 Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 20 February 2026. 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. Daily Express: "'THE LAW MUST TAKE ITS COURSE'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Emily Ferguson King Charles has issued a statement following the arrest of his brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. King Charles has issued a statement, via Buckingham Palace, after the former Prince is taken into Police Custody. FULL REPORT: EXPRESS.CO.UK/news/royal/2172899  Evesham Observer: "EVESHAM MAN PART OF £123K NHS CASH FRAUD" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith An Evesham man who was part of a fraud operation that diverted more than £123,000 from the Health Service has been sentenced. FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/news/evesham-man-part-of-123000-nhs-fraud-scheme  The Guardian: "KING SAYS 'LAW MUST TAKE ITS COURSE' AFTER ANDREW ARREST" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jamie Grierson / Rajeev Syal King Charles has declared "the law must take its course" after detectives took the unprecedented step of arresting his brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of misconduct in Public Office. FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/uk-news/2026/feb/19/police-former-prince-andrew-mountbatten-windsor-sandringham  Lancashire Telegraph: "CLASS A DRUG GANG 'PEDDLED MISERY'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nat Goodlad Three members of a gang who were involved in the supplying of Class A drugs across Burnley, in Lancashire, have been jailed.  Metro (South Edition): "KING: THE LAW MUST TAKE ITS COURSE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Brooke Davies King Charles has insisted 'the law must take its course' after his brother was arrested by police investigating links to Jeffrey Epstein. FULL REPORT: METRO.CO.UK/2026/02/19/police-arrive-andrew-windsors-home-sandringham-birthday-26991470  Glasgow Times: "KIND OAP EXTORTED FOR £70K" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Emylie Howie Margaret Watson, a Renfrew woman accused of extorting over £70,000 from a man in Paisley, has told a jury she was "adamant she was going to pay it back". FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25866739.renfrew-woman-trial-paisley-70k-extortion-claims  Daily Star: "TAXI FOR ANDY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton Ordinary Andy Windsor gets a lift away from a Cop Shop in Norfolk after being arrested on suspicion of misconduct in Public Office on his 66th Birthday. FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/news/latest-news/breaking-andrew-seen-first-time-36751635  Rugby & Lutterworth Observer: "MP HANDS IN PETITION TO BRING BACK URGENT CARE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris A petition demanding the government brings doctor-led urgent care services back to Rugby's Hospital of St Cross has been presented to Parliament by John Slinger, the town's Member Of Parliament. FULL REPORT: RugbyObserver.co.uk/news/mp-presents-petition-to-restore-doctor-led-urgent-care-services-to-st-cross  Daily Mail: "DOWNFALL" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca English / Inderdeep Bains A haggard Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was driven away from a Police Station following his shocking arrest. FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15575299  Edinburgh Evening News: "PLEASE TAKE £10 TO TYNECASTLE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Banks Big Hearts Day takes place at Tynecastle this weekend and fans are being advised on how they can provide support. FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.Scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/devoted-hearts-widow-honours-her-husband-through-the-big-hearts-charity-5604006  Morning Star: "ARRESTED" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray Britain's scandal-ridden monarchy was handed a historic humilation with the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of misconduct in Public Office. FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/crown-humiliated-andrew-arrested  The Yorkshire Post: "MOUNTBATTEN-WINDSOR ARRESTED OVER MISCONDUCT IN PUBLIC OFFICE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kit Sandeman The former Duke Of York held by Thames Valley Police on his 66th Birthday. Sandringham Estate searched as King Charles says 'the law must take its course'. FULL REPORT: YorkshirePost.co.uk/news/crime/andrew-mountbatten-windsor-arrested-on-suspicion-of-misconduct-in-public-office-5604069  The Times: "THE ARREST OF ANDREW" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Fiona Hamilton / David Woode / Kate Mansey Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested at The Royal Family’s Sandringham estate, prompting the biggest crisis for the monarchy since the abdication. FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/royal-family/article/andrew-arrested-misconduct-public-office-sandringham-5k6nzwjr2  Malvern Observer: "MP PILES ON PRESSURE AS MAIL ROW GOES ON" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne Dame Harriett Baldwin (MP for West Worcestershire) has expressed alarm that the Government has yet to intervene in the Royal Mail's failing delivery service. FULL REPORT: MalvernObserver.co.uk/news/west-worcestershire-mp-tells-minister-to-act-on-postal-system-collapse-in-malvern  The Scotsman: "'THE LAW MUST TAKE ITS COURSE' SAYS KING CHARLES AFTER ANDREW ARREST" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Quinn Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor became the first senior royal in modern history to be arrested on Thursday after he was taken into custody on suspicion of misconduct in public office. FULL REPORT: SCOTSMAN.COM/politics/andrew-mountbatten-windsor-becomes-first-senior-royal-to-be-arrested-in-modern-history-5604778  Bromsgrove Standard: "MP CALLING FOR 'VITAL' POST OFFICE TO STAY IN THE TOWN" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris Bradley Thomas (MP for Bromsgrove) has called for a High Street Post Office to remain in the town after it was announced the branch in TG Jones (formerly WH Smith) would be shutting. FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/bromsgroves-high-street-post-office-in-tg-jones-is-set-to-close  The Daily Telegraph: "ANDREW ARRESTED" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Furness / Victoria Ward / Martin Evans / Patrick Sawer Former Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor held for hours in Police Custody on suspicion of misconduct in Public Office. FULL REPORT: TELEGRAPH.CO.UK/news/2026/02/19/police-arrive-andrews-home  Coventry Observer: "COUNCIL TAX TO RISE BUT IMPROVEMENTS PROMISED" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris Taxpayers in Coventry are set to pay more Council Tax in the next financial year – but the rise will be the smallest in years. FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/council-tax-in-coventry-to-rise-by-less-than-expected  Daily Mirror: "KING: LAW MUST TAKE ITS COURSE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jennifer Newton Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor had nowhere to hide as he slouches in a car after being quizzed by police on his 66th birthday. FULL REPORT: MIRROR.CO.UK/news/royals/andrew-seen-leaving-police-station-36751641  Kidderminster Standard: "MAN JAILED FOR PART IN £123K NHS CASH FRAUD" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith An NHS manager from Kidderminster, who led a fraud operation that diverted more than £123,000 from the Health Service, has been jailed. FULL REPORT: KidderminsterStandard.co.uk/news/kidderminster-fraudster-stole-over-123000-from-nhs  Daily Record: "WE CAN SEE YOU SNEAKING OUT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jennifer Newton Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor had been arrested and quizzed on suspicion of misconduct in Public Office before being driven from a Police Station. FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/andrew-released-policy-custody-after-36751654  Leamington Observer: "HUNDREDS OF NEW COUNCIL HOMES IN PIPELINE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins There are plans to build hundreds of new council homes in the district and make existing properties safer. Warwick District Council has set out a plan of action to invest in building more council houses. FULL REPORT: LeamingtonObserver.co.uk/news/plans-to-build-hundreds-of-new-council-houses-in-warwick-district  Scottish Daily Mail: "DOWNFALL" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca English / Inderdeep Bains A haggard Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was driven away from a Police Station following his shocking arrest. FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15575299  Droitwich Standard: "PARENTS PRAISE STAFF WHO 'SAVED OUR SON'S LIFE'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris Zoe Higgins and Matthew Higgins from Ombersley have praised staff at Worcestershire Royal Hospital for 'saving their little boy's life'. FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/ombersley-couple-thank-worcestershire-royal-hospital-for-saving-their-little-boys-life  The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "DAMAGE MAKES FINAL JOURNEY IN TRUE STYLE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne The family and friends of much-loved Redditch character Peter Bousfield, joined each other to celebrate his life at his funeral. FULL REPORT: RedditchStandard.co.uk/news/perfect-send-off-for-redditch-man-peter-bousfield  Solihull Observer: "WILDLIFE CENTRE CLOSURE BLAMED ON RISING COSTS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Mason A wildlife charity has closed the doors to their Education Centre in Solihull, blaming rising national costs.  The Bolton News: "COUNCIL TAX HIKE TO 'GROW BACK SERVICES'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Gee Payers of Council Tax in Bolton are to be hit with an inflation-busting rise. A meeting of the full council confirmed bills will increase by 4.99 per cent from April 2026. FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25867910.bolton-residents-face-inflation-council-tax-rise  Worcester Observer: "MP PILES ON PRESSURE AS MAIL ROW GOES ON" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne Dame Harriett Baldwin (MP for West Worcestershire) has expressed alarm that the Government has yet to intervene in the Royal Mail's failing delivery service.  
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 Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 13 February 2026. 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. The Independent: "RATCLIFFE'S OWN GOAL OVER 'APOLOGY' FOR UK MIGRANTS SLUR" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Millie Cooke Sir Jim Ratcliffe offered a lukewarm apology for his claim Britain has been "colonised by immigrants", as The FA said they will look into whether the remark brought the game of football into disrepute. FULL REPORT: INDEPENDENT.CO.UK/news/uk/politics/jim-ratcliffe-migrants-manchester-united-b2919206.html  The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "RE-THINK ON LAND SALE GIVES ALEX MORE SPACE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne Land at Alexandra Hospital will no longer be used for supermarket or commercial development, Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust have confirmed.  Glasgow Times: "'LISTEN TO OUR VOICES'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Donald Erskine Residents in a Glasgow area where the council are proposing controversial parking plans have demanded an urgent meeting. FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25850361.glasgow-residents-demand-urgent-pcz-meeting-council-bosses  Metro (South Edition): "BIG JIM'S OWN GOAL" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Luke Alsford / Barney Davis Shocked Manchester United fans say they are insulted, appalled and outraged after their club's billionaire co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe said Britain 'has been colonised by immigrants'. FULL REPORT: METRO.CO.UK/2026/02/12/man-united-supporters-clubs-say-jim-ratcliffes-apology-half-hearted-26851492  Stratford Observer: "PARKING FEE HIKE PLANS SPARK NORTH-SOUTH FURY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins Plans to hike on-street parking charges in South Warwickshire have led to County Council chiefs being slammed for treating the area like the "goose with the golden egg".  Morning Star: "BILLIONAIRES ARE THE PROBLEM, NOT IMMIGRANTS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matt Kerr Anti-Union billionaire tax exile Sir Jim Ratcliffe was slammed from all sides after he complained that the "UK is being colonised" by immigrants. FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/we-dont-have-immigration-problem-we-have-billionaire-problem  The Yorkshire Post: "MINISTER DEFENDS SOLAR FARM INCREASE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn Ed Miliband has defended the raft of Solar Farms and wind turbines being built across Yorkshire, saying they will "cut bills and give us energy security".  Financial Times: "CITY CHAMPION SCHRODERS AGREES TO £9.9BN TAKEOVER BY US RIVAL NUVEEN" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mary McDougall / Emma Dunkley Schoders, the asset manager founded during the Napoleonic wars and one of the biggest champions of the Stock Market in London, has agreed to a £9.9 billion takeover by United States rival Nuveen. FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/86b8a9e2-14fb-4790-924c-aa8da8e72a89  Daily Express: "UK STREETS ARE 'AWASH' WITH ILLEGAL DRUGS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Knowles Drug cartels are tightening their grip on Britain because Labour has "lost control of our borders in every direction". FULL REPORT: http://EXPRESS.CO.UK/news/politics/2170299  Kidderminster Standard: "'SHORT-CHANGED' OVER FOOD WASTE RECYCLING" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith A new government-mandated weekly Food Waste collection service looks set to be halted in Kidderminster, Bewdley and Stourport amidst fears it will put 'catastrophic' pressure on local finances.  The Bolton News: "£3M REVAMP TO BRING CREM UP TO SCRATCH" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan A major £3 million refurbishment is set to get under way on a busy crematorium that has suffered a "lack of investment" for 15 years.  The Guardian: "PM OUSTS TOP CIVIL SERVANT IN SHAKE-UP OF NO 10 TEAM" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rowena Mason / Pippa Crerar Keir Starmer's attempt to shake up his top team after the disastrous Peter Mandelson scandal began on Thursday, when he forced out his most senior civil servant with a view to replacing him with Antonia Romeo. FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2026/feb/12/chris-wormald-steps-down-cabinet-secretary-starmer  Daily Star: "BAN UNITED" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe sort of apologised for saying that migrants colonised the UK. But the FA could still ban the Monaco-based billionaire from Old Trafford.  Bromsgrove Standard: "700-HOME PLAN IS UNVEILED FOR CLUB" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris / Ryan Smith Controversial plans to redevelop Bromsgrove Golf Course and create a new 700-home residential neighbourhood have been revealed. FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/have-your-say-700-home-plan-unveiled-for-bromsgrove-golf-club  Lancashire Telegraph: "'F1' DRUGS KINGPIN BROUGHT TO JUSTICE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nat Goodlad A Blackburn man who ran a drugs line supplying crack cocaine and heroin has been jailed for four years following an investigation by Lancashire Police's targeted crime team. FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25850336.blackburn-drug-dealers-jailed-combined-6-years-3-months  Daily Mail: "LABOUR OPENS DOOR TO TRANS CHILDREN IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eleanor Harding Trans guidance for schools has arrived. The Labour Party have opened the door to Primary School children changing their gender. FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15555519  Evesham Observer: "TOWN'S £17M PROJECT BILLED 'A BRIDGE TOO FAR'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lise Evans Matthew Jones and Dan Boatright-Greene, both Town Councillors in Evesham, have called for the proposed Hampton Bridge to be scrapped, despite £4.1 million already spent on the project. FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/news/councillors-call-for-hampton-bridge-to-be-scrapped-as-costs-quadruple  The Daily Telegraph: "RAYNER TURNS ON STARMER OVER PUBS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Riley Smith / Amy Gibbons Angela Rayner and Andy Burnham have called for more tax support for pubs in a fresh challenge to Sir Keir Starmer's authority. FULL REPORT: TELEGRAPH.CO.UK/politics/2026/02/12/angela-rayner-andy-burnham-attack-starmers-pub-tax-raid  Malvern Observer: "MINISTER CALLS FOR ACTION AFTER TRIP TO WEST BANK" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne A church minister has called for the United Kingdom Government to sanction Israel during a talk in Worcester in which he recalled his recent trip to West Bank. FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/news/evesham-minister-calls-on-government-to-sanction-israel-after-visit-to-west-bank  The Times: "PUPILS ABLE TO CHANGE THEIR GENDER AT SCHOOL" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Geraldine Scott / Georgia Lambert Pupils will be allowed to change their gender at school and use different pronouns, including in some "rare" instances those young as four-years-old. FULL REPORT: http://TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/school-children-change-gender-trans-2p0xsm892  Coventry Observer: "SUMMER EVENTS SET TO REPLACE GODIVA FESTIVAL AS RISING COSTS FORCE CANCELLATION" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris The Godiva Festival will not take place this year after organisers revealed the Coventry music weekender would be put ‘on pause’ and replaced by a programme of summer events in the city centre. FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/coventrys-godiva-festival-put-on-pause-for-2026-amid-rising-costs-and-industry-challenges-60217  The Scotsman: "REVERSE BAN ON NEW OIL AND GAS, SAYS BLAIR'S THINK TANK" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Bol Sir Keir Starmer's Government should axe the Windfall Tax on oil and gas firms and reverse their ban on new licences for North Sea drilling, Sir Tony Blair's think tank has said.  Droitwich Standard: "SPA DRIVER IS JAILED OVER FATAL CRASH WHILE DRUGGED" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith Ben Woodland, a Droitwich man whose appalling driving while on drugs resulted in the tragic death of a man, has been jailed. FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/droitwich-drug-driver-jailed-after-killing-man-near-worcester  Leamington Observer: "PARKING FEE HIKE PLANS SPARK NORTH-SOUTH FURY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins Plans to hike on-street parking charges in South Warwickshire have led to County Council chiefs being slammed for treating the area like the "goose with the golden egg". FULL REPORT: LeamingtonObserver.co.uk/news/fury-as-county-council-parking-hikes-disproportionately-hit-south-warwickshire-60070  Scottish Daily Mail: "CLAIM FOR POTHOLE DAMAGE? TAKE A LIE DETECTOR" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Grant Carolyn Hornblow, whose car was damaged by a Pot Hole, was subjected to a 'Lie Detector' test after claiming compensation from her council. FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15555041  Solihull Observer: "KILLER'S LIFE TERM TO BE A 'MESSAGE'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Mason A foundation set up in memory of Leo Ross hopes the sentence handed to his killer will 'serve as a message' to youngsters considering carrying weapons. FULL REPORT: SolihullObserver.co.uk/news/foundation-hopes-sentence-for-leo-ross-murderer-serves-as-message  Daily Mirror: "UNMASKED" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Patrick Hill A judge ruled the killer of 12-year-old Leo Ross can be named as Kian Moulton, a teenage thug obsessed with violence. FULL REPORT: MIRROR.CO.UK/news/uk-news/leo-ross-killer-kian-moulton-36703327  Rugby & Lutterworth Standard: "YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO HELP SHAPE THE TOWN CENTRE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris / Philippa Mingins Residents of Rugby are being invited by the Government to have their say on what Local Government Reorganisation should look like in Warwickshire. FULL REPORT: RugbyObserver.co.uk/news/residents-asked-by-the-government-for-their-views-on-local-government-reorganisation-in-warwickshire-60182  Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 30 January 2026. 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. The Independent: "BETRAYAL OF 3.8M WOMEN DENIED PENSION PAYOUT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox / Kate Devlin Millions of WASPI women 'betrayed' as government refuses to grant compensation over State Pension age changes. Women affected by changes to the State Pension age have accused the government of treating them with "utter contempt". FULL REPORT: INDEPENDENT.CO.UK/news/uk/politics/waspi-women-state-pension-age-compensation-b2910096.html  The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "PAUL'S TAKING STEPS TO BRING MEN TOGETHER" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne Paul Hall, a Redditch man, is bringing others together - one step at a time - through a new male Walking Group designed to bring connection, wellbeing and conversation.  Metro (North Edition): "REFORM SURGE PAST SARWAR IN SHOCK POLL" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Paton Reform UK have leapt clear of Scottish Labour in second place ahead of May's Holyrood Election. Nigel Farage's party have a five-point lead over The Labour Party.  Lancashire Telegraph: "HEARTBREAK AS GIRL SWEPT OUT TO SEA IN MOROCCO" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Shuiab Khan Seven-year-old Inaayah Makda from Blackburn was swept out to sea whilst on holiday in Morocco near the coast of Casablanca. The family of Inaayah Makda plea for support to help locate her. FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25807546.tragedy-girl-7-blackburn-swept-sea  The Economist: "THE ICE TEST" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Zanny Minton Beddoes / Edward Carr / Charlotte Howard / Steve Coll / Robert Guest An analysis of how Renée Nicole Macklin Good and Alex Jeffrey Pretti's killings by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minneapolis, Minnesota will shape democracy in United States Of America. FULL REPORT: ECONOMIST.COM/insider/the-insider/the-ice-test-how-the-killing-of-two-citizens-in-minneapolis-will-shape-american-democracy  Stratford Observer: "PUPILS KEEN TO PUT THE COST OF TRAFFIC BACK ON MOTORISTS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins A Congestion Charge for Stratford has been mooted by a group of award-winning students. The proposal came out of a competition run by The Office For National Statistics which saw a team of King Edward VI pupils come away with the top prize.  Metro (South Edition): "BUS SNATCH HERO SACKED" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Brooke Davies Mark Hehir, a Bus Driver, has been sacked after chasing down and punching a thief who snatched a necklace from a female passenger on a MetroLine Bus between Wembley and Maida Vale in London. FULL REPORT: METRO.CO.UK/2026/01/29/london-bus-driver-sacked-after-chasing-and-punching-thief-who-stole-from-passenger-26588438  Coventry Observer: "'FORGOTTEN' MICHAEL TELLS OF INSECT INFESTATION HELL" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris Michael Jones, a pensioner from the Tile Hill area of Coventry, has spoken of his distress after his home was infested for months.  Glasgow Times: "CASH INJECTION WILL LIGHT UP BRIDGE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nicole Mitchell The South Portland Street Suspension Bridge which links Clyde Street and Calton Place across River Clyde in Glasgow will receive new lighting as a result of almost half a million pounds of funding. FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25807172.glasgows-south-portland-street-suspension-bridge-get-upgrade  The West Australian (Australia): "LEADERSHIP LOTTO" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Greene The battle to unseat Sussan Ley from Liberal Leadership has hit a stalemate after secret talks in Melbourne, Australia failed to produce a sole candidate for her job. FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/politics/liberal-leadership-crisis-sussan-ley-likely-to-stay-as-angus-taylor-andrew-hastie-battle-for-succession-c-21468751  Daily Star: "GREAT BALL OF CHINA" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Nelson Arsenal Football Club fan, and Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer gave China President Xi Jinping, a Manchester United Football Club supporter, the match ball from The Red Devils' 3-2 win against The Gunners. FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/news/latest-news/keir-starmers-turnip-say-arsenal-36637752  Droitwich Standard: "COMMUNITY SHOCKED BY £500 CHARITY SHOP RAID" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith The Droitwich community has been shocked after a burglary at the town’s much-loved Salvation Army Charity Shop that saw hundreds of pounds taken. FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/droitwich-salvation-army-charity-shop-burglary-over-500-taken  The Scotsman: "MINISTERS HAVE 'ADDED TO PAIN' SAYS MOTHER OF HOSPITAL VICTIM" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alastair Grant / David Bol Kimberly Darroch, the mother of a 10-year-old girl who was killed by a hospital infection, has accused SNP ministers of having "added to our pain and anguish" after an official meeting note revealed political pressure was being felt to open the Medical Facility in Britain before it was ready. FULL REPORT: SCOTSMAN.COM/news/politics/bereaved-mother-accuses-ministers-of-adding-to-pain-over-scandal-hit-hospital-revelation-5495071  State Times (India): "SC PUTS NEW UGC REGULATIONS ON HOLD, SAYS WE CAN HAVE 'VERY SWEEPING CONSEQUENCES'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: State Times Editorial The Supreme Court in India stayed the UGC's 2026 Equity Regulations, deeming them vague, prone to misuse and potentially divisive with "very sweeping consequences". FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/sc-puts-new-ugc-regulations-on-hold-says-can-have-very-sweeping-consequences  Daily Mirror: "I'VE LOST MY BROTHERS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Phil Cardy Anthony Joshua has paid tribute to his two friends killed during a Car Accident in Lagos, Nigeria. that he miraculously survived. Anthony Joshua, says: "They’re my brothers, my friends". FULL REPORT: MIRROR.CO.UK/sport/boxing/breaking-anthony-joshua-car-crash-36639514  Evesham Observer: "COUNCIL FIRMS UP ITS REDEVELOPMENT PLANS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lise Evans Wychavon District Council has announced that they are on track to buy Evesham’s Riverside Shopping Centre within a matter of weeks. Ownership of Evesham's beleaguered Riverside Shopping Centre should be back in public hands by April. FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/news/wychavon-confirms-it-expects-to-buy-riverside-shopping-centre  Daily Express: "SOPHIE'S PLEA: DON'T SNATCH HOPE AWAY FROM US" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hanna Geissler Sophie Blake, who is terminally ill with Breast Cancer, has issued a desperate plea to seven peers blocking the Assisted Dying Bill in the House Of Lords. The 52-year-old fears a change in the law will come too late for her. FULL REPORT: EXPRESS.CO.UK/news/politics/2140084  Kidderminster Standard: "CLOUD HANGS OVER FATE OF CENTURY-OLD CARNIVAL" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith The group behind the iconic Stourport Carnival has been dissolved after 100 years. A statement, posted on Facebook by organisers, confirmed that following the Stourport Carnival Society’s annual general meeting, it was agreed the group would be dissolved. FULL REPORT: KidderminsterStandard.co.uk/news/stourport-carnival-future-in-doubt-after-organisers-dissolve-society  The Times Scotland: "IRANIAN GUARD CORPS TO BE TREATED AS TERRORISTS BY UK" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matt Dathan / Bruno Waterfield / Larisa Brown Ministers will introduce a landmark law that will allow them to ban Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as pressure grows to respond to the group's bloody suppression of anti-government protests. FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/world/middle-east/article/eu-irgc-terrorist-iran-news-cfngbn3fc  Leamington Observer: "WORK SET TO START ON TOWER BLOCK DEMOLITION" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ian Hughes A landmark Tower Block in Leamington is soon set to be reduced to rubble. Work is expected to start shortly on taking down Christine Ledger Square off Brunsick Street. FULL REPORT: LeamingtonObserver.co.uk/news/landmark-tower-block-to-vanish-from-the-leamington-skyline-59957  The Guardian: "STARMER OPENS DOOR TO UK VISIT BY XI AS CHINA RELATIONSHIP IS 'RESET'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pippa Crerar / Rowena Mason Prime Minister Keir Starmer has taken a big step towards rapprochement with China, opening the door to a United Kingdom visit from Chinese President Xi Jinping in a move that drew immediate anger from British critics of Beijing. FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2026/jan/29/keir-starmer-opens-door-to-uk-visit-by-xi-jinping-after-bilateral-talks  Khaleej Times (United Arab Emirates): "PUTIN THANKS UAE FOR ITS MEDIATION EFFORTS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Emirates News Agency Vladimir Putin (President Of Russia) has thanked Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan (President Of United Arab Emirates) for his continued mediation efforts, which have led to successful prisoner exchanges between Russia and Ukraine. FULL REPORT: KhaleejTimes.com/uae/sheikh-mohamed-putin-uae-russia-ties-moscow  Scottish Daily Mail: "SWINNEY ON THE RACK OVER NHS BUG DEATH BOMBSHELL" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Gordon Anas Sarwar has produced a bombshell document which proves NHS bosses were pressured into taking patients at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) before the 2015 General Election. FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15510843  Malvern Observer: "WEDDING ANNIVERSARY IS CHANCE TO MARK 'MIRACLE'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne Bendigo Davies - a man who had an emergency wedding in a local Medical Facility in the Worcestershire area after being given days to live with a diagnosis of Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) - is celebrating the second Wedding Anniversary, with his wife Arlaine Davies, after surprising medical personnel with a miraculous recovery. FULL REPORT: MalvernObserver.co.uk/news/tenbury-wells-man-given-days-to-live-celebrates-second-wedding-anniversary-after-miraculous-recovery-60076  The Times: "IRANIAN GUARD CORPS TO BE TREATED AS TERRORISTS BY UK" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matt Dathan / Bruno Waterfield / Larisa Brown Ministers will introduce a landmark law that will allow them to ban Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as pressure grows to respond to the group's bloody suppression of anti-government protests. FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/world/middle-east/article/eu-irgc-terrorist-iran-news-cfngbn3fc  Bromsgrove Standard: "HELP PUPILS HAVE THEIR OUTSIDE PLAYTIME" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris An appeal has been launched to raise £270,000 so the playground at Chadsgrove School in Bromsgrove can be revamped and the children can play outside again. FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/bromsgroves-chadsgrove-school-launches-270000-appeal-for-new-playground  Daily Mail: "IS THAT IT?" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martin Beckford / Sophie Church After flying over 5,000 miles, United Kingdom's Prime Minister Keir Starmer will leave China virtually empty-handed, despite his promise of "history-making" talks with Xi Jinping (President Of China). FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15510999  The Philippine Star (Philippines): "SC JUNKS HOUSE APPEAL ON SARA IMPEACHMENT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Daphine Galvez The Supreme Court in Philippines has upheld their ruling declaring Articles Of Impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte as unconstitutional for violating the one-year bar rule, denying with finality the motion for reconsideration of the House of Representatives. FULL REPORT: PhilStar.com/headlines/2026/01/30/2504435/sc-junks-house-appeal-sara-impeachment  The National: "SWINNEY TO 'CONSIDER' CALLS TO KICK THE US OUT OF PRESTWICK" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Adam Lyon First Minister, and Scottish National Party leader, John Swinney has said he will "consider" calls from The Green Party to evict American troops from Prestwick Airport. FULL REPORT: TheNational.SCOT/news/25807821.msp-ross-greer-calls-us-troop-eviction-prestwick  Rugby & Lutterworth Observer: "STATS SHOW AMBULANCE CREWS CUTTING TIMES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris Ambulances from West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust are reaching emergency shouts in the Warwickshire area more quickly than they were a year ago, new figures show. Ambulances in the county are responding to Category 2 incidents like Heart Attacks and strokes in 25 minutes on average – down from 39 minutes last year. FULL REPORT: RugbyObserver.co.uk/news/ambulance-wait-times-in-warwickshire-down-35-per-cent-on-previous-year  The Daily Telegraph: "REVOLT OVER CANCELLED ELECTIONS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pieter Snepvangers / Albert Tait Councillors have launched a revolt after The Labour Party Government cancelled Local Elections for 4.6 million people. FULL REPORT: TELEGRAPH.CO.UK/politics/2026/01/29/councils-face-revolt-over-cancelled-elections  Edinburgh Evening News: "ANGER AT ONGOING BIN HUB MISERY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ian Swanson Residents in Edinburgh, campaigning against Bin Hubs right outside their homes, say the misery goes on despite Council promises of action. FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.SCOTSMAN.COM/news/edinburgh-bin-hubs-residents-campaigning-for-bins-to-be-relocated-dismayed-at-lack-of-action-5493940  Financial Times: "COMPANIES SCOOP $22BN IN CONTRACTS FROM TRUMP'S IMMIGRATION AGENCIES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Peter Andringa / Clara Murray / Stephen Foley / Rafe Rosner-Udden Companies including Palantir and Deloitte have reaped more than $22 billion (United States Dollars) from contracts with agencies at the heart of President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown. FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/c74170d3-237d-459c-8642-bfd71530897d  Solihull Observer: "BRIDGE CLOSURE 'OPTION' STIRS FEARS FOR FUTURE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Mason Views are being sough on long-term options for Barston Bridge which carries Barston Lane over River Blythe in the Barston area of Solihull. The bridge was constructed in 1859 and carries Barston Lane over the River Blythe in Barston, providing a route for approximately 1,050 vehicles per day. FULL REPORT: SolihullObserver.co.uk/news/views-sought-on-future-of-barston-bridge  Financial Times (USA Edition): "COMPANIES SCOOP $22BN IN CONTRACTS FROM TRUMP'S IMMIGRATION AGENCIES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Peter Andringa / Clara Murray / Stephen Foley / Rafe Rosner-Udden Companies including Palantir and Deloitte have reaped more than $22 billion (United States Dollars) from contracts with agencies at the heart of President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown. FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/c74170d3-237d-459c-8642-bfd71530897d  The Bolton News: "CLEAN-UP TEAM TACKLES GRAVES AND CEMETERIES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Saiqa Chaudhari Lost memorials and the headstones of several former Mayors of Bolton have been rediscovered after council teams carried out a year-long clean-up programme. FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25801937.lost-memorials-headstones-tonge-cemetery-rediscovered  Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "PALESTINE'S UN ENVOY CONDEMNS GAZA 'HUMANITARIAN CATASTROPHE'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ephrem Kossalfy The core principles upon which United Nations was founded are under grave threat in the occupied territories of Palestine. Riyah Mansour condemned Israel's punitive targeting of humanitarian organisations. FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2631003  Worcester Observer: "WEDDING ANNIVERSARY IS CHANCE TO MARK 'MIRACLE'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne Bendigo Davies, who had an emergency wedding in Worcestershire Royal Hospital after being given just days to live following a diagnosis of Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML), is now celebrating the second wedding anniversary with his wife Arlaine Davies, having surprised medical staff with a miraculous recovery. FULL REPORT: WorcesterObserver.co.uk/news/tenbury-wells-man-given-days-to-live-celebrates-second-wedding-anniversary-after-miraculous-recovery-60076  Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 22 January 2026. 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. The Times: "STARMER'S ALLIES TO BAR THE RETURN OF BURNHAM" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Geraldine Scott / Max Kendix / Aubrey Allegretti / Stefan Boscia Sir Keir Starmer's allies will try to block Andy Burnham from returning to Westminster and mounting a leadership challenge. Andrew Gwynne's resignation opens a path for Andy Burnham, the Mayor Of Greater Manchester, to return to House Of Commons FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/andrew-gwynne-mp-andy-burnham-tqz7z0n03  Leamington Observer: "APPEAL FOR HELP TO GIVE AUDREY A BETTER FUTURE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins Helen Richmond and John Richmond, a couple from South Warwickshire, had their lives changed forever when their two-year-old daughter Audrey Richmond had a catastrophic seizure - and are now raising cash to help with her future.  Daily Mirror: "SHAMEFUL" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mikey Smith / Saskia Rowlands The Mum of the youngest British soldier to die in Afghanistan says Donald Trump's insult to NATO forces was "extremely upsetting". The United States President dismissed the sacrifice of more than 400 British members of the Armed Forces who served and died in Afghanistan. FULL REPORT: MIRROR.CO.UK/news/politics/mums-outrage-trumps-vile-slur-36599519  Glasgow Times: "'STOP PENALISING CANCER PATIENTS'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Stewart Paterson Shelley Road in Glasgow, next to Gartnavel Hospital, used by patients and families using Beatson Cancer Centre has been named as the highest for Pavement Parking fines. Pavement Parking on Shelley Road has saw 185 fines issued to road users between January and October 2025.  Morning Star: ""FURY AT TRUMP'S BOARD OF WAR" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Roger McKenzie / Andrew Murray President Donald Trump's Board Of Peace was slammed as a "board of war" by campaigners as the United States President launched it at Davos 2026. The Board Of Peace's first task is to impose a free market Property Development regime in Gaza. FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/people-gaza-deserve-better-trumps-gang-rogues  Droitwich Standard: "'NOT GOING ANYWHERE'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith The Fire Station in Droitwich is set to remain on its existing site located on Friar Street, despite mooted plans to build a new one.  Daily Express: "BRITAIN NEEDS BETTER CARE FOR CANCER PATIENTS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Robert Fisk / Hanna Geissler Charities, campaigners and Daily Express are urging Government Ministers to ensure Mental Health is a key part of the long-awaited National Cancer Plan. FULL REPORT: EXPRESS.CO.UK/news/uk/2161413  Worcester Observer: "INSPIRED BY HIS STORY TO URGE ALL TO GET TEST" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Maya Dabrowska Duncan Sutcliffe, a business owner from Worcester who survived Prostate Cancer, is raising awareness of the disease and urging men over the age of 50-years-old to get tested regularly.  Scottish Daily Mail: "BUG DEATH HOSPITAL IS STILL A THREAT TO PATIENTS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dan Barker / Tom Gordon Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, the Medical Facility at the centre of an infection scandal, still poses a risk to patients. Families of those who caught bugs linked to ventilation and water at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital say they still 'don't believe it is safe'. FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15489691  Lancashire Telegraph: "NEW ROAD SAFETY CALLS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bill Jacobs Councillors will debate a call to improve Road Safety in the wake of a crash, in which a Taxi Driver from Blackburn killed and three Bolton teenagers died. FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25787781.blackburn-taxi-driver-death-sparks-call-licence-curbs  Daily Star: "BROOK WHO'S BACK!" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Nelson Brooklyn Beckham put on a united front with wife Nicola Peltz after his mum Victoria Beckham topped The Official Charts, thanks to a fan campaign. FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/news/latest-news/breaking-brooklyn-beckham-nicola-peltz-36599913  Coventry Observer: "NEW DATA SHOWS BIG DROP IN WAITING LISTS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris Waiting Lists at Medical Facilties in Coventry and Rugby have fallen by thousands since the 2024 General Election, according to new NHS data. Waiting lists at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust have dropped by 3,632 since the General Election of 2024. FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/new-figures-show-hospital-waiting-lists-in-coventry-and-rugby-have-fallen-by-thousands-since-last-general-election-59922  The Scotsman: "'FLAWS AT NEW HOSPITAL KILLED AND POISONED OUR LOVED ONES'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Forbes / Lucinda Cameron The families of those who died at scandal-hit Queen Elizabeth University Hospital have issued a damning statement as the Inquiry comes to a close. FULL REPORT: SCOTSMAN.COM/news/our-loved-ones-were-killed-and-poisoned-at-scandal-hit-hospital-5486720  Solihull Observer: "GAS PIPE WORK DELAYS TO LAST MONTHS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Mason Solihull is set to face up to three months of traffic disruptions as work to replace half-century-old Gas Pipes gets under way on Warwick Road. The Engineers from Cadent are to start works on Monday 26 January until Friday 17 April.  The Guardian: "STAND UP FOR YOURSELVES, ZELENSKYY TELLS EUROPE IN FIERY DAVOS SPEECH" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Roth President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has taken aim at Europe in a fiery speech at Davos, accusing leaders of being in "Greenland mode" as they waited for leadership from President Donald Trump on Ukraine and other geopolitical crises rather than taking action themselves. FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/world/2026/jan/22/zelenskyy-accuses-eu-leaders-waiting-direction-donald-trump-greenland  Kidderminster Standard: "CONTROVERSIAL GARAGE PLAN WINS APPROVAL" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith Controversial plans for a new Petrol Station on a busy Kidderminster road have been greenlit, generating 20 new jobs - and plenty of concern. FULL REPORT: /KidderminsterStandard.co.uk/news/controversial-plans-for-petrol-station-on-busy-kidderminster-road-approved  The Times Scotland: "STARMER'S ALLIES TO BAR THE RETURN OF BURNHAM" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Geraldine Scott / Max Kendix / Aubrey Allegretti / Stefan Boscia Sir Keir Starmer's allies will try to block Andy Burnham from returning to Westminster and mounting a leadership challenge. Andrew Gwynne's resignation opens a path for Andy Burnham, the Mayor Of Greater Manchester, to return to House Of Commons FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/andrew-gwynne-mp-andy-burnham-tqz7z0n03  Stratford Observer: "NEW CAR PORTS COULD BE KEY TO GREENER ENERGY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins Parking the car in Stratford is set to become greener. Stratford District Council's cabinet has this week given the go-ahead to Solar Car Ports in the Car Park of Stratford Leisure Centre. FULL REPORT: StratfordObserver.co.uk/news/solar-carports-given-the-go-ahead-at-stratford-leisure-centre  Daily Record: "DRINKS SPIKING SHAME" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Norman Silvester Police Scotland are catching just one in ten drink-spiking creeps as cases soar. Only 85 cases out of 800 in five years - including use of Date Rape drugs - led police to a suspect.  Newry Reporter: "MICKEY A 'GIANT OF COMMUNITY'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kieran Lynch Tributes have poured in for popular Sinn Féin politician Mickey Brady, following his passing. Mickey Brady served as MP for Newry and Armagh between 2015 and 2024, was remembered as a gentleman, who 'loved the people of Newry and Armagh'. FULL REPORT: NewryReporter.com/news/people/tributes-pour-in-for-former-newry-and-armagh-mp-mickey-brady-5479983  State Times (India): "ARMY VEHICLE CARRYING TROOPS FOR ANTI-TERROR OPS PLUNGES INTO GORGE IN DOAH' 10 MARTYRED" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: State Times Editorial Ten soldiers were martyred and 11 injured when an armoured vehicle of the Army carrying troops for an anti-terror operation plunged into a deep gorge in Doda district. The accident took place at the 9000-foot-high Khanni top along the Bhaderwah-Chamba interstate road. FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/army-vehicle-carrying-troops-for-anti-terror-ops-plunges-into-gorge-in-doda-10-martyred  Bromsgrove Standard: "RESIDENTS SHARE TALES OF PROBLEMS WITH THE POST" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris Residents across Bromsgrove, Rubery and South Birmingham have expressed their frustration about Royal Mail's postal delivery services in their areas. FULL REPORT: http://BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/bemused-by-baffling-postal-deliveries-in-bromsgrove-rubery-and-south-birmingham  The Yorkshire Post: "MPS IN CALL FOR ENERGY UPGRADE SCHEME PROBE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Greg Wright The Serious Fraud Office should be called in to investigate a "catastrophic" Government energy efficiency installation scheme which left more than 30,000 homes with defects, according to Members Of Parliament.  The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "TOWN FIRM COUGHS UP £1M AFTER FISH DEATHS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne A company in Redditch has made a financial contribution of over £1 million to come into compliance and to deal with the effects of a pollution incident in 2018. An investigation by the Environment Agency has ended in Mettis Aerospace making the payment under an Enforcement Undertaking. FULL REPORT: RedditchStandard.co.uk/news/fish-kill-incident-costs-redditch-firm-mettis-aerospace-over-1million-in-clear-up  The Philippine Star (Philippines): "MACROS AFTER AILMENT DON'T GET TOO EXCITED" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alexis Romero President Bongbong Marcos was taken to a Medical Facility in Philippines after experiencing "discomfort". He has assured his nation that the ailment is not serious. FULL REPORT: PhilStar.com/headlines/2026/01/23/2502872/marcos-after-ailment-dont-get-too-excited  Evesham Observer: "DRIVER JAILED AS VICTIM IS MOURNED BY FAMILY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lise Evans The wife of Andy Hirons, an Evesham man who died in a crash in Pershore, has paid tribute to him, calling him a 'strong, reliable and lovable man who was the life and soul of the family'. FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/news/wife-pays-tribute-to-soul-of-the-family-andy-hirons-who-died-in-pershore-crash  Daily Mail: "DOES ANDY BURNHAM HAVE THE BOTTLE?" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves / Martin Beckford The Labour Party were descending into Civil War as Andy Burnham was offered a route map towards replacing Keir Starmer as Prime Minister. FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15488847  Edinburgh Evening News: "'GROWING PAINS TURN OUT TO BE CANCER'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rhoda Morrison Ava Ferguson, an Edinburgh schoolgirl who was dismissed by doctors as having 'growing pains' and sent home with painkillers, turned out to be suffering from a rare Blood Cancer. FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.Scotsman.com/news/people/edinburgh-schoolgirl-battling-rare-cancer-which-doctors-said-was-growing-pains-5485748  Rugby & Lutterworth Observer: "NEW DATA SHOWS BIG DROP IN WAITING LISTS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris Waiting Lists at Medical Facilties in Coventry and Rugby have fallen by thousands since the 2024 General Election, according to new NHS data. Waiting lists at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust have dropped by 3,632 since the General Election of 2024. FULL REPORT: RugbyObserver.co.uk/news/new-figures-show-hospital-waiting-lists-in-coventry-and-rugby-have-fallen-by-thousands-since-last-general-election-59922  Minnesota Star Tribune (United States Of America): "CHILDREN AS YOUNG AS 5 DETAINED" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Allison Kite A United States born Somali American said she was forcibly arrested and detained by ICE Immigration Officials for two days, amid the Donald Trump administration crackdown in Minnesota. FULL REPORT: StarTribune.com/somali-american-us-citizen-arrested-by-immigration-agents-detained-for-two-days/601568086  The Bolton News: "CRASH THAT KILLED FOUR: TEEN DROVE AT EXCESS SPEED" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eoin McCaul Greater Manchester Police have said a teenager driving at "excess speed" had "lost control" before a crash which killed four people. FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25785480.driver-lost-control-car-wigan-road-crash  Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "'SOMETHING GREAT FOR THE WORLD'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Arab News Editorial United States President Donald Trump formally launched the first charter of his Gaza “Board of Peace” in a signing ceremony during the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2630219  Malvern Observer: "INSPIRED BY HIS STORY TO URGE ALL TO GET TEST" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Maya Dabrowska Duncan Sutcliffe, a business owner from Worcester who survived Prostate Cancer, is raising awareness of the disease and urging men over the age of 50-years-old to get tested regularly.   Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 09 January 2026. 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. Metro (South Edition): "WAD A WALLY... HE'LL DO TIME!" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Molly Lee An Albanian 'Bonnie and Clyde' crime gang who stole £1 million worth of goods from wealthy property owners across Britain were caught after flaunting wads of cash and stolen designer jewellery in photos. FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2026/01/08/bonnie-clyde-gang-caught-flaunting-watches-cash-stolen-1-000-000-spree-26154524  Malvern Observer: "AIMING FOR A DEGREE OF MARATHON SUCCESS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins Chris Garratt, a University Of Worcester colleague, is aiming to become the World's Fastest Man to complete the London Marathon in full graduation attire.  Morning Star: "TRUMP'S TERROR STATE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Roger McKenzie Cities across the United States continued to erupt in protest after Recee Nicole Macklin Good was shot dead by a Federal Immigration Officer. Thousands of people took to the streets to vent their anger. FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/what-happens-when-far-right-government-emboldens-violent-death-squad  Morning Star (Sport/Back Page): "ECB TO PROBE ENGLAND'S DISASTER DOWN UNDER" Friday 09 January 2026's Sport Page/Back Page of Morning Star from Morning Star Sport.  Glasgow Times: "'BAD REPAIR JOB RUINED CHRISTMAS'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Morgan Carmichael A disabled mum has claimed her Christmas was ruined after housing bosses botched vital repairs to her home. Emma Brogan, along with her sons were decanted from their Knightswood flat after a burst pipe last May flooded both their bathroom and part of the hallway. FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25743599.knightswood-mums-heartbreak-botched-home-repairs  FE Week: "CHARITY COMMISSION WANTS MORE INFORMATION ON CITY & GUILDS SALE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Josh Mellor The Charity Watchdog is "engaging actively" with the City & Guilds Foundation following reports that two executives were in line for million-pound bonuses after its commercial awarding body was sold off. FULL REPORT: http://FEWeek.co.uk/charity-commission-to-obtain-more-information-about-city-guilds-sale  Lancashire Telegraph: "'LIVES BEING PUT AT RISK'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bill Jacobs Councillors for the West Pennine ward on the hills above Darwen have accused the borough council of putting residents’ lives and limbs at risk by removing grit bins. FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25747481.west-pennine-councillors-condemn-cold-snap-grit-bin-removal  Metro (North Edition): "SENSELESS LOSS OF YOUNG LIVES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Ward Jorja Colville, who killed her boyfriend and two friends while speeding in her Ford Focus at up to 92 Miles Per Hour on a Country Road near Falkirk in Britain on 26 July 2024 was jailed for nearly four years. FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2026/01/08/woman-killed-boyfriend-two-pals-92mph-crash-jailed-just-three-years-26152945  Metro (North Edition) [Back/Sport Page]: "GREEN FOR KYOGO" Friday 09 January 2026's Back Page/Sport Page of Metro (North Edtion) by Fraser Rorison for Metro Sport..  Evesham Observer: "ANDY'S MBE HONOUR IS OARSOME ACHIEVEMENT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lise Evans A former Olympic canoeist from Fladbury is 'humbled' to have been made an MBE in The New Year Honours List by King Charles. Andy Train, who competed in five consecutive Olympic Games from 1984 to 2000, was given the accolade in recognition of his services to sport. FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/news/mbe-awarded-to-former-olympic-canoeist-from-fladbury  Financial Times: "PUSH TO RESET EU TIES EXCLUDES FINANCIAL SERVICES AS CITY SHUNS CLOSER ALIGNMENT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: George Parker / Emma Dunkley / Martin Arnold / Sam Fleming / Peter Foster Sir Keir Starmer (Prime Minister - United Kingdom) will exclude the City Of London from The Labour Party's push with "closer alignment" with the European Union, after Financial Services firms lobbied against any return to Brussels rules. FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/8d9aca04-5675-4d38-bf22-1fcb2f1a862b  Bromsgrove Standard: "CALL FOR COUNCIL TO SEND GRITTERS ON ALL BUS ROUTES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Neil Gordon Kevin Nind, the owner of a Bus Company in Bromsgrove is calling for all roads which have bus services operating on them to be gritted during icy conditions. FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/bromsgrove-travel-operator-calls-on-council-to-grit-all-roads-on-bus-routes-in-icy-conditions  Daily Star: "CLOAK AND DAGGERS!" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ed Gleave Fiona Hughes from The Traitors threw Rachel Duffy "under the bus" in one of the most explosive nights onn the ratings-busting show. Fellow Traitor Stephen Libby said: "I’m shaking". FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/tv/traitors-star-speaks-out-regrets-36519277  Daily Star (Back/Sport Page): "SIGH OF THE STORM" Friday 09 January 2026's Back Page/Sport Page of Daily Star by John Cross for Daily Star Sport.  Kidderminster Standard: "MISSED APPOINTMENTS PROMPT PATIENTS PLEA" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith Over 10,000 appointments at a Medical Centre in Kidderminster, Stourport, Bewdley and Hagley were not attended in 2025. The extremely high number of missed appointments across Wyre Forest's five Medical Centres has prompted health bosses to issue a plea to patients heading into the New Year. FULL REPORT: KidderminsterStandard.co.uk/news/patients-missing-thousands-of-gp-appointments-in-kidderminster-stourport-and-bewdley  Coventry Observer: "NEW YEAR'S RECOGNITION FOR RED CROSS STALWART COLIN" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris An 'extraordinary' British Red Cross worker from Coventry who has over 45 years with the charity has been recognised with a British Empire Medal in The New Year's Honour's List by King Charles. FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/new-year-honours-for-those-who-make-a-difference-59722  The Scotsman: "KEY PROJECTS AT RISK AMID £1BN BUDGET BLACK HOLE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Bol Shona Robison (Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government - Scotland) faces axing up to £1 billion from the Scottish government’s capital and infrastructure spending plans after economists warned "something will have to give" in next week's draft Budget.  Droitwich Standard: "WHEELS ARE SET IN MOTION FOR TOWN CLUB" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith Droitwich will once again have a Rotary Club nearly three years after the last one folded and an appeal has started for new members to join.  The Times: "TOP DEFENCE CHIEF WARNS OF NEED FOR EXTRA £28BN" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Larisa Brown Britain’s most senior military chief has warned Sir Keir Starmer that the Ministry Of Defence are short of £28 billion over the next four years, despite plans to boost spending, The Times can reveal. FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/defence/article/senior-military-chiefs-warn-keir-starmer-of-28bn-defence-shortfall-mb6pjkkl3  The Times (Sport/Back Page): "BROOK FINED FOR BOUNCER ROW" Friday 09 January 2026's Back Page/Sport Page of The Times by Simon WIlde for The Times Sport.  Leamington Observer: "COUNCIL UNDERLINES FEARS OVER BIODIVERSITY WORK" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ian Hughes The concern that years of work boosting nature and biodiversity across the district of Warwick could be undone has fallen on deaf ears. Warwick District Council wrote to Keir Starmer (Prime Minister - United Kingdom) last year calling for changes to the new Planning And Infrastructure Bill currently going through Parliament.  The Independent: "YET ANOTHER U-TURN REEVES SET TO SCRAP RATES RISES FOR PUBS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox / Athena Stavrou / Kate Devlin Ministers have told The Independent that Rachel Reeves is set to hand Britain's ailing pubs a lifeline by reversing her plans to scrap Business Rates relief for hospitality, in another humiliating climbdown for United Kingdom's Government. FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/pubs-closed-business-rates-restaurants-rachel-reeves-budget-b2896796.html  Solihull Observer: "EXTRA TIME IN JAIL AFTER GUN TRADE BID FAILS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Mason Ameran Zeb Khan, a convicted heroin smuggler who tried to secure a reduced prison sentence by setting up a firearms supply from his prison cell, has had his sentence extended. FULL REPORT: SolihullObserver.co.uk/news/extra-time-in-jail-after-gun-trade-bid-fails  Scottish Daily Mail: "HOW CAN A LIFE SENTENCE BE JUST 10 YEARS?" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Graham Grant Prisoners handed Life Sentences are being freed after serving as little as a decade behind bars. More than 100 'lifers’ have been released since 2021, according to shocking figures obtained by Scottish Daily Mail.  Stratford Observer: "SECOND HOME OWNERS TO FACE 100PC TAX HIKE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins Owners of furnished second homes in the district of Stratford will see their Council Tax double. From April 2025, councils in Britain had new powers to charge up to 100 per cent additional Council Tax on second homes. FULL REPORT: StratfordObserver.co.uk/news/second-home-owners-in-stratford-district-could-see-their-council-tax-double  Daily Express: "CHEERS! IT'S YET ANOTHER 'TOO LATE' U-TURN FROM PM" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Williamson / Jon King Plans to ease huge Business Rates rises on Public Houses are "too little, too late", claim members of The Conservative Party. Sir Keir Starmer's latest climbdown on increasing business rates for pubs comes after he caved in over the Farm Tax and scrapping Winter Fuel Payments. FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2155483  Daily Express (Sport/Back Page): "REDS REIN IN GUNS" Friday 09 January 2026's Sport/Back Page of Daily Express by John Cross for Daily Express Sport.  Edinburgh Evening News: "ARTIST'S BRUSH WITH CELEBRITY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Julie Douglas A self-taught Edinburgh artist Joe Capps has seen a significant surge in commissions after wowing TV audiences with his distinctive style.  Daily Mirror: "WHERE'S WALLY?" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dan Warburton Nigel Farage was blasted for ignoring his day job after jetting to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The Reform UK leader was pictured on the VIP jaunt last month. FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/politics/nigel-farages-stunning-list-vip-36520547  Daily Mirror (Sport/Back Page): "SORE POINT" Friday 09 January 2026's Back Page/Sport Page of Daily Mirror by John Cross for Daily Mirror Sport.  Rugby & Lutterworth Observer: "NEW YEAR'S HONOUR FOR CHARITY FOUNDER NAOMI" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris Naomi Rees-Issitt, a determined Rugby mum who set up Life Saving charity in memory of her son, has been awarded a British Empire Medal from King Charles at The New Year's Honours List.  Daily Mail: "PUB U-TURN'S TOO LITTLE TOO LATE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves / Emily Hakins The Labour Party are gearing up for another humiliating U-turn - as ministers signalled at a climbdown on tax hikes for Public Houses. FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15445881  The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "DISMAY AT 'SNUB' OVER PUB RESCUE BID" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne Redditch businessman has expressed his disappointment at pub giant Greene King which, he said, had not responded to his attempts to rescue a well-known village pub. FULL REPORT: RedditchStandard.co.uk/news/astwood-bank-villagers-bid-to-rescue-much-loved-oddfellows-arms-say-they-were-snubbed-by-pub-giants-greene-king  The Guardian: "'GO BACK HOME': NOW 34 EX-PUPILS ACCUSE FARAGE OF RACIST BEHAVIOUR" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Henry Dyer / Daniel Boffey / Mark Blacklock Thirty-four school contemporaries of Nigel Farage have now come forward to claim they saw him behave in a racist or antisemitic manner, raising fresh questions over the Reform UK leader's evolving denials. FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2026/jan/08/go-back-home-farage-schoolmate-accounts-bring-total-alleging-racist-behaviour-to-34  The Bolton News: "LAST-MINUTE BUDGET D-DAY DATE CHANGE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan Bolton Council had to move their Budget setting meeting at short notice after Greater Manchester Combined Authority "assumed" the meeting would have been held later. FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25744072.bolton-council-move-budget-gm-assumption  Daily Record: "MONSTER" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: John Paul Clark Lynne-Marie Hand, a Domestic Abuse survivor has bravely spoken about her three months of terror at the hands of a rapist bodybuilder after giving up her right to anonymity.  Worcester Observer: "AIMING FOR A DEGREE OF MARATHON SUCCESS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins Chris Garratt, a University Of Worcester colleague, is aiming to become the World's Fastest Man to complete the London Marathon in full graduation attire. FULL REPORT: WorcesterObserver.co.uk/news/worcester-university-colleague-aims-to-put-in-first-class-performance-at-the-london-marathon  The Daily Telegraph: "REEVES TO CLIMB DOWN ON PUB TAX" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tim Wallace / Tom Haynes / Amy Gibbons Rachel Reeves (Chancellor Of The Exchequer - United Kingdom) is preparing to reverse her decision to impose higher costs on Britain's struggling Public Houses, following a campaign by The Daily Telegraph. FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/business/2026/01/08/reeves-poised-pubs-tax-climbdown-after-telegraph-campaign   Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 02 January 2026. 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. The Times: "DOZENS DIE IN NEW YEAR INFERNO AT SWISS SKI BAR" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Chazan At least 40 people were killed and 115 injured, including many teenagers, when fire tore through a bar popular with British tourists during New Year's Eve celebrations at Le Constellation in Crans-Montana - a Swiss ski resort. FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/world/europe/article/fire-swiss-ski-resort-crans-montana-qf2zfbrg9  Worcester Observer: "MP TO HOLD TALKS OVER THREAT TO SCHOOL PLAN" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne The new Free School in Malvern for pupils with Autism could face more delays because of funding. The Department For Education told Worcestershire County Council funding could be allocated into county education budgets.  Daily Express: "'HORROR MOVIE' INFERNO KILLS DOZENS AT SKI PARTY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Giles Sheldrick An inferno that killed at least 40 New Year’s Eve revellers was started by candles or sparklers, witnesses say. More than 115 others who escaped after a fireball engulfed the Le Constellation Bar in the Swiss Alps. FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/world/2152441  Evesham Observer: "AVIAN FLU FEARS SPARK ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lise Evans Wychavon District Council are asking residents to avoid touching sick or dead wild birds after a recent increase in swans and geese found unwell or dead along the River Avon in Evesham. FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/news/public-urged-to-be-vigilant-as-avian-flu-confirmed-at-stratford-upon-avon  Daily Star: "HORROR ON THE DANCEFLOOR" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton At least 47 revellers died when a sparkler in a Champagne bottle sparked an inferno at a Ski Resort. British victims are feared to be among the dead in Crans-Montana, Switzerland. FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/news/world-news/breaking-swiss-bar-fire-victims-36483923  Bromsgrove Standard: "OFFERING KIDS A SPORTING CHANCE LEADS TO MBE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith Tom Clarke-Forrest, the founder of Sport 4 Life UK, was one of 11 people from across the county recognised in the King’s New Year's Honours list. FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/bromsgrove-man-who-gives-youngsters-a-sporting-chance-made-an-mbe  Daily Mirror: "NEW YEAR HORROR INFERNO" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Patrick Hill At least 40 people were feared dead last night after a fire ripped through a New Year Party at a Swiss ski resort. Some 115 people were hurt in the tragedy at Le Constellation basement bar in Crans-Montana. FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/amsterdam-church-fire-horror-new-36483984  Solihull Observer: "PLENTY TO CELEBRATE AS APPEAL PASSES MILESTONE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Mason There were smiles all round as Solihull Sixth Form College hit the £100,000 milestone in their Gambia project. FULL REPORT: SolihullObserver.co.uk/news/college-hit-100000-milestone-on-team-gambia-mission  The Scotsman: "BROKEN PROMISES ANGER AS 249 SCHOOLS SHUT SINCE 2007" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Bol Ministers from The SNP have been accused of presiding over a "trail of broken promises" on education after it was revealed almost 250 schools have been closed or mothballed since Scottish National Party came to power.  Kidderminster Standard: "PRICE DIFFERENCES FUEL CALL FOR URGENT ACTION" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris Leigh Whitehouse, a Wyre Forest District Councillor has called for parity on fuel prices between this area and the surrounding ones after he found that charges in neighbouring towns were considerably cheaper. FULL REPORT: KidderminsterStandard.co.uk/news/end-the-rip-off-councillor-calls-for-cheaper-petrol-prices-in-kidderminster-bewdley-and-stourport  The Guardian: "FROM JOY TO HORROR IN SECONDS: AT LEAST 40 KILLED BY FIRE IN SWISS BAR" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Michael / Luke Harding / Angela Giuffrida A New Year party at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland turned into tragedy as flames shot across the ceiling. FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/world/2026/jan/01/inferno-horror-swiss-ski-resort-le-constellation-crans-montana  Coventry Observer: "AWARDS RECOGNISE WORK OF CITY'S YOUNG PEOPLE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris The 'incredible' achievements of young people in Coventry have been recognised at the annual Care Leaver Awards. More than 250 young people attended the annual event at FarGo Village.  Daily Mail: "CHAMPAGNE SPARKLERS BLAMED FOR INFERNO THAT COST 47 LIVES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Jehring / Nick Craven A sparkler in a champagne bottle is believed to have caused a Swiss ski bar inferno that killed at least 47. Families face an agonising wait. FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15427131  Glasgow Times: "POLICE IN 7K CALLOUTS TO CITY HOTSPOT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ava Whyte New figures show that Police Scotland have been called to deal with incidents at Glasgow's Four Corners nearly 7,000 times in the past three years. The data stems between September 2022 and September 2025.  The Daily Telegraph: "HORROR ON NEW YEAR'S EVE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Iona Cleave / Samuel Hudson A fire tore through a Swiss Ski Resort bar as young revellers welcomed in the New Year, killing at least 40 people and injuring 115. Forgeign tourists are among the victims of the blaze. FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/01/01/swiss-bar-fire-sparkler-champagne-bottle-crans-montana  State Times (India): "DRDO WILL PLAY CRUCIAL ROLE IN CREATION OF SUDARSHAN CHAKRA: RAJNATH" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted The weapon systems developed by DRDO played a decisive role during Operation Sindoor, serving as a testament to the professionalism and commitment of the organisation towards safeguarding national interests, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said. FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/drdo-will-play-crucial-role-in-creation-of-sudarshan-chakra-rajnath  Scottish Daily Mail: "CHAMPAGNE SPARKLERS BLAMED FOR INFERNO THAT COST 47 LIVES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Jehring / Nick Craven A sparkler in a champagne bottle is believed to have caused a Swiss ski bar inferno that killed at least 47. Families face an agonising wait. FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15427131  Rugby & Lutterworth Standard: "£40M MOVE WILL BRING NEW PLACES AT SCHOOLS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris Hundreds of new school places will be available in Warwickshire under a £40million plan unveiled by Warwickshire County Council (WCC). FULL REPORT: RugbyObserver.co.uk/news/40m-plan-to-fund-hundreds-of-new-school-places-in-warwickshire-59478  The I Paper: "AT LEAST 40 DEAD AND 115 INJURED AFTER FIRE HITS SWISS SKI RESORT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alexa Phillips Around 40 people have been confirmed as dead and 115 are injured after a fire ripped through a Swiss Ski Resort in the early hours of New Year’s Day, police have said. FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/at-least-10-dead-in-explosion-at-swiss-ski-bar-new-years-eve-party-4143121  Edinburgh Evening News: "ALL POWERED UP FOR HOGMANAY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rachel Fergusson Tens of thousands of revellers from around the world braved cold conditions as they descended on Edinburgh to see in the New Year at the city’s famous Hogmanay street party. FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.scotsman.com/news/thousands-join-edinburghs-hogmanay-street-party-to-welcome-in-2026-5459933  Financial Times: "SPACEX, OPENAI AND ANTHROPIC HOLD OUT PROMISE OF 2026 LISTINGS BONANZA" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: George Hammond The three most valuable private United States tech companies are preparing for public offerings as early as this year, raising hopes of record returns for their investors. FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/bf607829-dca5-497d-b1a1-ca945d32a8c6  Droitwich Standard: "HEART DRAMA PROMPTS ADVICE TO CHERISH LIFE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith Richard Morris, a Droitwich councillor, has thanked those who saved him following a Heart Attack and is looking to remind people about how precious life is. FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/life-is-precious-droitwichs-richard-morris-thanks-those-who-saved-him-after-heart-attack  The Times Scotland: "DOZENS DIE IN NEW YEAR INFERNO AT SWISS SKI BAR" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Chazan At least 40 people were killed and 115 injured, including many teenagers, when fire tore through a bar popular with British tourists during New Year's Eve celebrations at Le Constellation in Crans-Montana - a Swiss ski resort. FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/world/europe/article/fire-swiss-ski-resort-crans-montana-qf2zfbrg9  Leamington Observer: "NEW YEAR SET TO SIGNAL START OF RESTORATION PLAN" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins Historical landmark buildings in Warwick will soon be getting a facelift after decades of neglect. New fencing is being installed around St. Michael's Place ahead of work beginning on a £2.8million restoration of two buildings. FULL REPORT: LeamingtonObserver.co.uk/news/restoration-work-to-begin-in-the-new-year-at-st-michaels-place-in-warwick  Daily Record: "BURNED ALIVE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Patrick Hill Forty people are feared to have died as they celebrated New Year when flames raged through a Ski Resort bar. Another 115 were injured by the ferocious blaze in the Swiss Alps. FULL REPORT: DailyRecord/news/uk-world-news/least-10-feared-dead-horror-36481774  The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "CHARITY EFFORTS REVEAL 'TRUE SPIRIT OF THE TOWN'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne Fundraisers have been praised by Redditch Kingfisher Rotarians for 'demonstrating the true spirit of the town' in the wake of a damning report about deprivation.  Stratford Observer: "WARNING ABOUT AVIAN FLU IN AVON GEESE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ian Hughes People are being urged not to touch sick or dead birds after avian influenza was found in Stratford. The Department For The Environment, Food And Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and the Animal And Plant Health Agency (APHA) confirmed so-called 'bird' flu’ had been confirmed in a number of geese along the River Avon. FULL REPORT: StratfordObserver.co.uk/news/bird-flu-confirmed-among-geese-in-stratford-59688  Malvern Observer: "MP TO HOLD TALKS OVER THREAT TO SCHOOL PLAN" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne The new Free School in Malvern for pupils with Autism could face more delays because of funding. The Department For Education told Worcestershire County Council funding could be allocated into county education budgets.   Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 19 December 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. Daily Express: "BE STRONG TO 'FACE DOWN' RUSSIA" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conor Wilson Kemi Badenoch has warned the government that they must prepare for war if they hope to avoid conflict with Russia. The Conservative Party leader was speaking on a tour of a Drone Factory in United Kingdom. FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/uk/2148062  Worcester (& Malvern) Observer: "POST CONCERNS PROMPT QUESTIONS FROM MP" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne West Worcestershire MP Dame Harriett Baldwin has called for an urgent review of the county Royal Mail delivery service after receiving a series of reports about missing mail. FULL REPORT: MalvernObserver.co.uk/news/malvern-residents-hit-out-after-consistently-missing-mail  Financial Times: "BOE RESPONDS TO COOLING INFLATION BY CUTTING RATES A QUARTER POINT TO 3.75%" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Fleming / Ian Smith Bank Of England has cut Interest Rates by a quarter point to 3.75 per cent, responding to signs of cooling inflation but cautioning that decisions on future cuts were likely to be a "closer call". FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/717c3ac9-c750-41bc-b74a-163ae1c5b103  Glasgow Times: "HUNT FOR KILLER AFTER MAN SHOT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Aidan Maxwell Police Scotland are investigating the murder of Jordan Gray, who was shot dead in his flat on Shields Court in Motherwell. His body was discovered on Monday 15 December after he died between Sunday night and early Monday morning. FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25710065.police-scotland-invcestigate-murder-jordan-gray  The Times: "VOTERS FACE LONGER WAIT TO KICK OUT COUNCILLORS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Max Kendix Nearly ten million voters face having their Local Elections delayed until 2027, prompting claims that The Labour Party and The Conservative Party are colluding to stop Reform UK getting into power. FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/local-elections-delayed-labour-news-t9c7766d9  Evesham Observer: "FIRE CREW HEROES STEP IN TO SAVE SANTA" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lise Evans A popular family attraction in Honeybourne is grateful for the fast-acting responses of emergency services that saved its Father Christmas. FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/news/santa-saved-for-christmas-by-quick-thinking-pebworth-fire-crew  The Scotsman: "CALLS FOR PROBE AFTER FEMALE SNP MSP HAS OFFICE 'BUGGED'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Catriona Stewart Politicians have called for an investigation into the circumstances surrounding an MSP's office being "bugged" by her staff member. FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/jaw-dropping-snp-msps-office-was-bugged-by-male-staff-member-is-still-involved-in-party-5446958  The West Australian (Australia): "WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Shannon Hampton Heavily armed Counter Terrorism Police have detained a group of men on their way to Bondi Beach in dramatic scenes in Sydney after receiving information a 'violent act was possibly being planned'. FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/news/crime/heavily-armed-police-arrest-group-after-tip-off-about-violent-act-possibly-being-planned-at-bondi-bach-c-21048327  Daily Star: "BULLZZZEYE!" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton Oche star David Munyua killed the Ally Pally's "lucky wasp" after it settled on his cheek... but still won. Double swat! FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/sport/darts/breaking-ally-pally-wasp-dead-36424271  The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "ROYAL INVITATION LEADS TO A CHRISTMAS TREAT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne Natalie Smith, an inspirational woman from Redditch, was invited by The Princess Of Wales to attend this year's Together At Christmas Carol Service at Westminster Abbey.  Daily Mirror: "1.8M ALONE AT CHRISTMAS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alexander Brown Some 1.8 million people will spend Christmas Day alone, a poll has revealed. It has led ministers to urge Brits to look out for their lonely neighbours.  The Yorkshire Post: "'CHANGE TO TAX A KEY ISSUE FOR FARMERS'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn Former National Farmers Union boss has called for a 'new deal for profitable farming'. Inheritance Tax changes were raised as the "single biggest issue" to farming viability, Baroness Minette Batters said, even though the changes were not part of the scope of her farm profitability review.  Morning Star: "RACISM IN THE WORKPLACE ON THE RISE, FINDS NEW SHOCK POLL" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christophe Domec Migrant Workers experience appalling levels of racism and bigotry, a damaging new Union study has found as Sir Keir Starmer (United Kingdom's Prime Minister) was slammed for sticking to draconian plans to make Indefinite Leave To Remain (ILR) harder to obtain. FULL REPORT: http://MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/racism-workplace-rise-finds-new-poll  Morning Star (Sport/Back Page): "CELTIC TURMOIL GIVES HEARTS TITLE CHANCE" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Steve Douglas Celtic Football Club are embroiled in chaos in what is shaping up to be the most turbulent campaign in Scotland in a generation. FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/celtic-turmoil-gives-hearts-title-chance  Bromsgrove/Droitwich Standard: "CELL MATCH IS REAL GIFT FOR BRAVE LEO" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith The family of a Bromsgrove teenager with leukaemia, and desperately needed a stem cell transplant, have received a dream Christmas present as a match has been found in the United Kingdom. FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/bromsgrove-teen-leo-with-leukaemia-finds-match-in-stem-cell-search  The Times Scotland: "WATER BILLS SET FOR 42% RISE IN NEXT SIX YEARS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Woode / Lara Wildenberg British residents face being hit with another huge increase in household bills after Scotland's publicly-owned Water Company outlined plans to Increase Rates by over 40 per cent. FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/scotland/article/scottish-water-customers-face-42-percent-rise-in-bills-over-next-six-years-txnjk7ptg  The Times Scotland (Sport/Back Page): "CELTIC FANS 'RIGHT' TO VENT FURY AT SLUMP" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Mark Palmer Luke McCowan believes Celtic Football Club's supporters are justified in showing anger as the club stumbles through its worst losing run in almost half a century. FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/sport/football/article/wilfried-nancy-martin-oneill-celtic-analysis-ww8h0tfhc  Financial Times (USA Edition): "DATA LOST DURING US SHUTDOWN STOKES DOUBTS OVER SHARP DECLINE IN INFLATION" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Myles McCormick / Kate Duguid Wall Street economists have warned November's United States inflation report, which showed a sharp decline in price growth, was flawed because of missing data in the wake of the recent Government shutdown. FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/bee83769-fa41-4d18-9dc2-4a46130c72a8  Scottish Daily Mail: "SNP ROCKED AFTER MSP'S OFFICE WAS BUGGED BY OWN STAFF" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Gordon A Nationalist MSP was bugged by a member of her own staff at her office in the Scottish Parliament. The former worker is alleged to have placed listening devices in the office of the unnamed politician but remains an office bearer in a local SNP branch. FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15397023  Coventry Standard: "NEW TECH HUB WILL SEE AIRPORT CLOSE NEXT YEAR" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris Coventry Airport will close next year to make way for a proposed battery manufacturing and technology hub. Operators The Rigby Group announced the site in Bagington would close in June to allow the next phase of work on Greenpower Park. FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/coventry-airport-to-close-next-year-to-make-way-for-battery-manufacturing-and-technology-hub-59494  Metro (South Edition): "STARS BACK QUEST FOR A SAFER WORLD" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Corbishley The Labour Party's strategy to tackle a National Emergency and halve violence against women and girls has been revealed - with the backing of celebrities Olivia Colman and Georgia Harrison.  Solihull Observer: "DISAPPOINTMENT AS NEW SCHOOL PLAN IS SCUPPERED" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Mason Solihull Council will not receive capital funding from the government to create the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) school on Tanworth Lane for those aged 11 to 19. FULL REPORT: SolihullObserver.co.uk/news/council-leader-reacts-to-changes-to-capital-funding-for-send-provision  The Advertiser (Australia): "WALTZING WITH ANGELS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Peter Jenkins / Eliza Barr Lina Chernyk, the auntie of the youngest victim killed at the Bondai Beach Shooting has told mourners her niece, Matilda, is now "walzing with the angels" as she was laid to rest. FULL REPORT: AdelaideNow.com.au/news/nsw/youngest-victim-of-bondi-terror-attack-farewelled-in-woollahra/news-story/1463a731e8c08288d4874b6a9d5e77fa  Kidderminster Standard: "RAISING VITAL CASH TO HELP FAMILY SUPPORT BRAVE FREYA" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris A fundraiser has been launched for the family of five-year-old Freya Davis from Kidderminster who was diagnosed with an extremely rare and aggressive brain cancer and is undergoing special therapy over Christmas. FULL REPORT: KidderminsterStandard.co.uk/news/fundraiser-to-help-kidderminster-family-amidst-five-year-old-freyas-brain-cancer-treatment  The Daily Telegraph: "PHILLIPSON BLOCKS SAFE SPACES FOR WOMEN" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Gordon Rayner Bridget Phillipson is blocking the publication of transgender guidance that would force business and public bodies to protect women-only spaces. The Women and Equalities Secretary has given a statement to The High Court. FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/12/18/bridget-phillipson-trans-guidance-block-ehrc-supreme-court  Leamington Observer: "PARADE REVAMP PLANS GAINING PUBLIC SUPPORT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins A masterplan to revitalise Leamington Parade has received support from residents and Town Centre businesses.  State Times (India): "DRAW LESSONS FROM OP SINDOOR, STAY READY FOR CHALLENGES: RAJNATH TO IAF" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted Defence Minister Rajnath Singh urged Indian Air Force commanders to learn from Operation Sindoor, a swift high-impact military action that destroyed terror infrastructure in Pakistan and POK in May. He praised the IAF's courage, precision, and handling of Pakistan's response, stressing the need to stay vigilant amid evolving warfare. FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/draw-lessons-from-op-sindoor-stay-ready-for-challenges-rajnath-to-iaf  Daily Mail: "LABOUR'S RUNNING SCARED OF VOTERS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves Keir Starmer was tonight accused of 'running scared of the voters' as he paved the way to cancel Local Elections across the country. In an extraordinary move, Labour invited 63 councils to postpone next year's local elections, which are widely seen as a litmus test for Sir Keir's faltering leadership. FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15397505  Stratford Observer: "NEW TOWN WOULD BRING FLOODS SAY CAMPAIGNERS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins Campaigners fear a proposed new town of some 10,000 homes could dramatically worsen flooding across South Warwickshire. FULL REPORT: StratfordObserver.co.uk/news/campaigners-warn-proposed-south-warwickshire-new-town-is-a-major-flood-risk-59436  Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "GAZA OPERATIONS AT RISK FROM ISRAELI IMPEDIMENTS, SAYS UN" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Reuters / AFP United Nations and aid groups have all warned that humanitarian operations in Palestine territories, particularly Gaza, were at risk of collapse if Israel does not lift impediments that include a "vague, arbitrary, and highly politicised" registration process. FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2626656  Rugby & Lutterworth Observer: "HEARTBROKEN - BUSINESSES STUNNED BY VANDALISM" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins The owner of a children's stay-and-play group in Rugby has had to temporarily close her business after 'malicious' vandals trashed her outdoor play area. FULL REPORT: RugbyObserver.co.uk/news/playgroup-owner-heartbroken-after-malicious-vandals-trash-childrens-equipment-and-toys   Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 05 December 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. The Times: "DEAL TO GIVE FROZEN £8BN FROM RUSSIA TO UKRAINE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Oliver Wright / Steven Swinford / Charlie Parker Ministers are prepared to hand over £8 billion of Russian assets frozen in Britain to support Ukraine, as they warn that President Putin is an active threat to the UK's citizens, security and prosperity. FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/frozen-russian-assets-britain-q5k22km0r  Evesham Observer: "'GOVT MUST DO MORE TO HELP YOUNGSTERS'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne The Government are being urged to fix a flaw in the Welfare System that penalises young people in Supported Accomodation for finding work.  The Scotsman: "STARMER BRANDS FARAGE 'TOXIC' IN GLASGOW SCHOOL PUPILS ROW" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Bol Sir Keir Starmer has branded Nigel Farage a "toxic, divisive disgrace" after the Reform UK leader became embroiled in a row over diversity in Glasgow schools.  Kidderminster Standard: "'ACTION NEEDED BEFORE MORE DEATHS ON ROAD'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith Calls have been made for urgent action be taken to prevent anymore crashes on a road in Kidderminster before seriously injured or killed.  Daily Star: "NOT OUT!" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Nelson Joe Root’s Ashes century spared Aussie Matthew Hayden’s blushes – and his daughter's. Hayden said he would streak if Root didn’t get a ton.  Droitwich Standard: "100 AFFORDABLE HOMES PLAN GETS GREEN LIGHT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith Plans for 100 new affordable homes in Droitwich have been given the go-ahead. Bromford Housing Association, which bought the site earlier this year, have had their application for the layout, appearance, scale and landscaping for the site, on a field off Tagwell Road, approved by Wychavon District Council. FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/plans-for-100-affordable-homes-in-droitwich-given-go-ahead  Scottish Daily Mail: "DOCTOR'S WARNING AS SCOTLAND HIT BY DEADLY FLU CRISIS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Claire Elliot / Dan Barker Scotland is in the grip of its worst Flu Crisis in years as hospitalisations and infections surge with a mutant strain sweeping the North of Britain. FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15346641  Worcester Observer: "MP URGES SWIFT PROGRESS ON FLOOD MEASURES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne West Worcestershire MP Dame Harriett Baldwin has called on Government Ministers to encourage the Environment Agency to speed up work to deliver flood schemes for Severn Stoke and Tenbury Wells.  Morning Star: "REFORM TRIES TO SHRUG OFF RACE ROW AS IT GETS RECORD £9M 'GIFT'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray Reform UK boss Nigel Farage is wallowing in cash as his Hard Right party secured a record-breaking donation designed to buy the next General Election. FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/reform-uk-receive-record-breaking-ps9m-donation-crypto-boss  Bromsgrove Standard: "COUNCILLORS CLASH OVER MARKET HALL SITE COSTS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith Concerns have been raised about Bromsgrove's Nailers Yard redevelopment with one Councillor saying it 'may be turning into Bromsgrove's on HS2'.  Daily Mirror: "DAWN'S BLOOD ON HIS HANDS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Patrick Hill Vladimir Putin is "morally responsible" for the death of Dawn Sturgess (a mum-of-three) poisoned by Novichok left on British streets by Russian agents, an inquiry into her death has ruled. FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/breaking-watch-live-dawn-sturgess-36349716  Coventry Observer: "NEW CENTRE SET TO BOOST DELIVERY OF LIFE-SAVING HEALTH TESTS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris A new Diagnostic Centre under construction in the City Centre of Coventry is set to 'revolutionise patient access and speed up life-saving tests', the local NHS Trust has said. FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/new-diagnostic-centre-to-revolutionise-patient-access-and-speed-up-life-saving-tests  Daily Mail: "FARAGE'S 'IT AIN'T HALF HOT MUM' ATTACK ON BBC DOUBLE STANDARDS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves Nigel Farage turned the tables on the BBC today in a furious row about racism. The Reform UK leader has been dogged by questions from the corporation about alleged schoolboy racism, which he denies. FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15354019  Leamington Observer: "COUNCILS STILL FAR APART ON HOW FUTURE WILL LOOK" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins Division remains in Warwickshire over Local Government reorganisation after two different proposals were officially submitted to the Government. A two-unitary proposal has been submitted by Stratford District Council, Warwick District Council, Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council and North Warwickshire Borough Council. FULL REPORT: LeamingtonObserver.co.uk/news/division-remains-in-warwickshire-over-local-government-reorganisation-59241  The National: "'A CEASEFIRE IN NAME ONLY'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted The National publish a timeline of the ongoing violence in Gaza since a 'ceasefire' was agreed - as Netanyahu's brutal, aparthied regime's genocide continues to claim lives.  Malvern Observer: "MP URGES SWIFT PROGRESS ON FLOOD MEASURES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne West Worcestershire MP Dame Harriett Baldwin has called on Government Ministers to encourage the Environment Agency to speed up work to deliver flood schemes for Severn Stoke and Tenbury Wells. FULL REPORT: MalvernObserver.co.uk/news/west-worcestershire-mp-presses-for-progress-on-local-flood-schemes  The Guardian: "FARAGE HITS OUT AS FRESH CLAIMS OF 'VINDICTIVE' TEENAGE RACISM EMERGE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Daniel Boffey / Henry Dyer / Rowena Mason Nigel Farage has turned on broadcasters for questioning him about his alleged teenage racism and antisemitism as the number of school contemporaries who recalled such behaviour to the Guardian reached 28. FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2025/dec/04/farage-turns-on-broadcasters-racism-allegations-bbc  The Yorkshire Post: "FEARS OF 'WATERING DOWN' OF RAIL PLANS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn The prospective plans for Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) could be watered down if the Government allows the legal protections for the HS2 leg to Crewe to lapse, experts have said.  The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "FONDLY REMEMBERING AUTHOR AND HISTORIAN" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne Tribute have been paid to renowned Redditch author, Anne Bradford who has died at the age of 91. Anne had written numerous books drawing upon local history and personal accounts to create ghost stories. FULL REPORT: RedditchStandard.co.uk/news/tributes-paid-to-much-loved-redditch-author-and-historian-anne-bradford  Daily Record: "YOU RATS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Billy Gaddi Two men who killed a mum in a crash as they raced each other at speeds of up to 111MPH were, last night, branded "rats". Shona McKinlay's devastated son, Callum, hit out after "cowards" Rory Nimmo and John Clark were found guilty at The High Court in Glasgow. FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/two-drivers-killed-much-loved-36345749  Rugby & Lutterworth Observer: "COUNCIL MAY STEP IN OVER DECLINING SHOPPING SITES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris Rugby Central Shopping Centre and other key sites could be taken over by Rugby Borough Council (RBC) as part of its plan to revitalise the Town Centre. The council aims to either buy the centre outright, work as part of a joint venture, or use its new rental auction powers and compulsory purchase procedures to take control of the Shopping Centre. FULL REPORT: RugbyObserver.co.uk/news/council-eyeing-up-shopping-centre-purchase-to-help-revitalise-town-centre  Daily Express: "FEARS OF WORST FLU WAVE TO STRIKE NHS THIS WINTER" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hanna Geissler After an early start to the flu season, experts warn that the National Health Service (NHS) faces their worst "tidal wave of flu" as cases hit a record Winter high. FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/uk/2142238  Solihull Observer: "INSPIRED TO BACK HEART CHARITY APPEAL" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Mason Neena Chauhan - a Solihull influencer whose life was 'brought to a standstill' in her 20s after suffering a Heart Attack - is backing British Heart Foundation's Christmas campaign.  The Daily Telegraph: "LAMMY BREAKS RANKS ON BREXIT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tony Diver David Lammy has suggested that rejoining EU Customs Union would boost economic growth amid mounting calls from within Downing Street to undo Brexit. FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/12/04/lammy-breaks-ranks-on-brexit  Edinburgh Evening News: "TATTOO'S £157K FOR HOSPICE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Julie Douglas Ticket sales from this year's Edinburgh Military Tattoo have raised more than £157,000 to support Hospice Services across Edinburgh and The Lothians.  Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "ISRAEL BOMBS TOWNS ACROSS SOUTHERN LEBANON" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Najia Houssari The Israeli army targeted several buildings in towns across Southern Lebanon after issuing evacuation warnings, including maps, to residents. The strikes came as the Army Commander briefed the Israeli President and Prime Minister of Israel on the latest developments regarding placing weapons under state control. FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2624990  Stratford Observer: "COUNCILS STILL FAR APART ON HOW FUTURE WILL LOOK" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins Division remains in Warwickshire over Local Government reorganisation after two different proposals were officially submitted to the Government. A two-unitary proposal has been submitted by Stratford District Council, Warwick District Council, Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council and North Warwickshire Borough Council. FULL REPORT: StratfordObserver.co.uk/news/division-remains-in-warwickshire-over-local-government-reorganisation-59241  Financial Times: "EXPAT ENTREPRENEUR'S RECORD £9MN GIFT THRUSTS REFORM INTO FUNDRAISING LEAD" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Anna Gross / Chris Cook / Mari Novik Christopher Harborne's big boost to Nigel Farage. Quarterly donations top £10 million. Nigel Farage's Reform UK received a record £9 million. donation from businessman Christopher Harborne, pushing the party's fundraising far ahead of The Labour Party and The Conservative Party. Tories and Labour left trailing. FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/db73535f-7d9d-4586-b53a-a690d3b0e36d  The Front Pages of Schools Week and FE Week.
Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 28 November 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. Bromsgrove Standard: "'SECOND CITY HAS SOLUTION'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith A plea has been issued for Birmingham to 'intervene immediately' and take the burden of housing to 'protect Bromsgrove's green belt'. FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/plea-for-birmingham-to-step-in-and-save-bromsgroves-green-belt 
Coventry Standard: "LATEST PLAN FOR STADIUM FAILS TO CONVINCE GROUPS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris A new proposal to bring Motorsports to Coventry Stadium in Brandon alongside new housing has been branded a 'sham and a deception' by campaigners.  The Independent: "IFS: REEVES BROKE MANIFESTO PROMISE. PM: NO, SHE DIDN'T" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Devlin / Millie Cooke The Budget will fail to boost Britain's growth, leading economists have warned, as Sir Keir Starmer was forced to deny that The Labour Party had midled the public over their record £26billion tax rises. FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/reeves-budget-keir-starmer-ifs-growth-tax-national-insurance-manifesto-b2873830.html  Rugby & Lutterworth Observer: "LATEST PLAN FOR STADIUM FAILS TO CONVINCE GROUPS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris A new proposal to bring Motorsports to Coventry Stadium in Brandon alongside new housing has been branded a 'sham and a deception' by campaigners. FULL REPORT: RugbyObserver.co.uk/news/new-proposal-to-bring-motorsports-back-to-coventry-stadium-alongside-new-housing-branded-a-sham-by-campaigners-59104  Metro (South Edition): "PM HAILS BIG MIGRATION FALL" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Aine Fox Net Migration into the United Kingdom has fallen by two-thirds in a year with 204,000 more people arriving than leaving.  Malvern Observer: "HIGH PRAISE FOR DRIVERS WHO RESCUED MAN" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins Rescuing a man from a burning car while delivering shopping was all in a day's work for a heroic Worcester duo.  Daily Express: "YOUR DELAY IS 'STEALING PRECIOUS TIME AND CHOICE'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hanna Geissler Every unnecessary delay to the Assisted Dying Bill is "stealing precious time and choice", terminally ill campaigners told peers.  Worcester Observer: "HIGH PRAISE FOR DRIVERS WHO RESCUED MAN" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins Supermarket delivery drivers Ben Rowe and Leo Kuriakose have been recognised by the Worcestershire Safeguarding Adults Board for their efforts in helping a man trapped in a burning car. FULL REPORT: WorcesterObserver.co.uk/news/supermarket-delivery-drivers-rescue-man-from-burning-car-in-worcester  Daily Star: "I'M A CELEB: GET ME BIG TELLY DEAL!" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ed Gleave Jungle star Jack Osbourne has been secretly filming a paranormal series in a bid to be a huge TV host. Shaaaaron!  Kidderminster Standard: "INSPECTION HIGHLIGHTS CARE HOME CONCERNS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith A Care Home in Kidderminster has been placed in Special Measures after the Care Quality Commission found evidence indicating people were 'at risk of harm'. FULL REPORT: KidderminsterStandard.co.uk/news/kidderminster-care-home-in-special-measures-after-damning-report  The Times: "'DAY ONE' PROTECTION OF WORKERS ABANDONED" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Oliver Wright / Aubrey Allegretti / Stefan Boscia Keir Starmer is facing a revolt from Labour MPs after abandoning a manifesto pledge to give workers the right to claim unfair dismissal from "day one", a policy championed by Angela Rayner. FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/labour-one-day-workers-rights-reforms-sl9gvqcfs  Stratford Observer: "SAFETY IS CONCERN AS FESTIVE MARKETS RETURN" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins Boasting some 200 stalls on Waterside in Henley Street and Bridge Street, it will be safety first once more as Christmas Markets return to Stratford.  Daily Mirror: "DANDO COPS' SERBIAN HITMAN PROBE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Pettifor Detectives are probing a Serbian assassin over Jill Dando's unsolved murder, Daily Mirror can reveal. Cold case officers are set to examine raw footage of an unidentified man, who was caught on camera on the gunman's likely escape route, about 20 minutes after Jill Dando was shot. FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/jill-dando-murder-milorad-ulemek-36317652  Droitwich Standard: "'HELP WITH BEATLE DAD WOULD BE FAB'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith Wheels have been set in motion for a town tribute to former Droitwich Spa High School teacher Chas Newby, 65 years after he was a bassist for The Beatles. FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/tribute-calls-for-the-droitwich-spa-high-teacher-who-was-the-beatles-bassist  The Times Scotland: "'DAY ONE' PROTECTION OF WORKERS ABANDONED" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Oliver Wright / Aubrey Allegretti / Stefan Boscia Keir Starmer is facing a revolt from Labour MPs after abandoning a manifesto pledge to give workers the right to claim unfair dismissal from "day one", a policy championed by Angela Rayner. FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/labour-one-day-workers-rights-reforms-sl9gvqcfs  Solihull Observer: "INSPIRED BY HER BATTLE TO HELP OTHERS FIGHT CANCER" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Mason Catherine Paul is fronting new awareness campaign led by Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation after the biggest shock of her life.  Scottish Daily Mail: "THE BRAIN DRAIN FROM STARMER'S SOCIALIST CHAOS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Barrett Britain is facing a new 'brain drain' that threatens to add to the pain of Rachel Reeves' disastrous Budget. Official figures yesterday revealed an exodus of young Britons while Asylum Seekers now make up nearly half of Net Migration.  The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "SAFETY FEARS OVER LIBRARY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne Four borough councillors have raised their concerns about the new Libraries Unlocked scheme operating at Redditch Library. FULL REPORT: RedditchStandard.co.uk/news/libraries-unlocked-launched-at-redditch-library  Daily Mail: "THE BRAIN DRAIN FROM STARMER'S SOCIALIST CHAOS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Barrett Britain is facing a new 'brain drain' that threatens to add to the pain of Rachel Reeves' disastrous Budget. Official figures yesterday revealed an exodus of young Britons while Asylum Seekers now make up nearly half of Net Migration.  Leamington Observer: "SAFETY CONCERNS COULD SEE COUNCIL ABANDON X" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ian Hughes Warwick District Council is considering ditching Social Media platform X – formerly known as Twitter. Councilors recently agreed to "suspend all use of X immediately" over increasing safety concerns since the world's richest man Elon Musk bought the platform three years ago. FULL REPORT: LeamingtonObserver.co.uk/news/council-chiefs-consider-ditching-x  The Scotsman: "'CRIMINALITY' FEARS OVER DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Bol Health Secretary Neil Gray has ordered an immediate investigation by NHS chiefs after Medical Records linked to a Public Inquiry into the actions of disgraced surgeon Sam Eljamel were destroyed, amid fears over the "distinct possibility of criminality" at play. FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/eljamel-inquiry-evidence-destruction-snp-neil-gray-nhs-tayside-5421199  Evesham Observer: "TV FAVOURITE WILL HEAD NEXT YEAR'S BATTLE EVENT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lise Evans TV historian and author Professor Alice Roberts has been announced as the headline speaker at next year’s Battle of Evesham Festival. FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/news/alice-roberts-announced-as-headline-speaker-at-battle-of-evesham-2026  The Daily Telegraph: "STARMER RIPS UP RAYNER'S RIGHTS BILL" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Daniel Martin / Szu Ping Chan Sir Keir Starmer has scrapped a flagship pledge in the Workers' Rights Bill championed by Angela Rayner. FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/11/27/starmer-u-turns-on-workers-rights-reforms-labour  The Bolton News: "M&S TARGETING TOWN FOR NEW FOOD-ONLY STORE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan Bolton in Greater Manchester is on a list of areas where Marks and Spencer are looking to open new stores across the country. FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25653598.marks-spencer-return-bolton-targets-unveiled  The Guardian: "MINISTERS DITCH MANIFESTO PLEDGE FOR JOB PROTECTION FROM DAY ONE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jessica Elgot / Richard Partington A flagship policy that would have given workers the right to claim unfair dismissal after their first day on the job is to be ditched by the government in favour of a six month-threshold. FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/law/2025/nov/27/government-to-ditch-day-one-unfair-dismissal-policy-from-workers-rights-bill  Lancashire Telegraph: "PERVERT'S ASSAULT ON SLEEPING CHILD" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jack Stott John McDonald, a Blackburn paedophile of Orkney Close, has been jailed after sexually assaulting a sleeping child. FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25654917.blackburn-paedophile-jailed-sexual-assault-offence  Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 21 November 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. Solihull Observer: "SCHOOL LEAVER OPEN EVENTS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted Solihull Observer carries an advert for Sollihull College & University Centre on their Front Page for Friday 21 November 2025.  Glasgow Times: "CAN WE BANK ON YOU?" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted Every copy of Glasgow Times on Friday 21 November 2025 includes a recyclable bag to fill with food to help struggling families.  Rugby & Lutterworth Observer: "NHS MANAGER GROOMED UNDERAGE GIRLS FOR SEX" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris Paul Lipscombe was sentenced at Leicester Crown Court to 28 years and one month imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to 34 crimes – including rape and Sexual Assault. Horrendous Sexual Offences against underage girls were committed by a manager who worked for University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust. FULL REPORT: RugbyObserver.co.uk/news/former-nhs-manager-committed-horrendous-sexual-offences-against-underage-girls-59086  Morning Star: "TOO LITTLE TOO LATE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre Britain's CoronaVirus Pandemic response was "too little, too late" with tens of thousands of lives were lost as absent (then Prime Minister) Boris Johnson embraced a "toxic and chaotic" culture in Number 10, a damning COVID-19 Inquiry report found. FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/too-little-too-late  Edinburgh Evening News: "11,000 HAVE SAY IN CONSULTATION" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ian Swanson More than 11,000 people took part in the online consultation about Edinburgh's proposed new North-South tramline. FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.Scotsman.com/news/edinburgh-north-south-tramline-final-figures-show-over-11000-people-took-part-in-consultation-5409379  Daily Express: "GIVE KIDS A CHANCE OF FREEDOM LIKE 'UNSTOPPABLE' ROBYN, AGED 4" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hanna Geissler A four-year-old girl named Robyn with Spina Bifida receives a personalised wheelchair from the Whizz Kidz charity through Daily Express Christmas appeal, empowering her to become more independent and confident. FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/uk/2136302  The Bolton News: "BOROUGH LANDS £17M FOR HUGE LOGISTICS CENTRE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan A slice of a new £1 billion "Good Growth Fund" will be invested in one of the biggest developments Bolton has seen in recent years.  Daily Star: "I'M NO FOOL MONTY!" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Nelson Brainy cricket legend Monty Panesar has mocked the Aussies and joined Daily Star's quiz team as The Ashes begins.  Malvern Observer: "ANNIVERSARY IS 'A CHANCE TO LOOK FORWARD'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins A homeless charity is inviting residents to help "rewrite the story" for people experiencing homelessness, as it celebrates 40 years since first opening its doors in Worcester in December 1985.  The Scotsman: "SURGEON DEFENDS ACTIONS AS UK'S COVID RESPONSE SAVAGED" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Quinn Nicola Sturgeon has defended her handling of the CoronaVirus Pandemic after a Public Inquiry concluded thousands of lives were lost in the first wave of the virus. FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/snp-government-failed-to-prepare-properly-for-covid-19-pandemic-5411102  Evesham Observer: "BUILDING A FUTURE FOR TOWN'S HISTORIC GEM" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lise Evans The future of Evesham's iconic Almony Museum looks to be in safe hands following the appointment of a Vale builder with a track record in restoring historic buildings.  Daily Mirror: "INEXCUSABLE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martin Bagot The COVID-19 Inquiry has delivered a damning verdict on Boris Johnson’s handling of the pandemic which cost thousands of lives. 23,000 deaths could have been avoided in the first CoronaVirus wave if Boris Johnson's Government had acted faster. FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/health/breaking-covid-inquiry-concludes-boris-36279772  Kidderminster Standard: "PAIR BACK IN THE SWING AFTER LIFE-SAVING DRAMA" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins A quick-thinking Shannon Jeffries saved her golfing partner's life after witnessing him having a Heart Attack during a Video Call. FULL REPORT: KidderminsterStandard.co.uk/news/kidderminster-mans-life-saved-by-golfing-partner-after-he-had-heart-attack-on-video-call  The Times: "'INEXCUSABLE' PANDEMIC DELAYS COST 23,000 LIVES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Oliver Wright / Eleanor Hayward Twenty-three thousand people died unnecessarily in the United Kingdom from CoronaVirus because the Government's response was "too little, too late", a damning official report has concluded. FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/23000-died-because-government-covid-response-too-little-too-late-5dctmqxc3  Worcester Observer: "ANNIVERSARY IS 'A CHANCE TO LOOK FORWARD'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins A homeless charity is inviting residents to help "rewrite the story" for people experiencing homelessness, as it celebrates 40 years since first opening its doors in Worcester in December 1985. FULL REPORT: WorcesterObserver.co.uk/news/worcester-homeless-charity-launches-its-christmas-appeal-on-its-40th-anniversary  Scottish Daily Mail: "STURGEON DAMNED OVER COVID FAILURES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dan Barker Nicola Sturgeon's Government in Scotland was condemned for pursuing an #inappropriate' zero CoronaVirus strategy which was 'destined to fail'. FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15311279  Stratford Observer: "VISITORS SPENDING MORE THAN BEFORE PANDEMIC" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ian Hughes Tourism is booming in south Warwickshire. The total value tourism brought to Warwickshire in 2024 exceeded £860 million – a 9.6 per cent increase on 2023, and a 6.8 per cent increase on 2019 before the CoronaVirus Pandemic. FULL REPORT: StratfordObserver.co.uk/news/tourists-love-visiting-south-warwickshire-59017  The Daily Telegraph: "THE £200M COVID 'I TOLD YOU SO'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Gordon Rayner / Sarah Knapton / Neil Johnston The COVID-19 Inquiry has been branded a £200 million waste of money after concluding that CoronaVirus Lockdowns could have been avoided entirely. FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/11/20/covid-inquiry-a-200m-waste-of-money  The Yorkshire Post: "UK'S POLICIES ON COVID COST LIVES, INQUIRY REPORTS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kit Sandeman The UK Government did 'too little too late' when responding to the emerging CoronaVirus Pandemic, costing 23,000 lives, the Public Inquiry reported.  Daily Mail: "BETRAYAL OF OUR CHILDREN" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Greenhill CoronaVirus Lockdown could have been avoided if the Government had responded to the COVID-19 Pandemic earlier, the Public Inquiry concludes FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15310341  Bromsgrove Standard: "ENSURING IT'S A MAGICAL NIGHT FOR EVERYONE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris A toy donation appeal has been launched by NewStarts to ensure every child across Bromsgrove, Rubery and Frankley has a present to open on Christmas morning. FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/appeal-to-ensure-every-child-in-bromsgrove-rubery-and-frankley-has-a-toy-this-christmas  Daily Record: "BORIS COVID BLUNDER COST 1000S OF LIVES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martin Bagot Blundering Boris Johnson's pandemic Government cost thousands of lifes by acting too late, a Public Inquiry found. FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/covid-inquiry-chair-finds-government-36280908  The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "PLANS FOR FORMER HOTEL SPARK ANGRY RESPONSE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne Residents have hit out at a new planning application submitted to Redditch Borough Council for the former Blue Inn Hotel on Far Moor Lane to be converted into a 51-room house of multiple occupancy (HMO). FULL REPORT: RedditchStandard.co.uk/news/redditch-residents-hit-out-at-plans-for-51-room-hmo-at-former-blue-inn-hotel  The I Paper: "JOHNSON'S 'TOXIC' LEADERSHIP BLAMED FOR 23,000 DEATHS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Zoe Drewett Chaos at the heart of Government and a failure to take COVID-19 seriously cost 23,000 lives in the first wave of the Pandemic, a Public Inquiry has concluded. FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/johnson-hancock-missed-opportunities-grip-covid-crisis-4056593  Droitwich Standard: "URGENT ACTION NEEDED ON BUSY 'UNSAFE' ROAD" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith Calls have been made for a central refuge on an 'unsafe' road in Droitwich. The bid for a safe crossing near the BP Garage on Worcester Road is being led by Councillor Richard Morris. FULL REPORT: http://DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/calls-for-urgent-safety-measures-on-busy-droitwich-road  The Independent: "FATAL COST OF BORIS'S 'CHAOTIC AND TOXIC' NO 10_ 23,000 DEAD" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Caitlin Doherty Chaos at the heart of Boris Johnson's government and his failure to take COVID-19 seriously led to 23,000 deaths, a damning report into pandemic decision-making has found. FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/covid-inquiry-boris-johnson-dominic-cummings-b2869226.html  Coventry Observer: "NHS MANAGER GROOMED UNDERAGE GIRLS FOR SEX" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris Paul Lipscombe was sentenced at Leicester Crown Court to over 28 years imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to 34 crimes – including rape and Sexual Assault Sexual Offences against underage girls were committed by a manager who worked for University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust. FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/former-nhs-manager-committed-horrendous-sexual-offences-against-underage-girls-59086  Lancashire Telegraph: "MP JOINS JAY'S MUM IN CRUEL TROLLS BATTLE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bill Jacobs The mother of tragic teenager Jay Slater has stepped up her call for legislation to tackle online trolls who target grieving families. Oswaldtwistle's Debbie Duncan is demanding action to require Social Media platforms to remove false, malicious and speculative content aimed at bereaved relatives, with Ofcom given powers to enforce sanctions. FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25637221.jay-slater-mum-mp-step-tragedy-trolling-campaign  Leamington Observer: "VISITORS SPENDING MORE THAN BEFORE PANDEMIC" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ian Hughes Tourism is booming in south Warwickshire. The total value tourism brought to Warwickshire in 2024 exceeded £860 million – a 9.6 per cent increase on 2023, and a 6.8 per cent increase on 2019 before the CoronaVirus Pandemic.  |
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