INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 18 September 2025.

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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.
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​This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

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Metro (South Edition): "TRUMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Gergana Krasteva / Sarah Hooper

King Charles rolled out the Red Carpet for Donald Trump at Windsor Castle in London with a dazzling show of pageantry, pomp and circumstance - but well away from public view as anger grew at the United States President's second State Visit with First Lady Melania Trump.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/09/17/four-arrested-epstein-trump-photos-projected-onto-windsor-castle-24181039

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Great Southern Herald (Australia): "PETROL STATION BLAZE HEROICS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Whitehead

A Kojonup man has been deemed a hero after extinguishing a Petrol Station fire sparked by an allegedly stolen utility vehicle crashing through fuel bowsers at high speeds.
Wearing only footy shorts and sandals, Jesse Johnston-Diack charged into Hi-Way Sales & Service Fuel Station on Albany Highway which had erupted into flames.

FULL REPORT: GSHerald.com.au/news/great-southern-herald/kojonup-hero-extinguishes-fuel-filled-fire-after-alleged-stolen-ute-high-speed-crash-into-local-petrol-station-c-19870457

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Fife Free Press: "YOU GOT YOUR CASH, NOW MAKE YOUR CASE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Allan Crow

Kirkcaldy has moved one more step closer to multi-million pound funding to transform its Town Centre with confirmation from the Prime Minister that the money is coming.
Sir Keir Starmer made the pledge in the House Of Commons on Wednesday - less than three months after Rachel Reeves, Chancellor of the Exchequer, confirmed Kirkcaldy was one of only three UK towns to be given priority.

FULL REPORT: FifeToday.co.uk/news/people/prime-minister-keir-starmers-pledge-on-multi-million-ps-funding-for-kirkcaldy-town-centre-5312222

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Morning Star: "'P*** OFF YOU NASTY LUMP'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray

Thousands marched in London to tell Donald Trump he was not welcome in Britain as the United States President was feted by royalty 25 miles away in Windsor at Windsor Castle.
Protests greeted the global leader of the far-right offensive, with four people arrested for projecting an image of Mr Trump with late paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein onto Windsor Castle and a van displaying the same image was later stopped by police.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/not-our-name-not-our-watch

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East Kent Mercury: "SHOCK AFTER WEDDING VENUE SHUTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Max Chesson

Couples set to be married at a popular Kent wedding venue have been left devastated after the business behind it collapsed into administration.
The Blazing Donkey Country Hotel, near Sandwich – which once snubbed a million-pound deal to house Asylum Seekers – has been forced to close its doors after more than 36 years under the ownership of Richard and Sherry Martin.

FULL REPORT: KentONLINE.co.uk/sandwich/news/our-12k-wedding-is-gone-shock-as-popular-kent-venue-ente-329676

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The National: "IS SHARING THIS IMAGE A CRIME?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Fiona Brown

An advertising van displaying an image of Jeffrey Epstein and United States President Donald Trump together has been confiscated by Metropolitan Police, according to campaigners.
The group Everyone Hates Elon had been displaying the van in Windsor on the morning of Wednesday 17 September 2025 as the American Commander In Chief is in the United Kingdom on a State Visit at the capital's Windsor Castle visiting King Charles and Queen Camilla, accompanied by First Lady Melania Trump.

FULL REPORT: TheNational.SCOT/news/25474015.journalists-detained-ad-van-trump-epstein-picture-seized

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State Times (Jammu & Kashmir): "WORLD SAW PAK TERRORIST CRYING, RECOUNTING PLIGHT: MODI"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Raj Daluja

Prime Minister Narendra Modi - on Wednesday - said Indian soldiers brought Pakistan to its knees "in the blink of an eye" during Operation Sindoor and the world saw a terrorist crying, comments coming after terror outfit JEM's commander admitted losses suffered by the family of its chief.

FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/world-saw-pak-terrorist-crying-recounting-plight-modi

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The Independent: "BRITAIN WHEELS OUT THE WINDSORS TO PLAY ITS ROYAL TRUMP CARD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jane Dalton

United Kingdom rolled out the finest pageantry for Donald Trump and Melania Trump as King Charles and Queen Camilla welcomed the United States President, and the First Lady, for his historic – and controversial – second State Visit.
The Prince and Princess Of Wales also formed part of the royal charm offensive at Windsor Castle.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/trump-windsor-king-queen-state-visit-b2828340.html

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​Glasgow Times: "BODY OF MISSING GERS FAN FOUND AT LOCH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Waddell

A major investigation has begun after human remains belonging to a missing Glasgow man were found in Loch Lomond.
Graham Wright vanished last month.
Graham Wright was reported missing to Police Scotland on Monday 25 August 2025, after last being seen at approximately 12:00 on Wednesday 20 August 2025 around the Cumberland Street vicinity in the city's Gorbals area.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25474949.major-probe-glasgow-mans-remains-found-loch-lomond

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Daily Star: "HAIR TO THE THRONE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Nelson / Claudia Trotman 

Keep yer wig on, Orange Manbaby.
It's a bit blowy.
King Charles gave Manbaby Donald Trump a big welcome at Windsor Castle for his hair-storic second State Visit.

FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/news/latest-news/breaking-trump-lands-uk-ahead-35913778

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​The Guardian (Australia Edition): "ALMOST 30 STAFF AT ANU HUMANITIES SCHOOL STOP WORK AFTER HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT WARNS OF SERIOUS HARM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Caitlin Cassidy 

Almost 30 staff at the Australian National University's humanities school have stopped work after an internal report warned of psychological hazards in their workplace related to the institution's restructure.
Workers affected by university restructure advised to ‘remove themselves from the hazardous work environment’ if they believe they are at psychosocial risk.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/australia-news/2025/sep/17/almost-30-staff-at-anu-humanities-school-stop-work-after-health-and-safety-report-warns-of-serious-harm

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Financial Times: "FED CUTS BY QUARTER POINT AND SIGNALS FURTHER REDUCTIONS THIS YEAR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Claire Jones / Kate Duguid

The Federal Reserve cut Interest Rates by a quarter point for the first time this year.
Fears over Jobs Market.
US Central Bank has signalled further reductions on the back of Labour Party market weakness.
Miran backs bigger move.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/f1d4522b-331e-45d5-b676-24dc5b8e3c92

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The Nationalist (Ireland): "SHOCK OVER VIOLENT DEATH OF PENSIONER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

There is a sense of profound shock being felt in Tipperary Town following the death of a pensioner who was assaulted last Friday and has since passed away.
Moving tributes have been paid to Teddy Murnane of St Michael's Avenue, Tipperary Town, a man in his eighties, who passed away at Limerick University Hospital.

FULL REPORT: TipperaryLive.IE/news/tipperary-town/1895035/tipperary-town-pensioner-who-died-after-being-assaulted-was-described-as-a-lovely-neighbour.html

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The Yorkshire Post: "STEEL DEAL BLOW FOR STARMER AHEAD OF TALKS WITH TRUMP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

One of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's key objectives for United States President Donald Trump's State Visit looks to have already failed, with reports that the United Kingdom will not be able to secure tariff-free access for its Steel Industry.

FULL REPORT: YorkshirePost.co.uk/news/politics/union-urges-clarity-on-us-steel-tariffs-with-trump-visit-5318911

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The West Australian (Australia): "PM'S CHINA SYNDROME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Greene

Anthony Albanese's defence treaty meltdown after Beijing envoy's PNG charm mission.
Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister has assured Beijing his country place "great importance" on relations with China.

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Daily Express: "'MY RESPECT FOR YOU AND BRITAIN'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Emily Ferguson / Rebecca Russell / Hanisha Sethi / Sophia Papamavroudi

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were welcomed to the United Kingdom by an impressive display of pomp and pageantry and glittering state banquet at Windsor Castle in London.
President Donald Trump praised Catherine, Princess Of Wales for looking so "so radiant and so healthy" during a speech inside the royal castle.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/royal/2109138

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Folkestone & Hythe Express: "BIG BACKLASH OVER MUM'S TIKTOK VIDEO"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Brad Harper

A Kent mum at the centre of an online storm says she "absolutely" regrets posting a controversial TikTok video about the murder of United States activist Charlie Kirk – but insists her words have been "totally misconstrued".
Charlotte Hayes has been bombarded with vile threats and even had her business kicked out of the county's largest Indoor Market after she uploaded a clip in the wake of the 31-year-old's death, signing it off with: "Fucking kill them all. Kill them all".

FULL REPORT: KentONLINE.co.uk/folkestone/news/kent-mum-targeted-after-kill-them-all-video-on-charlie-kir-329898

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Melton Times: "'GIRL POWER' IN BOWLEY COURT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie 

Something special is happening in a Melton Mowbray shopping precinct – all the businesses are run by women and they have created their own little community.
The final unit was occupied at the start of this month on Bowley Court, which is a bit of a 'hidden gem' accessed via Sherrard Street or Windsor Street in the Town Centre.

FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/lifestyle/shopping/the-friendly-female-shopkeepers-who-have-created-their-own-community-in-melton-5312149

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Albany Advertiser (Australia): "20 YEARS OF DAD'S ABUSE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mellisa Sheil

A man from Denmark, a father of three who lived in Western Australia, has been jailed for long-term Domestic Violence against his ex-wife and Violent Assault on his teenage son.

FULL REPORT: AlbanyAdvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/denmark-father-of-three-jailed-for-long-term-domestic-violence-against-ex-wife-violent-assault-of-teen-son-c-19940321

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Kentish Express: "SHOPPERS HIT OUT AT OUTLET PARKING FEES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harbert

Parking charges at one of Kent's most popular shopping destinations have been branded "insulting" after rising for the third time in as many years.
Ashford Designer Outlet, owned by McArthurGlen, has increased its minimum parking fee to £3 for four hours - up from £2.50 last year and £2 the year before.

FULL REPORT: KentONLINE.co.uk/kent/news/it-s-insulting-shoppers-hit-out-at-new-outlet-parking-fee-329737

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Tipperary Star (Ireland): "NEIGHBOURS FROM HELL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Rubbish piled up in gardens, parties, assaults and drug dealing at social houses.
More council tenants are seeking transfers over Anti Social Behaviour issues.

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Narrogin Observer (Australia): "CRACKER OF A TURNOUT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Geogia Campion

Crowds soaked up the sunny weather as the flocked in droves from around Western Australia for the 2025 Newdegate Machinery Field Days.
Over 300 exhibitors were featured at the Field Days and included a range of displays of seeders, artisanal food products, harvesters, solar panels, clothing and accessories, highland cows, sheep, Kelpie puppies, and food vans.

FULL REPORT: NarroginObserver.com.au/countryman/field-days/in-pictures-people-flock-in-droves-to-2025-newdegate-machinery-field-days-c-19950213

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Scottish Daily Mail: "NOT PROVEN VERDICT IS CONSIGNED TO HISTORY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Blackley

Scotland's centuries-old Not Proven verdict is to be abolished following an historic vote by MSPs.
In one of the most radical overhauls of the Criminal Justice System since devolution, new legislation will mean the accused will only be found either guilty or not guilty in court.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15108503

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Daily Mirror: "BACK ON THE STREETS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martin Fricker

Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner celebrated his freedom by tucking into a McDonald's cheeseburger.
Wearing a burgundy striped shirt and with his hair dishevelled by the wind, he went unnoticed by other diners. 

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/madeleine-mccann-suspect-scoffs-mcdonalds-35921245

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The Daily Telegraph: "'ONE IN, ONE OUT' DEAL BLOCKED BY HOME OFFICE-BACKED CHARITY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Charles Hymas / Albert Tait / Danny Shaw

Keir Starmer's deal dealt major blow by temporary last-minute injunction.
Keir Starmer's One In, One Out migrant deal was dealt a major blow after High Court blocked the deportation of an Asylum Seeker to France.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/09/16/migrant-deportations-blocked-in-blow-to-starmers-deal

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That's all the papers.
News In Brief follows.

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NEWS IN BRIEF: Thursday 18 September 2025

• Royal Welcome For Trump
  
  King Charles hosted US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania at Windsor Castle with elaborate pageantry, amid growing public anger over the controversial State Visit (Metro (South Edition)).
  
  
• Petrol Station Hero
  
  A man from Kojonup heroically extinguished a fire at a Petrol Station caused by a stolen vehicle crashing into fuel bowsers, dressed only in shorts and sandals (Great Southern Herald).
  
  
• Funding Boost For Kirkcaldy
  
  Kirkcaldy has advanced towards multi-million-pound funding for Town Centre regeneration, with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer confirming the allocation in the House Of Commons (Fife Free Press).
  
  
• Protests Against Trump
  
  Thousands protested in London against US President Donald Trump's State Visit, with arrests made over projections and displays linking him to Jeffrey Epstein, while he was hosted by royalty at Windsor Castle (Morning Star).
  
  
• Wedding Venue Closure
  
  Couples are devastated after The Blazing Donkey Country Hotel near Sandwich entered administration and closed, ending 36 years under its owners who once rejected housing Asylum Seekers (East Kent Mercury).
  
  
• Police Seize Protest Van
  
  Campaigners report that Metropolitan Police confiscated an advertising van displaying an image of Jeffrey Epstein and US President Donald Trump during his State Visit to Windsor Castle (The National).
  
  
• Modi Touts Military Success
  
  Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted Indian forces' swift action in Operation Sindoor, noting a Pakistani terrorist's admission of losses and public display of distress (State Times).
  
  
• Royal Charm Offensive
  
  The UK showcased royal pageantry as King Charles, Queen Camilla, and the Prince and Princess Of Wales welcomed US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania for his second State Visit at Windsor Castle (The Independent).
  
  
• Missing Man Found Dead
  
  Human remains found in Loch Lomond have been identified as those of missing Glasgow man Graham Wright, prompting a major police investigation into his disappearance last month (Glasgow Times).
  
  
• Hairy State Visit
  
  King Charles welcomed US President Donald Trump to Windsor Castle for his second State Visit, with humorous references to windy conditions affecting hairstyles (Daily Star).
  
  
• University Staff Stop Work
  
  Nearly 30 staff at the Australian National University's humanities school have stopped work due to psychological hazards identified in a report linked to the institution's restructure (The Guardian [Australia Edition]).
  
  
• US Interest Rate Cut
  
  The US Federal Reserve reduced interest rates by a quarter point, signalling further cuts amid concerns over the jobs market and labour weaknesses (Financial Times).
  
  
• Pensioner's Tragic Death
  
  Shock grips Tipperary Town after pensioner Teddy Murnane died from injuries sustained in an assault, with tributes paid to the elderly resident (The Nationalist).
  
  
• Steel Tariff Setback
  
  Reports indicate the UK failed to secure tariff-free steel access ahead of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's talks with US President Donald Trump during his State Visit (The Yorkshire Post).
  
  
• Australia-China Tensions
  
  Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces criticism over defence treaty issues following Papua New Guinea's assurances to China on bilateral relations (The West Australian).
  
  
• Trump Praises Princess
  
  US President Donald Trump praised the Princess Of Wales' appearance during a lavish state banquet at Windsor Castle, expressing respect for Britain amid pomp and pageantry (Daily Express).
  
  
• TikTok Video Backlash
  
  A Kent mother regrets posting a controversial TikTok video about the murder of US activist Charlie Kirk, leading to threats, business eviction, and claims her words were misconstrued (Folkestone & Hythe Express).
  
  
• Women-Run Business Hub
  
  All businesses in Melton Mowbray's Bowley Court Shopping Precinct are now run by women, fostering a supportive community in the Town Centre (Melton Times).
  
  
• Domestic Violence Conviction
  
  A father of three from Denmark has been jailed in Western Australia for prolonged Domestic Violence against his ex-wife and assault on his teenage son (Albany Advertiser).
  
  
• Outlet Parking Fee Hike
  
  Shoppers criticise escalating parking fees at Ashford Designer Outlet, now £3 for four hours, marking the third increase in as many years (Kentish Express).
  
  
• Anti Social Behaviour Issues
  
  Tipperary council tenants are increasingly seeking transfers due to Anti Social Behaviour in Social Housing, including rubbish accumulation, parties, assaults, and drug dealing (Tipperary Star).
  
  
• Field Days Draw Crowds
  
  Thousands attended the 2025 Newdegate Machinery Field Days in Western Australia, featuring over 300 exhibitors with displays ranging from agricultural machinery to artisanal products and animals (Narrogin Observer).
  
  
• Not Proven Verdict Scrapped
  
  Scotland's Not Proven verdict has been abolished by MSPs in a major criminal justice reform, leaving only Guilty or Not Guilty options in court (Scottish Daily Mail).
  
  
• McCann Suspect Spotted
  
  Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner, recently freed, was spotted enjoying a McDonald's meal unnoticed by others (Daily Mirror).
  
  
• Migrant Deal Blocked
  
  ​Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's migrant deal suffered a setback as the High Court blocked an Asylum Seeker's deportation to France due to a last-minute injunction (The Daily Telegraph).