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

7/1/2026

Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 08 January 2026.

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

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

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2628578

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 04 DECEMBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

3/12/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 04 December 2025.

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

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

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

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Daily Express: "STARMER'S 'MISSION TO CRUSH' OUR HIGH STREETS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown / Christian Calgie

Kemi Badenoch claims Sir Keir Starmer is on a "mission to crush" High Street hospitality firms.
The Conservative Party leader warned he is "intent on killing High Streets" as business rates soar.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2141962

Lancashire Telegraph: "NEW RAILWAY STATION MOOTED FOR BOROUGH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bill Jacobs

A new Railway Station is being proposed for Blackburn and Darwen.
The residents could have a say on where it is to be located.

Daily Star: "KELLY: I HOPE WALLS AREN'T THIN.."
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Bryant / Steve Hughes / Carly Hacon

I'm A Celeb star Kelly Brook kissed hubby Jeremy Parisi and said: "I hope the hotel walls aren't thin. We haven't been apart in nearly 10 years".

FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/tv/kelly-brook-eyes-noisy-sex-36346258

Warrington Guardian: "COUNCIL TAX BOMBSHELL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ella Wilcox

Debt-ridden Warrington Borough Council is set to raise council tax above the current limit of 5 per cent next year.
Councillors are also being recommended to ask for more money from Government in the form of exceptional financial support (EFS).

FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25659671.warrington-council-set-raise-council-tax-5-per-cent

Scottish Daily Mail: "MEGHAN'S FATHER 'FIGHTING FOR LIFE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Caroline Graham

The Duchess Of Sussex Meghan Markle's father - Thomas Markle - is fighting for his life after emergency surgery in the Philippines.
Thomas Markle who has been estranged from his daughter since her 2018 marriage to Prince Harry, was rushed to a local Medical Facility.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15350373

Messenger Newspapers: "LOW CARBON SCHEME COULD BE WORTH £1.3BN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James McNeill

A major low-carbon energy project could soon bring heat networks to Trafford.
Trafford Council has launched a procurement process to find an energy partner for a scheme that could be worth up to £1.3 billion over more than a decade.

FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25657637.trafford-council-seeks-partner-major-energy-project

The Scotsman: "REPORT WARNS SCOTTISH NHS 'FINANCIALLY UNSUSTAINABLE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Bol

Scotland's spending watchdog has issued a stark warning that the NHS remains "financially unsustainable" despite SNP ministers pumping an extra £3 billion into the Health Service.

St. Helens Star: "TRUE PRIDE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James McNeill

A dance and drama teacher - who has been inspiring students for more than half and century - was crowned the Pride of St Helens on an uplifting awards ceremony on Friday evening.

FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25661468.winners-pride-st-helens-awards-2025

The Daily Telegraph: "POLICE PLAN FOR FACE ID IN EVERY TOWN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Charles Hymas

Police will be given access to Britain's passport database to catch criminals under an expansion of Facial Recognition technology that could be deployed in every city, town, and village.

Edinburgh Evening News: "HELP US BRING KIT HOME FOR CHRISTMAS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kevin Quinn

The family of a young boy who was diagnosed with an aggressive Blood Cancer are hoping to give him a Christmas to remember after a 'tremendous' community fundraiser.

FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.Scotsman.com/news/people/edinburgh-dad-whose-10-year-old-son-is-in-hospital-with-cancer-thanks-community-for-support-5422755

Morning Star: "STREETING LAUNCHES A TIRADE AT STRIKING DOCTORS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre

Health Secretary Wes Streeting put himself on the warpath with the BMA Union, saying he has "had it" while acusing doctors of "juvenile delinquency" and being "moaning minnies" as they prepare Christmas strikes.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/were-ready-meet-him-any-time

The Oldham Times: "BID TO GET CHARITY WORKER BACK HOME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sofia Fedeczko

The family of a 79-year-old man from Oldham who has died in The Gambia following an attack are raising funds to help bring his body home.
Jeff Cantwell had been living in Brusubi.

FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25651912.family-heartbroken-oldham-man-killed-gambia

Daily Mirror: "INSIDE EPSTEIN'S ISLAND LAIR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christopher Bucktin

Disturbing images from inside Jeffrey Epstein’s mansion have been released.
Never-before-seen images of Jeffrey Epstein's Caribbean lair offer a chilling glimpse inside the house where Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor stayed during his alleged nine-girl orgy.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/us-news/jeffrey-epstein-photos-show-home-36347784

The Yorkshire Post: "'EXEMPT THE DYING FROM FARM TAX'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

The National Farmers’ Union has urged the UK Government to remove terminally-ill people from the "eye of the storm" of the farming Inheritance Tax reforms, after a number of Labour Party MPs rebelled over the controversial policy.

The Times: "REVIEW WILL STUDY RISING DIAGNOSES OF ADHD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eleanor Hayward

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has ordered an independent review of the diagnosis of Mental Health conditions as part of Labour Party's attempts to cut Welfare Spending.

Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "BAKERY JOBS PUSH 'KICK IN THE TEETH'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rob Goulding

Roberts Bakery started recruiting new workers at its Rudheath bread plant just a month after scores of workers were given their marching orders.

FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25666153.roberts-bakery-jobs-advertised-month-mass-redundancies

Daily Mail: "MEGHAN'S FATHER 'FIGHTING FOR LIFE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Caroline Graham

The Duchess Of Sussex Meghan Markle's father - Thomas Markle - is fighting for his life after emergency surgery in the Philippines.
Thomas Markle who has been estranged from his daughter since her 2018 marriage to Prince Harry, was rushed to a local Medical Facility.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15350373

Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "BEE NETWORK IS SET TO EXPAND"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tabitha Wilson

A new travel hub is coming to Tyldesley.
The scheme aims to improve public transport access and reduce congestion by expanding park and ride capacity on the Bee Network.

FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25658064.new-travel-hub-built-tyldesley-greater-manchester

The Guardian: "'BULLYING CULTURE' HARMED PATIENT SAFETY AT SCANDAL-HIT NHS HOSPITAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Amelia Gentleman

A culture of systemic bullying and harassment has been allowed to flourish among staff at one of Britain's most scandal-hit Medical Facilities.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/society/2025/dec/03/culture-of-bullying-and-harassment-found-at-scandal-hit-blackpool-victoria-nhs-hospital

The Bolton News: "TRIBUTES TO BRAVE ALEX"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grace Williams

The family and friends of Alex Davies have paid tribute to the much loved father's life and legacy.
He was described, as: "One of the best guys you could ever meet".

The I Paper: "RUSSIAN SPIES SECRETLY ENTERING UK ON CARGO SHIPS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Richard Holmes

Two suspected Russian spies slipped into the UK aboard commercial cargo vessels before visiting areas close to military bases and critical infrastructure, The I Paper can reveal.

FULL REPORT: http://INews.co.uk/news/suspected-russian-spies-entered-uk-using-cargo-ships-4049755

Knutsford Guardian: "MARKETS A REAL CHRISTMAS CRACKER!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan

Knutsford's new look Christmas Markets have been hailed a huge success.
Thousands of visitors packed the quaint streets the two-day festive celebration at the weekend.

FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25665851.knutsfords-new-look-christmas-markets-hailed-huge-success

Daily Record: "THIS WITCH SHOULD'VE DIED IN JAIL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: John-Paul Clark / Grant McCabe

A retired teacher guilty of the historical abuse of 18 girls at a former residential school has been spared a jail-term.
Patricia Robertson tormented youngsters during her time at Fornethy House in Angus.

FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/evil-teacher-who-tortured-little-36344773

Bury Times: "COUNCIL FACING £16M SHORTFALL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James McNeill

Bury Council is facing a £16 million budget shortfall in the upcoming financial year.
The gap between spending and income comes despite years of savings and spending cuts.

FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25655195.bury-council-faces-16-million-budget-shortfall-despite-cuts

The Independent: "HIDDEN SCANDAL OF NHS STAFF EXPOSED TO 'THE NEW ASBESTOS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca Thomas

Thousands of NHS staff are being exposed to high levels of formaldehyde, putting their health at risk, an investigation by The Independent concludes.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/health/asbestos-nhs-staff-toxic-chemical-cancer-formaldehyde-b2876240.html

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 27 NOVEMBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

26/11/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 27 November 2025.

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

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

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

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Daily Express: "'A BUDGET FOR BENEFIT STREET PAID FOR BY WORKING PEOPLE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown

Conservative Party's leader Kemi Badenoch blasted a "Budget for Benefit Street" as Chancellor Rachel Reeves hit hard-working Britons with a £26billion tax bombshell.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2139147

Bury Times: "PLANS FOR RESUS UNIT AT HOSPITAL REVEALED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Topping

Plans for a dedicated Resuscitation Unit have been submitted for Fairfield Hospital as part of an ongoing expansion to the site's Accident & Emergency Department.

The Economist: "BRITAIN'S BODGE-IT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Britain's Chancellor devoted much of her budget speech to lambasting the previous government.
"The Conservatives crashed the economy", thundered Rachel Reeves, accusing them of "time and time
again" ducking "necessary reforms".

FULL REPORT: Economist.com/britain/2025/11/26/britains-budget-prioritised-labours-political-survival

Knutsford Guardian: "ROAD DISRUPTION AS BRIDGE STRUCK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan

Budworth Road has been closed after a bridge was struck by a lorry, leaving residents and businesses furious about the disruption and delays they now face.

FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25639703.fury-closure-budworth-road-wagon-struck-bridge

Glasgow Times: "MOTORCYCLIST KILLED OAP AFTER GOING TWICE SPEED LIMIT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grant McCabe

A motorcyclist killed a much-loved pensioner after going at double the speed limit on his off-road bike.
Joshua Findlay struck David Gow as he crossed the road making his way home.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25652257.motorcyclist-killed-glasgow-pensioner-double-speed-limit

St. Helens Star: "BRUTE IS JAILED FOR VILE ATTACK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Mulligan

Police have welcomed the jailing of a man who throttled his partner and threatened to kill her in an "appalling incident".

FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25650012.st-helens-police-welcome-sentencing-appalling-attack

Morning Star: "REEVES DODGES TOUGH CHOICES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray

Chancellor Rachel Reeves ducked the hard choices in a bob-and-weave Budget designed to keep the floundering Labour Party Government afloat.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/reeves-dodges-tough-budget-choices

Messenger Newspapers: "'MAJOR BREAKTHROUGH' FOR FLOOD CAMPAIGNERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson

Campaigners for better protection from Flash Flooding in Timperley are celebrating a 'major breakthrough' almost a year on from the storm which put huge areas of Greater Manchester under water.

FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25648553.timperley-flood-protection-welcomed-new-years-day-storm

Daily Star: "HOW THE RACH STOLE CHRISTMAS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Will Stone

Grinch Chancellor Rachel Thieves' budget is all tax, tax, tax and spend, spend, spend.
Is it because she is green?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a wave of tax rises in her Grim Reaper Budget of broken promises.

FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/news/latest-news/grinch-rachel-reeves-announced-wave-36312874

Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "STEP FORWARD FOR £20M VISION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson

Town Hall bosses are to submitt plans to the Government on how they will spend £20 million to regenerate Leigh over the next 10 years.

FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25644597.10-year-masterplan-agreed-guide-leighs-regeneration

The Scotsman: "WILL THE LAST PERSON TO LEAVE THE OIL INDUSTRY PLEASE TURN OFF THE LIGHTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Quinn / David Bol

The Oil Sector and Gas Sector has warned they will be "taxed to death inside five years" after Chancellor Rachel Reeves rejected to scrap Windfall Tax in her Budget.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/uk-budget-chancellor-rachel-reeves-spending-plans-scotland-5418938

Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "ROAD DISRUPTION AS BRIDGE STRUCK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan

Budworth Road has been closed after a bridge was struck by a lorry, leaving residents and businesses furious about the disruption and delays they now face.

FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25639703.fury-closure-budworth-road-wagon-struck-bridge

The Times: "HIGH WELFARE, HIGH TAX"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Oliver Wright

Chancellor Rachel Reeves used her Budget to raise taxes to the highest level in history and fund record amounts of benefit spending, hitting workers, savers and businesses.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/more-welfare-and-higher-taxes-keep-britain-in-laggards-lane-7fwcpqn7k

The Oldham Times: "£31.5M BOOST FOR NEW HOMES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sofia Fedeczko

Oldham has secured a landmark investment of £31.5 million to build more than 300 new homes in the Town Centre.
The investment has come from the £1 billion Greater Manchester Good Growth Fund, announced by Mayor Andy Burnham.

FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25636655.oldham-lands-31-5m-investment-build-hundreds-new-homes

The Guardian: "'I AM ASKING EVERYONE TO MAKE A CONTRIBUTION'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Heather Stewart / Jessica Elgot

Chancellor Rachel Reeves targeted Great Britain's wealthiest households with a £26 billion tax-raising Budget to fund scrapping the Two-Child Benefit policy and cutting Energy Bills.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/uk-news/2025/nov/26/rachel-reeves-targets-uks-wealthiest-in-26bn-tax-raising-budget

Warrington Guardian: "GANG THREATENED TO SHOOT GUARD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lois Dean

Four men looted Fiddler's Ferry and threatened to shoot a Security Guard.
One man has been jailed after four men stole copper worth thousands of pounds.

FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25623764.men-court-looting-fiddlers-ferry-power-station

Scottish Daily Mail: "SPITEFUL RAIDS ON STRIVERS - TO LAVISH BILLIONS ON BENEFITS ST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves

Rachel Reeves dropped a £30 billion tax bomb on Britain as she bowed to Left-Wing demands to boost benefit handouts.
The Chancellor shattered Labour Party's manifesto pledges on tax with a £13 billion freeze on Income Tax and National Insurance thresholds lasting three years.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15329873

The Bolton News: "STREET-BRAWL THUGS WIELDED WEAPONS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eoin McCaul

Two men have been jailed after brandishing weapons in a street fight in front of a crowd, including children.
Corey Chadwick and Byron Chadwick appeared at Bolton Crown Court.

The Daily Telegraph: "A RED BOX OF BROKEN PROMISES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Riley Smith / Szu Ping Chan

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has launched a £13billion tax raid on income despite Labour Party's manifesto pledge not to target working people.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/11/26/reeves-shatters-labours-promises

Lancashire Telegraph: "'BIGGER IS NOT ALWAYS BETTER': COUNCIL CHIEF"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bill Jacobs

A special meeting of Burnley's full council has unanimously backed a five all-purpose authorities proposal for post-devolution Lancashire that would keep it separate from Blackburn and Darwen.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25651722.burnley-council-devo-bid-stay-blackburn-backed

The Times Scotland: "HIGH WELFARE, HIGH TAX"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Oliver Wright

Chancellor Rachel Reeves used her budget to raise taxes to the highest level in history and fund record amounts of benefit spending, hitting workers, savers and businesses.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/more-welfare-and-higher-taxes-keep-britain-in-laggards-lane-7fwcpqn7k

Daily Mail: "SPITEFUL RAIDS ON STRIVERS - TO LAVISH BILLIONS ON BENEFITS ST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves

Rachel Reeves dropped a £30 billion tax bomb on Britain as she bowed to Left-Wing demands to boost benefit handouts.
The Chancellor shattered Labour Party's manifesto pledges on tax with a £13 billion freeze on Income Tax and National Insurance thresholds lasting three years.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15329873

Daily Mirror: "BUDGET WITH A LABOUR HEART"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lizzy Buchan

Rachel Reeves promised relief to hard-up households in the Budget with a raft of cost of living measures funded by a £26billion tax raid.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/politics/rachel-reeves-unveils-budget-cost-36313152

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

19/11/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 20 November 2025.

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

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

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

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

12/11/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 13 November 2025.

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

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

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

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 06 NOVEMBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

5/11/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 06 November 2025.

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

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

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

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Daily Mail: "POLICE WARN OF A LABOUR SOFT JUSTICE CRIMEWAVE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca Camber

The Labour Party's soft-justice reforms will unleash a crimewave on the streets, police chiefs warn.
As prison releases two inmates by mistake, Chief Constables issue an unprecedented alert.

Warrington Guardian: "RAID UNCOVERS BOUNTY OF CIGS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lois Dean

27,000 illegal cigarettes have been seized from two shops.
It comes after Cheshire Police executed enforcement visits at retailers on Orford Lane in Warrington.

FULL REPORT: http://WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25587937.police-op-sees-27-000-illegal-cigarettes-seized-warrington-shops

Daily Mirror: "NOT AGAIN..."
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dave Burke / Sophie Huskisson / Tom Pettifor

David Lammy blasted the "failing" Justice System after another two prisoners were wrongly freed.
Sex Offender Brahim Kaddour-Cherif and fraudster William Smith were released by mistake.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/politics/crisis-after-two-prisoners-released-36197610

Glasgow Times: "'POLICE DO NOTHING'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Donald Erskine

A City Centre shop owner in Glasgow says shoplifters are plaguing his business, while "the police do nothing".
News Plus on Sauchiehall Street opened last year.

Daily Express: "'SHOCKING' RELEASE OF ALGERIAN SEX ATTACK CONVICT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown / Michael Knowles

The Labour Party were told to get a grip of the prison fiasco after a second migrant Sex Offender was mistakenly released.
A major manhunt is continuing.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2130249

Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "CLLR LEAVES PLANNING POSITION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson

The only councillor who voted against the "cruise liner" warehouses now taking shape in Tyldesley, dwarfing hundreds of nearby houses, has quit the council's planning committee.
And Councillor James Fish fired a broadside at former colleagues on the committee who have since admitted "privately" that they wish they had voted against the plans.

FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25586857.lone-voice-cruise-liner-warehouses-quits-planning-committee

Daily Star: "CALL OF DUTY.."
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David O'Dornan

British Armed Forces overseas will get free Mobile Phone usage thanks to a Remembrance Day tribute from Vodafone.

Lancashire Telegraph: "DARWEN'S IN LINE FOR £20M WINDFALL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah McGee

Darwen's Town Centre, parks open spaces, and Young People, could all benefit from almost £20 million of new Government funding over the next 10 years, Blackburn With Darwen Council have revealed.

The Guardian: "LAMMY UNDER PRESSURE AFTER TWO MORE PRISONERS MISTAKENLY FREED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rajeev Syal / Pippa Crerar / Peter Walker

David Lammy, United Kingdom Justice Secretary, is under mounting pressure after two more prisoners, including a convicted foreign Sex Offender, were mistakenly freed, days after he introduced stringent checks for jails.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/society/2025/nov/05/police-urgently-looking-for-prisoner-freed-by-mistake-in-london

Messenger Newspaper: "BUSINESSMAN'S £16K COVID LOAN DECEPTION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor

A man fraudulently claimed more than £16,000 in Covid Support Grants by claiming a luxury kitchen showroom in Altrincham had been forced to close.
On Monday, October 20, Adam Aindow appeared at Minshull Street Crown Court after pleading guilty to attempting to gain CoronaVirus Support Grants and a Town Centre Loan from Trafford Council.

FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25581606.man-fraudulently-claimed-16-000-covid-grants

The Daily Telegraph: "PAY PER MILE TAX TO HIT DRIVERS IN BUDGET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rajeev Syal / Pippa Crerar / Peter Walker

Electric Vehicle (EV) drivers will be hit with a new pay-per-mile tax in the Budget, The Daily Telegraph can reveal.
Under current plans, to be announced by the Chancellor on 26 November 2025, drivers of Electric Cars will be charged 3P per mile on top of other Road Taxes.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/11/05/reeves-to-hit-drivers-with-pay-per-mile-tax-in-budget

Bury Times: "THREE MEN DENY KILLING TEENAGER ISA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan

Three men have denied murdering a teenager in Bury earlier this year and are set to face a trial.
Mohammed Afzal, known to his loved ones as Isa, died at the age of 19 after an incident at a car park off Market Street on Friday 01 August 2025.

FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25580819.bolton-bury-failsworth-men-face-murder-trial

Scottish Daily Mail: "KEMI: GET BRITAIN DRILLING AGAIN!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Gordon

Scotland is facing an 'oil and gas emergency' due to 'Net Zero fanaticism', Kemi Badenoch, leader of The Conservative Party has warned.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15262349

St. Helens Star: "TRIBUTES TO WAR VETERAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Kilmurray / Niamh Green

Tributes have flooded into the Facebook Page of St. Helens Star following the death of much-loved St Helens war veteran, Gerald Anders.
The 103-year-old was one of St Helens oldest surviving veterans, having served as a gunner in the Second World War both in Europe and across North Africa.

FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25586330.st-helens-community-pays-tribute-much-loved-war-veteran

The Scotsman: "POLICE CHIEF FEARS LOSING 1,000 OFFICERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn McLaughlin

Policing in the North of Britain is at a "crossroads", with the force facing the prospect of shedding almost 1,000 officers if it only receivesaflat cash funding deal in the upcoming Budget, the nation’s most senior officer has warned.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/scottish-news/watershed-moment-as-holyrood-backs-new-land-reform-bill-5390392

The Yorkshire Post: "MANHUNT FOR CONVICT RELEASED IN ERROR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

Police have launched a manhunt after another foreign prisoner was mistakenly released from jail, with Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy saying he is "absolutely outraged".

FULL REPORT: YorkshirePost.co.uk/news/crime/brahim-kaddour-cherif-police-manhunt-after-another-foreign-prisoner-mistakenly-released-5390141

Knutsford Guardian: "COMIC'S 'VOICE FOR DEPRIVED CHILDREN'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Belinda Ryan

Comedian Jason Manford has criticised villagers who objected to a retrospective planning application for a riding school which helps deprived children saying they 'should know better'.

FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25587360.jason-manford-supports-riding-school-cheshire-east-planning-meeting

Morning Star: "DISABILITY BENEFITS BACK ON THE FIRING LINE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre

Unions raised fears over Disabled People facing Benefit cuts for not taking so-called "personal responsibility" to return to work.
The Public And Commercial Services (PCS) Union has serious concerns over the proposals that would impose conditionality on workers for health issues.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/disability-benefits-back-firing-line

Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "CHARITY BASE FACES FIGHT TO STAY OPEN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matthew Simpson

Northwich base of a charity supporting people with Down syndrome and their families could be forced to close if it can not find enough money to keep it going.
Around 90 per cent of the support activity carried out by Down Syndrome Cheshire takes place at its Denton Drive hub, which is described as a 'lifeline' for those who use it.

FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25592739.syndrome-cheshires-northwich-hub-risk-closure

The Times: "LAMMY SNARED BY LATEST MIGRANT RELEASE BLUNDER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Geraline Scott / Ben Ellery

The Prison Service was unaware for six days that they had accidentally released a second migrant Sex Offender who was due to be deported.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/crime/article/manhunt-wandsworth-prisoner-escape-release-news-zj99n3v76

The Bolton News: "ROAD CHAOS AFTER CRASH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan

An injured person was taken to a local Medical Facility after what Greater Manchester Police say was a crash involving a car and a pedestrian.
The crash is believed to have happened on Bolton Road in Harwood close to the junction with Bradshaw Road and Lea Gate near the Crofters Pub on the evening of Tuesday 04 November 2025.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25598412.crash-involving-car-pedestrian-bolton-road-harwood

The Oldham Times: "PUB SHUTS AFTER CLASH LEAVES OFFICER INJURED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor

A man has been charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm (GBH) following an assault in Oldham on Friday night (31 October 2025).
According to Greater Manchester Police (GMP), the incident saw an officer injured while they tried to de-escalate an altercation on Oldham Road.

FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25590032.man-charged-gbh-assault-leaves-officer-injured

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 30 OCTOBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

29/10/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 30 October 2025.

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

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

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

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

The Times: "PROSTATE TEST FROM AGE '50 WOULD SAVE THOUSANDS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eleanor Hayward

Prostate Cancer screening for all men aged over 50 would save thousands of lives in Britain, a trial has found.
A study involving 162,000 men in Europe found that offering regular prostate-specific antigen (PSA) Blood Tests reduced deaths by 13 per cent over two decades

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/healthcare/article/prostate-cancer-screening-over-50s-cuts-deaths-gcbx5557r

The Oldham Times: "JAILED: MAN INHALED GAS BEFORE CRASHING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor

Declan Shorrocks seriously injured three passengers by crashing his car after inhaling Nitrous Oxide from a balloon while behind the wheel while on a night out.

Daily Mirror: "MPS PILE PRESSURE ON KING OVER ANDREW"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lizzy Buchan / Jennifer Newton

King Charles was under yet more pressure over Prince Andrew as MPs questioned the Duke Of York's rent-free deal at Royal Lodge.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/royals/prince-andrew-answers-royal-lodge-36154199

Glasgow Times: "'SACK THE BOARD BACK THE TEAM'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Stewart Paterson

Thousands of Celtic Football Club fans chanted sack the board as they rallied together for a protest outside the stadium ahead of the club's Premiership match with Falkirk.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/sport/25582340.thousands-celtic-fans-protest-outside-glasgow-stadium

Metro (South Edition): "NOW JAIL FARCE MIGRANT PAID TO GO QUIETLY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Liam Coleman

The migrant Sex Offender wrongly released from jail, then recaptured, was given £500 when he threatened to disrupt his deportation to Ethiopia.

The Bolton News: "POLICE IN VISIT TO 'CASH-RICH' BARBERSHOPS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan

Barbershops across Bolton were visited by Greater Manchester Police, Immigration Officials and Council Officers as part of a wide-ranging operation looking at "cash-rich" businesses.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25578201.barbershops-across-bolton-visited-operation-machinize

The Times Scotland: "PROSTATE TEST FROM AGE '50 WOULD SAVE THOUSANDS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eleanor Hayward

Prostate Cancer screening for all men aged over 50 would save thousands of lives in Britain, a trial has found.
A study involving 162,000 men in Europe found that offering regular prostate-specific antigen (PSA) Blood Tests reduced deaths by 13 per cent over two decades

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/healthcare/article/prostate-cancer-screening-over-50s-cuts-deaths-gcbx5557r

The Messenger: "GIRL DENIED TRANSPLANT ON THE NHS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sofia Fedeczko

A girl from Altrincham has been told that the liver transplant she desperately needs will not be possible on the NHS.
Now her parents have launched a GoFundMe campaign to help raise money for treatment aboad.

FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25562583.altrincham-family-fight-cancer-treatment-daughter

Daily Mail: "REEVES ILLEGALLY RENTED OUT HER OWN FAMILY HOME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Harriet Line / Miles Dilworth

Rachel Reeves has broken housing regulations by unlawfully renting out her family home without a licence after entering Downing Street, the Daily Mail can reveal.
The Chancellor tonight referred herself to the independent ethics adviser and had to admit her error to the Prime Minister after inquiries by Daily Mail.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15239797

Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "'MASSIVE' BOUGH CRASHES INTO CAR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rob Goulding

A massive tree bough came crashing down onto a moving car in Hartford, injuring a couple travelling to work.
Karl Brooks was driving his wife, Kirsty, up Burrows Hill in Hartford en route to Greenbank School, just before 8am Wednesday, October 8, when the bough dropped with next to no warning.

FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25566398.tree-crashes-car-hartford-couple-drive-work

The Scotsman: "MATERNITY UNIT HAT 'CULTURE OF MISTRUST'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rachel Amery

NHS Lothian will face increased intervention from the Scottish Government, the Health Secretary has said, after a damning review found a "culture of mistrust" had led to patients being harmed at one of Scotland's busiest Maternity Units.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/culture-of-mistrust-led-to-patient-harm-at-edinburgh-royal-infirmary-maternity-unit-report-finds-5379459

St. Helens Star: "TESCO OBJECTS TO ALDI'S PLAN FOR NEW STORE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Mulligan

Supermarket giant Tesco has lodged an objection to Aldi's plans for a new foodstore in St. Helens - stating it would have a negative impact on the Town Centre.

FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25563311.tesco-objects-plans-new-aldi-supermarket-st-helens

Daily Express: "SEX ATTACKER MIGRANT WAS GIVEN £500 TO LEAVE BRITAIN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Knowles / Christian Calgie

A migrant sex offender mistakenly released from prison has claimed he tried to hand himself in to police whilst on the run.
Ethiopian Hadush Kebatu claimed someone bought him an £18 train ticket after he waited for immigration enforcement officers for three hours outside HMP Chelmsford.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2127541

Knutsford Guardian: "ROGUE FITTER'S ILLEGAL WORK CAUSED LEAK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan

An unregistered engineer has been prosecuted for causing a gas leak at a house near Knutsford.
The rogue tradesman carried out illegal gas installations at two properties.

FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25576622.rogue-engineer-admits-causing-gas-leak-knutsford-house

Scottish Daily Mail: "REEVES ILLEGALLY RENTED OUT HER OWN FAMILY HOME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Harriet Line / Miles Dilworth

Rachel Reeves has broken housing regulations by unlawfully renting out her family home without a licence after entering Downing Street, Scottish Daily Mail can reveal.
The Chancellor tonight referred herself to the independent ethics adviser and had to admit her error to the Prime Minister after inquiries by Scottish Daily Mail.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15239797

Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "TRIBUTES POUR IN FOR A 'PILLAR OF THE COMMUNITY'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Mulligan

Tributes have been paid to Trevor Barton MBE, a former senior Police Officer at Greater Manchester Police, following his death at age 82.

FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25562189.leigh-tributes-paid-pillar-community-trevor-barton-mbe

The Guardian: "GROOMING VICTIMS ACCUSE FARAGE OF 'DEGRADING' REMARKS OVER ABUSE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Geraldine McKelvie

Five women have asked for an apology from Nigel Farage after he suggested they were not victims of Grooming Gangs.
They described the comments by the Reform leader as “degrading and humiliating”, and accused him of "ignorance" of the issues.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/uk-news/2025/oct/29/female-survivors-of-grooming-gangs-demand-apology-from-nigel-farage

Bury Times: "SICK DUO DRUGGED AND THEN RAPED TEENAGE GIRLS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Topping

Two cousins who groomed teenage girls with alcohol and drugs in the 1990s before raping and sexually assaulting them have been convicted of their crimes more than 25 years later.

FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25575452.bury-cousins-raped-teenage-girls-1990s-convicted

The Independent: "LAMMY: I WAS SPAT ON FOR BEING BLACK BUT UK IS NOT RACIST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox

David Lammy has insisted that despite experiencing horrendous prejudice while growing up, he does not believe Britain is a racist country and hit out at those who "would have us believe that we are more divided than we really are".

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/david-lammy-racism-reform-black-history-month-b2854392.html

Lancashire Telegraph: "PUBLIC RUSHED IN TO HELP AFTER SEIZURE IN CAR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah McGee

Caleb Cottam - a father from Lower Darwen - has thanked the community that helped his daughter after she had a seizure in her car seat.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25577377.lower-darwen-dads-horror-1-year-old-seizure-car-seat

The Daily Telegraph: "REEVES EYES 2P INCOME TAX RISE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Riley Smith / Dominic Penna / Amy Gibbons

Rachel Reeves is considering a 2p rise in Income Tax in a move that would breach The Labour Party's manifesto.
The Telegraph understands that the measure is being explored by the Treasury after Sir Keir Starmer refused on Wednesday to repeat that Labour would not increase income tax, National Insurance or VAT.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/10/29/keir-starmer-opens-door-to-income-tax-increase

Warrington Guardian: "LORRY DRIVER CHARGED OVER PILOTS' DEATH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nathan Okell

A suspect has been named by police after being charged with causing the deaths of two pilots in a horror M62 crash by dangerous driving.
The fatal collision occurred on the westbound carriageway between junctions eight for Burtonwood and seven for Rainhill Stoops.

FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25566816.man-charged-causing-deaths-ryanair-pilots-m62-crash

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

22/10/2025

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

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

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

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

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 16 OCTOBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

15/10/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 16 October 2025.

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

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

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

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

The Independent: "REVEALED: TERRIBLE REVENGE OF TALIBAN THAT SHAMES BRITAIN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Holly Bancroft / Jessica Purkiss / Fahim Abed / May Bulman

Afghan security forces who fought alongside British and United States troops are still being hunted down, tortured and executed by the Taliban while the United Kingdom drags its heels over bringing at-risk Afghans to safety,

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/taliban-afghanistan-special-forces-uk-data-breach-b2845838.html

Glasgow Times: "HEARTBREAK AS VAN DRIVES 'OVER GRAVES'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ava Whyte

A heartbroken family in Glasgow have told of their devastations after a von allegedly drove over their loved one's graves.
Anthony Martin said his is "traumatised" after discovering his parents grave site had been damaged.

Daily Express: "KEMI: IT STINKS OF A CHINA COVER UP BY PM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Knowles / Christgian Calgie

Kemi Badenoch said the China spy scandal "stinks of a cover-up" as she branded Sir Keir Starmer too weak to stand up to Beijing.
The Conservative Party leader also accused the Prime Minister of a "shameful" dereliction.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2121654

Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "RESCUE-DEAL RELIEF FOR ROBERTS BAKERY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rob Goulding

Roberts Bakery has been pulled back from the brink of collapse by a rescue deal with a West Midlands billionaire known as the 'Chicken King'.
Boparan Private Office (BPO), owned by food processing entrepreneur Ranjit Boparan, has announced an investment to secure the future of the historic Rudheath bakery business.

FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25543903.roberts-bakery-rescue-deal-saves-433-jobs-northwich

Daily Star: "KATIE NAMES TV STAR 'RAPIST'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David O'Dornan / Bekka Barnard

Katie Price stunned fans at a stage show by naming a well-known British TV star who she claims raped her.
Katie Price's fans were reportedly left speechless at a recent live show.
The reality TV star made the claim during her live show An Evening With Katie Price And Kerry Katona,

FULL REPORT: http://DailyStar.co.uk/showbiz/katie-price-fans-gasped-fell-36074041

Melton Times: "NEW SURGERY PLAN STALLS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie

Melton Mowbray’s only GP surgery is expanding its services to patients and says it is ‘confident’ it can meet the needs of the increasing population in the town.
It was announced last week that Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board (ICB) was pausing its quest to set up a second doctors’ practice in the town until 2027.

FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/health/new-town-centre-site-to-be-opened-as-part-of-gp-surgerys-expansion-plans-5360333

Daily Mirror: "£145M OWED... NOT A PENNY PAID BACK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lizzy Buchan / Nick Sommerlad

Wes Streeting says he will fight to get back the £145 million owed for dodgy COVID-19 kit.
The Health Secretary vows to pursue the company linked to Michelle Mone for faulty PPE equipment.

Lancashire Telegraph: "PERVERT PAID GIRL, 12, TO SAY HER AGE WAS 16"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nat Goodlad

Aqueel Hussain paid his 12 year old victim after engaging in sexual activity with her in the back of his car in Blackburn.
The pair met after a series of exchanges on Social Networking platform SnapChat.

City AM: "BANK BONUS BOOST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Hunt

Bankers will be able to collect their bonuses much sooner under a relaxation of remuneration rules unveiled by the United Kingdom’s prudential regulator.
The new rules will allow part-payment of bonuses for the most senior bankers from year one, rather than year three under previous rules.

FULL REPORT: CityAM.com/bankers-to-get-bonuses-much-sooner-as-pra-relaxes-rules

The Oldham Times: "CURTAIN CALL FOR COMEBACK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Charlotte Hall

The new look for a much-loved Oldham theatre has been revealed as a huge renovation project finally takes a step forward.
Plans reveal a new entrance to the Oldham Coliseum – the 135-year-old performance space on Fairbottom Street in the Town Centre.

FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25543283.oldham-coliseum-new-look-revealed-refurb-moves-forward

Edinburgh Evening News: "DISGRACE OF CITY POVERTY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Sullivan

The level of poverty in the Capital has been slammed as an 'absolute disgrace' by the city’s council leader as she detailed plans to open new neighbourhood centres to fight the crisis.
It comes as around 80,000 people in Edinburgh – including one in five children – face relative poverty.

FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.Scotsman.com/news/edinburgh-council-leader-calls-level-of-poverty-in-the-capital-an-absolute-disgrace-5359908

Warrington Guardian: "HORROR ATTACK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nathan Okell / Ella Wilcox

A woman is fighting for her life following a Knife Attack.
She was rushed to a local Medical Facility after being stabbed at a property on Manchester Road.
Gavin Shaw has been charged with her Attempted Murder.

FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25543726.woolston-stabbing-man-named-charged-attempted-murder

The Scotsman: "BUSINESS PLEA TO REEVES OVER TAX HIKE FEARS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Quinn

Rachel Reeves has been urged to "show restraint" in her Budget next month amid growing fears Brits will face paying even more tax.

The Messenger: "NEW 'SURE START-STYLE' SERVICES TO GET ROLL-OUT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor / James McNeil

A new government investment is set to bring family support services to Trafford, with more than £148,000 in funding on the way.
Seven local authorities across the North West of England have been given the major investment which will see Sure Start-style services returning to the region.

FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25541709.trafford-receive-148k-sure-start-style-services

Daily Record: "WE ARE COMING FOR THE £145M"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Callum Parke / Gemma Ryder

The United Kingdom Government has vowed to chase down every penny owed by a dodgy PPE company linked to Michelle Mone.
PPE MedPro missed a deadline to pay a bill whicbh has risen with interest to £145 million.

FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/michelle-mone-linked-company-fails-36075798

Knutsford Guardian: "ELECTROCUTION TRAGEDY FIGHT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan

A widow is suing electricity distribution company SP Energy Networks after her husband, who was a gardener, got electrocuted while he pruned hedges.
Tina Campbell, from Mobberley, said her life had been 'completely shattered' following her husband Blair Campbell's death.

FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25524923.mobberley-widow-suing-sp-energy-networks-husbands-death

Metro (South Edition): "'JAILED 27 YEARS... BY HER PARENTS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Katie Boyden / Brooke Davies / Sam Corbishley

A woman last seen aged 15 before vanishing without trace has been found 27 years later - and was allegedly locked up by her parents all along.
Neighbours who asked the couple about Mirrella were told she had been kidnapped.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/10/15/teenager-missing-27-years-had-locked-bedroom-parents-24430572

Bury Times: "PARENTS ARE JAILED AFTER DOG ATTACK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Topping

A Radcliffe mother and father have been jailed after their three-year-old son was mauled to death by a dog.
Daniel Twigg died after the attack on Carr Farm in Tunshill Lane, Milnrow, in May 2022, after an attack which was believed to involve a Cane Corso.

FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25537729.radcliffe-parents-jailed-dog-kills-3-year-old-son

Scottish Daily Mail: "CHINESE STOLE SECRETS FROM NO.10 FOR YEARS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves / Rebecca Camber /

It has emerged that China stole Britain's state secrets for years using a back door into sensitive Whitehall computer systems.
Scottish Daily Mail understands that in a catastrophic blunder, the Chinese were allowed to buy a company that controlled a data hub used by government departments to exchange information, including details on highly classified projects.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15195121

Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "REVAMP WORKS SET TO START IN WEEKS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Mulligan

An ambitious project to revamp part of the Town Centre of Leigh has taken another significant step forward, with planned work just weeks away.
At a cabinet meeting councillors approved a recommendation for Bethell Group PLC to complete improvement works at Civic Square and Market Place.

FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25535170.works-revamp-area-leigh-town-centre-just-weeks-away

Daily Mail: "CHINESE STOLE SECRETS FROM NO.10 FOR YEARS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves / Rebecca Camber / James Tapsfield

It has emerged that China stole Britain's state secrets for years using a back door into sensitive Whitehall computer systems.
Daily Mail understands that in a catastrophic blunder, the Chinese were allowed to buy a company that controlled a data hub used by government departments to exchange information, including details on highly classified projects.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15195121

The Bolton News: "BUTCHERS SHOP TO CLOSE AFTER EIGHTY YEARS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Isobel Forbes

A much-loved Westhoughton Butchers is set to close its doors for the final time, bringing to an end eight decades of family tradition and service to the community.
Hibbert's Butchers, a staple on the local high street since 1945, will serve its final customers on Saturday 01 November 2025.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25534262.beloved-westhoughton-butcher-close-80-years

St. Helens Star: "PROJECT HALO IS SET TO SHINE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Mulligan

A major employment development near to Glass Futures has been given the go-ahead.
St. Helens Borough Council granted consent for Project Halo at the St. Helens Manufacturing and Innovation Campus.

FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25526435.full-planning-permission-granted-project-halo-st-helens

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

8/10/2025

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

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

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

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

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2618170

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

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

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

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

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

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

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