM: SPECULATION MOUNTING OVER A'TOWN SITE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

Speculation is mounting that a prime site on Andersonstown Road has been purchased for the development of a museum.

Daily Mirror: "SUE CHEF"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Janine Yaqoob / Mark Jefferies

Furious John Torode plans to sue the BBC over his axing from MasterChef for allegedly using racist language.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/john-torode-take-legal-action-35568265.amp

Knutsford Guardian: "PROPOSAL TO REVIVE LANDMARK BUILDING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan

An iconic building in Knutsford could be revived under the latest plans.
A bar and restaurant could be developed at 60 King Street.

FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25307917.latest-60-king-street-plans-include-bar-restaurant-homes

Scottish Daily Mail: "CLEARED: TRANS ROW NURSE WHO WAS 'HUNG OUT TO DRY'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dan Barker

The nurse at the centre of a landmark employment tribunal has been cleared of all gross misconduct allegations against her, her lawyer has said.

FULL REPORT: Dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14910317

Lancashire Telegraph: "KIDS AT RISK AS MMR VACCINE UPTAKE DIPS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nat Goodlad / Joe Harrigan

Health officials are calling on people in Blackburn and Darwen to ensure their children have been vaccinated with the MMR vaccine vaccination.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25315450.mmr-vaccine-rates-target-blackburn-darwen

Daily Star: "LEAKY BUM TIME!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Isobel Dickinson

Drippy Thames Water chief Chris Weston blames rain for an increase in leaks - just days after bringing in a Hosepipe Ban.

The Oldham Times: "'EXORCISM REVENGE LED TO KIDNAPPING'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor

Azizur Rahman and Shohad Miah who kidnapped and violently assaulted an 87-year-old man in Oldham before leaving him naked in West Yorkshire have been jailed.

FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25315241.men-jailed-kidnapping-man-87-following-exorcism

Warrington Guardian: "A&E WAIT WORST IN THE COUNTRY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lois Dean

Patients at Warrington Hospital experienced the worst Accident & Emergency waits in the country, according to new Government league tables.

FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25312485.nhs-figures-reveal-extent-e-wait-times-warrington-hospital

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 19 JUNE 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

18/6/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 19 June 2025.

Browse through #IBPapers on 𝕏, and #IBPapers on BlueSky, to keep up with the latest from Informing Britain Papers on Social Media.

This is a selection of newspaper publications from Britain, it may not be all of the Front Pages.

If the leading story is available, links will be provided.

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Daily Mail: "BENEFITS BILL IS ON COURSE TO ROCKET BY £18BN A YEAR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves

Spending on sickness benefits is on course to rise by £18billion.
That's the same as the entire police budget.

Scottish Daily Mail: "SNP DENY 192,000 SCOTS OAPS WINTER FUEL CASH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Blackley

Nearly 200,000 British OAPs won't get Winter Fuel help after The SNP broke their promise on universal payments.

Gloucestershire Echo: "CANCER CENTRE APPEAL HITS £9M MILESTONE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

The new centre at Cheltenham will feature natural light, bright designed gardens, and patient rooms.

Daily Star: "FRANKIE IS IN BINNER'S ENCLOSURE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton

Race fans blasted Ascot bosses after bins were dumped near a statue of the world famouus jockey Frankie Dettori.

The Scotsman: "CRISIS-HIT GPS STUCK WITH IT SYSTEMS 'FROM THE DARK AGES'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Neil Pooran / Alistair Grant

GPs in Scotland are using IT systems that are more than two decades old amid an ongoing crisis.

Gloucester Citizen: "SHOCK AS FAMILY KILLED IN AIR CRASH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alex Driscoll

A couple and their four-year-old daughter who died in the Air India plane crash were "widely loved and deeply respected", their family has said.

FULL REPORT: GloucestershireLive.co.uk/news/gloucester-news/heartbreaking-tributes-gloucester-family-killed-10261912

Metro (South Edition): "ARMAGEDDON"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jessica Kwong

Iran has threatened the United States with 'irreparable harm' if Donald Trump sends in war planes to destroy its nuclear sites.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/06/17/trump-us-wont-assassinate-irans-leader-for-now-abruptly-leaves-g7-23440956

Reading Today: "READING REMEMBERS FORBURY VICTIMS FIVE YEARS ON"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jake Clothier

Residents of Reading are set to mark the fifth anniversary of the victims of the Forbury Gardens attack next week.

FULL REPORT: RDG.Today/reading-to-mark-fifth-anniversary-of-forbury-gardens-attack-next-week

The Independent: "'I MAY DO IT, I MAY NOT': TRUMP TAUNTS IRAN OVER AIRSTRIKES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Watling

Donald Trump taunted Iran on Wednesday over the extraordinary prospect of US airstrikes on Tehran after The Ayatollah rejected demands for unconditional surrender.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/iran-israel-war-donald-trump-us-strikes-b2772480.html

Royston Crow: "'CHARMING' LISTED PUB ON THE MARKET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Anne Suslak

A Grade II-listed pub in Abington Pigotts is up for sale for £799,500.
The Pig and Abbot is situated in the heart of Abington Pigotts, and is a Queen Anne period public house.

FULL REPORT: Royston-Crow.co.uk/news/25245859.pig-abbot-pub-abington-pigotts-goes-sale

Glasgow Times: "TENANTS FIGHT OFF RENT RISES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ava Whyte

Tenants of the Water Row development in Govan took to the streets of Glasgow to celebrate after their landlord halted a rent increase.

FULL REPORT: http://GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25250345.glasgow-tenants-celebrate-landlord-halts-rent-hike

Andersonstown News: "MO CHARA BAILED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

Hundreds of Kneecap fans turned up outside a court in London to support Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, better known as his stage name Mo Chara, as he was released on bail.

FULL REPORT: BelfastMedia.com/hundreds-turn-out-in-support-of-kneecap-s-mo-chara-as-he-is-released-on-bail

Morning Star: "ANGER AS TRUMP HINTS AT JOINING ATTACKS ON IRAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ceren Sagir

Anti-war campaigners have hit back at Donald Trump after the United States President said that his nation might join forces with Israel in attacking Iran.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/us-must-not-drive-world-worst-middle-east-war-ever

Daily Express: "ASSISTED DYING LAW WOULD BE A WONDERFUL PRESENT FOR MUM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hanna Geissler

Esther Rantzen health latest as Rebecca Wilcox issues update on her condition and discusses the Assisted Dying campaign.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/uk/2070516

The Guardian: "'I MAY DO, I MAY NOT': TRUMP KEEPS WORLD WAITING ON US JOINING WAR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Emma Graham-Harrison / Dan Sabbagh

President Donald Trump has not decided if he will take the United States into war with Israel on Iran.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/world/2025/jun/18/iran-threatens-us-with-irreparable-damage-if-trump-joins-war

Daily Mirror: "PIP CUTS A CATASTROPHE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lizzy Buchan

The Government has been accused of turning its back on sick and disabled people after pressing ahead with "catastrophic" benefit cuts.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/politics/dwp-disability-cuts-branded-catastrophic-35413196

The Times: "BRITAIN COULD SUPPORT US TO STRIKE IRAN FROM THE AIR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Larisa Brown / Alistair Dawber

Britain is weighing up whether to provide United States military support in the event of Donald Trump deciding to bomb Iran.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/defence/article/uk-troops-middle-east-iran-x0gw626r7

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