Category: The Daily Telegraph

INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: FRIDAY 16 MAY 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

15/5/2025

Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 14 May 2025.

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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: "TALKS WITH UP TO NINE NATIONS FOR ASYLUM DEAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Matt Dathan

Britain is poised to enter formal talks with as many as nine countries about plans to deport failed Asylum Seekers after being spurned by Albania.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/failed-asylum-seekers-detention-centres-abroad-tk26fmghl

Evesham Observer: "COUNCIL'S RIVERSIDE DEAL MOVES A KEY STEP CLOSER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lise Evans

A controversial retail development in Evesham could be back in public ownership by next spring if an anticipated deal reaches fruition.
Wychavon District Council has announced it has an 'agreement in principle' from a funder to enable it to buy the Riverside Centre before the end of the year with completion in March 2026.

FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/news/deal-to-bring-evesham-shopping-centre-into-public-control-a-step-closer

The Daily Telegraph: "CHILDREN TO BE TAUGHT TO SHOW SOME GRIT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Poppy Wood

The Daily Telegraph reveals that children will be taught the value of "grit" to tackle a growing Mental Health crisis in schools.

Daily Mail: "STARMER LEFT SQUIRMING BY ALBANIA FARCE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves

Plan to send Asylum Seekers to Balkans implodes on live TV.
Keir Starmer faced humiliation over his latest attempt at a migrant crackdown.

FULL REPORT: Dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14715023

Coventry Observer: "OBJECTION PLEA LAUNCHED AS DEVELOPER APPEALS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

A developer who began tearing down a historic Edwardian building in a Coventry conservation area without permission is appealing a legal order.

Daily Mirror: "A SMIRK BUT NO REPLY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martin Fricker

Fiend Christian Brueckner flashes a chilling smirk as he is grilled by Daily Mirror about Madeleine McCann.
The suspect was confronted after a court case in Lehrte, Germany.
Daily Mirror confronted the paedophile as he left court after being convicted of insulting guards at the prison where he's serving his sentence - he remains the Prime Suspect in the disappearance.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/christian-brueckner-chilling-reaction-asked-35230325

Bromsgrove Standard: "RUNNING TO BUILD BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF CRISIS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

A Bromsgrove tradesman is taking on a mammoth running challenge this month to raise awareness of the silent mental health crisis gripping the construction industry.
Joe Baker, who himself is opening up about attempting suicide and battling addiction, is now running 5km every day in May to raise awareness and funds of the disproportionate Mental Health impacts on tradespeople.

FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/bromsgroves-joe-on-daily-mission-to-shed-light-on-construction-industrys-battle-with-mental-health

Malvern Observer: "BEE INFESTATION SPARKS CATALOGUE OF COMPLAINTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins

Urgent action is being called for over a hive infestation involving up to one million bees plaguing residents in Worcester.

Daily Star: "HER MAJ YAPPY & GLORIOUS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sian Hewitt

Queen Elizabeth talks to Fergie from beyond the grave through her corgis.
Fergie, says: "They go woof woof. I'm sure it's her".

The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "NEW HOMES PLAN FOR COMMUNITY HUB SITE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

Plans have been submitted to built up to 13 new homes on the site of the former Community House on Easemore Road in Redditch.
The proposal would also see the demolition of existing buildings, including offices, at the site to make way for the new homes.

FULL REPORT: RedditchStandard.co.uk/news/plans-submitted-to-build-13-homes-on-site-of-redditchs-community-house

The National: "SURGE IN MILITARY EXPORTS TO ISRAEL UNDER LABOUR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Xander Elliards

Labour licensed exports of more military equipment to Israel in the final three months of 2024 than the Tories did for all of 2020-2023, new figures have revealed.
Analysis of strategic export control licensing statistics published on Thursday showed that £127.6 million of military equipment was sent to Israel between October and December 2024.

FULL REPORT: TheNational.Scot/news/25165991.labour-see-massive-increase-uk-military-equipment-sent-israel

Kidderminster Standard: "JOY AS RARE RHINO IS BORN AT SAFARI PARK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

A rare rhinoceros calf has been born at the West Midlands Safari Park in Bewdley.
The female baby is only the second successful Indian rhino birth at the park in its 52-year history, following the calf's half-brother who arrived in 2020.

FULL REPORT: KidderminsterStandard.co.uk/news/pictures-and-video-joy-as-rare-baby-rhino-is-born-at-west-midlands-safari-park-in-bewdley

The I Paper: "UK SCRAMBLES FOR NEW MIGRANT DEAL IN BALKANS AFTER ALBANIA SNUB"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Richard Vaughan

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is scrambling to rescue his plan to return failed Asylum Seekers to third countries after an extraordinary public snub by Albania.

FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/starmer-scrambles-for-balkan-migrant-deal-after-albania-snub-3696696

Droitwich Standard: "FIRST GLIMPSE OF HOW NEW WATER PARK WILL SHAPE UP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

New images have revealed what Droitwich Spa's new water play area will look like when completed as work began on the project this month.

FULL REPORT: http://DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/work-underway-as-droitwichs-new-look-water-play-area-revealed

Eastern Eye: "'NO NUCLEAR BLACKMAIL'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed to respond forcefully to any future "terrorist attack" after days of escalating tensions with Pakistan.

FULL REPORT: EasternEye.BIZ/modi-india-pakistan-nuclear-threat

Metro (South Edition): "'STAGGERING' COST OF BENEFIT FRAUD AND CLAIM CLANGERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Aine Fox

More than £9Billion of taxpayers' money has been overpaid in benefits - mostly through fraud, official figures show.

Morning Star: "UNIONS TO TAKE TO STREETS TO END AUSTERITY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Chacko

Unions will confront Labour's cuts agenda next month with a national demonstration demanding the party change course.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/unions-demand-labour-changes-course-national-demonstration

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 15 MAY 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

14/5/2025

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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.

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: WEDNESDAY 14 MAY 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

13/5/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Wednesday 14 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: "WEIGHT-LOSS DRUGS HAILED AS KEY TO A LONGER LIFE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eleanor Hayward

Weight-loss drugs can delay diseases associated with ageing and halve deaths from Heart Attacks, research shows.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/healthcare/article/golden-age-of-medicine-weight-loss-drugs-seen-as-key-to-longer-life-3wblnx3j6

The National: "'LANDMARK MOMENT' MSPS BACK ASSISTED DYING BILL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steph Brawn

MSPS have voted in favour of assisted dying legislation.
The Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill passed at stage one by 70 votes to 56, with one abstention after almost five hours of debate.

FULL REPORT: TheNational.Scot/news/25160579.msps-vote-favour-assisted-dying-bill-landmark-vote

The Daily Telegraph: "HOSTILE STATE LINKED TO STARMER FIREBOMBS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martin Evans / Albert Tait / Robert Mendick

Counter-terrorism police are investigating the possibility that a hostile state may have been behind the arson attacks against the Prime Minister.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/05/13/starmer-firebombs-linked-to-hostile-state

Daily Express: "'GOLDEN AGE' OF OBESITY FIGHTING DRUGS ON WAY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hanna Geissler

The NHS has been urged to accelerate the rollout of weight loss drugs to "many millions" of people, as experts hailed the start of a "golden age" of anti-obesity treatments.
A raft of studies presented at Europe's largest obesity conference provided fresh evidence of their myriad benefits — which extend far beyond just helping patients shed pounds.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/uk/2054678

Scottish Daily Mail: "TEARS AS MSPS BACK ASSISTED SUICIDE BY 14 VOTES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Blackley / Tom Gordon

Proposals to make Assisted Dying legal in the North of Britain have passed their first hurdle.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14708541

Daily Mail: "38 YEARS IN JAIL FOR A MURDER HE DIDN'T COMMIT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Hooper / Rory Tingle

The victim of one of Britain's worst miscarriages of justice walked free having spent 38 years in jail.
Peter Sullivan has conviction quashed over new DNA evidence.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14706905

Daily Record: "HISTORIC VOTE FOR ASSISTED DYING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris McCall

The North of Britain has moved one step closer to legalising Assisted Dying after MSPs voted in favour of an historic change to the law.

FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/news/politics/assisted-dying-scotland-passes-first-35220081

The Guardian: "ZELENSKYY: PUTIN IS THE OBSTACLE TO A PEACE DEAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Shaun Walker

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he hopes the current period of frantic diplomacy and high-stakes gambits between Russia and Ukraine will end with President Donald Trump understanding that President Vladimir Putin is the real obstacle to a peace deal.

FULL REPORT: http://TheGuardian.com/world/2025/may/13/volodymyr-zelenskyy-donald-trump-vladimir-putin-peace-talks-turkey

The Scotsman: "'LANDMARK MOMENT' AS MSPS VOTE TO BACK ASSISTED DYING BILL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Bol

The North of Britain's Assisted Dying law passes landmark first step - but the really hard work begins now.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/assisted-dying-scottish-parliament-vote-5127267

Daily Star: "'I HAVE BABIES, I NEED TO LIVE!'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Nelson / Jack Wetherill

Sobbing TV star Kim Kardashian told a Paris court she feared she would die at the hands of a gun gang in a £7.5M jewel heist.

FULL REPORT: http://DailyStar.co.uk/showbiz/us-showbiz/breaking-kim-kardashian-arrives-court-35217426

Lancashire Telegraph: "CARE WORKER SENT TO JAIL FOR PATIENT ABUSE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan

A Care Worker, who was found guilty of engaging in sexual activity with a mentally disordered patient, has been jailed.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25156405.blackburn-care-worker-jailed-sexual-activity-patient

Financial Times: "BEIJING FEARS OVER UK-US TRADE ACCORD CLOUD LONDON'S BID TO REVIVE CHINA TIES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Leahy / Ryan McMorrow

Xi officials foresee export blow.
Focus on Washington's security clause.
Call to raise issues with ministers.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/985a553c-d98f-47db-bf03-41e65d336675

The I Paper: "NEW MIGRANT RULES BOOST UK HOPES OF SOFTER BREXIT DEAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Will Hazell / Arj Singh

Controversial measures to cut legal immigration will allow the UK to make a deal with the EU on youth mobility, The I Paper understands.

FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/migrant-clampdown-paves-way-to-softer-brexit-deal-3692136

Metro (South Edition): "I'M NOT ANGRY I'M NOT BITTER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Luke Alsford

A man with Learning Difficulties who served 38 years in jail for a murder he did not commit has been set free after Britain's longest miscarriage of justice was finally overturned.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/05/13/man-freed-38-years-prison-uks-longest-miscarriage-justice-23074094

Wirral Globe: "TRIBUTES PAID TO 'BEST DAD'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Manning

Tributes to Wirral dad Kevin Rylance who died in M53 crash.
The family of Kevin Rylance who died following a crash on the M53 has paid tribute to the "best dad two kids could’ve ever asked for".

FULL REPORT: WirralGlobe.co.uk/news/25154565.wirral-tributes-dad-kevin-rylance-died-m53-crash

The Yorkshire Post: "PLEDGE TO MOVE CIVIL SERVANTS TO REGION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

Thousands of roles could be relocated, Minister suggests.
Civil Service jobs are set to be moved from Whitehall to York, Leeds and Sheffield.
The Cabinet Office has named 13 locations across Britain.

The Bolton News: "UNI CHIEF GETS SUSPENDED IN INVESTIGATION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Greater Manchester has been suspended following "serious allegations".
The Deane Road based university announced, via a spokesperson, that Professor George E. Holmes had been suspended alongside the Provost and another senior member of academic staff.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25159648.university-greater-manchester-vice-chancellor-suspended

Morning Star: "NO LOOPHOLES WITH GENOCIDE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Elizabeth Short

Campaigners say there is clear evidence British weapons are contributing to War Crimes as the Government goes on trial to defend their continued supply of arms to Israel.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/what-happening-gaza-live-streamed-genocide

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: FRIDAY 09 MAY 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

8/5/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 09 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.

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Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Bromsgrove Standard: "REGULATIONS BREACHED AS RESIDENTS MOVE IN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

A developer in Bromsgrove has come under fire after breaching planning regulations by moving awaiting tenants of a Town Centre development into their new homes before meeting certain developmental obligations.

FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/over-a-dozen-whitford-heights-homes-are-occupied-in-breach-of-planning-regulations

The I Paper: "UK WINS GLOBAL RACE TO SHAKE OFF WORST TRUMP TRADE TARIFFS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jane Merrick / Kitty Donaldson / Hugo Gye / Arj Singh / Richard Vaughan

Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Donald Trump signed a "historic" deal to cut United States Tariffs on British-made steel, aluminium and cars and increase trade on farming, aerospace and tech – with the Prime Minister claiming it would protect thousands of jobs in the United Kingdom.

FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/uk-wins-race-to-shake-off-worst-of-trump-trade-tariffs-but-no10-wants-more-3684296

Droitwich Standard: "PRAISE FOR PANTRY AS IT MAKES VOLUNTEER PLEA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

Droitwich Community Pantry has received a High Sheriff's award for their outstanding contribution to the local community.

Daily Mirror: "HONOUR THEIR LEGACY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Russell Myers

The King spoke movingly on the 80th Anniversary of VE Day of the debt owed to the wartime generation.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/royals/ve-day-king-charles-echoes-35194714

Coventry Observer: "FOUR TEENS ARRESTED AFTER ARSON ATTACK ON OLD COLLEGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

More teenagers have been arrested by police investigating a fire at a disused college building in Coventry.

FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/two-teenagers-arrested-on-suspicion-of-arson-following-huge-fire-at-former-henley-college-building

Financial Times: "STARMER SEALS FIRST US TRADE DEAL SINCE START OF TRUMP WAR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Politi / Aime Williams / George Parker / Peter Foster

Concessions on car and steel exports.
Flat 10% tariff remains on most goods.

The Bolton News: "NINE HELD IN SWOOPS AFTER GROUP'S 'PARTY FOR HITLER'S BIRTHDAY'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah McGee

Nine arrested as police investigate alleged Adolf Hitler party at Oldham pub.
A nonet of people have been arrested as police investigate an alleged gathering at Duke Of Edinburgh (in Royton) to celebrate the birthday of the former Führer Of Germany.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25146228.nine-arrested-police-investigate-alleged-hitler-party-oldham-pub

The Scotsman: "HISTORY MADE AS LEO XIV IS FIRST US POPE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Amy Watson

The 267th Pope elected after 24 hours of cardinals meeting in conclave inside the Sistine Chapel.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/world/new-pope-leo-makes-first-public-appearance-to-jubilant-scenes-in-rome-5120086

Kidderminster Standard: "HARRIERS SACK BROWN AFTER PROMOTION PAIN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Aaron Sutcliffe

Kidderminster Harriers have parted company with Manager Phil Brown following the club's failure to achieve promotion from the National League.

Scottish Daily Mail: "U.S. TRADE DEAL MADE BY BREXIT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves / Martin Beckford / Jessica Clark

Keir Starmer struck an emergency trade deal with Donald Trump in a bid to save the British Car Industry.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14692523

The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "TRIBUTES PAID TO 'KIND AND THOUGHTFUL' LAYTON"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

Family and friends of the teenager killed in a motorbike crash in Redditch have paid tribute to him, with an outpouring of love on Social Media.

FULL REPORT: RedditchStandard.co.uk/news/tributes-paid-to-redditch-teenager-layton-who-died-in-crash

Metro (South Edition): "HOLY SMOKE... THAT WAS QUICK!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jasper King

A new Pope has been elected in record time - and became the first American Pontiff in history.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/05/08/new-pope-elected-papal-conclave-white-smoke-seen-second-day-23051139

The Times: "PM HAILS 'HISTORIC' DEAL WITH US"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Oliver Wright / Chris Smyth

Prime Minister of United Kingdom Sir Keir Starmer has secured the first deal with President of United States Donald Trump since he embarked on his Global Trade War, sealing cuts to tariffs on car and steel exports that threatened thousands of jobs.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/uk-us-trade-deal-keir-starmer-trump-gjxt9h3hf

Evesham Observer: "VICTORIOUS ROBINS ON THE RISE AFTER PLAY-OFF"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Aaron Sutcliffe

Evesham United achieved promotion from the Southern League Division One South following a 1-0 victory against local rivals Malvern Town in the play-off final..

FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/sport/in-pictures-evesham-uniteds-play-off-final-victory-against-malvern

The Yorkshire Post: "TRUMP HIGHLIGHTS FARMING IN 'GREAT' UK-US TRADE DEAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

United States President Donald Trump says agreement 'dramatically increases access for American beef and virtually all products' from United States farmers.

FULL REPORT: YorkshirePost.co.uk/news/politics/uk-us-trade-deal-donald-trump-promises-exciting-day-ahead-of-announcement-5119373

Daily Express: "UK 'SHAFTED' BY STARMER'S US TRADE DEAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown / Katie Harris

UK Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, has been accused of allowing Britain to be "shafted" by United States President, Donald Trump, after securing a trade deal with the United States.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2052602

Malvern Observer: "CITY CHILD RAPIST STARTS 20 YEARS BEHIND BARS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

A man from Worcester has been jailed for 20 years for Child Sex Offences, including rape.

The Daily Telegraph: "PM HANDS US 'VETO' ON CHINA DEALS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tony Diver

United Kingdom Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, has given United States President Donald Trump a "veto" over Chinese investment in Great Britain.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/05/08/starmer-hands-trump-veto-on-chinese-investment-in-uk

Glasgow Times: "'THEY NEED TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nicole Mitchell

A business owner in Britain says Celtic Football Club have a "responsibility" to speak out on fans gathering for an unofficial title party.
Cristoforo Corvi, who owns Guido's Coronation Restaurant, says it is "bizarre" that "nobody seems to be talking about it", despite knowing thousands of fans will likely gather on Trongate on Saturday, 17 May 2025 to celebrate their team winning the Scottish Premiership.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25147591.glasgow-business-owner-says-celtic-responsibility-party

The Guardian: "'EVIL WILL NOT PREVAIL': FIRST US POPE VOWS TO BUILD BRIDGES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Angela Giuffrida / Harriet Sherwood / Sam Jones

Robert Francis Prevost becomes Pope Leo XIV as cardinals elect first US Pontiff.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/world/2025/may/08/white-smoke-signals-election-of-new-roman-catholic-pope

Lancashire Telegraph: "REFORM NEW BOY'S HITLER POST FURORE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jack Stott / Bill Jacobs

A Labour MP has called for Reform UK to suspend one of their new Lancashire County Councillors over a Social Media post on illegal immigration featuring Adolf Hitler and the Nazi high command.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25145625.accrington-councillor-suspended-hitler-post-says-mp

Daily Star: "THE FUTURE'S ORANGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Nelson

Britain has agreed a trade agreement with the tariff-mad Orange Manbaby.
Starmer and Trump both say they are winners.
Wonder what Lammy - who famously warned against any Don deal - would say now.

Daily Mail: "U.S. TRADE DEAL MADE BY BREXIT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves / Martin Beckford / Jessica Clark

Keir Starmer struck an emergency trade deal with Donald Trump in a bid to save the British Car Industry.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14692523

That's all the papers.

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 08 MAY 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

7/5/2025

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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.

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: WEDNESDAY 07 MAY 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

6/5/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Wednesday 07 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.

The Guardian: "ISRAELI MINISTER SAYS GAZA WILL BE DESTROYED AND PEOPLE DRIVEN OUT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Burke / Julian Borger

Bezalel Smotrich says Palestinians will 'leave in great numbers to third countries', raising fears of Ethnic Cleansing.

FULL REPORT: http://TheGuardian.com/world/2025/may/06/hamas-israel-hunger-war-in-gaza

Scottish Daily Mail: "SWINNEY'S 'FLIMSY BID TO CLEAR UP HIS OWN MESS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Blackley / Tom Gordon

John Swinney has been accused of 'desperately trying to clear up his own mess' with a 'flimsy' set of pledges following years of failings from Scottish National Party.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14684655

The Daily Telegraph: "'TWO-TIER' TAX DEAL FOR INDIAN MIGRANTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Riley Smith

Sir Keir Starmer has been accused of implementing a two-tier tax system after signing a trade deal that exempts Indian migrants from paying National Insurance.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/05/06/keir-starmer-accused-of-two-tier-taxes-for-indian-migrants

Edinburgh Evening News: "SCHOOLS PILOT PHONE BAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

Schools in the Portobello and Queensferry area are to introduce lockable pouches to store pupils' mobiles during the day.

Daily Express: "REVERSE FUEL PAY CUT FOR ALL OAPS NOW!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown

Labour turmoil over cuts to the winter fuel allowance for pensioners intensified as Sir Keir Starmer defiantly ruled out a U-turn.

FULL REPORT: http://Express.co.uk/news/politics/2051494

The Bolton News: "CRACKED TOOTH ACCIDENT LED TO SEPSIS BATTLE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Neil Brandwood / Emma Dunn

A woman nearly died after a cracked tooth left her fighting sepsis. Courtney Bailey accidentally cracked a tooth after biting her tongue piercing.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25138959.bolton-womans-cracked-tooth-led-fighting-sepsis

Metro (South Edition): "SUPERBIKE GIRLFRIEND TRAGEDY NO. 2"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Corbishley

The girlfriend of a superbike rider who was killed in a 'chain reaction' pile up also lost a previous partner in a motorcycle crash, it has emerged.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/05/06/girlfriend-british-superbikes-rider-also-lost-previous-boyfriend-crash-23033875

Wirral Globe: "'YOU WERE MY WORLD... MY EVERYTHING'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Manning

Emotional tributes have been paid to a "wonderful" teenage boy Zack Sim who died following an incident at Eastham Docks.
He's believe to have fallen into the water.

The Independent: "UK WINS BIGGEST POST-BREXIT TRADE DEAL WITH INDIA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Archie Mitchell / Kate Devlin / David Maddox

Sir Keir Starmer has struck Britain's biggest post-Brexit trade deal, hailing a "landmark" agreement with India that will boost trade with the country by £25.5bn.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/uk-india-trade-deal-starmer-modi-b2745651.html

Glasgow Times: "MURDER PROBE AFTER YOUNG MAN FOUND DEAD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nicole Mitchell / Ben Waddell

A police probe is underway after a man was found dead inside a Glasgow home on Caldwell Avenue in Knightswood.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25141973.police-probe-man-found-dead-inside-glasgow-home

Morning Star: "INEQUALITY KILLING ON A GLOBAL SCALE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ceren Sagir

Inequality continues to kill people on a "grand scale" across Britain and the world, experts have warned, with poor housing and a lack of education and jobs affecting their health.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/inequality-continues-kill-grand-scale

Lancashire Telegraph: "HUGE BEDSITS HUB PROPOSAL EARNS REJECTION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bill Jacobs

52 room bedsit plan for Blackburn homeless shelter refused.
A controversial proposal to turn a prominent Blackburn Town Centre building into a large house in multiple occupation (HMO) has been refused by council planners.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25140271.blackburn-52-bedsit-plan-prominent-town-building-rejected

The Yorkshire Post: "THE REGION'S NUCLEAR LEGACY IS 'AT RISK', NEW REPORT WARNS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

The IPPR says that there will be no operational plants by 2030 unless factory is given quick approval.

Daily Mail: "LABOUR'S TAX BREAK FOR INDIAN WORKERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Claire Ellicott

Keir Starmer was accused of undercutting British workers to seal a £5billion trade deal with India.

FULL REPORT: http://DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14683447

That's all the papers.

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: TUESDAY 06 MAY 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

5/5/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Tuesday 06 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.

The Guardian: "NO 10 RETHINK FUEL PAYMENT CUT AS LOCAL ELECTION LOSSES ALARM MPS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pippa Crerar / Jessica Elgot

Downing Street is rethinking its controversial Winter Fuel Payment cut amid growing anxiety at the top of Government that the policy could wreak serious electoral damage, the Guardian has been told.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/society/2025/may/05/no-10-reviewing-winter-fuel-payment-cut-after-labour-slump-in-local-elections

The Irish World: "MOST PEOPLE WANT ALL IRELAND FINALS BACK TO TRADITIONAL SEPTEMBER DATES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Hennessy

Most people want to see the GAA All-Ireland finals returned to the first and third Sundays of September.

The Irish World (Sport): "KINGS OF THE CASTLE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

Calway showed character and class in equal measure to defeat Mayo, 1-17 to 1-15, on a wild and windy afternoon at MacHale Park in Castlebar, and claim a four provincial title on the spin for the first time since the 1960s.

IW2 (The Irish World): "CAUTION TO THE WIND"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

Rio McGuinness of Belfast music duo Dark Tropics talks to The Irish World about finally a song that will get her dad up on the dancefloor.

The Daily Telegraph: "PM PREPARES FOR ATTACK BY RUSSIA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tony Diver

UK Government are secretly preparing for a direct military attack by Russia amid fears that the country is not ready for war.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/05/05/starmer-prepares-for-attack-by-russia

The National: "SHAME ON YOU!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Walker

The National reporter James Walker met with shopkeepers taking a stand against Donald Trump and spoke to the US President's cousins.

FULL REPORT: TheNational.scot/news/25135640.donald-trumps-family-business-ties-scotland

Daily Star: "DAFT VADER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christopher Bucktin

Donald Chump posted a mock pic of himself with a Star Wars lightsaber... without realising it was evil Darth Vader's.
Then he vowed to reopen notorious Alcatraz to lock up bad guys.
Hmmm!

Metro (South Edition): "SEND US VICTORIOUS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Hooper / Luke Alsford

A special look at how The Royal Family led by King Charles, ushered in celebrations at the 2025 VE Day anniversary.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/05/05/times-prince-louis-stole-show-iconic-adorable-moments-23028115

Glasgow Times: "FURY OVER McVITIE'S FACTORY DEMOLITION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nicole Mitchell

The demolition of the main office building at the former McVities factory in the East End has been called "a final insult to Glasgow".

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25138176.anger-demolition-former-glasgow-mcvities-factory-building

The Yorkshire Post: "£102M FUND TO HELP UPGRADE FAMILY DOCTORS' SURGERIES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alexandra Wood

More than 1,000 GP surgeries will benefit.
GP representatives welcome cash from Government but far more money is needed for infrastructure.

Daily Record: "LONG-LOST DAD WAS A MAFIA RAT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: John Dingwall

A Scot has told of her shock at finding out her long-lost father was a mafia informant who had to flee into hiding after being targeted in a mob hit.

The Times: "VISA CURBS ON NATIONS SAID TO HIKE ASYLUM BILL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matt Dathan

The Home Office will restrict work and study visa applications from nationalities including Pakistanis, Nigerians, and Sri Lankans, who are most likely to overstay and claim asylum.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/crackdown-on-visa-route-to-asylum-claims-k6m7gv3rm

That's all the papers.

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: MONDAY 05 MAY 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

4/5/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Monday 05 May 2025.

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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.

The Daily Telegraph: "IMMINENT SUSPECTED IRAN 'TERROR RAID' FOILED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Robert Mendick / Martin Evans Fiona Parker / Danielle Sheridan

A suspected Iranian Terror Attack was hours away from being launched on British soil, The Telegraph understands.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/05/04/iranian-terror-attack-uk-hours-away-from-being-launched

Scottish Daily Mail: "'MAJOR TERROR PLOT BY IRAN' IS FOILED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca Camber

Police and MI5 have foiled a suspected plot by Iranian Terrorists to carry out a major attack in Britain.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14676257

Daily Express: "'PLEASE DON'T GIVE UP YOUR UKRAINE SUPPORT NOW'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Zak Garner-Purkis / Natalie Gryvnyak

As Vladimir Putin continues his brutal offensive, Ukraine is taking inspiration from the spirit of the Blitz that defeated Adolf Hitler.
A Ukrainian who fought alongside Britain to defeat the Nazis pleaded "do not give up on us" as the country battles for survival 80 years on.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/uk/2050622

The Guardian: "STARMER URGED TO AVOID 'SIMPLISTIC' LURCH TO RIGHT AFTER REFORM SUCCESS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Aletha Adu

Louise Haigh has urged Keir Starmer to avoid a "simplistic and naïve" response by lurching to the right after Reform UK's success in the Local Elections.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2025/may/04/dont-lurch-right-after-reform-election-win-former-labour-minister-warns-pm

Daily Star: "TRUMP DUMPS ET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton

Orange Manbaby Trump is wrecking the hunt for ETs by cutting NASA's budget by £4.5BN and investing in missions to Mars.

Glasgow Times: "PENSIONER PUSHED DOWN HOUSING LIST 'FOR BEING ILL'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Stewart Paterson

A man who has been fighting for more than a decade to be moved from a mouldy flat has had his property rehousing status removed.

The Independent: "PUTIN'S ENDGAME IN UKRAINE - AND WHY IT WON'T FINISH THERE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Kiley

Dismissing Vladimir Putin's offer of a brief ceasefire in May as yet "another attempt at manipulation" is an understatement.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/ukraine-russia-war-putin-zelensky-b2728821.html

Morning Star: "MORE HORROR IN STORE FOR GAZA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Roger McKenzie

Ministers vote to escalate war on starving Palestinians.
Israel's Security Cabinet was poised to extend their deadly war on the Palestinians in Gaza.

FULL REPORT: http://MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/more-horror-store-gaza

The Times: "EU BLOCKS EFFORTS TO CURB FLOW OF MIGRANTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Oliver Wright / Patrick Maguire / Matt Dathan

The European Union has rejected access to crime and illegal migration database requested by Britain as part of their Brexit reset with the bloc.

FULL STORY: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/eu-rejects-uk-plea-to-use-crime-and-illegal-migration-databases-hv5zm9qg5

The Scotsman: "SWINNEY: 'I FEAR FARAGE WILL BE THE NEXT PRIME MINISTER'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Bol

First Minister John Swinney has said there is a "very real possibility" that Nigel Farage could be the UK's next Prime Minister.

FULL REPORT: TheNational.Scot/news/national/25098103.swinney-worried-high-likelihood-farage-become-next-pm

Daily Mail: "'MAJOR TERROR PLOT BY IRAN' IS FOILED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca Camber

Police and MI5 have foiled a suspected plot by Iranian Terrorists to carry out a major attack in Britain.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14676257

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: FRIDAY 02 MAY 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

1/5/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 02 May 2025.

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Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

The Times: "BANKS FORECAST FASTEST FALL IN INTEREST RATES SINCE 2009"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Oliver Wright / Jack Barnett / George Nixon

Interest rates are on track to fall at their fastest rate since the financial crisis of 2008, economists have forecast.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/business-money/economics/article/interest-rates-uk-fall-forecast-bank-of-england-remove-vxpzqsk65

Kidderminster Standard: "BAT HOUSE IS HIT BY VANDALS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

Heartless vandals have damaged a bat house at Hurcott Pools and Wood.
The site is near Kidderminster and Blakedown and has scientific interest.

FULL REPORT: KidderminsterStandard.co.uk/news/thieves-smash-window-of-car-and-steal-handbag-at-kidderminster-nature-reserve

Daily Star: "THE BEAST OF BALMORAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Jameson

Big Foot meets Big Mouth.
Prince Philip was always opening his mouth and putting his foot in it - and now we know why: He'd met Big Foot.

Malvern Observer: "CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF HELPING HOMELESS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins

Homeless charity Maggs Day Centre, based in Worcester, are marking their 40th anniversary with a plea for community support to help continue services.

FULL REPORT: MalvernObserver.co.uk/news/worcestershire-homeless-charity-issues-plea-for-community-support-on-its-40th-anniversary-55537

The National: "FARAGE SAYS NO FUNDING FROM TAXES FOR THE NHS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Walker

Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage has said that the NHS should not be fully publicly funded.
The comment comes as voters go to the polls for the Local Elections in the South of Britain.

FULL REPORT: TheNational.Scot/news/25130234.nigel-farage-doesnt-want-nhs-publicly-funded

The Bolton News: "DRAMA IN THE STREET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eoin McCaul

Bolton road closed off for hours due to 'concern for welfare' incident.
Police Officers were in attendance at Blenheim Road in Breightmet.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25131503.bolton-road-closed-off-hours-due-concern-welfare-incident

Daily Mail: "NHS FAT JABS AT THE PHARMACY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Pollard

Patients to get weight-loss drugs on prescription from chemists without seeing a doctor.
Pharmacists are set to hand out weight-loss jabs on the National Health Service.

Evesham Observer: "MAN GIVEN 3-YEAR JAIL TERM FOR 'HORRIFIC' SEX CRIMES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

Joshua Newell, from Drakes Broughton, has been jailed for more than three years for raping and sexually assaulting a girl.

Scottish Daily Mail: "NHS FAT JABS AT THE PHARMACY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Pollard

Patients to get weight-loss drugs on prescription from chemists without seeing a doctor.
Pharmacists are set to hand out weight-loss jabs on the National Health Service.

The Daily Telegraph: "CHEMISTS TO GIVE OUT WEIGHT-LOSS INJECTIONS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Laura Donnelly

NHS patients will be prescribed weight-loss jabs at pharmacies as part of Britain's war on obestity.

FULL REPORT: http://Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/05/01/weight-loss-jabs-at-pharmacies-for-nhs-patients

Bromsgrove Standard: "MP CALLS FOR COUNCIL TO SORT OUT A38 ISSUES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

A Row has broken out over controversial plans for a stretch of the Birmingham Road in Bromsgrove amidst safety fears.
Adrian Kriss, standing as a Conservative candidate for Bromsgrove Central in the forthcoming Worcestershire County Council elections, believes the proposals for the stretch of the A38 from the M42 island to Artrix need looking at again.

FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/council-candidates-clash-over-controversial-plans-for-bromsgroves-birmingham-road-between-the-m42-and-artrix

Daily Record: "I'M NO HARD MAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Dunn

Rangers legend Duncan Ferguson has spoken in an exclusive interview about his tough guy image - but insists he's no hard man.

FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/rangers-legend-duncan-ferguson-insists-35154837

The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "JOAN IS MADE UP AFTER GOING VIRAL ON TIKTOK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

103-year-old Joan Partridge, from Redditch, has taken TikTok by storm by sharing her make-up routine, becoming a Brand Ambassador.

FULL REPORT: RedditchStandard.co.uk/news/103-year-old-joan-becomes-make-up-influencer-after-tiktok-goes-viral

Metro (South Edition): "HOTTEST MAY OF THE YEARS!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Brooke Davies

Britain has had its hottest ever start to May - amid safety warnings as the tempreture hit 28°C with higher to come.

FULL STORY: Metro.co.uk/2025/05/01/wildfires-break-spread-uk-countryside-hottest-day-year-23005374

Lancashire Telegraph: "PRIMARY PERFECTION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jack Stott

The Headteacher at a Blackburn Primary School says exceptional recognition form OfSted reflects staff's "unwavering dedication".

The Scotsman: "CONGESTION CHARGE 'OUGHT TO BE REVISITED'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alastair Dalton

Charging motorists to drive in Edinburgh should be considered again, 20 years after it was resoundingly defeated, Transport Chief Stephen Jenkinson said..

Droitwich Standard: "MONUMENTAL BOOST TO FOCUS ON TOWN'S PAST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

An American clergyman with ancestral connections to a prominent 16th-century Droitwich family has penned a book about their legacy in the town which is still visible today.

FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/us-clergyman-pens-book-on-his-16th-century-droitwich-ancestors

The I: "UK CARE WORKER VISA CRACKDOWN AS LABOUR TRIES TO STOP 'VANISHING MIGRATION SCAM'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Arj Singh

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper is considering a crackdown on health and care worker visas as part of her drive to cut net migration amid warnings that thousands have entered the country only to be exploited.

FULL STORY: INews.co.uk/news/politics/care-worker-visa-crackdown-as-labour-tries-to-stop-vanishing-migrant-scam-3671719

Glasgow Times: "'SHE SAVED MY LIFE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ann Fotheringham

Djennah Benaouicha will forever be grateful to her sister for accompanying her to a hospital visit.
The physiotherapist is in remission from cancer but she knows things could have turned out very differently.

Morning Star: "MILITARY JUSTICE SYSTEM SLAMMED AS BEING 'NOT FIT FOR PURPOSE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ceren Sagir

Britain's military justice system has serious systemic failings, with shockingly low conviction rates for rape and sexual assault, a damning report has found.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/justice-delayed-justice-denied

Coventry Observer: "NEW MOVE TO FINALLY GET BEES STADIUM ON TRACK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

Campaigners trying to bring Motor Racing back to Coventry Stadium in Brandon have confirmed they are working with a consortium to achieve their goal.

FULL REPORT: http://CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/campaigners-working-with-consortium-to-save-coventry-stadium-55549

Daily Express: "OUR HEROES CAN HONOUR FALLEN FRIENDS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Giles Sheldrick

War veterans who went into battle with ministers over a broken travel cash promise have sealed a stunning victory - with hours to spare.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/uk/2049223

That's all the papers.

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 01 MAY 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

30/4/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 01 May 2025.

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

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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

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