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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW (THURSDAY'S PAPERS): THURSDAY 15 JANUARY 2026 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

14/1/2026

Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 15 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.

Financial Times: "REEVES' SIGNAL ON EXTENDING PUBS U-TURN CHEERS HOTELS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: George Parker / Ashley Armstrong / Stephanie Stacey

Rachel Reeves (Chancellor Of The Exchequer - United Kingdom) has opened the door to epanding her Business Rates U-Turn beyone pubs to other hospitality businesses, in the latest big policy reverse by The Labour Party Government.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/d1d1974c-c1cf-4864-8ecb-55bc885d7537

Glasgow Times: "'WE'LL HAVE TO LEAVE OUR HOMES'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Donald Erskine

Lifelong residents of Calton, Glasgow say that if the Thistle safer drug consumption room stays open, they'll have to leave.

The Daily Telegraph: "4 MILLION DENIED THE RIGHT TO VOTE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Daniel Martin / Gordon Rayner / Pieter Snepvangers

Four million people are to be denied the vote in May's Local Elections in a "disgraceful attack on democracy" by The Labour Party.
The Government is expected to cancel at least 27 Council Elections, meaning hundreds of councillors will avoid the risk of being voted out.

FULL REPORT: TELEGRAPH.CO.UK/politics/2026/01/14/may-elections-council-cancelled-local-government-act

The Bolton News: "SUPPORT YOUR CHURCH!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grace Williams

Grace Williams leads The Bolton News as they rally the Egerton community to support Christ Church Walmsley which needs refurbishment following a corroded boiler leaked which led to its Boiler House being flooded back in December of 2025.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25700472.egerton-christ-church-walmsley-historic-building-fundraiser

The Guardian: "TRUMP STILL INTENT ON 'CONQUERING' GREENLAND, SAY DANES AFTER TALKS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jon Henley / Andrew Roth

Donald Trump remains intent on "conquering" Greenland, the Danish Foreign Minister has said, as crucial talks with United States officials failed to solve a "fundamental disagreement" that has led to unprecedented tensions between Washington and a NATO ally.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/world/2026/jan/14/greenland-us-trump-talks-denmark

Melton Times: "NURSERIES CLOSURE THREAT A DISGRACE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie

Plans have been unveiled to close Leicestershire's four specialist pre-school nurseries, including the Oasis Retreat in Melton Mowbray.
The county council wants instead to fund more places for young children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in mainstream nurseries.

FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/education/future-of-melton-send-nursery-under-threat-due-to-new-council-proposals-5472802

Daily Express: "LET'S HONOUR NATION'S INJURED 999 HEROES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Adam Toms

A former Police Constable shot in the face by a robber has backed Daily Express' Honour Our Injured 999 Heroes crusade.
Billy Burns, right, is frustrated at the lack of progress on creating a medal for staff forced to stop work.

Tipperary Star (Ireland): "HOOLIE IN THE HILLS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tipperary Star Editorial

Upperchurch-Drombane, fresh All-Ireland intermediate hurling champions, celebrated their historic win by partying in Cork with fellow black-and-amber winners Kilbrittain supporters.
The Tipperary club's success boosts them for the 2026 Dan Breen campaign, with homecoming events planned.

FULL REPORT: TipperaryLive.ie/news/local-news/1988945/brilliant-you-wont-believe-who-upperchurch-drombane-celebrated-with-after-their-all-ireland-win.html

The Times: "FAN ROW POLICE CHIEF WON'T QUIT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Fiona Hamilton / Ben Ellery

The Chief Constable of West Midlands Police feels unfairly treated and is resisting pressure to resign despite losing the confidence of the Home Secretary.
Craig Guildford is said to be "lawyering up".

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/crime/article/police-chief-west-midlands-ai-false-maccabi-tel-aviv-fan-ban-0vxk9lrbg

The Oldham Times: "'GET OFF MY MUMMY' - THUG JAILED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jessica Rothwell

Ryan Kearny from Oldham has been sentenced to 24 months in prison for attacking his ex-girlfriend with a weapon in front of her young child.
He's also been handed a 10-year restraining order.

FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25753142.man-climbed-sleeping-exs-bedroom-window-attack

Scottish Daily Mail: "SNP'S 'TALENT TAX' FORCING WORKERS TO FLEE SCOTLAND"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Blackley

Workers are being forced out of Scotland by a 'talent tax' imposed by SNP ministers, business leaders have warned as it was revealed nearly one million people in Britain are set to pay the higher rates.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15464457

The Yorkshire Post: "CHANCELLOR IN PLEDGE ON KEY RAIL PROJECT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

Rachel Reeves (Chancellor Of The Exchequer - United Kingdom) has said that Yorkshire commuters will get the benefits of Northern Powerhouse Rail in the early part of the next decade, pledging there will be "no more failed promises".

Daily Star: "HIS ROYAL SKY-NESS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nadeem Badshah

Workers have been installing top-of-the-range Sky at the new home of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
The reclusive ex-Royal is prepping for a quiet future in Sandringham.

FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/news/weird-news/andrew-mountbatten-windsor-gets-vip-36551550

Messenger Newspapers: "COUNCIL'S £20M LOAN PLEA TO GOVERNMENT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Richardson

Only a £20 million emergency loan from the Government will help Trafford Council avoid effectively going bankrupt.
The cash plea comes after the authority was revealed as one of the losers under Government plans to change the way councils are funded, facing grant reductions of around £24 million over the next three years.

FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25763003.trafford-council-need--20m-emergency-loan-government

The Times Scotland: "HOSPITAL BED CLEANING WARNING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Helen Puttick

Bed cleaning between patients at Scotland's largest Medical Facility has not been carried out properly since it opened, it has been claimed.
NHS Trust promises action at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital after domestic staff said they had an impossible task to ensure hygiene on the wards.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/scotland/article/bed-cleaning-glasgow-super-hospital-never-done-properly-x7htptn9h

State Times (India): "UNION HOME SECY CHAIRS HIGH-LEVEL SECURITY REVIEW MEETING IN JAMMU"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: State Times Editorial

Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan chaired a high-level security review meeting in Jammu, assessing Republic Day arrangements, ongoing anti-terror operations, drone incursions along borders, and potential infiltrations under fog cover, with top IB, BSF, CRPF, and Jammu & Kashmir police officials in attendance.

FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/union-home-secy-chairs-high-level-security-review-meeting-in-jammu

Daily Mirror: "WORLD ON THE BRINK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lizzy Buchan / Chris Hughes

From the Arctic Circle to the Persian Gulf, the world stands on the edge of a devastating descent into conflict.
United Kingdom and United States personnel were evacuated from Middle East bases in anticipation of US strikes on Iran, and possible retaliation.

FULL REPORT: MIRROR.CO.UK/news/world-news/britain-evacuate-key-personnel-middle-36551772

Bury Times: "TRIBUTES PAID AFTER DEATH OF DAD, 31"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Isobel Forbes

Tributes have been paid to a much-loved dad, football coach and sports enthusiast following his sudden death, days after Christmas.
Michael Craig Erik Ball, aged 31, died unexpectedly in the early hours of 28 December 2025.

FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25749870.heartfelt-tributes-tomichael-craig-erik-ball-died-aged-31

Morning Star: "MAHMOOD'S BID TO SEIZE COP CONTROL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre

Shabana Mahmood (Home Secretary - United Kingdom) has been accused of a "cynical authoritarian intervention" after announcing she had lost confidence in West Midlands Police's Chief Constable over his force's ban on Maxccabi Tel Aviv fans.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/cynical-and-authoritarian

Metro (South Edition): "ONE SMALL STEP ...TO RECEPTION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Luke Alsford

A space entrepreneur backed by Elon Musk has unveiled plans for the first hotel on the moon - opening in 2032.
Four wealthy tourists will each pay £7,500,000 for five nights in rooms with millions of stars for a view.
That is what the average holiday could look like as soon as 2032.

FULL REPORT: METRO.CO.UK/2026/01/14/inside-plans-first-hotel-moon-2032-will-cost-7-500-000-get-26281664

The Scotsman: "OFFICERS WARN BUDGET CASH NOT ENOUGH TO PROTECT PUBLIC"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rachel Amery

Scotland's Police and Fire Brigade Unions have warned "tough decisions" will have to be made because the Scottish Government has not handed them enough money to protect communities effectively.

The Nationalist (Ireland): "DEMOLITION GREEN LIGHT FOR 'EYESORE' OF OLD B&B"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Darren Hassett

Planning has been granted for the demolition of a derelict B&B building on the N24 in Tipperary.
Maurice Regan made the application to Tipperary County County for the development at Newtownanner, Killaloan Lower, Clonmel, county Tipperary.

FULL REPORT: TipperaryLive.IE/news/clonmel/1984979/breaking-planning-green-light-for-demolition-of-b-b-in-tipperary.html

Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "PALESTINIAN GROUP TO RUN DAILY LIFE IN POST WAR GAZA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: AFP

All members of a 15-person Technocratic Committee from Palestine have been tasked with administering post war Gaza, as agreed upon by all parties.

FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2629340

Lancashire Telegraph: "COUNCILS JOIN CALLS TO SCRAP ELECTIONS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bill Jacobs

Two more East Lancashire councils are to ask the government to scrap this year's Local Elections.
Burnley Council bosses decided to 'reluctantly' ask ministers to postpone next May’s borough polls.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25764751.burnley-pendle-councils-call-scrapping-may-polls

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 08 JANUARY 2026 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

7/1/2026

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 08 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: "UK JOINS IN THE PURSUIT OF PUTIN'S SHADOW FLEET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Larisa Brown / Oliver Wright

United Kingdom will scale up action against President Vladimir Putin's shadow fleet, having helped the United States to seize an Oil Tanker bound for Russia after a weeks-long pursuit.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/defence/article/russia-sanctioned-oil-tankers-26hlmclw3

The Guardian: "US SEIZES RUSSIAN-FLAGGED TANKER IN HIGH-STAKES ATLANTIC OPERATION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pjotr Sauer

The United States seized a Russian-flagged Oil Tanker in the Atlantic Ocean in a high-stakes operation that could risk confrontation with The Kremlin.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/world/2026/jan/07/russia-submarine-escort-shadow-fleet-tanker-us-sanctions

Bury Times: "MAN ON MURDER CHARGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan

A suspect will face trial over accusations he murdered a twentysomething man in Bury on New Year's Eve.
Anthony Junior Murray was arrested and charged with murdering Joe Burton.

FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25740150.trial-date-set-alleged-bury-new-years-eve-murder

Financial Times: "US SEIZES TANKER AND AIMS TO CONTROL VENEZUELAN CRUDE SALES INDEFINITELY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Myles McCormick / Jamie Smyth / Joe Daniels

The United States will seek to control Venezuelan oil sales "indefinitely", funnel proceeds to American banks and open the country to US oil services firms, as Washington steps up its efforts to shape the resource-rich nation.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/5b8af100-ca3c-41fb-a2ca-5eb04d504438

Khaleej Times (United Arab Emirates): "UAE PLANS MANDATORY SCREENING FOR CANCER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Haneen Dajani

Ahmed Al Sayegh announced UAE's nationwide mandatory early cancer screening tied to insurance.
Builds on IFHAS Programme from age 18 and 'Itmi’nan' initiative.
Genome programme enables personalised prevention with AI and liquid biopsies.

FULL REPORT: KhaleejTimes.com/uae/uae-moves-towards-nationwide-mandatory-early-cancer-screening-says-minister

Daily Mail: "YOU NEED TO BE ON FAT JABS FOR LIFE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Zoe Hardy

Millions of Britons taking Weight Loss jabs may need to stay on them, experts warn.
A landmark study found that most users regain the weight inside two years of stopping the treatment.

Glasgow Times: "FRESH HOPE FOR TIRED COMMUNITY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Amanda Keenan

Campaigners say they have been given fresh hope in a near three-year battle to reopen a once thriving Community Hub.
Carmyle Community Centre was locked up in 2022 after it fell into a state of disrepair, with two holes in the roof among the required repairs to bring it back into use.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25747236.carmyle-community-centre-returned-campaigners

Daily Mirror: "'JESY TESTS' NOW"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martin Bagot

Daily Mirror are launching a campaign with former Little Mix performer Jesy Nelson to demand no more babies are left needlessly paralysed by a devastating muscle wasting disease.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/health/jesy-nelsons-twins-deserved-better-36514268

Melton Times: "'WE WILL FIGHT FOR OUR WAY OF LIFE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie

The Belvoir Hunt gave a defiant response to the Government's plans to ban Trail Hunting when members gathered in Melton Mowbray for the town's traditional New Year Hunt Meet.

FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/news/people/we-will-fight-to-continue-our-rural-way-of-life-5463864

The National: "US SEIZES 'RUSSIAN' OIL TAKER OFF COAST OF SCOTLAND"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Laura Pollock / Hamish Morrison

The United States military has seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic between Iceland and Scotland as UK aircraft flew overhead.
The Marinera was boarded by American forces on Wednesday after a weeks-long chase through the high seas.

FULL REPORT: TheNational.Scot/news/25747206.uk-aircraft-involved-us-military-russian-oil-tanker-chase

Lancashire Telegraph: "TRAFFIC LIGHTS CAUSE DRIVERS FRUSTRATION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Shuiab Khan

A set of malfunctioning Traffic Lights have been causing drivers unnecessary delays on one of Blackburn's busiest roads.
The pelican crossing, on Buncer Lane just opposite St. Mark's Church, have been switching to red for no apparent reason.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25743669.drivers-seeing-red-phantom-traffic-lights

Morning Star: "HUMILIATION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre

Britain's so-called special relationship with the United States was branded a "humilation" as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer cosied up to President Donald Trump's aggression over Venezuela and Greenland.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/when-us-says-jump-britain-asks-how-high

Messenger Newspapers: "OFFICER PRAISED FOR SAVING TEEN'S LIFE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sofia Fedeczko

PC Jack Doyle, a Trafford Neighbourhood Police Officer in Greater Manchester has been praised after helping a vulnerable 15-year-old girl.
He and a colleague were acting on reports that a teenage girl was heading towards a bridge.

FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25734937.trafford-police-officer-praised-helping-15-year-old-girl

Scottish Daily Mail: "NOW SNP FEELS THE HEAT OVER COLD SNAP CHAOS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Claire Elliot

A 'vacuum' of leadership resulted in rural and island communities being cut off for days by heavy snow, it was claimed.
Opposition politicians said inaction from John Swinney's Government contributed to households becoming trapped as relentless snowfall blocked roads and brought Public Transport to a near standstill.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15443251

State Times (India): "CM INAUGURATES, LAYS FOUNDATION STONE OF PROJECTS WORTH RS 11.58 CR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Omar Abdullah launched RS 11.58 crore projects in Kathua: Bamboo Centre, showroom, Agarbatti Facility, Poultry Unit, School Rooms.
Omar Abdullah reviewed progress, urged improvements in infrastructure, agriculture, education, health, jobs; addressed roads, labs, fairs.

FULL REPORT: StateTimes.in/cm-inaugurates-lays-foundation-stone-of-projects-worth-rs-11-58-cr

Daily Express: "DON'T RUN DOWN CLOCK ON 'SAFE' RIGHT TO DIE LAW"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hanna Geissler

Peers must pass Assisted Dying legislation through House Of Lords or risk causing "significant harm" to the reputation if time runs out, campaigners claim.
Lord Falconer will ask House Of Lords to agree to provide further time for debates.

The Oldham Times: "LOCALS GET ROYAL SEAL OF APPROVAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jessica Rothwell

Three inspirational figures from Oldham have been recognised in The King's New Year's Honours List.
Julia Heap has earned an OBE.
Peter Fitzpatrick has received an MBE.
Reverend David Stephen Ireland has been awarded The British Empire Medal.

FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25727067.new-years-honours-list-2026-recognises-two-oldham-people

Metro (South Edition): "SPLASH & GRAB"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Gergana Krasteva

An Oil Tanker making its way to Russia, which is linked to both Venezuela and Hezbollah has been seized by US forces in a daring mission in the Atlantic.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2026/01/07/us-forces-attempting-seize-russian-flagged-tanker-marinera-atlantic-26130727

Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "WANTED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Aidarus Al-Zubaidi skipped meeting in Riyadh with Al-Alimi, fled after arming groups in Aden to spark unrest.
Council expelled him for treason, declared wanted, dismissed two ministers.
Actions aid extremists and Houthis; Saudi pushes dialogue for unity.

FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2628578

Daily Star: "YOU CAN TAKE OUR GREENS BUT NOT OUR LAND"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Iain Grant

Two farmers from the UK's Greenland have warned Donald Trump not to try to grab their smallholdings.
One, said: "Hopefully, they’ll get lost on the way".

Financial Times (USA Edition): "US SEIZES TANKER AND AIMS TO CONTROL VENEZUELAN CRUDE SALES INDEFINITELY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Myles McCormick / Jamie Smyth / Joe Daniels

The United States Of America will seek to control Venezuelan oil sales "indefinitely", funnel proceeds to American banks and open the country to American Oil Services firms, as Washington steps up efforts to shape the resource-rich nation.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/5b8af100-ca3c-41fb-a2ca-5eb04d504438

The Scotsman: "SCOTTISH AIRPORTS USED AS US SEIZES ROGUE RUSSIAN TANKER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn McLaughlin

Armed Forces from United States have seized a Venezuela-linked oil tanker in the North Atlantic, with a flurry of military activity at Scotland’s most northerly airports as the UK provided support for the operation.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/scottish-airports-used-as-us-seizes-rogue-russian-tanker-5466538

The Bolton News: "'WORRY' OVER THE CANCELLED OPERATIONS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grace Williams

Councillor Andy Morgan who's attached to Heaton, Lostock and Chew Moor has said it is 'worrying' that Bolton patients are having their operations cancelled after the NHS locally 'paused' funding.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25736325.distressing-nhs-funding-pause-leading-operations-cancelled

The Times Scotland: "UK JOINS IN THE PURSUIT OF PUTIN'S SHADOW FLEET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Larisa Brown / Oliver Wright

United Kingdom will scale up action against President Vladimir Putin's shadow fleet, having helped the United States to seize an Oil Tanker bound for Russia after a weeks-long pursuit.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/defence/article/russia-sanctioned-oil-tankers-26hlmclw3

Edinburgh Evening News: "CELINE'S PLEDGE AFTER HONOUR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Julie Douglas

Celine Sinclair who helped to transform a rundown city play centre into a pioneering charity for disabled children and their families has been honoured by The King.

The Daily Telegraph: "BADENOCH BLUEPRINT TO SAVE OUR PUBS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Amy Gibbons / Patrick Sawer

Kemi Badenoch has pledged to abolish Business Rates for thousands of pubs as she backed The Daily Telegraph's campaign to save Britain's locals.
The Conservative Party leader has also vowed to slash the average pub's Energy Bills.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2026/01/07/kemi-badenoch-blueprint-save-britains-pubs

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

10/12/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 11 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 Mirror: "£3.5BN WAR ON HOMELESSNESS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alexander Brown

The scandal of rough sleepers and families trapped in B&Bs will be tackled in a new £3.5billion war on homelessness.

The Scotsman: "PUPIL ATTAINMENT FIGURES ARE 'FICTION' CLAIMS TOP ACADEMIC"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Catriona Stewart

A leading education academic has said Scottish Government pupil attainment figures are a "fiction" which rely on teachers’ "hunches".

The Yorkshire Post: "AIRLINES JOIN TALKS ON NEW AIRPORT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn / Chris Burn

Officials behind the reopening of Doncaster Sheffield Airport have said there have been "very positive discussions with a number of airlines", despite holiday giant Tui warning of a "challenging environment" for the industry.

Glasgow Times: "FEARS OVER 'DANGEROUS' PARKING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eszter Tárnai

Residents are worried that ambulances wouldn't be able to reach them in case of an emergency due to the volume of cars parking on the pavements in North Glasgow.
Attendees at Possilpark Community Council discussed their fears.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25684494.glasgow-westercommon-flats-residents-say-pavement-parking-dangerous

Morning Star: "'LABOUR FAILS US ON BASIC RIGHTS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray

The Labour Party are failing to uphold basic rights, a the new head of the official equalities watchdog has warned.
Protesters, migrant workers and disabled people have been particularly targeted by the government, Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) chairman Mary-Ann Stephenson has told ministers.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/labour-failing-uphold-basic-rights-watchdog-chief-warns

Melton Times: "COLLEGE SITE UP FOR SALE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie

Melton's college and theatre site is to be sold after Loughborough College Group announced that they had rejected three written proposals to take it on.

FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/education/college-group-announces-it-is-to-sell-melton-campus-and-theatre-site-5431182

Daily Star: "CHAMP LUKE'S £50-A-WEEK POCKET MONEY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Will Stone

Darts ace Luke Littler is so grounded he only gets £50-a-week Pocket Money, says arrows supremo Barry Hearn.
Lad after our own dart.

Metro (South Edition): "DEFENSIVE TRAWL FOR WORLD CUP FANS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Hooper

Football fans arriving in America for next Summer's World Cup could be kicked straight back out - if anti-Trump memes are discovered in five years of their Social Media history.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/12/10/going-us-five-years-social-media-reviewed-25342880

The Independent: "REVEALED; BRITAIN'S 'RACIST' SYSTEM OF STRIPPING CITIZENSHIP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bel Trew

The United Kingdom is stripping Britons of citizenship in a "racist two-tier system", according to a new report that reveals it is the only G20 nation to do so en masse.

The Daily Telegraph: "FALKLANDS ARMS BAN MUST END, SAYS MILEI"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Louis Emanuel

Argentina is in talks with Britain to lift a weapons ban that could allow the South American country to purchase state-of-the-art military technology.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/12/10/britain-in-talks-with-argentina-falklands-era-weapon-ban

Edinburgh Evening News: "MORE POWER TO YOUR COUNCILS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ian Swanson

Edinburgh and neighbouring Local Authorities could be in line for more powers to operate as regional partnerships under plans proposed by The Scottish National Party.

FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.scotsman.com/news/edinburgh-and-neighbouring-councils-could-get-new-powers-to-co-operate-more-closely-5435730

Daily Express: "THEY CANNOT BE TRUSTED WITH BREXIT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jonathan Walker

Keir Starmer was accused of "handing our country over" to Brussels as Rachel Reeves became the latest Cabnit Minister to hint at joining a European Union's Customs Union.

The Guardian: "VISITORS TO US COULD HAVE TO REVEAL FIVE YEARS OF SOCIAL MEDIA ACTIVITY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Michael

Tourists to the United States would have to reveal their Social Media activity from the last five years, under new Trump administration plans.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/10/tourists-social-media-trump

Scottish Daily Mail: "SNP'S WHITE FLAG OVER DRUG ABUSE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Graham Grant

More than 1,200 'slap on the wrist' warnings were given out by Police Scotland last year to people caught with Class A drugs – allowing them to escape without punishment.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15372319

Daily Mail: "STOP LABOUR'S 'GROTESQUE' PUBERTY DRUG EXPERIMENT ON CHILDREN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martin Beckford

Campaigners begain legal action to halt a trial of Puberty Blockers on more than 200 children.
The NHS-backed experiment was branded 'grotesque' by The Conservative Party.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/debate/article-15365251

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 20 NOVEMBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

19/11/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 20 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.

The Independent: "'WE'RE READY FOR YOU': UK'S STERN THREAT TO PUTIN OVER SPY SHIP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Millie Cooke / Kate Devlin / Caitlin Doherty

The Defence Secretary John Healey has issued a stark warning to Vladimir Putin (President Of Russia) after a Russian Spy Ship operating on the edge of United Kingdom waters directed lasers at Royal Air Force pilots.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/military-attack-mps-warn-china-russia-john-healey-b2867956.html

Glasgow Times: "14K SPENT ON FENCED OFF PITCHES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ava Whyte

A Community Council say they are 'shocked' after it was revealed that thousands of pounds have been spent on maintaining Football Pitches despite them having been closed for years.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25622565.thousands-spent-maintaining-closed-glasgow-sports-pitches

Metro (South Edition): "RUSSIANS HACK FERTILITY CLINIC"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Luke Alsford

Private details of thousands of British fertility clients have been stolen by Russian hackers.
Their data was taken from a prestigious Harley Street clinic.

Lancashire Telegraph: "PROGRESS IN SIGHT ON ROAD SHUT BY LANDSLIP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah McGee

An updated schedule of works to repair a key route linking Blackburn and other parts of East Lancashire has been revealed almost a year after a landslide closed it.

Morning Star: "HELP US TO KEEP OUR LIGHTS ON"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ceren Sagir

Campaigners and Trade Union leaders urged the UK Government today to tackle high electricity prices and boost insulation in next week's Budget.
The Energy Crisis Commission brings together representatives from Energy UK, Confederation Of British Industry, Citizens Advice and National Energy Action (NEA).

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/worsening-terrible-norm

Morning Star (Back/Sports Page): "WONDER GOALS SEND SCOTS TO WORLD CUP"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Stunning goals by substitutes Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean in added time gave Scotland a momentous 4-2 win over Denmark to book the Brits their place at the FIFA World Cup finals for the first time since 1998.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/scotland-triumph-over-denmark-reach-first-world-cup-27-years

Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "'WE WON'T STOP'"
CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson

Residents protesting over the "cruise line" warehouses towering over their Tyldesley homes claim they have new evidence that should call a halt to construction.

FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25621166.we-wont-give----giant-warehouse-protesters-head-town-hall

The I Paper: "10% COUNCIL TAX HIKE FOR MILLIONS TO TRANSFER MONEY TO NORTH AND MIDLANDS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Richard Vaughan

Ministers are drawing up plans to allow local authorities in London to raise Council Tax above the 5 per cent cap without a public vote to help cover losses from major funding reforms, The I Paper understands.

FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/council-tax-hikes-millions-transfer-money-north-4049347

Great Southern Herald (Australia): "A WALK TO REMEMBER"
CORRESPONDENT: Claire Sadler

Myles Fleay will be walking alongside his family in Perth, Western Australia for the Walk4BrainCancer in a bid to fund research so he can see his children grow up.
Myles has been battling cancer for six years.

FULL REPORT: GSHerald.com.au/news/health/walk4braincancer-perth-family-get-to-walk-alongside-their-dad-after-defying-the-odds--c-20668739

Great Southern Herald [Back/Sport Page] (Australia): "ORIGIN PRIDE"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Cameron Newbold

Katanning-born Shai Bolton has been announced among the first wave of players to feature in February's AFL Origin match.
It begins in 2026.

FULL REPORT: GSHerald.com.au/news/great-southern-herald/katannings-shai-bolton-part-of-wa-side-in-origin-return-tambellups-tylah-williams-chasing-afl-draft-dream-c-20713268

The National: "LABOUR PLOTTING TO SLASH ELECTRICITY COSTS FOR AI FIRMS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hamish Morrison

The Labour Party are planning to cut electricity prices for tech companies while energy bills continue to leave families struggling, The National can reveal.
The UK Government has set out plans to slash costs for Artificial Intelligence (AI) data centres –saving companies as much as £80 million per year.

FULL REPORT: TheNational.Scot/news/25635678.labour-plot-slash-electricity-prices-ai-companies

Warrington Guardian: "VITAL APPEAL TO HELP MUM"
CORRESPONDENT: Lois Dean

More than £100,000 has been raised to fund potentially life-saving treatment for a mum diagnosed with incurable cancer.
The staggering amount has been raised for Nicola Finch, an 'incredible woman', in less than three days.

FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25633068.100-000-raised-warrington-mum-nicola-finchs-cancer-treatment

Daily Mail: "ZERO"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves

Public confidence in the economy has fallen to rock bottom under The Labour Party.
A shock poll ahead of next week's Budget has found that zero per cent of Britons now believe the economy is in a 'very good state'.

The Oldham Times: "PAIR GUILTY OF KILLING MAN IN 'VILE' ATTACK"
CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor

A man and woman from Oldham been convicted of the manslaughter of a man following a "vile" assault, two years ago.
Jemma Marshall and Jason Wadsworth were both found guilty.

FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25620305.pair-exploited-killed-vulnerable-man-oldham

Scottish Daily Mail: "NOW DITCH YOUR GAS BOILER OR FACE £15,000 FINE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Blackley

Families who fail to replace their gas boilers could face fines of up to £15,000 if The Scottish National Party wins May's Holyrood General Election.

Melton Times: "CULTURAL HUB PLAN UNVEILED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie

A cultural hub is to be created at Melton Mowbray’s Stockyard to act as a venue for theatre performances and performing arts courses.
The project will be a collaboration between Melton Borough Council and Loughborough College Group.

FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/arts-and-culture/theatre-and-stage/new-theatre-and-performing-arts-hub-to-be-created-in-melton-mowbray-5399626

Daily Express: "PROOF PENSION TRIPLE LOCK MUST STAY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Williamson

Millions more Britons will suffer Pension Poverty if the Triple Lock is scrapped, according to shocking analysis based on government forecasts.

St. Helens Star: "BEAUTIFUL SOUL - TRIBUTES TO BECKY"
CORRESPONDENT: Simon Mulligan

The family of a young woman who was the "most beautiful soul inside and out" have paid a touching tribute to her.
Rebecca 'Becky' Hall died after being knocked down by a car in a collision on Clock Face Road.

FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25619681.st-heelns-familys-touching-tribute-becky-hall

The Times: "TRANS GUIDE TO PROTECT WOMEN IN LIMBO"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Geraldine Scott

Transgender people could be banned from single sex spaces based on how they look, according to new equalities guidance seen by The Times.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/trans-guidance-bridget-phillipson-9jjp775bt

Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "FOUR JAILED FOR TOWN DRUG PLOT"
CORRESPONDENT: Rob Goulding

Three men and a woman have been jailed for a combined total of more than 12 years for their roles in a county lines drug gang operating in Northwich.

FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25632055.northwich-county-lines-drug-gang-jailed-12-years

The Guardian: "STARMER CALLS ON FARAGE TO ADDRESS RACISM CLAIMS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Harry Boffey / Pippa Crerar / Henry Dyer

Keir Starmer has called on Nigel Farage to urgently address multiple and detailed allegations of racist behaviour during his teenage years, as the Reform UK leader attempted to dismiss the claims as "one person's word against another".

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2025/nov/19/farages-wholesale-denial-of-detailed-racism-claims-is-troubling-says-former-extremism-adviser

Bury Times: "TEENAGER DIES IN CRASH"
CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan

A teenager has died after a crash at a motorway junction following a police pursuit "at speed", officers say.
The 19-year-old is believed to have collided with a vehicle travelling southbound on the M66 as it meets the M60 at Simister Island.

FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25628527.tragedy-teen-19-dies-m66-m60-junction-crash

Daily Star: "PEATY SLAMS HIS FAMILY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Huntley

Adam Peaty has spoken out about the family feud ahead of his wedding to Holly Ramsey, saying it has been "deeply hurtful".

Messenger Newspapers: "249 HOMES PLANNED FOR FORMER MALL SITE"
CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson

Plans to build 249 'high quality' homes on the site of the soon-to-be-demolished Stretford Mall have been unveiled.
Development partners Trafford Council and property company Bruntwood will submit the scheme to planners for approval in the New Year.

FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25631255.249-homes-set-built-stretford-mall-bulldozed

Knutsford Guardian: "BUSINESS DISTRICT COMES STEP CLOSER"
CORRESPONDENT: Belinda Ryan

Cheshire East Council is backing Knutsford’s plans for a Business Improvement District (BID).
A BID is an area where business rate payers have voted in a ballot to pay a levy into a fund for a fixed period, usually five years, for projects to benefit the BID area.

FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25614402.cheshire-east-council-backing-knutsford-bid-proposal

Narrogin Observer (Australia): "RSL REVIVED & HOMELESS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Whitehead

The revived club is without a home, after the Shire of Narrogin acquired the 1925-built Soldiers Memorial Hall after the sub-branch's collapse.

FULL REPORT: NarroginObserver.com.au/news/narrogin-observer/revived-narrogin-rsl-sub-branch-competes-to-get-back-1925-soldiers-memorial-hall-to-resume-legacy-c-20656467

Narrogin Observer [Back and Sport Page] (Australia): "HAPPY HOLLY"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Michelle Jenvey

Holly Nottle, an apprentice jockey from Western Australia, won the 2025 Carbine Club of WA Apprentices Cup on Saturday 8 November 2025 at Ascot Racecourse, riding Royal Law to victory in the 2200m handicap race.

FULL REPORT: NarroginObserver.com.au/sport/horse-racing

The Bolton News: "BOULDERS IN PARK TO STOP ENCAMPMENTS"
CORRESPONDENT: Zach Harrison

Councillors are calling for boulders to be placed at a popular park to prevent Travellers getting onto it.
A group of Travellers set up camp on Moss Bank Park in August this year.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25628422.moss-bank-pboulders-brought-moss-bank-park-bolton

The Daily Telegraph: "'CASH FOR LAND' DEAL TO END WAR IN UKRAINE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Connor Stringer / Joe Barnes / Kieran Kelly

Ukraine could be forced to lease part of its territory to Russia under a United States plan to end the war.
Russia would keep control of Donbas region in exchange for rental fee under US plan.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/11/19/us-russia-secret-28-point-peace-plan-gaza-model

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 13 NOVEMBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

12/11/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 13 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.

The Independent: "NEW EMAILS REVEAL TRUMP SPENT HOURS WITH EPSTEIN VICTIM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rhian Lubin

New emails released suggest Donald Trump "knew about the girls" allegedly procured by late Sex Offender Jeffrey Epstein, but The White House accused opponents of leaking material to smear the United States President.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-epstein-email-live-updates-b2863766.html

Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "GIANT TIP'S LINK TO CRIME GANG PROBED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rob Goulding

A huge illegal rubbish dump in Northwich with possible links to serious Organised Crime gangs is being investigated.
The Environment Agency will not release the location of the site.

FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25601280.northwich-criminal-dump-site-shut-environment-agency

Morning Star: "OPEN WARFARE IN STARMER'S CAMP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray

Dusk started falling on Sir Keir Starmer's premiership as his government was engulfed by an extraordinary outburst of right-on-right political brawling.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/starmer-crisis-war-breaks-out-labour-right

The Bolton News: "FAMILY'S SHOCK AS CAR PLOUGHS INTO HALLWAY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lisa Valentine

A woman has told of her shock after a car crashed into her house and ended up in the hallway.
Sarah Hargreaves was in her Vernon Street home when the vehicle drove into her house.

Metro (South Edition): "FAITHFUL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Munro / Noora Mykkanen

Wes Streeting has mocked claims he is plotting to oust Keir Starmer as Prime Minister - calling it the worst attack on a faithful since Joe Marler in the Celebrity Traitors final.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/11/12/keir-starmer-will-fight-attempts-replace-allies-say-24683559

The Yorkshire Post: "STREETING DENIES HE WANTS TO OUST PM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

Wes Streeting has categorically denied orchestrating a plot to oust the Prime Minister, and called for Sir Keir Starmer to sack the people behind the "silly" and "juvenile" rumours about a Labour leadership challenge.

FULL REPORT: YorkshirePost.co.uk/news/politics/wes-streeting-firmly-denies-orchestrating-plot-to-oust-prime-minister-5399083

The Guardian: "'HE KNEW ABOUT THE GIRLS': EPSTEIN MESSAGES PILE PRESSURE ON TRUMP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Richard Luscombe

Damning new emails that suggest Donald Trump knew about the conduct of the late Sex Offender Jeffrey Epstein were released, including one in which Epstein said "of course [Trump] knew about the girls".

Messenger Newspaper: "TRUST APOLOGY AS 'CARE FALLS SHORT'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jessica Rothwell

A Pathologist died at Wythenshawe Hospital, under the NHS Trust he worked for, after he was given an overdose of the wrong medicine, a coroner has ruled.

FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25610146.pathologist-died-wythenshawe-hospital-gave-wrong-drug

The Scotsman: "'RIGHT TO FAIR TRIAL' IN RAPE CASES AT RISK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn McLaughlin

Scotland's courts are being too "restrictive" in how they apply laws designed to protect the victims of rape, according to a ruling from the United Kingdom's most senior judges, which could lead to multiple appeals from those convicted of Sexual Offences.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/use-of-rape-shield-laws-may-risk-right-to-fair-trials-supreme-court-warns-5399684

Albany Advertiser (Australia): "PARENTS REACT TO SHOCK CHARGES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Melissa Sheil

Two Great Southern childcare centres were temporarily shut down over safety concerns for staff after a senior employee’s husband was charged with producing child abuse material.

FULL REPORT: AlbanyAdvertiser.com.au/news/court-justice/ravensthorpe-and-hopetoun-reed-centres-closed-due-to-safety-concerns-for-staff-following-community-response-c-20648694

The Daily Telegraph: "STREETING GOES TO WAR WITH NO 10"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Riley Smith / Daniel Martin / Tony Diver

Wes Streeting has branded Downing Street “toxic” and "juvenile" amid a briefing war over threats to Sir Keir Starmer's leadership.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/11/12/streeting-goes-to-war-with-number-10-over-toxic-briefings

St. Helens Star: "'TIME TO HONOUR INJURED TROOPS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jessica Rothwell

A campaign calling for formal recognition for British Soldiers injured in combat is being led by war veteran Andy Reid and David Baines, MP for St. Helens North.

FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25607351.andy-reid-calls-special-war-medals-injured-british-soldiers

Scottish Daily Mail: "OUSTING PM WILL TRIGGER AN ELECTION, STARMER'S ALLIES WARN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves

Allies of Keir Starmer warned Labour Party plotters they could trigger a General Election if they oust him.
As rumours of a leadership challenge swirled at Westminster.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15283649

Melton Times: "WE WILL REMEMBER THEM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie

The people of Melton Mowbray once again did our Armed Forces proud as crowds lined the streets to support the annual Remembrance Sunday parade.

FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/heritage-and-retro/heritage/fantastic-turnout-for-meltons-annual-remembrance-sunday-parade-5395749

Daily Star: "BOLDPLAY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Carbooter

Megastarts Coldplay, Dua Lipa, and Radiohead want the Government to cap ticket sale prices and give music back to the fans.

Narrogin Observer (Australia): "LIFE CHANGED IN AN INSTANT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Whitehead

A farmer from Popanyinning and a burns survivor Tim Haslam was brought to tears during the re-telling of his family's harvest fire.

FULL REPORT: NarroginObserver.com.au/news/narrogin-observer/fiona-wood-foundation-launches-farming-collective-fundraising-initiative-led-by-burns-survivor-tim-haslam-c-20633090

The Times Scotland: "PM TOLD TO FIRE TOP AIDE AS CIVIL WAR HITS LABOUR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Patrick Maguire / Steven Swinford

Cabinet Ministers have demanded the sacking of Sir Keir Starmer's Chief Of Staff as the Labour Party was plunged into civil war after a day of vicious briefing against the Health Secretary.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/starmer-faces-calls-to-sack-chief-of-staff-amid-no-10-briefing-war-6z6kf6jbq

Knutsford Guardian: "STALKER TERRIFIED DOCTOR AND HER FAMILY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan

An obsessive and volatile man has been handed one of the country's longest jail sentences for stalking after leaving his former GP living in fear.
David Taylor, previously of Tarbolton Crescent, Hale, launched his eight-month stalking campaign in 2024, after he was barred from her practice.

(Story available on sister news outlet Northwich & Winsford Guardian's website)
FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25605705.stalker-jailed-leaving-knutsford-gp-living-fear

Daily Mail: "OUSTING PM WILL TRIGGER AN ELECTION, STARMER'S ALLIES WARN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves

Allies of Keir Starmer warned Labour Party plotters they could trigger a General Election if they oust him.
As rumours of a leadership challenge swirled at Westminster.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15283649

Bury Times: "COUNCIL DEFENDS £12K CANNES TRIP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Gee

A council has defended the £12,000 cost of sending a delegate to an international conference on the French Riviera.
Bury Council said representatives from all ten Greater Manchester councils attended the annual three-day MIPIM Real Estate Conference in Cannes.

FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25609778.bury-council-spent-12k-sending-worker-france-conference

The Times: "PM TOLD TO FIRE TOP AIDE AS CIVIL WAR HITS LABOUR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Patrick Maguire / Steven Swinford

Cabinet Ministers have demanded the sacking of Sir Keir Starmer's Chief Of Staff as the Labour Party was plunged into civil war after a day of vicious briefing against the health secretary.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/starmer-faces-calls-to-sack-chief-of-staff-amid-no-10-briefing-war-6z6kf6jbq

Warrington Guardian: "LEISURE CENTRE IS IN HOT WATER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lois Dean

A plagued Leisure Centre is set to be permanently closed as the council faces repair costs of £3 million.
Warrington Borough Council has announced they will be holding a six-week public consultation on the future of Woolston Neighbourhood Hub.

FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25613626.woolston-neighbourhood-hub-faces-closure-due-3m-repair-costs

Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "TOOL-THEFT GANG JAILED FOR SPREE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nathan Okell

A camera on a police helicopter captured the moment officers carried out a dramatic stop on the M6.
Three men have now been jailed after they pleaded guilty to a series of thefts from motor vehicles across Cheshire and Greater Manchester.

FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25602039.three-men-jailed-crime-wave-across-cheshire-manchester

Lancashire Telegraph: "15K CONTRABAND CIGS AND VAPES HIDDEN IN SHOP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bill Jacobs

Almost 15,000 illicit cigarettes and dozens of illegal vapes were discovered when a Town Centre shop in Blackburn was raided as part of a nationwide crackdown on the criminal exploitation of high street businesses.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25615965.blackburn-shop-raided-uk-wide-high-street-crime-crackdown

Great Southern Herald (Australia): "FARM SAFETY IN SPOTLIGHT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Cameron Newbold

A WorkSafe WA investigation is under way after a farming incident in Gairdner, about 150KM East of Albany, where a man died after becoming trapped under a trailer.

(Story available on sister news outlet Albany Advertiser's website)
FULL REPORT: AlbanyAdvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/worker-dies-at-farm-in-great-southern-after-becoming-trapped-under-trailer-worksafe-launches-investigation-c-20584278

The Oldham Times: "TOWN REVAMP TO COST EXTRA £7M"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Charlotte Hall

Oldham Council will be spending almost an additional £7 million on its town centre regeneration project, reports have revealed.

FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25611031.changes-oldham-regeneration-project-will-cost-extra-7m

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 23 OCTOBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

22/10/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 23 October 2025.

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

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

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

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

The Independent: "SMALL BOATS FARCE: ONE IN, ONE OUT... AND BACK IN!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Millie Cooke / Kate Devlin

A migrant who was deported to France under the flagship One I, One Out deal has returned to the United Kingdom in a Small Boat, marking a humiliating blow for Sir Keir Starmer and his pledge to take back control of Britain's borders.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/migrant-crisis-one-in-one-out-france-b2850065.html

Warrington Guardian: "WOMAN DIES DAYS AFTER STABBING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nathan Okell

A woman who died following a reported stabbing in Woolston has now been named by police.
Michele Kennedy was taken to Aintree Hospital by Air Ambulance, where she remained for almost a week in a critical condition.

FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25563679.woolston-murder-probe-police-name-woman-died-stabbing

Morning Star: "ICJ TELLS ISRAEL: LET UN INTO GAZA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre / Ceren Sagir

Israel must allow United Nations aid agency into Gaza to provide critical humanitarian assistance to the war-torn territory, the International Court Of Justice (ICJ) have ruled.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/international-court-justice-demands-israel-allow-un-aid-agency-gaza

Fife Free Press: "GET ON WITH IT!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Allan Crow

Network Rail has been told to make a study into tackling long-running accessibility issues at Burntisland Station a priority.
The call came from Melanie Ward MP who spoke in the House of Commons about the problems facing passengers.

FULL REPORT: FifeToday.co.uk/news/people/burntisland-station-access-study-must-be-priority-network-rail-told-5368613

Daily Express: "IT'S ONE IN, ONE OUT AND BACK IN AGAIN!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Knowles

A migrant deported to France has already returned to the United Kingdom on a Small Boat, making a mockery of Sir Keir Starmer's One In, One Out deal with Emmanuel Macron in France.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2124763

Narrogin Observer (Australia): "BACK IN FOR A NEW TERM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Whitehead

Three existing councillors have been re-elected to the Shire of Narrogin Council.
Roxanne McNab, Murray Fisher, and Clive Barron have reclaimed their seats.

The Scotsman: "DEFENCE FIRM FORCED TO HIRE FROM ABROAD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rachel Amery

A leading defence company has had to hire 300 welders from the Philippines because of a lack of skills among Scottish workers in Britain.
Babcock International, based at Rosyth, has been forced to resort to hiring workers from overseas.

The Bolton News: "'I HAD 48 HOURS TO LIVE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Isobel Forbes

Heather Bluer, a Lawyer from Bolton in Greater Manchester who has Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency, has spoken to Isobel Forbes and The Bolton News about being one of the 8,000 people in the United Kingdom waiting for an Organ Transplant to help raise awareness.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25558729.bolton-mums-gift-life-thanks-organ-donation

Daily Star: "TRAITOR AT THE BEEB"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ed Gleave

BBC bosses were last night fretting after the finale result of The Celebrity Traitors was leaked by an insider within showbiz circles.
The person, who is involved with the BBC series, blabbed just days after the series was filmed.
They let it slip despite signing a contract ordering them to stay quiet.

FULL STORY: DailyStar.co.uk/tv/the-traitors-bbc-series-leak-36116049

Glasgow Times: "'SOMEONE WILL DIE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Amanda Keenan

Union bosses have warned it is 'a matter of time before someone is killed' after a fire broke out for the fifth time within Glasgow Council's new £5 million cleansing fleet.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25564174.dumping-vape-batteries-going-cost-life-says-gmb-chief

The Daily Telegraph: "ONE IN, ONE OUT... AND BACK IN AGAIN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Charles Hymas

An English Channel migrant deported to France under the One In, One Out scheme has returned to the UK on a small boat.
The unnamed Iranian arrived on a dinghy on 6 August and was deported on 19 September.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/10/22/one-in-one-out-migrant-back-in

Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "FREE BUSES FOR ELDERLY AND DISABLED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Charlotte Hall

Next month, in November, hundreds of thousands of people can benefit from round-the-clock free bus travel, Transport For Greater Manchester (TFGM) have confirmed.
A 'hugely successful' pilot scheme that provided free travel for the elderly and disabled throughout August will be trialed again throughout November.

FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25547790.free-bus-pass-trial-extended-november-older-disabled

The Guardian: "FRESH TURMOIL AS CANDIDATE FOR CHAIR QUITS 'TOXIC' GROOMING GANG INQUIRY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rajeev Syal

Keir Starmer's Grooming Gangs Inquiry has descended into fresh turmoil after the only remaining candidate to be its chair blamed "political opportunism" and "a lack of trust" for his withdrawal as an applicant.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/uk-news/2025/oct/22/chair-uk-grooming-gangs-inquiry-lack-of-trust-panel-resign-adviser-louise-casey

The Oldham Times: "COUNCIL ON BRINK AS £23M BUDGET GAP DEEPENS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Charlotte Hall

Oldham Council, one of Oldham's biggest employers, has announced a 'recruitment freeze' as they grapple with a predicted £23 million black hole in their finances.

FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25559562.oldham-council-recruitment-freeze-serious-concern-finances

Great Southern Herald (Australia): "COMMUNITY FAVOURITES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Whitehead

Katanning's shire president was the first councillor to retain her seat in the 2025 Local Government election, with the three successful candidates being announced.
Shire President Kristy D'Aprile won by a landslide margin and will be joined by former councillor Danny McGrath and newcomer Gemma Lee Trolove around the table.

FULL REPORT: GSHerald.com.au/news/great-southern-herald/kristy-daprile-danny-mcgrath-and-gemma-lee-trolove-elected-to-shire-of-katanning-council-after-election-c-20418930

Scottish Daily Mail: "CYNICAL SNP 'ARE AT IT' OVER TRUMP POLICE COST ROW"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Gordon

Scottish National Party (SNP) ministers have been accused of being ‘at it’ after a furious cross border row erupted over who should pay the policing bill for Donald Trump and his Vice President JD Vance's trips to Scotland in the North of Britain.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15217721

St. Helens Star: "ROWLEY WILL LEAD NEW ERA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mike Critchley

New Saints boss Paul Rowley has entered his first week in the job and is just in the process of getting to know the club and the people around it.

FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/sport/25562183.q-saints-coach-paul-rowleys-early-thoughts-new-job

Daily Mail: "LE FARCE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Barrett

The Labour Party's One On, One Out scheme was falling apart after a migrant deported to France returned to Britain on a small boat.
The Iranian man's second dinghy crossing took place just 29 days after he was kicked out of the country under Sir Keir Starmer's flagship borders policy.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15218153

State Times (India): "J&K POLICE NEED TO BE ALWAYS READY TO ELIMINATE TERRORIST THREATS: LG"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha paid homage to the Jammu and Kashmir Police martyrs on Police Commemoration Day at the Police Memorial in Zewan, Srinagar.

FULL REPORT: http://StateTimes.in/jk-police-need-to-be-always-ready-to-eliminate-terrorist-threats-lg

Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "'VIGILANTE' TRIO JAILED FOR RAID"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jack Tooth

A group of four wannabe vigilantes have been sentenced for their respective roles in an armed break-in at the address of an alleged paedophile.
Luke Faulkner-Ellis, Mark Jones, Harvey Smallwood and Caitlin Thomas all had their part to play in a break-in at Naylor Court, Northwich.

FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25556212.vigilantes-sentenced-armed-break-in-address-northwich

Daily Mirror: "UNMASKED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lucy Thornton

Mohammed Umar Khan (age 15) has been unmasked as the killer of schoolboy Harvey Willgoose who was killed in an attack at school.
Schoolboy Harvey Willgoose's 15-year-old killer, Mohammed Umar Khan, has been locked up for life with a minimum term of 16 years.
Harvey was fatally stabbed in the heart by Khan in front of horrified children just five minutes into their lunch break.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/breaking-harvey-willgoose-killer-named-32461850

Bury Times: "'WE DON'T FEEL SAFE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lisa Valentine

Residents at Mosses House, an independent living facility managed by Bury Council, near to the Town Centre of Bury, have shared fresh fears around their safety after a female neighbour was found dead in her flat.
The resident was found, after she passeed away, in her bathroom following her discovery by two people who broke in to see if she was alright.

FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25540947.residents-fears-around-lack-support-council-complex

The Messenger: "TORIES BUCK TREND IN BY-ELECTION WIN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson

The Conservative Party are celebrating after bucking the party's dismal showing in the national Opinion Polls by winning the vacant Broadheath Council ward seat in Trafford.

FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25557060.tories-buck-national-trend-retake-trafford-council-seat

Melton Times: "THANKS A MILLION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie

A free community advice service which has supported thousands of people in the Melton area with millions of pounds worth of debt has marked its 10th anniversary with a special event at St. Mary's Church.

FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/lifestyle/family-and-parenting/melton-debt-service-marks-10-year-anniversary-with-special-event-5369959

Albany Advertiser (Australia): "FRESH HOPE FOR AIRLINE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Melissa Sheil

Albany leaders have said they are encouraged by the news that an American buyer has been found for the failing Rex Airlines, following the company's collapse into administration.

FULL REPORT: AlbanyAdvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/albany-mayor-greg-stocks-hopeful-about-the-purchase-of-rex-airlines-purchase-by-us-aviation-company-air-t-c-20411746

Knutsford Guardian: "BEAUTY QUEEN IS TARGETED BY TROLLS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan

A Beauty Queen from Knutsford has called in the police after being harassed by online trolls who created fake 'topless' photos of her to promote a 'sexy fun' chat line.
Tabitha Bennett says she was left in tears after discovering web scammers had set up fake profiles in her name after stealing her photos on Instagram.

FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25548101.knutsford-beauty-queen-calls-police-online-harassment

The Times: "GROOMING VICTIMS SAY MINISTER SHOULD QUIT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Geraldine Scott / Sean O'Neill / Aubrey Allegretti

Jim Gamble = the frontrunner expected to lead the Grooming Gang Inquiry - has quit becoming the second senior figure to withdraw from chairing the Inquiry.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/louise-casey-jim-gamble-grooming-gangs-inquiry-05vgw5f7v

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

8/10/2025

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

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

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

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

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2618170

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

17/9/2025

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

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

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

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

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NEWS IN BRIEF: Thursday 18 September 2025

Royal Welcome For Trump

King Charles hosted US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania at Windsor Castle with elaborate pageantry, amid growing public anger over the controversial State Visit (Metro (South Edition)).
Petrol Station Hero

A man from Kojonup heroically extinguished a fire at a Petrol Station caused by a stolen vehicle crashing into fuel bowsers, dressed only in shorts and sandals (Great Southern Herald).
Funding Boost For Kirkcaldy

Kirkcaldy has advanced towards multi-million-pound funding for Town Centre regeneration, with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer confirming the allocation in the House Of Commons (Fife Free Press).
Protests Against Trump

Thousands protested in London against US President Donald Trump's State Visit, with arrests made over projections and displays linking him to Jeffrey Epstein, while he was hosted by royalty at Windsor Castle (Morning Star).
Wedding Venue Closure

Couples are devastated after The Blazing Donkey Country Hotel near Sandwich entered administration and closed, ending 36 years under its owners who once rejected housing Asylum Seekers (East Kent Mercury).
Police Seize Protest Van

Campaigners report that Metropolitan Police confiscated an advertising van displaying an image of Jeffrey Epstein and US President Donald Trump during his State Visit to Windsor Castle (The National).
Modi Touts Military Success

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted Indian forces' swift action in Operation Sindoor, noting a Pakistani terrorist's admission of losses and public display of distress (State Times).
Royal Charm Offensive

The UK showcased royal pageantry as King Charles, Queen Camilla, and the Prince and Princess Of Wales welcomed US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania for his second State Visit at Windsor Castle (The Independent).
Missing Man Found Dead

Human remains found in Loch Lomond have been identified as those of missing Glasgow man Graham Wright, prompting a major police investigation into his disappearance last month (Glasgow Times).
Hairy State Visit

King Charles welcomed US President Donald Trump to Windsor Castle for his second State Visit, with humorous references to windy conditions affecting hairstyles (Daily Star).
University Staff Stop Work

Nearly 30 staff at the Australian National University's humanities school have stopped work due to psychological hazards identified in a report linked to the institution's restructure (The Guardian [Australia Edition]).
US Interest Rate Cut

The US Federal Reserve reduced interest rates by a quarter point, signalling further cuts amid concerns over the jobs market and labour weaknesses (Financial Times).
Pensioner's Tragic Death

Shock grips Tipperary Town after pensioner Teddy Murnane died from injuries sustained in an assault, with tributes paid to the elderly resident (The Nationalist).
Steel Tariff Setback

Reports indicate the UK failed to secure tariff-free steel access ahead of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's talks with US President Donald Trump during his State Visit (The Yorkshire Post).
Australia-China Tensions

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces criticism over defence treaty issues following Papua New Guinea's assurances to China on bilateral relations (The West Australian).
Trump Praises Princess

US President Donald Trump praised the Princess Of Wales' appearance during a lavish state banquet at Windsor Castle, expressing respect for Britain amid pomp and pageantry (Daily Express).
TikTok Video Backlash

A Kent mother regrets posting a controversial TikTok video about the murder of US activist Charlie Kirk, leading to threats, business eviction, and claims her words were misconstrued (Folkestone & Hythe Express).
Women-Run Business Hub

All businesses in Melton Mowbray's Bowley Court Shopping Precinct are now run by women, fostering a supportive community in the Town Centre (Melton Times).
Domestic Violence Conviction

A father of three from Denmark has been jailed in Western Australia for prolonged Domestic Violence against his ex-wife and assault on his teenage son (Albany Advertiser).
Outlet Parking Fee Hike

Shoppers criticise escalating parking fees at Ashford Designer Outlet, now £3 for four hours, marking the third increase in as many years (Kentish Express).
Anti Social Behaviour Issues

Tipperary council tenants are increasingly seeking transfers due to Anti Social Behaviour in Social Housing, including rubbish accumulation, parties, assaults, and drug dealing (Tipperary Star).
Field Days Draw Crowds

Thousands attended the 2025 Newdegate Machinery Field Days in Western Australia, featuring over 300 exhibitors with displays ranging from agricultural machinery to artisanal products and animals (Narrogin Observer).
Not Proven Verdict Scrapped

Scotland's Not Proven verdict has been abolished by MSPs in a major criminal justice reform, leaving only Guilty or Not Guilty options in court (Scottish Daily Mail).
McCann Suspect Spotted

Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner, recently freed, was spotted enjoying a McDonald's meal unnoticed by others (Daily Mirror).
Migrant Deal Blocked

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's migrant deal suffered a setback as the High Court blocked an Asylum Seeker's deportation to France due to a last-minute injunction (The Daily Telegraph).

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The Times: "RAYNER ON BRINK AFTER STAMP DUTY ADMISSION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Geraldine Scott / Aubrey Allegretti

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has fought bitterly to shield her relationships from scrutiny, but her conduct may yet derail her seemingly unstoppable rise.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/how-angela-rayners-private-life-finally-brought-her-to-the-brink-52rj0zdks

Knutsford Guardian: "FOOD HALL PLAN FOR LISTED SITE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Belinda Ryan

New plans have been submitted to convert the historic Marshall House in Knutsford into a hybrid-style food hall and bar.

FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25434541.new-food-hall-bar-plans-marshall-house-knutsford

The National: "SCOTLAND VOTES TO BOYCOTT ISRAEL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steph Brawn

Israel and companies complicit in genocide will face package of actions.
MSPS have voted for a full boycott of the state of Israel and companies complicit in genocide following a debate in the Scottish Parliament.

FULL REPORT: TheNational.SCOT/news/25439517.msps-vote-full-boycott-israel

Great Southern Herald (Australia): "CO-OP FINED OVER DEATH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jacki Elezovich

The Western Australian Meat Marketing Co-Operative has been fined more than half a million dollars after the death of a worker at its Katanning abattoir in 2022.

Daily Star: "ANGELA BLAMER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Will Stone

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner's political future is in doubt after she admitted she did not pay enough tax on her second home.

The Bolton News: "BUSINESS HUB IS OPEN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan

A key regeneration site in the heart of the Town Centre has opened for business after having been expected to fully open around a year ago.
The Wellsprings, just opposite the Town Hall, has been renovated since The Bolton News left the offices in the Summer of 2022, moving to nearby Knowsley House.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25431714.wellsprings-bolton-town-centre-opens-business

Daily Express: "'IF PM HAD BACKBONE HE WOULD SACK HER'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown

Sir Keir Starmer is under mounting pressure to sack Angela Rayner after she confessed to not paying enough tax on her second home.
The Deputy Prime Minister's political career is hanging by a thread.

Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "LET'S IMPROVE OUR TOWN CENTRE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conal Cunningham

A group of passionate people from Leigh have teamed up to improve the Town Centre.

FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25423142.leigh-businesses-team-improve-town-centre

Daily Mirror: "ANDREW ACCUSER'S FAMILY: WE'LL KEEP FIGHTING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christopher Bucktin

Prince Andrew's Sex Abuse accuser will not be silencecd, her brother warned.
Sky Roberts, whose sister Virginia Giuffre died in April called for files on Jeffrey Epstein to be released.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/us-news/epstein-files-live-prince-andrew-35841666

Glasgow Times: "DATING SITE RAPIST UNMASKED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grant McCabe

A dating site rapist who staged his own death, then fled the country, has been convicted of attacks on two women.
James Clacher preyed on his victims in their own homes during the crimes in 2019 and 2020.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25439120.dating-site-rapist-staged-death-unmasked

Scottish Daily Mail: "SNP'S 'GESTURE POLITICS' ON GAZA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Gordon

John Swinney was yesterday accused of ignoring Scotland's problems in favour of virtue signalling about Gaza.
The First Minister said he could not ignore warnings that Benjamin Netanyahu's Government was behind a genocide in the region.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15062817

Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "BOY, 12, DIES IN PLAY PARK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan / Jack Tooth

A teenage boy has been arrested after a 12-year-old boy died in a tragic incident at a Winsford play park.
Logan Carter died on Friday, August 29, following a fall from a playground roundabout at Wharton Recreation Ground.

FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25433484.boy-13-arrested-logan-carter-tragically-died-wharton-park

Daily Mail: "IS STARMER SO SPINELESS THAT HE WON'T SACK HIS DEPUTY PM (AND HOUSING SECRETARY!) WHO DODGED £40,000 IN STAMP DUTY?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves

Angela Rayner is fighting to save her political career after confessing to dodging up to £40,000 in tax.
Kemi Badenoch urged Keir Starmer to grow a 'backbone' and sack his deputy after she finally admitted failing to pay the full Stamp Duty due on a luxury £800,000 second home in Hove.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15063159

Fife Free Press: "RECORD BREAKER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Allan Crow

A Kirkcaldy singer's biggest ever gig in his home town has smashed Box Office records.
Every single ticket for Billy Reekie's show at the Adam Smith Theatre next month was snapped up little more than eight minutes.

FULL REPORT: FifeToday.co.uk/news/people/second-date-added-as-billy-reekies-kirkcaldy-gig-sets-box-office-record-5289372

The Daily Telegraph: "I DIDN'T PAY THE RIGHT TAX, BUT IT'S STILL NOT MY FAULT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Robert Mendick / Ben Riley Smith / Dominic Penna

Angela Rayner has admitted that she did not pay enough tax on her second home.
Deputy Prime Minister says she made a 'mistake' and has referred herself to the Standards Commissioner.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/09/03/angela-rayner-admits-to-tax-dodge-on-second-homes

The Oldham Times: "TENSIONS RISE AT REFUGEE PROTEST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sofia Fedeczko

Protestors gathered outside a hotel in Oldham, where they were met by counter protestors from the campaign group Stand Up To Racism.

FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25428737.protestors-counter-protestors-meet-oldham-refugee-hotel

Narrogin Observer (Australia): "COLOURFUL COMMUNITY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Whitehead

A community effort led by large-scale artist Jerome Davenport transformed the Arts Narrogin eastern wall with a colourful mural over three days.
The mural painting workshop extended from Davenport’s esteemed 300sqm Narrogin Regional Leisure Centre painting that was unveiled on 14 December last year.

FULL REPORT: NarroginObserver.com.au/news/narrogin-observer/mural-painting-workshop-with-infamous-large-scale-artist-jerome-davenport-arts-narrogin-wall-transformation-c-19864662

Melton Times: "'PLEASE SAVE ST. MARY'S'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie

Tears were shed and powerful speeches delivered on Saturday (30 August 2025) as hundreds of people turned out to show just what Melton Mowbray's baby unit means to the community.
Campaigners were joined by families who have had generations of babies born at St. Mary's Birth Centre in a march through the Town Centre followed by a passionate rally at a park in Leicestershire.

FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/lifestyle/family-and-parenting/hundreds-attend-emotional-campaign-event-to-keep-meltons-baby-unit-open-5296440

St. Helens Star: "OUR 'DEFINING MOMENT'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conal Cunningham

St. Helens' landmark Town Centre regeneration scheme has taken another huge step forward following the granting of reserved matters planning consent for phase one development proposals – which pave the way for construction work to begin on an ambitious transformation.

FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25436754.st-helens-town-centre-redevelopment-takes-another-step-forward

The Guardian: "RAYNER IN PERIL AFTER ADMITTING SHE UNDERPAID STAMP DUTY ON FLAT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pippa Crerar

Angela Rayner has admitted she underpaid Stamp Duty on her £800,000 seaside flat, after coming under intense pressure to be more transparent about her property arrangements.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2025/sep/03/angela-rayner-admits-underpaying-stamp-duty-on-800000-seaside-flat

The Yorkshire Post: "REEVES TO KEEP TIGHT GRIP ON UK SPENDING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grace Hammond

Rachel Reeves has acknowledged the economy is "not working well enough" and promised a "tight grip" on spending in her Autumn Budget, which she will deliver on 26 November.

State Times (Jammu & Kashmir): "CM REVIEWS RAIN SITUATION IN J&K, DIRECTS ADMIN TO INTENSIFY GROUND RESPONSE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday convened an emergency meeting to review the situation arising from incessant rains across Jammu and Kashmir.
Schools shut in Jammu & Kashmir.

FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/cm-reviews-rain-situation-in-jk-directs-admin-to-intensify-ground-response

Lancashire Telegraph: "ASYLUM SEEKER HOME RUMOURS ARE DISMISSED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Shuiab Khan

Rumours that 150 Asylum Seekers were moving into a building in Blackburn are unfounded after concerns were raised.

The Scotsman: "SWINNEY CUTS CASH FOR ARMS FIRMS WHICH SUPPLY ISRAEL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alastair Grant

Funding for arms companies supplying Israel will be halted, John Swinney announced, as he lifted a long-standing ban on taxpayer support for munitions.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/snp-halts-cash-for-arms-firms-supplying-israel-as-munitions-ban-lifted-5301828

Warrington Guardian: "'SCHOOL PHONE BAN WILL SAVE LIVES'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lois Dean

The mother of murdered schoolgirl Brianna Ghey has launched a campaign for a satutory phone ban in schools.
Esther Ghey says school phone ban 'would have really helped' daughter Brianna.

FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/national/25436557.esther-ghey-says-school-phone-ban-would-really-helped-daughter-brianna

The Independent: "SO WILL SHE RESIGN? RAYNER ADMITS: I DID NOT PAY ENOUGH TAX"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Archie Mitchell / Millie Cooke / David Maddox

Angela Rayner is fighting for her political future after admitting she failed to pay £40,000 in tax when purchasing a property.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/angela-rayner-stamp-duty-flat-b2819194.html

The Messenger: "BUILDING THE FUTURE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson

A developer behind the £2billion Trafford Waters scheme that will ultimately deliver 3,000 new homes says construction has begun on the first phase of 113 properties.
X1 Developments has announced that 79 of the homes off Trafford Way amid the site of the huge regneration project have been sold.

FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25432927.construction-begins-giant-trafford-waters-development

Daily Record: "RAYNER: IT'S ALL FOR MY KIDS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lizzy Buchan

Angela Rayner has blamed her tax underpayment on an honest mistake as she tried to help her disabled son.

FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/news/politics/angela-rayner-admits-not-pay-35840380

The West Australian (Australia): "USEFUL IDIOT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Katina Curtis

Former Labor premier Daniel Andrews took centre stage with the world's most notorious dictators - Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un - at China's military parade.

Bury Times: "MAN TELLS OF HIS 'TERRIFYING' BLAZE ORDEAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eoin McCaul

Rick Cullen has spoken of the terrifying ordeal when the hotel he and his family were staying at in Spain caught fire.
It was the BelleVue Bonita and Club Resort in Majorca.

Metro (South Edition): "A NO RAYNER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Noora Mykkanen

The Conservative Party have said that Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner's excuse that she underpaid Stamp Duty on her second home after taking incorrect legal advice doesn't stand up to scrutiny.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/09/03/angela-rayner-admits-underpaid-stamp-duty-800-000-flat-24064989

Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "WEST BANK ANNEXATION A 'RED LINE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Agence France-Presse / Associated Press / Reuters

Israel's Far-Right finance minister said on Wednesday that maps were being drawn up for annexing territory in the occupied West Bank, land the Palestinians seek for a state, although it was unclear if he had Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's support.

FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2614044

Edinburgh Evening News: "PHONE BAN IN PRIMARIES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Sullivan

Mobile Phones are to be banned in Primary Schools across the Northern Capital as a teacher described trying to teach with them around as like being in "a casino full of cocaine".

FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.Scotsman.com/news/mobile-phones-ban-to-come-into-force-in-edinburghs-primary-schools-following-consultation-5302014

Financial Times: "RAYNER FIGHTS FOR POLITICAL SURVIVAL AFTER ADMITTING TO STAMP DUTY UNDERPAYMENT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jim Pickard / George Parker / Martin Arnold

Days of denials reversed.
Keir Starmer is 'proud' of his deputy.
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner is battling for her political survival after admitting she underpaid Stamp Duty on the purchase of an £800,000 seaside property following days of denial.
Lower tax raid levied.
Ethics aid to probe.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/c67f9ec0-51f8-44d8-9075-0bfe13e49cb5

Morning Star: "TAX BANKS SAYS TUC"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre

Various Unions have urged The Labour Party's Government to show their promises are more than a slogan with 35 per cent backing profit tax that would wipe away Great Britain's financial black hole by raising £50 billion over four years.
Paul Nowak (General Secretary for TUC) called on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to impose the Windfall Tax alongside increased levies on online gambling sites and assets above £10 million in the upcoming Autumn Budget, later this year.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/UNIONS-URGE-LABOUR-SHOW-ITS-PROMISES-ARE-MORE-SLOGAN

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

NEWS IN BRIEF: Thursday 04 September 2025

Rayner Faces Crisis Over Tax Admission

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner is on the brink after admitting to a stamp duty underpayment on her second home, amid scrutiny over her relationships and conduct. (The Times)
Knutsford’s Historic Site Set For Food Hall Revamp

New plans have been submitted to convert the historic Marshall House in Knutsford into a hybrid food hall and bar. (Knutsford Guardian)
Scotland Votes For Israel Boycott

MSPs have voted for a full boycott of Israel and companies complicit in genocide, imposing a package of actions following a parliamentary debate. (The National)
Australian Co-Op Fined After Worker’s Death

The Western Australian Meat Marketing Co-Operative has been fined over half a million dollars following the death of a worker at its Katanning abattoir in 2022. (Great Southern Herald)
Rayner's Political Future in Doubt

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner's political future is in doubt after admitting she did not pay enough tax on her second home. (Daily Star)
Bolton's Wellsprings Hub Opens After Delay

The Wellsprings business hub in Bolton's Town Centre has opened after renovations, delayed from its expected launch a year ago, following the departure of The Bolton News in summer 2022. (The Bolton News)
Pressure Mounts On Starmer To Sack Rayner

Sir Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure to sack Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner after she confessed to not paying enough tax on her second home, leaving her career hanging by a thread. (Daily Express)
Leigh Residents Rally To Revive Town Centre

A group of passionate residents from Leigh have teamed up to improve the Town Centre. (Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal)
Giuffre's Family Vows To Fight On

The family of Prince Andrew's sex abuse accuser Virginia Giuffre, who died in April, vows to continue fighting and calls for the release of The Jeffrey Epstein Files. (Daily Mirror)
Dating Site Rapist Convicted After Faking Death

Dating site rapist James Clacher, who staged his own death and fled the country, has been convicted of attacks on two women in their homes in 2019 and 2020. (Glasgow Times)
Swinney Criticised For Gaza 'Gesture Politics': John Swinney has been accused of 'gesture politics' on Gaza, ignoring Scotland's problems while claiming he cannot overlook warnings of genocide by Benjamin Netanyahu's government. (Scottish Daily Mail)
Teen Arrested After Boy's Death In Play Park

A 13-year-old boy has been arrested after 12-year-old Logan Carter died following a fall from a playground roundabout at Wharton Recreation Ground in Winsford. (Northwich & Winsford Guardian)
Rayner Slammed For £40,000 Tax Dodge

Angela Rayner is fighting to save her career after confessing to dodging up to £40,000 in Stamp Duty on an £800,000 second home in Hove, with Kemi Badenoch urging Keir Starmer to sack her. (Daily Mail)
Kirkcaldy Singer Breaks Box Office Records

Kirkcaldy singer Billy Reekie's upcoming hometown gig at the Adam Smith Theatre has broken Box Office records, with all tickets sold in just over eight minutes. (Fife Free Press)
Rayner Admits Tax Error, Refers To Commissioner

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has admitted not paying enough tax on her second home, calling it a 'mistake' and referring herself to the Standards Commissioner. (The Daily Telegraph)
Oldham Refugee Protest Sparks Tensions

Tensions rose at a refugee protest outside a hotel in Oldham, where demonstrators were met by counter-protesters from Stand Up To Racism. (The Oldham Times)
Narrogin Wall Transformed by Community Mural

A community effort led by artist Jerome Davenport has transformed the Arts Narrogin eastern wall with a colourful mural, building on his previous 300sqm painting at the Leisure Centre. (Narrogin Observer)
St. Helens Regeneration Takes Major Step Forward

St. Helens' Town Centre regeneration scheme has advanced significantly with reserved matters planning consent granted for phase one, paving the way for construction. (St. Helens Star)
Rayner Under Fire For Stamp Duty Underpayment

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has admitted underpaying Stamp Duty on her £800,000 seaside flat amid pressure for transparency on her property arrangements. (The Guardian)
Reeves Promises Tight Budget Control

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has promised a 'tight grip' on spending in her Autumn Budget on 26 November, acknowledging the economy is 'not working well enough'. (The Yorkshire Post)
J&K Chief Minister Tackles Rain Crisis

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reviewed the situation from incessant rains in Jammu and Kashmir, directing intensified ground response and closing schools. (State Times)
Blackburn Asylum Seeker Rumours Quashed

Rumours of 150 Asylum Seekers moving into a Blackburn building have been dismissed as unfounded following local concerns. (Lancashire Telegraph)
Swinney Halts Funding For Israel Arms Firms

Scottish First Minister John Swinney has announced funding cuts for arms companies supplying Israel, while lifting a long-standing ban on taxpayer support for munitions. (The Scotsman)
Brianna Ghey's Mother Backs School Phone Ban

Esther Ghey, mother of murdered schoolgirl Brianna Ghey, has launched a campaign for a statutory phone ban in schools, stating it 'would have really helped' her daughter. (Warrington Guardian)
Rayner Fights for Political Survival Over Tax Row

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner is fighting for her political future after admitting she failed to pay £40,000 in tax on a property purchase. (The Independent)
Trafford Waters Begins First Phase Construction

Construction has begun on the first phase of 113 homes at the £2bn Trafford Waters scheme, with 79 already sold, as part of a major regeneration delivering 3,000 new homes. (The Messenger)
Rayner Blames Tax Error On Son's Needs: Angela Rayner has blamed her tax underpayment on an honest mistake made while trying to help her disabled son. (Daily Record)
Andrews Joins Dictators At China Parade

Former Labor premier Daniel Andrews appeared alongside Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un at China's military parade, labelled a 'useful idiot'. (The West Australian)
Family's Terror In Majorca Hotel Fire

Rick Cullen described the terrifying ordeal when the BelleVue Bonita and Club Resort in Majorca, where he and his family were staying, caught fire. (Bury Times)
Tories Slam Rayner's Tax Excuse

The Conservatives claim Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner's excuse for underpaying Stamp Duty on her second home, due to incorrect legal advice, does not hold up. (Metro)
Israel's West Bank Annexation Plans Escalate

Israel’s Far Right finance minister stated maps are being drawn for annexing West Bank territory, calling it a 'red line', though unclear if supported by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (Arab News)
Edinburgh Bans Phones In Primary Schools

Mobile Phones are to be banned in primary schools across Edinburgh, with a teacher likening teaching with them to being in 'a casino full of cocaine'. (Edinburgh Evening News)
TUC Pushes for Bank Profit Tax

Unions, via TUC general secretary Paul Nowak, urge a 35% bank profit tax to raise £50bn over four years, plus levies on Online Gambling and assets over £10m, in the Autumn Budget. (Morning Star)
Rayner's Stamp Duty Scandal Threatens Career

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner is battling for survival after admitting Stamp Duty underpayment on an £800,000 property, reversing denials, with Keir Starmer expressing pride in her. (Financial Times)
Melton Mowbray Rallies To Save Birth Centre

Hundreds marched in Melton Mowbray to save St. Mary’s Birth Centre, with emotional speeches highlighting its importance to families over generations. (Melton Times)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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