 Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 26 June 2025. Browse through #IBPapers on 𝕏, and #IBPapers on BlueSky, to keep up with the latest from Informing Britain Papers on Social Media. This is a selection of newspaper publications from Britain, it may not be all of the Front Pages. If the leading story is available, links will be provided. Here are tonight's Page 1 previews. This page will be updated as the headlines come in. Daily Mirror: "WEIGHT LOSS JABS: NEW FEAR" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martin Bagot Ten people have died after they reported a severe side effect of weight loss injections.  Scottish Daily Mail: "STOP LABOUR'S BETRAYAL OF OUR SAS HEROES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mark Nicol SAS veterans are being hounded with the threat of prosecution decades after their service thanks to a shameful betrayal by Labour.  Lancashire Telegraph: "JUST EAT DELIVERY DRIVERS THREATEN STRIKE OVER CASH" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Shuiab Khan Takeaway delivery drivers from JustEat in Blackburn, Darwen and Accrington are threatening to go on strike over pay changes.  Daily Mail: "STOP LABOUR'S BETRAYAL OF OUR SAS HEROES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mark Nicol SAS veterans are being hounded with the threat of prosecution decades after their service thanks to a shameful betrayal by Labour.  Wokingham Today: "CHARITY ISSUES URGENT PLEA FOR HELP" This story is currently embargoed by Wokingham Today and will be available on Wokingham.Today tomorrow.  Daily Star: "IT'S CALL OVER" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ed Gleave Telly fave Call The Midwife will end after 15 years with one more series and a blockbuster movie finale, Daily Star reveals.  The Yorkshire Post: "INHERITANCE TAX CHANGE 'TO COST THE REGION £1BN'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn Yorkshire is set to lose 16,500 jobs and have more than £1BN wiped from its economy due to the Government's controversial Inheritance Tax.  Daily Express: "'WE WILL KEEP FIGHTING FOR WOMEN'S SAFETY'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Giles Sheldrick Nurses who are waging war on the NHS' "dangerous and unlawful" ideology say they'll not stop fighting until "safety is restored".  Warrington Guardian: "SHE WAS LIGHT IN OUR EYES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nathan Okell The family of Lucy Harrison have paid tribute to her after authorities in America confirmed there will be no criminal charges for the person who shot her.  Metro (South Edition): "ARISE SIR GARETH!" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Davie Sir Gareth Southgate says he does not miss being England manager and claims he felt the 'weight' of the job on a daily basis. FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/06/25/gareth-southgate-im-not-missing-managing-england-23505161  Bury Times: "NEIGHBOUR SPRINGS TO RESCUE AFTER FIRE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Neil Brandwood A heroic neighbour sprung into action to help rescue a family from a house fire on Sandgate Road in Whitefield. FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25263367.whitefield-sandgate-road-house-fire-neighbour-helped-rescue-family  The Daily Telegraph: "STARMER SET TO BACK DOWN ON BENEFITS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Riley Smith / Dominic Penna / Daniel Martin Sir Keir Starmer is preparing to back down on his welfare cuts Bill in an attempt to head off a rebellion by Labour MPs. FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/06/25/starmer-preparing-to-water-down-welfare-reforms  Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "FOOTBALL COACH GUILTY OF ABUSE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jack Tooth Former football coach William Woods has been found guilty following a trial of sexually abusing eight children over the course of several decades. FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25264386.predator-football-coach-carried-30-year-child-sex-abuse-campaign  Financial Times: "NATO ALLIES PLEDGE TO MEET TRUMP'S DEMAND FOR DEFENCE SPENDING BUMP" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Henry Foy / Steff Chávez / Anne-Sylvaine Chassany 5% of GDP confirmed. US to stand with alliance. Focus on Ukraine war lessens. FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/37b1b233-21b5-4c6a-8dc1-f333f8d76001  Reading Today: "RESIDENTS ENJOY PARTY ON THE HILL" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA Station Hill welcomed residents of Reading and across Berkshire to its family-friendly celebration, featuring a plethora of local artists, food and drink stalls, community groups and children's activities. FULL REPORT: RDG.Today/station-hill-welcomes-residents-of-reading-to-party-on-the-hill  The Independent: "NATO PRAISES 'DADDY' TRUMP - AND PLEDGES MORE CASH ON DEFENCE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Millie Cooke European leaders in NATO have agreed to a historic increase in defence spending to 5 per cent of GDP – and praised Donald Trump for driving the uplift. FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/nato-defence-spending-trump-starmer-russia-ukraine-b2776789.html  St. Helens Star: "'BOMB' SCARE EVACUATION" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Mulligan Residents of Chadwick Road have been evacuated as a Bomb Disposal Unit have descended on a street in Haresfinch. FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25263546.residents-evacuated-bomb-disposal-squad-descend-st-helens-street  The Scotsman: "PUBLIC SECTOR JOBS TO BE AXED AS NEAR £5BN BLACK HOLE LOOMS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Bol Shona Robison has warned compulsory redundancies will be considered if "no other route" to cutting jobs is available in order to balance the books. FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/snp-ministers-to-axe-public-sector-jobs-as-ps26bn-funding-black-hole-emerges-5194993  The Oldham Times: "'HIS PASSING IS A SIGNIFICANT LOSS TO OUR TOWN'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor Tributes have poured in for Jewel Miah, a "dedicated and respected community leader" from Oldham well known for his charity work. FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25259736.tributes-oldham-charity-fundraiser-jewel-miah-mbe  Edinburgh Evening News: "MAN FOUND DEAD ON PRINCES STREET" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kevin Quinn A man found unresponsive on Princes Street this morning was pronounced dead at the scene. Police Scotland were called to the scene on The Mound in Edinburgh. FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.Scotsman.com/news/man-found-unresponsive-on-princes-street-this-morning-pronounced-dead-at-the-scene-5193273  Royston Crow: "'I'M THE FIRST TO FINISH LUNG CANCER STUDY'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Anne Suslak Royston resident Sirajul Choudhury has become the first person in the UK to complete participation in a Lung Cancer study. FULL REPORT: Royston-Crow.co.uk/news/25262743.royston-man-first-complete-lung-cancer-study InformingBritain.com sends Anne Suslak the best in all future endeavours as this is her final Lead Story for Royston Crow. She moves on to North Essex Papers next week.  Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "TIMELINE FOR MARKET PLANS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conal Cunningham A timeline for Leigh Market Hall's multi-million-pound redevelopment has been unveiled with works set to be underway in 2027. FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25262480.market-traders-temporarily-move-across-leigh-town-centre-2027  Melton Times: "BIRTHS PAUSED AT BABY UNIT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie Campaigners who have fought for the retention of Melton's baby unit fear yesterday's (Thursday's) announcement that births and postnatal services are being paused there for six months is 'closure by the back door'. Campaigners fear Melton's baby unit closure is imminent as births and postnatal services are paused for six months, suspecting a covert shutdown. FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/lifestyle/family-and-parenting/pausing-births-at-melton-baby-unit-looks-like-closure-by-the-back-door-5187834  Knutsford Guardian: "CALLS FOR DEFAULT 20MPH ROAD LIMIT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Belinda Ryan Residents are urging Cheshire East to consider introducing a 20MPH speed limit on restricted roads across the borough and asked why it isn't included in the draft active travel strategy. FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25256348.cheshire-east-responds-calls-wales-like-20mph-speed-limit  Morning Star: "WELFARE BILL MAY PUT STARMER ON ELECTORAL BRINK" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray MPs will vote on Welfare Cuts aimed at disabled people, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner pledged today. FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/starmer-imperils-government-welfare-cuts  Fife Free Press: "BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Allan Crow King Charles and Queen Camilla are set to visit Kirkcaldy in Fife for a special anniversary event for the town's War Memorial on Wednesday 2 July. FULL REPORT: FifeToday.co.uk/news/people/king-charles-and-queen-camilla-in-kirkcaldy-for-centenary-event-5193851  The Bolton News: "NEW SWEEPERS ALL SET TO CLEAN THE BOROUGH" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan New street sweepers are set to be deployed across Bolton as part of a major cash injection to "clean up the borough". FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25251429.bolton-council-approved-300k-boost-street-sweeping  The Messenger: "£25M SCHOOL 'NOT GOING TO HAPPEN'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson The shortage of school places in the south of Trafford is not bad enough to justify the building of a new £25 million school, say Town Hall bosses who are planning the expansion of the former Loreto Preparatory School to create extra capacity. Trafford officials say the school place shortage doesn't justify a new £25m school, planning instead to expand the former Loreto Preparatory School for added capacity. FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25256732.new-school-south-trafford-not-going-happen  The Times: "REBEL MPS WANT 'REGIME CHANGE'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Patrick Maguire / Max Kendix / Chris Smyth / Oliver Wright Sir Keir Starmer's most senior aide is facing mounting criticism from Labour Party members. FULL REPORT: Thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/starmer-aide-faces-mounting-criticism-for-handling-of-welfare-reforms-nlx7fghqq  That's all the papers. 
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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 19 June 2025. Browse through #IBPapers on 𝕏, and #IBPapers on BlueSky, to keep up with the latest from Informing Britain Papers on Social Media. This is a selection of newspaper publications from Britain, it may not be all of the Front Pages. If the leading story is available, links will be provided. Here are tonight's Page 1 previews. This page will be updated as the headlines come in. Daily Mail: "BENEFITS BILL IS ON COURSE TO ROCKET BY £18BN A YEAR" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves Spending on sickness benefits is on course to rise by £18billion. That's the same as the entire police budget.  Scottish Daily Mail: "SNP DENY 192,000 SCOTS OAPS WINTER FUEL CASH" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Blackley Nearly 200,000 British OAPs won't get Winter Fuel help after The SNP broke their promise on universal payments.  Gloucestershire Echo: "CANCER CENTRE APPEAL HITS £9M MILESTONE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA The new centre at Cheltenham will feature natural light, bright designed gardens, and patient rooms.
Daily Star: "FRANKIE IS IN BINNER'S ENCLOSURE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton Race fans blasted Ascot bosses after bins were dumped near a statue of the world famouus jockey Frankie Dettori.
The Scotsman: "CRISIS-HIT GPS STUCK WITH IT SYSTEMS 'FROM THE DARK AGES'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Neil Pooran / Alistair Grant GPs in Scotland are using IT systems that are more than two decades old amid an ongoing crisis.  Gloucester Citizen: "SHOCK AS FAMILY KILLED IN AIR CRASH" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alex Driscoll A couple and their four-year-old daughter who died in the Air India plane crash were "widely loved and deeply respected", their family has said. FULL REPORT: GloucestershireLive.co.uk/news/gloucester-news/heartbreaking-tributes-gloucester-family-killed-10261912
Metro (South Edition): "ARMAGEDDON" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jessica Kwong Iran has threatened the United States with 'irreparable harm' if Donald Trump sends in war planes to destroy its nuclear sites. FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/06/17/trump-us-wont-assassinate-irans-leader-for-now-abruptly-leaves-g7-23440956  Reading Today: "READING REMEMBERS FORBURY VICTIMS FIVE YEARS ON" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jake Clothier Residents of Reading are set to mark the fifth anniversary of the victims of the Forbury Gardens attack next week. FULL REPORT: RDG.Today/reading-to-mark-fifth-anniversary-of-forbury-gardens-attack-next-week  The Independent: "'I MAY DO IT, I MAY NOT': TRUMP TAUNTS IRAN OVER AIRSTRIKES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Watling Donald Trump taunted Iran on Wednesday over the extraordinary prospect of US airstrikes on Tehran after The Ayatollah rejected demands for unconditional surrender. FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/iran-israel-war-donald-trump-us-strikes-b2772480.html  Royston Crow: "'CHARMING' LISTED PUB ON THE MARKET" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Anne Suslak A Grade II-listed pub in Abington Pigotts is up for sale for £799,500. The Pig and Abbot is situated in the heart of Abington Pigotts, and is a Queen Anne period public house. FULL REPORT: Royston-Crow.co.uk/news/25245859.pig-abbot-pub-abington-pigotts-goes-sale  Glasgow Times: "TENANTS FIGHT OFF RENT RISES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ava Whyte Tenants of the Water Row development in Govan took to the streets of Glasgow to celebrate after their landlord halted a rent increase. FULL REPORT: http://GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25250345.glasgow-tenants-celebrate-landlord-halts-rent-hike  Andersonstown News: "MO CHARA BAILED" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA Hundreds of Kneecap fans turned up outside a court in London to support Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, better known as his stage name Mo Chara, as he was released on bail. FULL REPORT: BelfastMedia.com/hundreds-turn-out-in-support-of-kneecap-s-mo-chara-as-he-is-released-on-bail  Morning Star: "ANGER AS TRUMP HINTS AT JOINING ATTACKS ON IRAN" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ceren Sagir Anti-war campaigners have hit back at Donald Trump after the United States President said that his nation might join forces with Israel in attacking Iran. FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/us-must-not-drive-world-worst-middle-east-war-ever  Daily Express: "ASSISTED DYING LAW WOULD BE A WONDERFUL PRESENT FOR MUM" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hanna Geissler Esther Rantzen health latest as Rebecca Wilcox issues update on her condition and discusses the Assisted Dying campaign. FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/uk/2070516
The Guardian: "'I MAY DO, I MAY NOT': TRUMP KEEPS WORLD WAITING ON US JOINING WAR" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Emma Graham-Harrison / Dan Sabbagh President Donald Trump has not decided if he will take the United States into war with Israel on Iran. FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/world/2025/jun/18/iran-threatens-us-with-irreparable-damage-if-trump-joins-war  Daily Mirror: "PIP CUTS A CATASTROPHE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lizzy Buchan The Government has been accused of turning its back on sick and disabled people after pressing ahead with "catastrophic" benefit cuts. FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/politics/dwp-disability-cuts-branded-catastrophic-35413196  The Times: "BRITAIN COULD SUPPORT US TO STRIKE IRAN FROM THE AIR" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Larisa Brown / Alistair Dawber Britain is weighing up whether to provide United States military support in the event of Donald Trump deciding to bomb Iran. FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/defence/article/uk-troops-middle-east-iran-x0gw626r7
 Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 12 June 2025. Browse through #IBPapers on 𝕏, and #IBPapers on BlueSky, to keep up with the latest from Informing Britain Papers on Social Media. This is a selection of newspaper publications from Britain, it may not be all of the Front Pages. If the leading story is available, links will be provided. Here are tonight's Page 1 previews. This page will be updated as the headlines come in. Metro (South Edition): "THE SPEND OF AUSTERITY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Munro Chancellor Rachel Reeves will spend a massive £300billion over the next three years with big increases in NHS funding. FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/06/11/seven-predictions-rachel-reeves-reveal-spending-review-23380210  Knutsford Guardian: "JAIL FOR TEEN WHO RAN OVER PC'S LEGS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jack Tooth Knutsford teenager Harvey Bell deliberately drove at PC Tracy Hallworth as he knocked her to the ground and ran over her legs with both sets of wheels. FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25215494.knutsford-teenager-sentenced-running-police-officer  Daily Star: "GOD ONLY KNOW WHAT WE'LL BE WITHOUT YOU" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christopher Bucktin Tributes poured in to Beach Boys co-founder and singer-songwriter Brian Wilson who has died aged 82.  Melton Times: "IS FREE PARKING GOOD FOR MELTON?" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie Research is being done on the local economy of the three weeks of free parking drivers have enjoyed in the Town Centre of Melton Mowbray. FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/lifestyle/shopping/research-being-carried-out-before-free-parking-period-ends-in-melton-5167234  The Daily Telegraph: "REEVES HITS POLICE AND DEFENCE TO FUND NHS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Riley Smith / Martin Evans / Danielle Sheridan / Charles Hymas Tax rises now inevitable as Chancellor Rachel Reeves prioritises record boost to health spending over the nation's security. Rachel Reeves has been accused of sacrificing police and defence spending in favour of a record handout for the NHS. FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/06/11/rachel-reeves-sacrifices-defence-and-police-for-nhs-splurge  Glasgow Times: "'NO MATTER WHERE I MOVED HE FOUND ME'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Amanda Keenan A woman has told how she was forced to flee her home and feared for her life after being targeted by a stalker.  Daily Express: "BRACE FOR TAX PAIN TO PAY FOR RACHEL'S 'FANTASY' SPENDING" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown Britons face painful Autumn tax rises after Chancellor Rachel Reeves was accused of a "fantasy" £300billion spending spree.
Reading Today: "BURGHFIELD BOX KART BASH TO RETURN" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Preston The Burghfield Box Kart Bash returns to the historic Auclum Hill Climb later this month, promising thrills, spills, and high-speed fun at one of the UK's most iconic motorsport venues. FULL REPORT: RDG.Today/burghfield-box-kart-bash-returns  The I Paper: "TAX RISES NOW INEVITABLE TO PAY FOR REEVES' £2TRN SPENDING" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hugo Gye / Grace Gausden / Richard Vaughan Economists have predicted that further tax increases will be needed at the next Budget to fund the Government's commitments on public spending. FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/tax-rises-inevitable-reevess-2trn-spending-3744178  The Yorkshire Post: "POWERHOUSE RAIL SET TO GO AHEAD" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn Northern Powerhouse Rail - the high-speed route between Liverpool and Hull - looks set to be confirmed after Rachel Reeves and her Spending Review. FULL REPORT: YorkshirePost.co.uk/news/politics/spending-review-government-northern-powerhouse-rail-5172671  Daily Mirror: "PAY BACK OUR £122M FOR 'FAULTY' PPE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Sommerlad PPE MedPro, a firm linked to Conservative Party peer Michelle Mone, are being sued for £122million over "unusable" PPE. FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/michelle-mone-linked-firm-should-35374724  Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "TOWN CENTRE TO GET A NEW INTERCHANGE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conal Cunningham A new transport interchange in Leigh Town Centre has been earmarked as one project in a £2.5 billion funding package across Greater Manchester. FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25227376.plans-create-new-transport-interchange-leigh-town-centre  Financial Times: "REEVES LAUNCHES £113BN 'RENEWAL' PUSH" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: George Parker / Sam Fleming Borrwing fuels spending spree on big capital projects. NHS gains £29BN boost as defence and education win. Squeeze on Home Office, FCO and Culture Ministry. Tories say Chancellor will be forced to increase taxes.  The Bolton News: "DRAMA AS DOG FALLS INTO BOG" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Liam Milton A Bolton man is warning of a 'deadly' bog in the West Pennine Moors. Ant Bowden and his dog was nearly 'completely swallowed'. FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25224941.smithills-man-warning-deadly-bog-near-great-hill-near-belmont  Edinburgh Evening News: "CLOSING THE CAVE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Neil Johnstone The owners behind one of Edinburgh's most famous shops announced they will close for good, bringing an end to their remarkable 44-year legacy. FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.scotsman.com/news/watch-edinburgh-family-behind-legendary-alis-cave-shop-open-up-on-closing-after-44-years-5171872  The Oldham Times: "'HE DUSTED HIS HANDS AND WALKED OFF'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor Habibur Masum "casually walked off down the street" after stabbing his wife from Oldham to death in broad daylight and leaving their baby son behind. FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25229886.man-casually-walked-off-fatally-stabbing-oldham-wife  The Scotsman: "£9.1BN BOOST LEAVES SCOTS 'SHORT-CHANGED' CLAIM SNP" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alexander Brown / Alistair Grant The Chancellor has been accused by The SNP of leaving the Scottish Government "short-changed" - despite announcing a record £52 billion funding package for Holyrood in her Spending Review. FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/rachel-reeves-confirms-funding-for-acorn-project-in-spending-review-5172033  Warrington Guardian: "'CARING MAN WAS KILLED BY DRIVER'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ella Wilcox The family of Brian Robinson have paid tribute, following the sentencing of the dangerous drug driver Paul Groarke who killed him. FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25227538.family-man-killed-dangerous-drug-driver-pay-tribute  The Times: "CHANCELLOR TURNS ON THE TAX AND SPEND TAPS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Chris Smyth / Oliver Wright Chancellor Rachel Reeves used her Spending Review to announce plans to 'renew Britain' and promised an extra £29 billion a year for the NHS. FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/tax-rises-capital-spend-fcpdb5l0s  Royston Crow: "COMMUNITY RADIO STATION FACES CLOSURE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Preston Royston Radio, the town's community radio station which has been running for more than two years, has been "forced to close" due to lack of funding. FULL REPORT: Royston-Crow.co.uk/news/25224217.royston-radio-forced-close-due-lack-funding  St. Helens Star: "DONOR HOPE AFTER BRAD'S CANCER BLOW" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Mulligan Hodgkin Lymphoma patient seeking stem cell donor for transplant. Brad Miller-Stout, from Sutton, whose cancer has returned for a third time is hoping for a stem cell donor to enable him to have the treatment. FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25220813.hodgkin-lymphoma-patient-seeking-stem-cell-donor-transplant  Bury Times: "CRIME WALKABOUT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Neil Brandwood Residents of Irwell Close and Milltown Close in Radcliffe have voiced serious concerns about crime, safety, and neglect during a walkabout involving council officers, councillors, and police on Wednesday 4 June 2025. FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25217154.crime-neglect-causing-misery-radcliffe-residents  Lancashire Telegraph: "OFF-DUTY PC'S FOUL LANGUAGE FOR FELLOW COPS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Bellard A drunken Police Officer abused fellow officers who were trying to assist her and an injured friend. Elizabeth Kenyon used foul language in Manchester.  The Messenger: "3,000-SEATER ARENA VISION" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson Plans have gone in for a 3,000-capacity Sports Arena which could host Ice Hockey team Manchester Storm. FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25225100.traffordcity-arena-plans-manchester-storm-submitted  Wokingham Today: "'HE ALWAYS HAD A SMILE ON HIS FACE'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Preston People are paying tribute to 11-year-old Othniel Adoma from Bracknell after he passed away following a minibus crash near Wokingham in Berkshire. FULL REPORT: Wokingham.Today/he-always-had-a-smile-on-his-face-tributes-paid-after-tragic-passing-of-11-year-old-othniel-adoma-in-minibus-crash  Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "SCHOOL BUILDINGS TO BE MODERNISED" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jack Tooth Ten Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Sixth Forms are in line for an important into issues with fire safety systems and much more. FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25218652.mid-cheshire-schools-line-condition-improvement-fund  The Independent: "SPEND NOW, TAX LATER? NO, I CHOOSE NATIONAL RENEWAL, INSISTS REEVES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox Chancellor Rachel Reeves put a £29 billion-a-year rise in NHS funding at the heart of her plans for "renewing Britain". FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/business/rachel-reeves-nhs-keir-starmer-chancellor-labour-b2768053.html  Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 05 June 2025. Browse through #IBPapers on 𝕏, and #IBPapers on BlueSky, to keep up with the latest from Informing Britain Papers on Social Media. This is a selection of newspaper publications from Britain, it may not be all of the Front Pages. If the leading story is available, links will be provided. Here are tonight's Page 1 previews. This page will be updated as the headlines come in. Daily Mail: "BATTLE LINES DRAWN OVER IMMIGRATION" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Barrett / Jason Groves Tough proposals on immigration are set to unveiled by both Labour and The Conservatives. Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch have different approaches.  The Scotsman: "SCOTLAND'S CANCER 'TIMEBOMB' DUE TO SHORTAGE OF SPECIALISTS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn McLaughlin Cancer patients in the North of Britain face a 'ticking timebomb' over diagnosis and treatment due to a chronic shortfall of specialist doctors. Including the front page of Edinburgh Evening News.
Daily Star: "HOLY GRAIL HUNT IN UK" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton The Holy Grail supped by Jesus is secretly buried in leafy St. Albans, according to a documentary maker.  Scottish Daily Mail: "BATTLE LINES DRAWN OVER IMMIGRATION" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Barrett / Jason Groves Tough proposals on immigration are set to unveiled by both Labour and The Conservatives. Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch have different approaches. Labour and Conservatives to unveil tough immigration proposals, with Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch taking distinct approaches.  Metro (South Edition): "£15BN TO GET BRITAIN MOVING" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Noora Mykkanen Eight reigns will share in a £15.6billion transport spend to improve train, tram and bus links. Rachel Reeves said the money will bring communities together.  Daily Record: "SOUNESS DON'T FALL FOR FARAGE... HE IS A CHANCER" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Paul Hutcheon Graeme Souness has blasted Nigel Farage as a "chancer" who does not care about Scots in a dramatic intervention in a Holyrood by-election. FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/news/politics/graeme-souness-tears-chancer-nigel-35336405  Gloucester Citizen: "FESTIVAL YES DESPITE 'GATECRASHER' FEARS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA Three-day Churchdown Festival will raise money for charity.  Financial Times: "TRUMP'S 'BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL' WILL SWELL US DEBT BY $2.4TN, WARNS WATCHDOG" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Myles McCormick / Lauren Fedor Verdict follows Elon Musk criticism. Budget office says tax take will fall. White House slams 'partisan' body. FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/546e795a-0bd6-4915-9035-37c31f143b65  Royston Crow: "TOP PODCASTER SHARES SECRETS OF TOWN'S CAVE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Anne Suslak Royston Cave has featured in Natalie Doig's podcast, Weird In The Wade, exploring unusual sites in Biggleswade and surrounding areas. FULL REPORT: Royston-Crow.co.uk/news/25208077.weird-wade-podcast-releases-royston-cave-episode  The Independent: "WARNING OF MORE CUTS AFTER REEVES RULES OUT TAX RAID" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox Britain is facing cuts after Rachel Reeves doubled down on her manifesto pledge not to raise taxes to fund Labour's spending plans. FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/rachel-reeves-spending-review-cuts-taxes-b2763600.html  Melton Times: "THE END OF THE ROAD!" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie Contractors start final phase of work to build Melton's bypass. Three more roads set to close as last roundabouts are built. FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/news/transport/three-new-road-closures-as-bypass-build-enters-final-stage-5156989  The Yorkshire Post: "REEVES PROMISES CITY TRAMS BY 2030s" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn Rachel Reeves has said bringing a mass transit system to West Yorkshire is "incredibly personal" to her. FULL REPORT: YorkshirePost.co.uk/news/politics/personal-rachel-reeves-trams-mass-transit-west-yorkshire-5161409  Gloucestershire Echo: "JUNCTION 10 PLAN GIVEN THE GREEN LIGHT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Phil Norris M5 junction upgrade decision hailed a 'landmark' that will unlock thousands of homes and jobs in Gloucestershire. FULL REPORT: GloucestershireLive.co.uk/news/cheltenham-news/m5-junction-upgrade-decision-hailed-10238872  Gloucestershire Echo (Sport): "KINSELLA IS STAYING ON - BUT CLUBS CHASING KEY PAIR" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jon Palmer Former Walsall and Swindon Town midfielder Liam Kinsella agrees new deal with Cheltenham Town. FULL REPORT: GloucestershireLive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/former-walsall-swindon-town-midfielder-10232147  Morning Star: "RED LINE FOR PALESTINE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray A warning has been issued to Ministers in House Of Commons: Act now to stop the genocide happening in Gaza. FULL REPORT: MorningStaronline.co.uk/article/act-now-stop-gaza-genocide-mps-tell-government  Glasgow Times: "'DETRIMENTAL ABC PLAN NOT RIGHT FOR CITY'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Donald Erskine Plan for the O2 ABC site on Sauchiehall Street have been realised in a new lifelike model which shows how the proposal will look. FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25212547.pictures-show-new-plan-glasgows-o2-abc-will-look  Daily Express: "FARAGE BACKS CALL FOR FULL U-TURN TO HELP OAPS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown Nigel Farage demands UK Government must reverse their Winter Fuel cut. Reform UK leader challenged Rachel Reeves to make a complete U-turn. FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2064470  Daily Mirror: "GLEE SCHOOL MEALS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lizzy Buchan Some 500,000 more kids will get free school meals after a successful campaign by Daily Mirror. Keir Starmer will leave no stone unturned. Major change to free school meal rules unveiled - saving parents up to £500. FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/politics/major-change-free-school-meal-35333180  The Times: "PENSIONERS FACE TAX HIT FOR WINTER FUEL U-TURN" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Smyth / Steven Swinford Rachel Reeves is expected to set out plans to restore Winter Fuel Payments and claw them back from millions of better-off pensioners. FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/winter-fuel-payments-rachel-reeves-3tff6dq5g  The Guardian: "CHAOS FEARS OVER RETURN OF WINTER FUEL PAYMENTS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pippa Crerar / Hannah Al-Othman Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated this year, Rachel Reeves confirms Threshold over which pensioners are no longer eligible for payment will rise before Winter. FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/society/2025/jun/04/winter-fuel-payments-to-be-reinstated-this-year-rachel-reeves-confirms  The I Paper: "PENSIONERS ON DISABILITY AND HOUSING BENEFIT IN LINE FOR WINTER FUEL PAYMENTS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Arj Singh / Eleanor Langford More than a million pensioners on housing and Disability Benefits could benefit from the Government's U-turn on Winter Fuel Allowance and receive the payment this year. FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/pensioners-disability-housing-benefit-winter-fuel-payments-3731387  That's all the papers. INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 22 MAY 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN21/5/2025 Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 22 May 2025. Browse through #IBPapers on 𝕏, and #IBPapers on BlueSky, to keep up with the latest from Informing Britain Papers on Social Media. This is a selection of newspaper publications from Britain, it may not be all of the Front Pages. If the leading story is available, a link will be provided. Here are tonight's Page 1 previews. This page will be updated as the headlines come in. Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "PROTEST AT PLANS FOR GREEN BELT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal lead with Nick Jackson's story detailing furious people have protested against Green Belt land Astley and Salford being used for a housing development FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25176796.residents-protest-loss-green-belt-land-around-astley-salford  St. Helens Star: "'MACHETE' GANG TAKE BOYS' BIKE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Mulligan Three boys were threatened with machetes and had electric bikes stolen on Wednesday 14 May in Billinge, that's Simon Mulligan's leading story for tomorrow's St. Helens Star. FULL REPORT: http://StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25166522.boys-threatened-machete-e-bikes-stolen-billinge  Metro (South Edition): "STARMER IN FUEL U-TURN" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Noora Mykkanen More pensioners will now be eligible for Winter Fuel Payments as Keir Starmer makes a U-turn. Noora Mykkanen has you covered in Metro (South Edition), tomorrow. FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/05/21/pensioners-will-now-eligible-winter-fuel-payments-23170566  The Bolton News: "ARSONISTS TARGET SCHOOL" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eoin McCaul The Bolton News carries Eoin McCaul, conveying words from staff at St. Theresa's Primary School condemning vandals at their property, on tomorrow's Front Page. FULL REPORT: http://TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25179520.st-teresas-little-lever-thank-community-efforts  The Yorkshire Post: "'NO U-TURN' OVER SCHOOL TRANSPORT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Willis Joe Willis reports in tomorrow's Yorkshire Post that Councillors have rejected a return to catchment system for school transport in North Yorkshire. FULL REPORT: YorkshirePost.co.uk/education/councillors-reject-a-return-to-catchment-system-for-school-transport-in-north-yorkshire-5139934  The Oldham Times: "WOMAN NOT GUILTY OF CAUSING DEATHS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor Kent Lawlor and The Oldham Times report in tomorrow's edition that Natalie Read has been found not guilty of causing Harry Atkinson and Lewis Meeson's deaths three years ago. FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25174974.mum-not-guilty-causing-deaths-two-young-friends  Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "VISION FOR 310 NEW HOMES IS REVEALED" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rob Goulding The Northwich & Winsford Guardian lead with Rob Goulding's report that reveals plans for a 310-home development on Chester Road in Sandiway. FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25165550.plans-310-home-development-chester-road-sandiway  Bury Times: "HUNT FOR KILLER DRIVER OF A 'DEVOTED DAD'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lisa Valentine / Leah Anne Collins Lisa Valentine leads tomororw's edition of Bury Times reporting Greater Manchester Police are investigating the death of Brandon Porter Kershaw after a major Road Accident on Porritt Street in Bury. FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25179128.family-brandon-porter-kershaw-pay-tribute-devoted-dad Digital article by Leah Anne Collins  Jewish News: "WESTERN WALL OF SOLIDARITY CRACKS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lee Harpin Jewish News lead with Lee Harpin reporting that UK Government have halted trade talks with Israel as an outcry mounts over Gaza. FULL REPORT: JewishNews.co.uk/the-mandate-ended-77-years-ago-israel-reacts-furiously-to-uk-sanctions  Daily Star: "JAY'S PALS NEED TO TURN UP!" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Nelson Jay Slater's mum has pleaded for two of the tragic teen's pals to be brought to the court to give evidence after thety were missing from his inquest. Kate Nelson for Daily Star, tomorrow. FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/news/latest-news/what-learned-jay-slater-inquest-35267194 Article by Charlotte Owen Daily Star (Sport): "ALL WHITE ON THE NIGHT" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Andy Dunn Andy Dunn covers Tottenham Hotspur winning some football trophy in a game against Manchester United on Daily Star's sports pages.
Warrington Guardian: "DRUG DUO LIVED THE HIGH LIFE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ella Wilcox Dealers spent ill-gotten drug gains on signed Tyson Fury boxing gloves. A drug illicit distribution duo were found with criminal property worth tens of thousands of pounds, including Rolex watches and Tyson Fury memorabilia. Simon Johnson, of Edward Gardens in Woolston, and Michael Sherwood, of Vulcan Close in Padgate, appeared before Liverpool Crown Court on Friday via video link from prison. FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25170580.dealers-spent-ill-gotten-drug-gains-signed-tyson-fury-boxing-gloves  The Scotsman: "STARMER REVEALS PARTIAL U-TURN ON WINTER PAYMENTS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dale Miller Dale Miller headlines The Scotsman, tomorrow, with news that Keir Starmer has revealed a partial U-turn on Winter Fuel Payments. FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/winter-fuel-allowance-sir-keir-starmer-wants-more-pensioners-to-be-eligible-in-payment-axe-u-turn-5139839  Royston Crow: "MAYOR AIMS TO SUPPORT 'EVERYONE'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Anne Suslak Councillor Luke Haugh has been elected as Mayor Of Royston, taking over from previous Mayor Councillor John Rees. Anne Suslak has you covered in Royston Crow, tomorrow. FULL REPORT: Royston-Crow.co.uk/news/25178865.cllr-luke-haugh-welcomed-new-mayor-royston  The National: "UK SPY PLANE FLEW OVER GAZA HOURS AFTER CRITICISM" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Xander Elliards Xander Elliards leads tomorrow's edition of The National with a report into a British Spy Plane flying over Gaza just hours after UK Government lamented over Israel's actions. FULL REPORT: TheNational.SCOT/news/25180233.uk-sends-spy-plane-gaza-hours-attacking-israels-actions  Lancashire Telegraph: "EX-ROVERS MAN 'MUST LEAVE' OZ" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Melanie Disley Lancashire Telegraph carries on their Front Page, tomorrow, the report from Melanie Disley detailing former Blackburn Rovers player Jay Hart is awaiting deportation from Australia. FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25180251.ex-blackburn-rovers-footballer-jason-hart-kicked-australia  The Independent: "PM FEELS THE HEAT AS HE U-TURNS ON WINTER FUEL AID CUT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Devlin / Millie Cooke A report into Prime Minister Keir Starmer being forced into a dramatic U-turn over Winter Fuel Payment cuts is what The Independent leads with tomorrow. Kate Devlin & Millie Cooke have you covered. FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/winter-fuel-payment-cuts-u-turn-starmer-b2755389.html  The Messenger: "KILLER'S LIFE SENTENCE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sofia Fedeczko A man has been given a life sentence for the murder of a homeless person in Trafford. Joshua Carroll has been given a minimum of 18 years imprisonment for killing Barry Thomas. FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25162762.man-beat-homeless-man-trafford-death-jailed  Morning Star: "'BARBARITY'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Roger McKenzie Roger McKenzie has the lead for tomorrow's Morning Star, reporting activists are calling for a Public Inquiry into Britain's role in the Israel-Hamas War.  Knutsford Guardian: "NEW-LOOK HALL'S BACK IN BUSINESS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan Knutsford Guardian reports that Knutsford Market Hall has reopened with a fresh look, welcoming new businesses like Thai Kitchen and Polka, a Polish bakery, alongside existing traders. FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25173790.knutsford-new-look-market-welcomes-thai-food-polish-bakery  The Daily Telegraph: "RAYNER: LET'S CUT MIGRANT BENEFITS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Riley Smith Tomorrow's Daily Telegraph, lead by Ben Riley Smith, reports that Angela Rayner has urged Rachel Reeves to consider restricting State Pension access to immigrants. FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/05/21/angela-rayner-rachel-reeves-immigration-pensions  That's all the papers. INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 15 MAY 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN14/5/2025 Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 15 May 2025. Browse through #IBPapers on 𝕏, and #IBPapers on BlueSky, to keep up with the latest from Informing Britain Papers on Social Media. This is a selection of newspaper publications from Britain, it may not be all of the Front Pages. If the leading story is available, a link will be provided. Here are tonight's Page 1 previews. This page will be updated as the headlines come in. The Times: "EARLY RELEASE FOR SEXUAL OFFENDERS AS JAILS ON BRINK" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matt Dathan / Daisy Eastlake Domestic Abusers and Sexual Offenders recalled to prison after breaching their licence condition will be allowed out again after 28 days to free up some space.  The Messenger: "HELP FOR THE HOMELESS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson New scheme launched in the borough. A new Housing Scheme has been launched in Trafford for homeless people. The fully-furnished apartments have been built on a former Car Park. FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25154318.launch-new-flats-homeless-created-urmston  The Scotsman: "ASSISTED DYING BILL IS 'NOT FIT FOR PURPOSE' SAYS GPS' BODY LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Bol GPs have called for an opt-in system for doctors rather than medics having to actively object to participate in Assisted Dying procedures.  Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "ROYAL HONOUR" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conal Cunningham Keely Hodgkinson receives MBE from Prince William at Windsor Castle. Prince Of Wales told Keely Hodgkinson that Princess Charlotte is a keen runner as she was honoured at Windsor Castle in London. Keely Hodgkinson was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) after winning gold in the 800M at the Olympics in Paris, France and being named BBC Sports Personality Of The Year, in 2024. FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25159647.keely-hodgkinson-receives-mbe-prince-william-windsor-castle  The Oldham Times: "GUN AND MACHETE CLASH END IN JAIL" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor 'Disgraceful explosion of violence' in street is slammed by a Greater Manchester judge. A "disgraceful explosion of violence" in Oldham left one man with serious stab wounds and another with gunshot wounds, both of whom have been jailed. At Manchester Crown Court on Friday (9 May), McCauley Brooker and Stephen Wilson were jailed on the second day of a two-day sentencing. FULL REPORT: http://TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25150336.man-shot-attacker-armed-machete-ambush  Knutsford Guardian: "MEDICAL CENTRE MEETING SECURED" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan Long-awaited plans for a proposed new Health Centre in Knutsford have received a ray of hope. Tatton MP Esther McVey has secured a meeting with Health Ministers to discuss the issue at the 'highest level'. FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25144136.urgently-needed-new-knutsford-health-centre-receives-ray-hope  The Yorkshire Post: "LIFE CHANCES IN LONDON 'WAY AHEAD'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ruby Kitchen Charity finds growing inequality hitting young people in regions as capital continues to pull ahead. Too many areas are trailing in the wake of the country's capital, charity leaders warn.  Bury Times: "POLICE RACE PROBE RAPS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eoin McCaul Police Officers face misconduct claims after Bury racial discrimination probe. Police chiefs have confirmed nine Bury officers "have a case to answer for gross misconduct" after an alleged racial discrimination incident against a fellow member of the force. FULL REPORT: http://BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25149207.officers-face-misconduct-claims-bury-racial-discrimination-probe  Daily Express: "NEW DEMAND TO REVERSE 'CRUEL' WINTER FUEL CUT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Katie Harris Labour faces new calls to restore Winter Fuel Payments after it was revealed most OAPs cannot live on the State Pension alone.  Wokingham Today: "CHILD KILLED IN MINIBUS CRASH ON M4" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Preston A child has died following a crash on the M4 between Reading and Bracknell involving a minibus. Emergency Services were called to a slip road between Junction 11 and Junction 8, at approximately 14:30 on Sunday 11 May 2025. FULL REPORT: Wokingham.Today/child-killed-in-minibus-crash-on-m4-between-reading-and-bracknell  The Guardian: "MINISTER ACCUSED OVER SURGE IN MEETINGS WITH US BIG TECH FIRMS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kiran Stacey / Dan Milmo A senior Cabinet Minister has been accused of being too close to big tech after analysis showed a surge in his department's meetings with companies such as Google, Amazon, Apple and Meta since Labour came to power. FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2025/may/14/minister-accused-of-being-too-close-to-big-tech-after-analysis-of-meetings  Daily Star: "BIG FAT GYPSY THEME PARK BATTLE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Harry Thompson Gypsy King Paddy Doherty has warned Universal Studios bosses they face a "battle" with travellers living by a planned mega Theme Park who fear they're being forced out.  Warrington Guardian: "WEMBLEY CALLING" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matt Turner Wire dream of cub glory after Semi Final drama. Thousands of Warrington Wolves fans will head to Wembley Stadium next month, dreaming of another Challenge Cup win. Fans react as Warrington Wolves reach Wembley final. FULL REPORT: http://WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/sport/25151498.fans-react-warrington-wolves-reach-wembley-final  Scottish Daily Mail: "IS RIGHT-TO-DIE BILL DOOMED?" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Blackley Plans to legalise Assisted Dying in the North of Britain face being dragged through the courts after experts warned nearly every aspect of the Holyrood Bill is 'deeply flawed and ill-conceived'.  Daily Mirror: "DREAM HOL TO JAIL HELL" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Phil Cardy A British teenager who vanished in Thailand is being held in an Eastern European jail on drug charges. Bella May Culley is accused of smuggling cannabis. FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/family-say-brit-teen-terrifying-35226188  Glasgow Times: "COUPLE KEPT KIDS IN FLAT COVERED IN ANIMAL WASTE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Connor Gordon A couple kept two children in a dirty flat strewn with animal waste and insects on bedding. Christopher Beevers, 33, and Morgan Neil, 26, cared for the six and three-year-old boys at their property in Glasgow's Shettleston. FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25164043.glasgow-couple-kept-children-flat-covered-animal-waste  The Daily Telegraph: "NHS OFFERS TREATMENT TO 'TRANS TODDLERS'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Searles The NHS are treating nursery-age children who believe they are transgender after watering down their own guidance, The Telegraph reveals.  Royston Crow: "DEVELOPER TO APPEAL AFTER PLANS REFUSED" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Brown Backlash against plans for homes. A developer has hit back at criticisms of their plans to build 22 new homes on the edge of Meldreth. Warehouse could be demolished for 22 homes. FULL REPORT: Royston-Crow.co.uk/news/25156289.backlash-plans-homes-edge-meldreth  Financial Times: "POST-BREXIT 'RESET' TALKS WITH BRUSSELS STALL OVER FISHING AND YOUTH MOBILITY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Bounds / Peter Foster / George Parker EU states seek new concessions. Five days to go before key summit. Tory alarm over 'rule-taking'.  St. Helens Star: "BUS HUB ALL SET TO OPEN" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conal Cunningham Public transport is set to see major changes as St. Helens Bus Station closes amid multi-million-pound regeneration plans. FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25142256.board-bus-closure-st-helens-bus-station  The I Paper: "UK FOOD AND DRINK PRICES SET TO RISE IN BLOW TO STARMER'S COST OF LIVING PLAN" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hugo Gye Rising food prices and persistently high energy bills threaten Labour's pledge to boost living standards and hold off the political challenge from Reform UK, ministers have been warned. FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/butter-chocolate-coffee-potato-food-inflation-3694197  Melton Times: "FORTIES FEVER!" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie Organisers estimate around 15,000 enjoyed this year's 1940s Melton Mowbray event over the weekend. Nostalgia-lovers came from far and wide to sample a range of activities and displays celebrating the fashions, music and culture of wartime Britain. FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/heritage-and-retro/heritage/meltons-1940s-event-attracts-15000-nostalgia-lovers-5123299  Morning Star: "END THE NAKBA" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Roger McKenzie / Andrew Murray / Ceren Sagir Workers united in call for end to 77 years of Gaza catastrophe. Workers across Britain are taking part in a day of action for Palestine, demanding an end to 77 years of the Nakba or "catastrophe" that saw hundreds of thousands of Palestinians expelled from their homes during the founding of The State Of Israel. Workers across Britain to take part in day of action for Palestine. FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/workers-across-britain-take-part-day-action-palestine  Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "NEW MARKET VISION" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rob Goulding People are being urged to have their say on new indoor centre. Shoppers in Northwich are being given the chance to shape the town's new indoor market. Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWAC) are planning to open the new, modern market in Barons Quay Shopping Centre at some point next year. FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25144873.northwich-market-survey-launched-ahead-2026-opening  Metro (South Edition): "YOU KILLED OUR BEAUTIFUL BOY ...WE'LL NEVER FORGIVE YOU" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Katie Boyden Reece Galbraith jailed for 14 years for cannabis lab explosion in Benwell. A drug dealer whose illegal cannabis sweet factory in a block of flats blew up killing a seven-year-old boy has been jailed for 14 years. FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/05/14/reece-galbraith-jailed-14-years-cannabis-lab-explosion-killed-boy-7-23082936  That's all the papers. INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 08 MAY 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN7/5/2025 Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 08 May 2025. Browse through #IBPapers on 𝕏, and #IBPapers on BlueSky, to keep up with the latest from Informing Britain Papers on Social Media. This is a selection of newspaper publications from Britain, it may not be all of the Front Pages. If the leading story is available, links will be provided. Here are tonight's Page 1 previews. This page will be updated as the headlines come in. Daily Mail: "IRANIANS 'PLOTTED TO ATTACK ISRAELI EMBASSY IN LONDON'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca Camber A gang of suspected Iranian Terrorists were planning a deadly attack on the Israeli Embassy in London, police believe. FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14688879  The Bolton News: "DANGER DRIVER IS JAILED" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Leah Anne Collins A dangerous driver who after fatally injuring a cyclist 'continued to drive on' claiming he 'hit a bird' has been jailed for 11-years. Robert Heyes was using his phone when his vehicle hit cyclist Keith Brady on Chorley New Road on 17 October 2022. FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25140881.chorley-new-road-hit-run-driver-sentenced-11-years  Warrington Guardian: "THANKS A MILLION" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grace Williams Memories of VE Day celebrations in Warrington in 1945. To remember the anniversary of VE Day, we are sharing many stories of what happened 80 years ago. Today, Ray Edwards and Yvonne Edwards recall the events of that incredible Tuesday. FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25144029.memories-ve-day-celebrations-warrington-1945  Bury Times: "TRIBUTES PAID TO CARING STUDENT, 22" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Neil Brandwood Tributes have flooded in following the death of a Bury student who has been described as "the purest soul". Mudassir Ali Hassan, 22, died suddenly at his family home in Bridgefield Drive on Saturday 26 April 2025. FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25142129.tributes-flood-following-death-bury-student  Melton Times: "RESIDENTS PARTY LIKE IT'S 1945" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie Hundreds enjoy VE Day street party in Melton. Town prepares to host 1940s weekend. Families, couples and friends enjoyed food and drink on lines of tables in scenes of reminiscent of what happened across the town in May 1945 as victory was confirmed in Europe during the Second World War. FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/heritage-and-retro/heritage/melton-mowbray-party-rekindles-the-spirit-of-1945-5114000  Knutsford Guardian: "A-MAY-ZING!" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan / David Gillespie Huge record crowds turned out to celebrate Knutsford Royal May Day. Pavements were jam-packed as the giant colourful procession filled the streets with pride and joy. FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25140294.knutsford-royal-may-day-festival-attracts-record-crowds  Jewish News: "SPURRED BY LOVE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jenni Frazer Former hostage and massive football fan to thank supporters outside stadium before kick-off against Crystal Palace. A crowd of hundreds of well-wishers is set to greet avid Tottenham Hotspur fan Emily Damari on her first return to the stadium since being freed by Hamas. FULL REPORT: JewishNews.co.uk/heroes-welcome-planned-for-emily-damari-on-her-return-to-spurs  The Independent: "PAKISTAN: INDIA HAS IGNITED AN INFERNO AND WE'LL RETALIATE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mohammad Dawood / Shweta Sharma / Alastair Jamieson Pakistan accused India of "igniting an inferno" over Kashmir and vowed to retaliate after missile attacks by the Indian air force killed 31 people – including women and children – and raised fears of an escalating conflict between the two nuclear-armed countries. FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/asia/india/india-operation-sindoor-pakistan-missile-strikes-war-b2746412.html  The Messenger: "BANNED FOR LIFE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tabitha Wilson A man has been banned from keeping animals for life after being involved in a Puppy Farming fraud. Luke Gillman, from Helsby Road, Sale, was found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to 55 dogs and puppies. FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25130119.sale-man-banned-keeping-animals-puppy-farm-fraud  Scottish Daily Mail: "VOTE FARAGE, GET SWINNEY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Blackley Nigel Farage is on course to help hand John Swinney another five years in government - with Reform UK as the biggest opposition party. FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14689073  Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "TRIBUTES TO DAD AFTER COLLISION" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conal Cunningham Tyldesley family pay tribute to dad after hit and run crash in Leeds. The family of a cyclist killed in a hit and run collision have issued a heartbreaking tribute to the "one of a kind" dad. FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25133191.tyldesley-family-pay-tribute-dad-hit-run-crash-leeds  The Scotsman: "THANK YOU" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA 80 years on from VE Day, nation pays tribute to heroes. How The Scotsman covered histroic events: 16-page pullout inside. Silence, hymns and a candle of peace at Westminster Abbey.  Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "PUPILS' TRIBUTE TO LATE TEACHER" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matthew Simpson Children at the school have created a lasting legacy to beloved teacher Jean Cowell. Pupils from Kingsley St. John's Primary School have worked together in creating a tribute to a much respected member of staff. FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25129200.kingsley-st-johns-primary-pupils-honour-beloved-teacher  The Daily Telegraph: "£4M A DAY: TRUE COST OF HOUSING MIGRANTS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Charles Hymas / Tony Diver The cost of housing migrants has tripled to £4 million a day as Channel crossings continue to soar. FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/05/07/true-cost-of-asylum-hotels-migration-channel-labour  The Oldham Times: "'UNSOPHISTICATED' DRUGS RING JAILED" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor Group of mates jailed for running Oldham drugs operation. A man turned to some of his friends to create a "not particularly sophisticated" Class A drugs line in Greater Manchester. FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25130908.group-mates-jailed-running-oldham-drugs-line  The Guardian: "PAKISTAN VOWS TO STRIKE BACK AFTER INDIAN MISSILE ATTACKS KILL DOZENS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Ellis-Petersen / Shah Meer Baloch / Aakash Hassan Pakistan has authorised its military to take "corresponding" retaliatory action against India after overnight missile attacks by the Indian air force killed 31 people, raising fears of an escalating conflict between the two nuclear-armed countries. FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/world/2025/may/07/pakistan-authorises-corresponding-retaliation-after-india-missile-strike-punjab-kashmir  The Journal: "TYNESIDE TO HOST MERCURY PRIZE CEREMONY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Daniel Holland Newcastle to host Mercury Prize 2025 as Album Of The Year award moves out of London for first time. Newcastle has been announced as the new host city for the Mercury Prize, with the celebration of new British and Irish music to be held at the Utilita Arena on 16 October. FULL REPORT: ChronicleLive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/newcastle-host-mercury-prize-2025-31587879  Daily Mirror: "HERE YOU ARE! DON'T LOSE IT AGAIN!" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA As world remembers end of WWII in Europe, veterans call for peace in our war-torn times - echoing Mirror's cartoon from this day in 1945.  St. Helens Star: "WOMAN FACING MURDER CHARGE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Mulligan Liam Collier died after the incident in Haydock on Friday night. Woman charged with murder of Liam Collier faces court. Kayleigh Smart has been charged with murdering Liam Collier has made her first court appearance. FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25140275.haydock-woman-charged-murder-liam-collier-faces-court  Metro (South Edition): "LIAM LEAVES £24MILLION 'TO SON BEAR,8'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rishma Dosani Singer Liam Payne left a fortune of almost £10Million - and his young son Bear is likely to inherit the bulk of it, it has been revealed. FULL REPORT: http://Metro.co.uk/2025/05/07/liam-paynes-24-000-000-legacy-revealed-one-direction-star-died-without-a-will-23042963  Royston Crow: "ELECTION JOY FOR LIB DEM CANDIDATES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Anne Suslak Liberal Democrats celebrated a resounding victory across Royston and South Cambridgeshire in the County Council Elections last week. FULL REPORT: Royston-Crow.co.uk/news/25142307.liberal-democrats-resounding-victory-royston  Daily Star: "NEVER FORGET" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA Thursday 08 May 2025's Daily Star is a sovenir edition to celebrate VE Day's 80's anniversary.  Daily Star - NEVER FORGET LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA Thursday 08 May 2025's Daily Star is a sovenir edition to celebrate VE Day's 80's anniversary. Glasgow Times: "MORE THAN £500K TO FIX POND" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ava Whyte The cost of relining a "leaky" city pond has been revealed as investigations into the issue continue years after it was first discovered.  Morning Star: "BAN? WHAT BAN?" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Elizabeth Short British firms have exported over 160,000 military items to Israel since October 2023, a new report reveals.  Lancashire Telegraph: "FIFTEEN HELD IN KETAMINE RAIDS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nat Goodlad Fifteen people have been arrested over ketamine supply in Burnley and Padiham following a large police operation. As part of Operation Shore, Lancashire Police's response to ketamine misuse in the borough, a number of arrests were made at properties in Burnley, Padiham, Nelson, Ramsbottom and Huddersfield last week. FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25144037.fifteen-arrested-ketamine-supply-burnley-padiham  Daily Express: "'HOMES WERE RUINED, PEOPLE HAD DIED BUT THERE WAS A SENSE OF HOPE IN OUR SMALL COMMUNITY: PEOPLE KNEW THERE WERE BETTER DAYS AHEAD'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA Maureen Jenkins, now 81, recalls proudly waving the Union Jack with friend Jeannie Lebby amid the London rubble during the nation's celebrations on 8 May 1945.  That's all the papers. INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 01 MAY 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN30/4/2025 Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 01 May 2025. Browse through #IBPapers on 𝕏, and #IBPapers on BlueSky, to keep up with the latest from Informing Britain Papers on Social Media. This is a selection of newspaper publications from Britain, it may not be all of the Front Pages. If the leading story is available, links will be provided. Here are tonight's Page 1 previews. This page will be updated as the headlines come in. Warrington Guardian: "DRUG FARMER TO BE DEPORTED" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nathan Okell Albanian jailed after huge Warrington town centre cannabis farm raid. An illegal immigrant jumped from the top floor of a huge cannabis factory – in a building that was recently damaged in a huge fire. FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25113745.albanian-jailed-huge-warrington-town-centre-cannabis-farm-raid  Wokingham Today: "MPS DEBATE DELIVERY OF NEW RBH IN PARLIAMENT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Aldridge Labour MPs in Berkshire vote against speeding up delivery of the Royal Berkshire Hospital. The Labour MPs in Berkshire have been criticised for voting against an effort to speed up the delivery of a new Royal Berkshire Hospital. FULL REPORT: Wokingham.Today/labour-mps-in-berkshire-vote-against-speeding-up-delivery-of-the-royal-berkshire-hospital  Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "'STRONGER TOGETHER'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conal Cunningham Repeat offenders are being hit with arrests and Criminal Behaviour Orders as the police receive more intelligence because of "improved relationships". Police in a 'much better position' after targeted work in Leigh. This follows a spell in special measures between 2020 and 2022. FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25109586.police-much-better-position-targeted-work-leigh  Melton Times: "£1M FOR CLAIRE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie Campaign to boost Claire Lomas fundraising effort to £1Million. A campaign is underway to boost the remarkable fundraising of Claire Lomas up to £1Million following her tragic death last summer. FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/news/people/campaign-to-boost-claire-lomas-fundraising-effort-to-ps1m-5096335  The Bolton News: "FREE BREAKFAST BONANZA" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dina Volovic Six Bolton schools have led the way in offering students free breakfast clubs as part of a Government pilot programme – and a Heaton school has found it's 'bringing the community together'. Devonshire Road Primary School rolls out free breakfast clubs. FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25116066.devonshire-road-primary-school-among-rolls-free-breakfast-clubs  Knutsford Guardian: "BUILDING WILL BE REVIVED AS VENUE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Belinda Ryan Marshall House in Knutsford to become wedding venue. Councillors have approved plans to convert a former auctioneers in Knutsford into a venue for weddings saying it will bring a historic town centre building back into public use. FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25122117.marshall-house-knutsford-become-wedding-venue  The Oldham Times: "FAR-RIGHT GROUP'S 'BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR HITLER' IN PUB" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sofia Fedeczko Members of a far-right group met at an 'Oldham boozer' to celebrate the birthday of Adolf Hitler over Easter weekend. Far-right group British Movement holds Hitler birthday party at an Oldham Pub. FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25120013.far-right-group-hosts-hitler-birthday-party-royton-pub  The Messenger: "LOOKING TO THE FUTURE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson Thousands of new homes, opportunities for jobs and a commitment to make Trafford 'accessible and equal for all' are part of a blueprint for the borough until 2042. New homes, job opportunities, and a commitment to accessibility and equality for all are part of Trafford's blueprint until 2042.  Lancashire Telegraph: "LAST GOOD TURN FOR ROTARY CLUB" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah McGee Blackburn Rotary Club are set to host their final meeting after helping the community for more than 100 years. Dwindling numbers signal end for outfit. The last meeting is set to happen in June 2025.  Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "MOTHER AND SON DETAINED INTRUDER" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rob Goulding A masked burglar who was dragged off his bike by a woman whose house he was fleeing has been jailed. 'Prolific' Northwich burglar Jonathan Maddock jailed. FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25124906.prolific-northwich-burglar-jonathan-maddock-jailed  Financial Times: "TRUMP TRADE WAR DISTORTS US ECONOMY AS BANKS WIN AND CONSUMER MOOD DIMS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Claire Jones / Gregory Meyer / Simon Foy Import surge rocks GDP. Starbucks sales slip. Travel groups see slowdown. Wall Street volatility boost.  St. Helens Star: "10 MARATHONS IN 10 DAYS 'JOB DONE'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conal Cunningham A man who is no stranger to a physical challenge is set to embark on his toughest test yet. St. Helens man Dan Hodges to run 10 marathons in 10 days after addiction struggle. FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25092613.st-helens-man-run-10-marathons-10-days-addiction-struggle  The Daily Telegraph: "DON'T GIVE UP ON OIL, NORWAY WARNS UK" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jonathan Leake Norway will never turn its back on the North Sea as Britain has done, its energy minister has said in a rebuke to Labour's Net Zero pledges. FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/04/30/dont-give-up-on-oil-norway-warns-britain  The Yorkshire Post: "'REGIONAL ELECTIONS MATTER IN OWN RIGHT'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn Voters must ignore "arrogance in Westminster" about today's slate of Local Election and understand they "matter in their own right". People will go to the polls to elect Hull and East Yorkshire's first ever Metro Mayor.  Daily Express: "KING'S GRATITUDE FOR 'COMMUNITY OF CARE' DEFYING CANCER" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Emily Ferguson The King has shared a new heartfelt message at a Buckingham Palace reception. King Charles has issued a new heartfelt message to thank everyone who works tirelessly to support those who are living with cancer. The statement comes as the King and Queen, together with the Duchess of Gloucester, host a reception at Buckingham Palace in celebration of community-based initiatives raising awareness about cancer. FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/royal/2048882  Royston Crow: "MPS' 'BLUE FLAG' STATUS VOTE BLOCKED" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Anne Suslak South Cambs MP votes for new 'Blue Flag' status for rivers. South Cambridgeshire MP Pippa Heylings joined other Liberal Democrats in voting for a new 'Blue Flag' status for rivers and chalk streams. FULL REPORT: Royston-Crow.co.uk/news/25124290.south-cambs-mp-votes-new-blue-flag-status-rivers  Morning Star: "KABA OFFICER FACES GROSS MISCONDUCT PROBE OVER KILLING" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Elizabeth Short The Firearms Officer who killed Chris Kaba must face a gross misconduct hearing, a police watchdog announced today. FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/cop-who-killed-chris-kaba-must-face-gross-misconduct-hearing-police-watchdog-says  Glasgow Times: "ABUSER SLAMMED OVER BRUTAL MURDER OF MUM" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Waddell / Grant McCabe Vile abuser slammed after brutally murdering mum in Glasgow. A vile domestic abuser has been slammed after brutally murdering his partner in Glasgow. Brute Mark Keel killed Maxine Clark at her home in Riddrie. The 33-year-old left the mum with more than 50 injuries. FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25128374.vile-abuser-slammed-brutally-murdering-mum-glasgow  The Independent: "UKRAINE AND US ON THE BRINK OF SIGNING VITAL MINERALS DEAL" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Kiley Ukraine was expected to sign a mineral and profit-sharing deal with the United States on Wednesday evening in Washington following two months of testy negotiations. FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/ukraine-minerals-deal-trump-us-russia-b2742374.html  The Journal: "SYCAMORE GAP JURY SEE TREE BEING FELLED" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rob Kennedy Sycamore Gap jury see footage of tree felling and hear alleged 'revelling' at reaction to it. Jurors in the trial of Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers began hearing evidence on the second day of the trial at Newcastle Crown Court. FULL REPORT: ChronicleLive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/sycamore-gap-trial-newcastle-tree-31543684  The National: "NO CHANGE!" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steph Brawn Labour under fire for busing in Highland Holyrood candidate. London councillor to stand in Caithness, Sutherland and Ross. 'The people of the Highlands deserve real local champions - not more of the Prime Minister's cronies'. AN SNP minister has hit out at Scottish Labour for "shipping in" a London councillor to stand against her in the Holyrood election. Labour have selected Eva Kestner to contest the Caithness, Sutherland and Ross seat next year despite her living around 650 miles away in Lewisham, where she works as a councillor. FULL REPORT: TheNational.scot/news/25128706.minister-pans-labour-shipping-in-london-councillor-run  Reading Today: "EAST READING FESTIVAL TO RETURN IN JUNE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jake Clothier East Reading Festival to return to Palmer Park in June. Organisers of the annual East Reading Festival have announced that the event is set to return this summer. FULL REPORT: RDG.Today/east-reading-festival-to-return-to-palmer-park-in-june  Daily Star: "I'M TOP OF THE POPES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Caven Gissa job, God! Trump wants to be Pope. But the bookies are not so sure - his odds are 500-1. No-one wants an orange Pontiff.  Bury Times: "FATAL CRASH DAD'S FAMILY IN COURT FURY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lisa Valentine Family of Gavin Andrews considering appeal over length of sentences. The family of a dad who died after being hit by a dangerous driver are considering appealing against the "insulting" lengths of court sentences handed out. FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25122998.family-gavin-andrews-considering-appeal-length-sentences  Metro (England): "KING'S CANCER MESSAGE OF HOPE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Josh Milton The King has said his cancer experience has brought 'the very best of humanity' into focus as he thanked carers and charities for their selfless work. FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/04/30/king-charles-opens-frightening-cancer-can-23003409  Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 17 April 2025. Browse through #IBPapers on 𝕏, and #IBPapers on BlueSky, to keep up with the latest from Informing Britain Papers on Social Media. This is a selection of newspaper publications from Britain, it may not be all of the Front Pages. If the leading story is available, links will be provided. Here are tonight's Page 1 previews. This page will be updated as the headlines come in. Daily Mail: "HISTORIC VICTORY FOR WOMEN... AND COMMON SENSE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Merriman / Harriet Line Labour was under intense pressure to protect single-sex spaces following a landmark ruling that transgender women are not legally women. As judges rule that women are defined by biological sex, will Labour finally act to protect their rights? FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14617977  Metro (England): "TRANSWOMEN 'NOT WOMEN'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Josh Milton JK Rowling has spoken out about a landmark ruling by the Supreme Court, stating it has 'protected the rights of women and girls across the UK'. FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/04/16/judges-to-rule-on-whether-legal-definition-of-a-woman-includes-trans-women-22916440  The Scotsman: "CAMPAIGNERS HAIL LANDMARK COURT RULING AS A 'WATERSHED' FOR WOMEN" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alexander Brown / Alistair Grant UK Supreme Court ruling on definition of woman branded 'abject humiliation for The SNP'. Scottish Conservative Party leader Russell Findlay hails 'victory for common sense' as court rules legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex. FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/uk-supreme-court-ruling-on-definition-of-woman-branded-abject-humiliation-for-the-snp-5086025  Royston Crow: "SUPERMARKET SITE PLANS GET THE GO-AHEAD" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Anne Suslak Plans for a new retirement living development in Royston have been approved. The McCarthy Stone development will be built on the site of the former Morrisons store on Baldock Street. Construction is set to begin in autumn 2025. FULL REPORT: Royston-Crow.co.uk/news/25076662.new-retirement-living-development-royston-approved  The Independent: "HUGE BLOW FOR TRANS RIGHTS AS COURT SAYS: YOU ARE NOT A WOMAN" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Millie Cooke Trans women are not legally women under Equality Act, Supreme Court rules. The Government has been urged to 'stand firmly behind the LGBT community' in the wake of the landmark ruling. FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/trans-women-supreme-court-definition-b2734287.html  Reading Today: "GUESS WHO READIPOP ANNOUNCED AS HEADLINER FOR THIS YEAR'S FIESTA" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jake Clothier Organisers of ReadiPop have announced that ReadiPop will be back for a special event in lieu of the usual three-day festival this year. FULL REPORT: RDG.Today/readipop-announces-one-day-fiesta-in-lieu-amid-fallow-year  Daily Record: "£100,000 BOUNTY ON FIRE BOMBERS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: John-Paul Clark Crime boss Mark Richardson has offered £100,000 to avenge the rival gangsters who blitzed his allies in a firebombing campaign.  The Guardian: "LEGAL DEFINITION OF WOMAN 'IS BASED ON BIOLOGICAL SEX'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Severin Carrell Supreme Court ruling may have far-reaching impact on trans rights. Supreme Court issued a historic and definitive ruling. FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/society/2025/apr/16/critics-of-trans-rights-win-uk-supreme-court-case-over-definition-of-woman  The I: "ELECTRIC CARS WITH CHINESE PARTS BANNED FROM UK MILITARY SITES, AMID SPYING FEARS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Richard Holmes The Ministry Of Defence has banned electric vehicles (EVs) with Chinese components from sensitive sites and military training bases. FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/electric-cars-chinese-parts-banned-from-military-sites-spying-fears-3644639  Daily Express: "VICTORY!" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steph Spyro Campaigners said a "watershed" gender ruling by Britain's highest court is a victory for common sense - and for women's rights. FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2042351  Daily Mirror: "I FORGIVE COPS WHO KILLED MY SON" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mark Jefferies Maria De Menezes says she can 'forgive but can't accept' what British police did to Jean Charles De Menezes. FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/mother-jean-charles-de-menezes-35068746  Melton Times: "A ROYAL THANK YOU" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie Melton's lifesaving volunteers presented with Royal honour. The King's representative in Leicestershire has lavished praise on the Melton Community First Responders as he presented them with the highest UK honour a voluntary group can receive. FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/news/people/meltons-lifesaving-volunteers-presented-with-royal-honour-5080040  The Yorkshire Post: "LANDMARK RULING ON TRANS WOMEN" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn Supreme Court rules trans women are not legally women under Equality Act in far-reaching judgement. Transgender women with a Gender Recognition Certificate can be excluded from single-sex spaces if "proportionate", Supreme Court has ruled. FULL REPORT: YorkshirePost.co.uk/news/supreme-court-rules-trans-women-are-not-legally-women-under-law-5085868  The National: "JUDGMENT DAY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hamish Morrison / Steph Brawn / Laura Pollock Supreme Court rules sex is defined by biology. Edinburgh trans charity urges people 'not to panic'. Ruling 'ends 20 years of understanding'. FULL REPORT: TheNational.Scot/topics/supreme-court  The Daily Telegraph: "TRANS WOMEN ARE NOT WOMEN" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Daniel Martin / Janet Eastham / Hayley Dixon Transgender women are not legally women, Britain’s highest court has declared in a landmark ruling hailed as a victory by JK Rowling. FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/04/16/supreme-court-rule-trans-women  That's all the papers. Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 10 April 2025. Browse through #IBPapers on 𝕏, and #IBPapers on BlueSky, to keep up with the latest from Informing Britain Papers on Social Media. This is a selection of newspaper publications from Britain, it may not be all of the Front Pages. If the leading story is available, links will be provided. Here are tonight's Page 1 previews. This page will be updated as the headlines come in. Knutsford Guardian: "ATTACKS ON POLICE SHOW A SHARP RISE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barrie White The number of recorded assaults against Cheshire Police has more than doubled since the start of COVID-19 Pandemic. 236 more assaults in 2024 than in 2023.  Morning Star: "WORKERS EXPECT BETTER" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Elizabeth Short Workers expect better. Labour are warned by UK's biggest Trade Union as anger mounts over cruel welfare cuts and public-sector pay. FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/these-cuts-will-place-yet-more-strain-on-an-nhs-already-creaking-at-the-seams  The Yorkshire Post: "NEW FUNDING LIFTS AIRPORT PROJECT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn Plans to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport have been given a huge boost. Mayor Oliver Coppard to use new funding.  Daily Star: "AWW.. WE ONLY HAVE FOUR REAL FWENDS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Jameson Sad git Brits have only eight mates - with just four of them close pals, say experts. And we start drifting apart from them at 31.  Melton Times: "HOMES WITHOUT INFRASTRUCTURE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eoin McCaul Developers planning two major housing schemes in Melton Mowbray say they are unable to pay millions of pounds towards local infrastructure. FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/news/environment/developers-unable-to-pay-infrastructure-costs-at-two-major-melton-housing-schemes-5071932  Daily Express: "KEMI: PM MUST MAKE MORE OF OUR BREXIT FREEDOMS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown Kemi Badenoch has urged Sir Keir Starmer to make more of Britain’s Brexit freedoms rather than "sitting back" and waiting for things to happen. FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2039450  Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "MAN DIES AFTER BEING HIT BY BUS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rob Goulding Man dies after being hit by bus at busy junction in Leigh. Police investigation launched after the 69-year-old's death. FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25059982.man-dies-hit-bus-busy-junction-leigh  The Daily Telegraph: "TRUMP BLINKS FIRST IN TRADE WAR" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Szu Ping Chan / Cameron Henderson / Alex Singleton Donald Trump has paused his tariff onslaught for 90 days apart from China as he bows to criticism. FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/04/08/trump-tariffs-china-trade-war-ftse-100-markets-latest-news  Glasgow Times: "'IT'S HORRIBLE NOT FEELING SAFE AT WORK'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Stewart Paterson Care Workers who work, on shift alone at night, fear for their safety and are calling for greater protection. FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25077564.workers-late-night-safety-fears-glasgow-streets  Metro (England): "TRUMP RISKS GREAT MAUL OF CHINA" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Munro President Donald Trump has imposed a shock 125% tariff on Chinese Imports to punish 'disrespect' after they charged United States 84%. FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/04/09/eu-bites-back-trumps-tariffs-18-000-000-000-revenge-22880124  Lancashire Telegraph: "TEENS BADLY HURT IN BIKE SMASHES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah McGee A teenager is in hospital with a serious head injury after a crash in Blackburn. Emergency Services were called. FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25075759.teen-16-hospital-head-injury-blackburn-crash  Daily Record: "SNOOKER CHAMP ACCUSED OF CHILD SEX ABUSE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mark McGivern / Eve Beattie Former World Snooker Champion Graeme Dott has been accused of sexually abusing children. The ex-British Sportsman has been suspended by WPBSA. FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/graeme-dott-accused-sexually-abusing-35023624  The Messenger: "£3.35M FOR SAFETY WORK AT LOCAL SCHOOLS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson Town Hall bosses in Trafford are to spend £3.35m on safety improvements to the borough's schools. FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25071485.trafford-schools-get-3-45m-repairs-boost-safety  The Guardian: "TRUMP PAUSES GLOBAL TRADE WAR BUT HITS CHINA WITH 125% TARIFFS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Callum Jones / Jennifer Rankin / Rowena Mason Donald Trump shelved plans to hike tariffs on most countries except China and pulling back from his Global Trade War. FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/business/live/2025/apr/09/stock-share-markets-us-china-trade-trump-tariffs-business-news-live-updates  Wokingham Today: "THREE TEENS ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH TWYFORD ROBBERY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA Thames Valley Police has confirmed that their officers have made three arrests in connection with a robbery which took place in Twyford. FULL REPORT: Wokingham.Today/three-teenagers-arrested-in-connection-with-twyford-robbery  The National: "LABOUR'S SILENCE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Xander Elliards Labour Government has refused to say if UK-made parts for F-35 Fighter Jets have been used in the Israeli bombing of Gaza since 18 March. FULL REPORT: TheNational.scot/news/25076281.labour-silent-uk-made-weapons-israels-renewed-gaza-bombing  Bury Times: "NEW TRAMS BRIDGE BID" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lisa Valentine Fresh plans have been unveiled to overhaul Bury Interchange as part of a major £80m transformation. CGI illustrations released. FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25072748.bury-interchange-80m-transformation-underway-plans-submitted  Daily Mail: "TRUMP BLINKS BUT DOUBLES DOWN ON CHINA" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves United States President Donald Trump triggered a wave of relief among investors after 'pausing' his Global Tariff War for 90 days. FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14585593  Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "CEMETERY DISPUTE COSTS TAX-PAYERS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rob Goulding Middlewich Town Council's 'significant negligence and incompetence' in its internal row has lead to people paying more Council Tax. FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25072927.middlewich-cemetery-recovery-take-10-years  Daily Mirror: "GREAT WAR OF CHINA" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Graham Hiscott Donald Trump has cranked up his Trade War with China by imposing 125% tariffs. 90 day pause for other countries is big climbdown. FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/us-news/donald-trump-tariffs-uk-live-35026596  The Oldham Times: "COUNCIL'S BID TO LEAVE HOUSING PLAN REJECTED" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor Oldham Council's application to withdraw from the Places For Everyone housing scheme has been rejected by UK Government.  The Times: "TRUMP PUTS THE BRAKES ON TARIFFS FOR 90 DAYS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Charter President Donald Trump said he wanted "fair deals with everyone" as he dramatically backed down on Global Tariffs he imposed on countries around the world.  The Bolton News: "TOWN IN TB TROUBLE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eoin McCaul Bolton is one of the worst hit areas in Britain as cases of a deadly Victorian disease rise for the first time in years.  Scottish Daily Mail: "TRUMP BLINKS BUT DOUBLES DOWN ON CHINA" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves United States President Donald Trump triggered a wave of relief among investors after 'pausing' his Global Tariff War for 90 days. FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14585593  Royston Crow: "PLANS TO SAVE 'WONDERFUL' TOWN CINEMA" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Anne Suslak Royston Town councillors have made a commitment to retaining the town's free after three parking scheme and community cinema. FULL REPORT: Royston-Crow.co.uk/news/25072298.plans-put-forth-retain-royston-cinema-parking-scheme  St. Helens Star: "'WE CHERISHED HER BEYOND ALL WORDS'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conal Cunningham The family of 13-year-old Layla Allen who tragically died in a house fire have issued a heartbreaking tribute. FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25065105.prescot-family-issue-tribute-layla-allen-house-fire  Reading Today: "COMEDY FAVOURITES TO PERFORM IN READING AS FESTIVAL RETURNS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jake Clothier Reading Indi Comedy Fest is back this year with a new roster of acts to bring the laughs to venues across town. FULL REPORT: RDG.Today/reading-comedy-festival-returns-including-tom-davis-paul-sinha-sean-walsh  The Scotsman: "MARKETS SOAR AS TRUMP BACKS DOWN OVER TARIFFS FOR 90 DAYS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Russell Jackson Global Markets soar as US President backs down for most countries but puts 125 per cent rate on Chinese imports. FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/world/trump-announces-90-day-tariff-pause-for-most-nations-but-hikes-them-for-china-5076133  Warrington Guardian: "'CALLUM IS STILL IN OUR HEARTS'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nathan Okell / Lois Dean The mother of a baby called Callum has been handed a suspended sentence over his killing, ending a 27-year investigation. FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25021435.conclusion-baby-callum-case-brought-peace-warrington  |
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