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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW (FRIDAY'S PAPERS): FRIDAY 30 JANUARY 2026 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

29/1/2026

Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 30 January 2026.

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

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

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

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

The Independent: "BETRAYAL OF 3.8M WOMEN DENIED PENSION PAYOUT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox / Kate Devlin

Millions of WASPI women 'betrayed' as government refuses to grant compensation over State Pension age changes.
Women affected by changes to the State Pension age have accused the government of treating them with "utter contempt".

FULL REPORT: INDEPENDENT.CO.UK/news/uk/politics/waspi-women-state-pension-age-compensation-b2910096.html

The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "PAUL'S TAKING STEPS TO BRING MEN TOGETHER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

Paul Hall, a Redditch man, is bringing others together - one step at a time - through a new male Walking Group designed to bring connection, wellbeing and conversation.

Metro (North Edition): "REFORM SURGE PAST SARWAR IN SHOCK POLL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Paton

Reform UK have leapt clear of Scottish Labour in second place ahead of May's Holyrood Election.
Nigel Farage's party have a five-point lead over The Labour Party.

Lancashire Telegraph: "HEARTBREAK AS GIRL SWEPT OUT TO SEA IN MOROCCO"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Shuiab Khan

Seven-year-old Inaayah Makda from Blackburn was swept out to sea whilst on holiday in Morocco near the coast of Casablanca.
The family of Inaayah Makda plea for support to help locate her.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25807546.tragedy-girl-7-blackburn-swept-sea

The Economist: "THE ICE TEST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Zanny Minton Beddoes / Edward Carr / Charlotte Howard / Steve Coll / Robert Guest

An analysis of how Renée Nicole Macklin Good and Alex Jeffrey Pretti's killings by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minneapolis, Minnesota will shape democracy in United States Of America.

FULL REPORT: ECONOMIST.COM/insider/the-insider/the-ice-test-how-the-killing-of-two-citizens-in-minneapolis-will-shape-american-democracy

Stratford Observer: "PUPILS KEEN TO PUT THE COST OF TRAFFIC BACK ON MOTORISTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins

A Congestion Charge for Stratford has been mooted by a group of award-winning students.
The proposal came out of a competition run by The Office For National Statistics which saw a team of King Edward VI pupils come away with the top prize.

Metro (South Edition): "BUS SNATCH HERO SACKED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Brooke Davies

Mark Hehir, a Bus Driver, has been sacked after chasing down and punching a thief who snatched a necklace from a female passenger on a MetroLine Bus between Wembley and Maida Vale in London.

FULL REPORT: METRO.CO.UK/2026/01/29/london-bus-driver-sacked-after-chasing-and-punching-thief-who-stole-from-passenger-26588438

Coventry Observer: "'FORGOTTEN' MICHAEL TELLS OF INSECT INFESTATION HELL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

Michael Jones, a pensioner from the Tile Hill area of Coventry, has spoken of his distress after his home was infested for months.

Glasgow Times: "CASH INJECTION WILL LIGHT UP BRIDGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nicole Mitchell

The South Portland Street Suspension Bridge which links Clyde Street and Calton Place across River Clyde in Glasgow will receive new lighting as a result of almost half a million pounds of funding.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25807172.glasgows-south-portland-street-suspension-bridge-get-upgrade

The West Australian (Australia): "LEADERSHIP LOTTO"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Greene

The battle to unseat Sussan Ley from Liberal Leadership has hit a stalemate after secret talks in Melbourne, Australia failed to produce a sole candidate for her job.

FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/politics/liberal-leadership-crisis-sussan-ley-likely-to-stay-as-angus-taylor-andrew-hastie-battle-for-succession-c-21468751

Daily Star: "GREAT BALL OF CHINA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Nelson

Arsenal Football Club fan, and Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer gave China President Xi Jinping, a Manchester United Football Club supporter, the match ball from The Red Devils' 3-2 win against The Gunners.

FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/news/latest-news/keir-starmers-turnip-say-arsenal-36637752

Droitwich Standard: "COMMUNITY SHOCKED BY £500 CHARITY SHOP RAID"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith

The Droitwich community has been shocked after a burglary at the town’s much-loved Salvation Army Charity Shop that saw hundreds of pounds taken.

FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/droitwich-salvation-army-charity-shop-burglary-over-500-taken

The Scotsman: "MINISTERS HAVE 'ADDED TO PAIN' SAYS MOTHER OF HOSPITAL VICTIM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alastair Grant / David Bol

Kimberly Darroch, the mother of a 10-year-old girl who was killed by a hospital infection, has accused SNP ministers of having "added to our pain and anguish" after an official meeting note revealed political pressure was being felt to open the Medical Facility in Britain before it was ready.

FULL REPORT: SCOTSMAN.COM/news/politics/bereaved-mother-accuses-ministers-of-adding-to-pain-over-scandal-hit-hospital-revelation-5495071

State Times (India): "SC PUTS NEW UGC REGULATIONS ON HOLD, SAYS WE CAN HAVE 'VERY SWEEPING CONSEQUENCES'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: State Times Editorial

The Supreme Court in India stayed the UGC's 2026 Equity Regulations, deeming them vague, prone to misuse and potentially divisive with "very sweeping consequences".

FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/sc-puts-new-ugc-regulations-on-hold-says-can-have-very-sweeping-consequences

Daily Mirror: "I'VE LOST MY BROTHERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Phil Cardy

Anthony Joshua has paid tribute to his two friends killed during a Car Accident in Lagos, Nigeria. that he miraculously survived.
Anthony Joshua, says: "They’re my brothers, my friends".

FULL REPORT: MIRROR.CO.UK/sport/boxing/breaking-anthony-joshua-car-crash-36639514

Evesham Observer: "COUNCIL FIRMS UP ITS REDEVELOPMENT PLANS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lise Evans

Wychavon District Council has announced that they are on track to buy Evesham’s Riverside Shopping Centre within a matter of weeks.
Ownership of Evesham's beleaguered Riverside Shopping Centre should be back in public hands by April.

FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/news/wychavon-confirms-it-expects-to-buy-riverside-shopping-centre

Daily Express: "SOPHIE'S PLEA: DON'T SNATCH HOPE AWAY FROM US"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hanna Geissler

Sophie Blake, who is terminally ill with Breast Cancer, has issued a desperate plea to seven peers blocking the Assisted Dying Bill in the House Of Lords.
The 52-year-old fears a change in the law will come too late for her.

FULL REPORT: EXPRESS.CO.UK/news/politics/2140084

Kidderminster Standard: "CLOUD HANGS OVER FATE OF CENTURY-OLD CARNIVAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith

The group behind the iconic Stourport Carnival has been dissolved after 100 years.
A statement, posted on Facebook by organisers, confirmed that following the Stourport Carnival Society’s annual general meeting, it was agreed the group would be dissolved.

FULL REPORT: KidderminsterStandard.co.uk/news/stourport-carnival-future-in-doubt-after-organisers-dissolve-society

The Times Scotland: "IRANIAN GUARD CORPS TO BE TREATED AS TERRORISTS BY UK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matt Dathan / Bruno Waterfield / Larisa Brown

Ministers will introduce a landmark law that will allow them to ban Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as pressure grows to respond to the group's bloody suppression of anti-government protests.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/world/middle-east/article/eu-irgc-terrorist-iran-news-cfngbn3fc

Leamington Observer: "WORK SET TO START ON TOWER BLOCK DEMOLITION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ian Hughes

A landmark Tower Block in Leamington is soon set to be reduced to rubble.
Work is expected to start shortly on taking down Christine Ledger Square off Brunsick Street.

FULL REPORT: LeamingtonObserver.co.uk/news/landmark-tower-block-to-vanish-from-the-leamington-skyline-59957

The Guardian: "STARMER OPENS DOOR TO UK VISIT BY XI AS CHINA RELATIONSHIP IS 'RESET'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pippa Crerar / Rowena Mason

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has taken a big step towards rapprochement with China, opening the door to a United Kingdom visit from Chinese President Xi Jinping in a move that drew immediate anger from British critics of Beijing.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2026/jan/29/keir-starmer-opens-door-to-uk-visit-by-xi-jinping-after-bilateral-talks

Khaleej Times (United Arab Emirates): "PUTIN THANKS UAE FOR ITS MEDIATION EFFORTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Emirates News Agency

Vladimir Putin (President Of Russia) has thanked Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan (President Of United Arab Emirates) for his continued mediation efforts, which have led to successful prisoner exchanges between Russia and Ukraine.

FULL REPORT: KhaleejTimes.com/uae/sheikh-mohamed-putin-uae-russia-ties-moscow

Scottish Daily Mail: "SWINNEY ON THE RACK OVER NHS BUG DEATH BOMBSHELL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Gordon

Anas Sarwar has produced a bombshell document which proves NHS bosses were pressured into taking patients at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) before the 2015 General Election.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15510843

Malvern Observer: "WEDDING ANNIVERSARY IS CHANCE TO MARK 'MIRACLE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

Bendigo Davies - a man who had an emergency wedding in a local Medical Facility in the Worcestershire area after being given days to live with a diagnosis of Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) - is celebrating the second Wedding Anniversary, with his wife Arlaine Davies, after surprising medical personnel with a miraculous recovery.

FULL REPORT: MalvernObserver.co.uk/news/tenbury-wells-man-given-days-to-live-celebrates-second-wedding-anniversary-after-miraculous-recovery-60076

The Times: "IRANIAN GUARD CORPS TO BE TREATED AS TERRORISTS BY UK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matt Dathan / Bruno Waterfield / Larisa Brown

Ministers will introduce a landmark law that will allow them to ban Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as pressure grows to respond to the group's bloody suppression of anti-government protests.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/world/middle-east/article/eu-irgc-terrorist-iran-news-cfngbn3fc

Bromsgrove Standard: "HELP PUPILS HAVE THEIR OUTSIDE PLAYTIME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

An appeal has been launched to raise £270,000 so the playground at Chadsgrove School in Bromsgrove can be revamped and the children can play outside again.

FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/bromsgroves-chadsgrove-school-launches-270000-appeal-for-new-playground

Daily Mail: "IS THAT IT?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martin Beckford / Sophie Church

After flying over 5,000 miles, United Kingdom's Prime Minister Keir Starmer will leave China virtually empty-handed, despite his promise of "history-making" talks with Xi Jinping (President Of China).

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15510999

The Philippine Star (Philippines): "SC JUNKS HOUSE APPEAL ON SARA IMPEACHMENT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Daphine Galvez

The Supreme Court in Philippines has upheld their ruling declaring Articles Of Impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte as unconstitutional for violating the one-year bar rule, denying with finality the motion for reconsideration of the House of Representatives.

FULL REPORT: PhilStar.com/headlines/2026/01/30/2504435/sc-junks-house-appeal-sara-impeachment

The National: "SWINNEY TO 'CONSIDER' CALLS TO KICK THE US OUT OF PRESTWICK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Adam Lyon

First Minister, and Scottish National Party leader, John Swinney has said he will "consider" calls from The Green Party to evict American troops from Prestwick Airport.

FULL REPORT: TheNational.SCOT/news/25807821.msp-ross-greer-calls-us-troop-eviction-prestwick

Rugby & Lutterworth Observer: "STATS SHOW AMBULANCE CREWS CUTTING TIMES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

Ambulances from West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust are reaching emergency shouts in the Warwickshire area more quickly than they were a year ago, new figures show.
Ambulances in the county are responding to Category 2 incidents like Heart Attacks and strokes in 25 minutes on average – down from 39 minutes last year.

FULL REPORT: RugbyObserver.co.uk/news/ambulance-wait-times-in-warwickshire-down-35-per-cent-on-previous-year

The Daily Telegraph: "REVOLT OVER CANCELLED ELECTIONS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pieter Snepvangers / Albert Tait

Councillors have launched a revolt after The Labour Party Government cancelled Local Elections for 4.6 million people.

FULL REPORT: TELEGRAPH.CO.UK/politics/2026/01/29/councils-face-revolt-over-cancelled-elections

Edinburgh Evening News: "ANGER AT ONGOING BIN HUB MISERY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ian Swanson

Residents in Edinburgh, campaigning against Bin Hubs right outside their homes, say the misery goes on despite Council promises of action.

FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.SCOTSMAN.COM/news/edinburgh-bin-hubs-residents-campaigning-for-bins-to-be-relocated-dismayed-at-lack-of-action-5493940

Financial Times: "COMPANIES SCOOP $22BN IN CONTRACTS FROM TRUMP'S IMMIGRATION AGENCIES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Peter Andringa / Clara Murray / Stephen Foley / Rafe Rosner-Udden

Companies including Palantir and Deloitte have reaped more than $22 billion (United States Dollars) from contracts with agencies at the heart of President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/c74170d3-237d-459c-8642-bfd71530897d

Solihull Observer: "BRIDGE CLOSURE 'OPTION' STIRS FEARS FOR FUTURE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Mason

Views are being sough on long-term options for Barston Bridge which carries Barston Lane over River Blythe in the Barston area of Solihull.
The bridge was constructed in 1859 and carries Barston Lane over the River Blythe in Barston, providing a route for approximately 1,050 vehicles per day.

FULL REPORT: SolihullObserver.co.uk/news/views-sought-on-future-of-barston-bridge

Financial Times (USA Edition): "COMPANIES SCOOP $22BN IN CONTRACTS FROM TRUMP'S IMMIGRATION AGENCIES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Peter Andringa / Clara Murray / Stephen Foley / Rafe Rosner-Udden

Companies including Palantir and Deloitte have reaped more than $22 billion (United States Dollars) from contracts with agencies at the heart of President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/c74170d3-237d-459c-8642-bfd71530897d

The Bolton News: "CLEAN-UP TEAM TACKLES GRAVES AND CEMETERIES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Saiqa Chaudhari

Lost memorials and the headstones of several former Mayors of Bolton have been rediscovered after council teams carried out a year-long clean-up programme.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25801937.lost-memorials-headstones-tonge-cemetery-rediscovered

Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "PALESTINE'S UN ENVOY CONDEMNS GAZA 'HUMANITARIAN CATASTROPHE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ephrem Kossalfy

The core principles upon which United Nations was founded are under grave threat in the occupied territories of Palestine.
Riyah Mansour condemned Israel's punitive targeting of humanitarian organisations.

FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2631003

Worcester Observer: "WEDDING ANNIVERSARY IS CHANCE TO MARK 'MIRACLE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

Bendigo Davies, who had an emergency wedding in Worcestershire Royal Hospital after being given just days to live following a diagnosis of Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML), is now celebrating the second wedding anniversary with his wife Arlaine Davies, having surprised medical staff with a miraculous recovery.

FULL REPORT: WorcesterObserver.co.uk/news/tenbury-wells-man-given-days-to-live-celebrates-second-wedding-anniversary-after-miraculous-recovery-60076

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW (FRIDAY'S PAPERS): FRIDAY 23 JANUARY 2026 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

22/1/2026

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 22 January 2026.

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

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

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

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

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

The Times: "STARMER'S ALLIES TO BAR THE RETURN OF BURNHAM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Geraldine Scott / Max Kendix / Aubrey Allegretti / Stefan Boscia

Sir Keir Starmer's allies will try to block Andy Burnham from returning to Westminster and mounting a leadership challenge.
Andrew Gwynne's resignation opens a path for Andy Burnham, the Mayor Of Greater Manchester, to return to House Of Commons

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/andrew-gwynne-mp-andy-burnham-tqz7z0n03

Leamington Observer: "APPEAL FOR HELP TO GIVE AUDREY A BETTER FUTURE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins

Helen Richmond and John Richmond, a couple from South Warwickshire, had their lives changed forever when their two-year-old daughter Audrey Richmond had a catastrophic seizure - and are now raising cash to help with her future.

Daily Mirror: "SHAMEFUL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mikey Smith / Saskia Rowlands

The Mum of the youngest British soldier to die in Afghanistan says Donald Trump's insult to NATO forces was "extremely upsetting".
The United States President dismissed the sacrifice of more than 400 British members of the Armed Forces who served and died in Afghanistan.

FULL REPORT: MIRROR.CO.UK/news/politics/mums-outrage-trumps-vile-slur-36599519

Glasgow Times: "'STOP PENALISING CANCER PATIENTS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Stewart Paterson

Shelley Road in Glasgow, next to Gartnavel Hospital, used by patients and families using Beatson Cancer Centre has been named as the highest for Pavement Parking fines.
Pavement Parking on Shelley Road has saw 185 fines issued to road users between January and October 2025.

Morning Star: ""FURY AT TRUMP'S BOARD OF WAR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Roger McKenzie / Andrew Murray

President Donald Trump's Board Of Peace was slammed as a "board of war" by campaigners as the United States President launched it at Davos 2026.
The Board Of Peace's first task is to impose a free market Property Development regime in Gaza.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/people-gaza-deserve-better-trumps-gang-rogues

Droitwich Standard: "'NOT GOING ANYWHERE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith

The Fire Station in Droitwich is set to remain on its existing site located on Friar Street, despite mooted plans to build a new one.

Daily Express: "BRITAIN NEEDS BETTER CARE FOR CANCER PATIENTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Robert Fisk / Hanna Geissler

Charities, campaigners and Daily Express are urging Government Ministers to ensure Mental Health is a key part of the long-awaited National Cancer Plan.

FULL REPORT: EXPRESS.CO.UK/news/uk/2161413

Worcester Observer: "INSPIRED BY HIS STORY TO URGE ALL TO GET TEST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Maya Dabrowska

Duncan Sutcliffe, a business owner from Worcester who survived Prostate Cancer, is raising awareness of the disease and urging men over the age of 50-years-old to get tested regularly.

Scottish Daily Mail: "BUG DEATH HOSPITAL IS STILL A THREAT TO PATIENTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dan Barker / Tom Gordon

Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, the Medical Facility at the centre of an infection scandal, still poses a risk to patients.
Families of those who caught bugs linked to ventilation and water at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital say they still 'don't believe it is safe'.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15489691

Lancashire Telegraph: "NEW ROAD SAFETY CALLS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bill Jacobs

Councillors will debate a call to improve Road Safety in the wake of a crash, in which a Taxi Driver from Blackburn killed and three Bolton teenagers died.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25787781.blackburn-taxi-driver-death-sparks-call-licence-curbs

Daily Star: "BROOK WHO'S BACK!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Nelson

Brooklyn Beckham put on a united front with wife Nicola Peltz after his mum Victoria Beckham topped The Official Charts, thanks to a fan campaign.

FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/news/latest-news/breaking-brooklyn-beckham-nicola-peltz-36599913

Coventry Observer: "NEW DATA SHOWS BIG DROP IN WAITING LISTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

Waiting Lists at Medical Facilties in Coventry and Rugby have fallen by thousands since the 2024 General Election, according to new NHS data.
Waiting lists at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust have dropped by 3,632 since the General Election of 2024.

FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/new-figures-show-hospital-waiting-lists-in-coventry-and-rugby-have-fallen-by-thousands-since-last-general-election-59922

The Scotsman: "'FLAWS AT NEW HOSPITAL KILLED AND POISONED OUR LOVED ONES'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Forbes / Lucinda Cameron

The families of those who died at scandal-hit Queen Elizabeth University Hospital have issued a damning statement as the Inquiry comes to a close.

FULL REPORT: SCOTSMAN.COM/news/our-loved-ones-were-killed-and-poisoned-at-scandal-hit-hospital-5486720

Solihull Observer: "GAS PIPE WORK DELAYS TO LAST MONTHS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Mason

Solihull is set to face up to three months of traffic disruptions as work to replace half-century-old Gas Pipes gets under way on Warwick Road.
The Engineers from Cadent are to start works on Monday 26 January until Friday 17 April.

The Guardian: "STAND UP FOR YOURSELVES, ZELENSKYY TELLS EUROPE IN FIERY DAVOS SPEECH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Roth

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has taken aim at Europe in a fiery speech at Davos, accusing leaders of being in "Greenland mode" as they waited for leadership from President Donald Trump on Ukraine and other geopolitical crises rather than taking action themselves.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/world/2026/jan/22/zelenskyy-accuses-eu-leaders-waiting-direction-donald-trump-greenland

Kidderminster Standard: "CONTROVERSIAL GARAGE PLAN WINS APPROVAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith

Controversial plans for a new Petrol Station on a busy Kidderminster road have been greenlit, generating 20 new jobs - and plenty of concern.

FULL REPORT: /KidderminsterStandard.co.uk/news/controversial-plans-for-petrol-station-on-busy-kidderminster-road-approved

The Times Scotland: "STARMER'S ALLIES TO BAR THE RETURN OF BURNHAM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Geraldine Scott / Max Kendix / Aubrey Allegretti / Stefan Boscia

Sir Keir Starmer's allies will try to block Andy Burnham from returning to Westminster and mounting a leadership challenge.
Andrew Gwynne's resignation opens a path for Andy Burnham, the Mayor Of Greater Manchester, to return to House Of Commons

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/andrew-gwynne-mp-andy-burnham-tqz7z0n03

Stratford Observer: "NEW CAR PORTS COULD BE KEY TO GREENER ENERGY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins

Parking the car in Stratford is set to become greener.
Stratford District Council's cabinet has this week given the go-ahead to Solar Car Ports in the Car Park of Stratford Leisure Centre.

FULL REPORT: StratfordObserver.co.uk/news/solar-carports-given-the-go-ahead-at-stratford-leisure-centre

Daily Record: "DRINKS SPIKING SHAME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Norman Silvester

Police Scotland are catching just one in ten drink-spiking creeps as cases soar.
Only 85 cases out of 800 in five years - including use of Date Rape drugs - led police to a suspect.

Newry Reporter: "MICKEY A 'GIANT OF COMMUNITY'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kieran Lynch

Tributes have poured in for popular Sinn Féin politician Mickey Brady, following his passing.
Mickey Brady served as MP for Newry and Armagh between 2015 and 2024, was remembered as a gentleman, who 'loved the people of Newry and Armagh'.

FULL REPORT: NewryReporter.com/news/people/tributes-pour-in-for-former-newry-and-armagh-mp-mickey-brady-5479983

State Times (India): "ARMY VEHICLE CARRYING TROOPS FOR ANTI-TERROR OPS PLUNGES INTO GORGE IN DOAH' 10 MARTYRED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: State Times Editorial

Ten soldiers were martyred and 11 injured when an armoured vehicle of the Army carrying troops for an anti-terror operation plunged into a deep gorge in Doda district.
The accident took place at the 9000-foot-high Khanni top along the Bhaderwah-Chamba interstate road.

FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/army-vehicle-carrying-troops-for-anti-terror-ops-plunges-into-gorge-in-doda-10-martyred

Bromsgrove Standard: "RESIDENTS SHARE TALES OF PROBLEMS WITH THE POST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

Residents across Bromsgrove, Rubery and South Birmingham have expressed their frustration about Royal Mail's postal delivery services in their areas.

FULL REPORT: http://BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/bemused-by-baffling-postal-deliveries-in-bromsgrove-rubery-and-south-birmingham

The Yorkshire Post: "MPS IN CALL FOR ENERGY UPGRADE SCHEME PROBE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Greg Wright

The Serious Fraud Office should be called in to investigate a "catastrophic" Government energy efficiency installation scheme which left more than 30,000 homes with defects, according to Members Of Parliament.

The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "TOWN FIRM COUGHS UP £1M AFTER FISH DEATHS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

A company in Redditch has made a financial contribution of over £1 million to come into compliance and to deal with the effects of a pollution incident in 2018.
An investigation by the Environment Agency has ended in Mettis Aerospace making the payment under an Enforcement Undertaking.

FULL REPORT: RedditchStandard.co.uk/news/fish-kill-incident-costs-redditch-firm-mettis-aerospace-over-1million-in-clear-up

The Philippine Star (Philippines): "MACROS AFTER AILMENT DON'T GET TOO EXCITED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alexis Romero

President Bongbong Marcos was taken to a Medical Facility in Philippines after experiencing "discomfort".
He has assured his nation that the ailment is not serious.

FULL REPORT: PhilStar.com/headlines/2026/01/23/2502872/marcos-after-ailment-dont-get-too-excited

Evesham Observer: "DRIVER JAILED AS VICTIM IS MOURNED BY FAMILY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lise Evans

The wife of Andy Hirons, an Evesham man who died in a crash in Pershore, has paid tribute to him, calling him a 'strong, reliable and lovable man who was the life and soul of the family'.

FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/news/wife-pays-tribute-to-soul-of-the-family-andy-hirons-who-died-in-pershore-crash

Daily Mail: "DOES ANDY BURNHAM HAVE THE BOTTLE?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves / Martin Beckford

The Labour Party were descending into Civil War as Andy Burnham was offered a route map towards replacing Keir Starmer as Prime Minister.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15488847

Edinburgh Evening News: "'GROWING PAINS TURN OUT TO BE CANCER'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rhoda Morrison

Ava Ferguson, an Edinburgh schoolgirl who was dismissed by doctors as having 'growing pains' and sent home with painkillers, turned out to be suffering from a rare Blood Cancer.

FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.Scotsman.com/news/people/edinburgh-schoolgirl-battling-rare-cancer-which-doctors-said-was-growing-pains-5485748

Rugby & Lutterworth Observer: "NEW DATA SHOWS BIG DROP IN WAITING LISTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

Waiting Lists at Medical Facilties in Coventry and Rugby have fallen by thousands since the 2024 General Election, according to new NHS data.
Waiting lists at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust have dropped by 3,632 since the General Election of 2024.

FULL REPORT: RugbyObserver.co.uk/news/new-figures-show-hospital-waiting-lists-in-coventry-and-rugby-have-fallen-by-thousands-since-last-general-election-59922

Minnesota Star Tribune (United States Of America): "CHILDREN AS YOUNG AS 5 DETAINED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Allison Kite

A United States born Somali American said she was forcibly arrested and detained by ICE Immigration Officials for two days, amid the Donald Trump administration crackdown in Minnesota.

FULL REPORT: StarTribune.com/somali-american-us-citizen-arrested-by-immigration-agents-detained-for-two-days/601568086

The Bolton News: "CRASH THAT KILLED FOUR: TEEN DROVE AT EXCESS SPEED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eoin McCaul

Greater Manchester Police have said a teenager driving at "excess speed" had "lost control" before a crash which killed four people.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25785480.driver-lost-control-car-wigan-road-crash

Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "'SOMETHING GREAT FOR THE WORLD'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Arab News Editorial

United States President Donald Trump formally launched the first charter of his Gaza “Board of Peace” in a signing ceremony during the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2630219

Malvern Observer: "INSPIRED BY HIS STORY TO URGE ALL TO GET TEST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Maya Dabrowska

Duncan Sutcliffe, a business owner from Worcester who survived Prostate Cancer, is raising awareness of the disease and urging men over the age of 50-years-old to get tested regularly.

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: WEDNESDAY 24 DECEMBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

23/12/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Wednesday 24 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: "FIGHT GOES ON TO COMPLETELY SCRAP FARM RAID"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steph Spyro / Christian Calgie

Farmers and MPs have warned the "fight is not finished" following Keir Starmer's climbdown on The Labour Party's "cruel and immoral" Inheritance Tax raid.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2149717

New Ross Standard (Ireland): "WOMAN IS FOUND NOT GUILTY OF MONEY LAUNDERING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Medcalfe

Klaudia Kunce from MacMurrough Close in New Ross has pleaded Not Guilty in response to a Money Laundering charge.
She suspiciously had €19,000 (£16,000) in her Bank Account.

Daily Star: "LOATHE ACTUALLY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Nelson

Actually legend Richard Curtis and wife Emma Freud loathe the idea of a 30-pitch campsite in their swanky village.
The rom-com king has been embroiled in his own drama over plans to build 30 pitches in celeb-crammed Walberswick.

FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/showbiz/love-actually-legend-richard-curtis-36446987

Fife Free Press: "MOVIE MAGIC BACK ON HIGH STREET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Allan Crow

A little piece of Kirkcaldy's cinematic history has returned to the High Street.
The front of the old ABC Cinema, which has sat empty for over 20 years, has been given a makeover which will spark memories of visits there for generations of folk across the Lang Toun.

FULL REPORT: FifeToday.co.uk/news/people/recreating-kirkcaldy-abc-cinemas-history-sparks-memories-and-raises-smiles-5452570

Financial Times: "LABOUR CLIMBDOWN SHRINKS SHARE OF FARMERS FACING INHERITANCE TAX TO 15%"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mari Novik / Jim Pickard

Fewer farmers will start paying Inheritance Tax from April after Ministers were forced into a £130 million climbdown by a fierce backlash against the policy from rural communities and some MPs from The Labour Party.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/cb5dbf7e-aee7-4a53-99fe-73d21c5dc8a8

Gorey Guardian (Ireland): "PLANNING SOUGHT FOR NEW ECO HOLIDAY PARK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

The park on Seafield Estate will have 99 Mobile Home bays on a 6.6 hectare site if it gets the Green Light.

The National: "'BALMORAL ROYAL FAMILY SUMMER CAMP' EPSTEIN FILES EMAIL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steph Brawn

An email from "The Invisible Man" sent to Ghislaine Maxwell referencing a Summer Camp at Balmoral Castle has been released in the latest tranche of Epstein files.

FULL REPORT: TheNational.Scot/news/25720325.epstein-files-unearth-royal-family-summer-camp-balmoral

The West Australian (Australia): "SWEAT THE HALLS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tahnee Graham

Perth in Australia is set for the warmest Christmas morning in more than 110 years.
Overnight minimum temperatures expected to stay above 26°C and daytime highs tipped to soar to dangerous levels.

FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/news/weather/perth-christmas-weather-city-set-for-a-scorcher-with-its-warmest-christmas-morning-in-110-years-c-21081820

Financial Times (USA Edition): "US ECONOMY DEFIES EXPECTATIONS WITH STRONG PERFORMANCE IN THIRD QUARTER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Myles McCormick / Katie Duguid

The US economy grew at an annualised rate of 4.3 per cent in the Third Quarter, accordting to official data.
That has far surpassed economists' expectations as was well ahead of previous quarters.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/fea44f00-6e54-4bd0-b722-6b029ad4411c

Daily Mail: "STARMER'S HUMILIATING U-TURN ON FARM TAX"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Claire Ellicott

Prime Minister Keir Starmer will water down the family farm tax in yet another humiliating capitulation to his backbenchers.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15410473

Lancashire Telegraph: "TRAIL HUNT BAN 'OUTRAGE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lisa Valentine

The Holcolmbe Hunt has spoken out about a potential 'outrage' as the Government looks to ban Trail Hunting as part of a new Animal Welfare strategy.
Trail Hunting mimics a traditional hunt, with dogs following a pre-laid, animal-based scent such as fox urine, while a group of hunters follows the pack on horseback.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25716266.trail-hunting-ban-holcombe-hunt-club-speaks

The Times: "FARMERS WIN TAX CLIMBDOWN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Oliver Wright / Alice Wright

Keir Starmer has abandoned controversial plans to impose death duties on family farms worth more than £1 million after a revolt by Labour MPs.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/keir-starmer-farmers-inheritance-tax-t708wlc0v

Morning Star: "ANOTHER DARK DAY FOR JUSTICE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christophe Domec

Greta Thunberg was arrested in London at a demonstration in support of hunger-striking prisoners in what campaigners called "another dark day for Keir Starmer's genocide-supporting Government".
The Climate Activist from Sweden was taken by Metropolitan Police in front of the offices of an Insurance Company.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/education-union-leaders-call-immediate-release-hunger-striking-prisoners

The Yorkshire Post: "CLIMBDOWN OVER 'FAMILY FARM TAX'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kit Sandeman

The United Kingdom Government in Westminster will raise the Inheritance Tax relief for farmers to £2.5 million per farmer, after more than a year of bitter rancour and furious protest.

FULL REPORT: YorkshirePost.co.uk/country-and-farming/son-of-farmer-who-took-own-life-says-tax-climbdown-is-best-christmas-present-5454490

The Daily Telegraph: "'FIND ME INAPPROPRIATE FRIENDS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Fiona Parker / India McTaggart

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor asked the convicted Sex Trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell to find him some "inappropriate friends", the latest release of The Epstein Files has revealed.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2025/12/23/epstein-files-balmoral-maxwell-inappropriate-friends

The Philippine Star (Philippines): "REENACTED BUDGET LOOMS AS REVIEW SET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alexis Romero / Helen Flores

A week-long reenactment of the 2025 national budget won’t affect government operations, Ralph Recto of Malacañang Palace says.

FULL STORY: PhilStar.com/headlines/2025/12/24/2496498

Daily Record: "£3.5BILLION XMAS SHOPPING BONANZA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Norman Silvester

Britain's shoppers have given hard-pressed retailers a £3.5 billion Christmas boost, Daily Record reveals.

FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/christmas-shoppers-splash-261m-weekend-36434971

Wirral Globe: "PARADE CARNAGE HERO GETS PM PRAISE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca McGrath

Prime Minister has hailed the former Wirral soldier who stopped the Liverpool parade crash driver’s car as a "hero".
Dan Barr, from Birkenhead, stopped Paul Doyle from continuing to drive through the crowds on Water Street in the City Centre of Liverpool.

FULL REPORT: WirralGlobe.co.uk/news/25704076.prime-minister-hails-wirral-hero-stopped-liverpool-parade-driver

The Guardian: "ANDREW FACES NEW PRESSURE AFTER EPSTEIN FILES REVEAL 'GIRLS' EMAILS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Quinn / Jamie Grierson

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor asked Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffery Epstein's fixer, to arrange mettings with "inappropriate friends".

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/23/latest-epstein-files-andrew-asking-ghislaine-maxwell-inappropriate-friends

The Bolton News: "TRIBUTES TO CRASH VICTIM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grace Williams

The family of Vicki Attenborough, who died following a Road Traffic Accident in Smithills, have paid a beautiful tribute to her.
Vicki suffered fatal injuries after a driver collided with her as she walked down the road in Smithills.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25721494.family-pays-tribute-vicki-attenborough-fatal-bolton-crash

Daily Mirror: "FIND ME SOME 'FRIENDS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christopher Bucktin

Pressure grew on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor as emails emerged from "A" of Balmoral Castle asking Ghislaine Maxwell to find "inappropriate friends".

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/us-news/epstein-files-what-know-inappropriate-36447784

Wexford People (Ireland): "TODDLER ALFIE'S CHRISTMAS JOY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pádraig Byrne

A Christmas miracle has been hailed after 2-year-old Alfie Hearne, from Wexford, in heart failure defies the odds after receiving specalist care in Newcastle.

FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/regionals/wexford/wexford-district/christmas-miracle-as-wexford-toddler-in-heart-failure-defies-the-odds-its-the-best-present-we-could-have-asked-for/a1125214804.html

Scottish Daily Mail: "STARMER'S HUMILIATING U-TURN ON FARM TAX"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Claire Ellicott

Prime Minister Keir Starmer will water down the family farm tax in yet another humiliating capitulation to his backbenchers.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15410473

State Times (India): "JOINT SECURITY EXERCISE HELD IN SRINAGAR TO BOLSTER SECURITY GRID"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Security forces in Srinagar carried out anti-sabotage operations around vital installations in India with the aim to strengthen security measures and counter any potential threats.

FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/joint-security-exercise-held-in-srinagar-to-bolster-security-grid-counter-potential-threats

Enniscorthy Guardian (Ireland): "TWO MEN ARRESTED OVER €4M COCAINE SEIZURE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Robin Schiller

A former Sinn Féin representative charged over €4 million (£3.6 million approximately) in cocaine seizure at stables in Kildare allegedly tried to run from Gardai and hide in a barn.

FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/irish-news/courts/former-sinn-fein-representative-arrested-over-4m-cocaine-seizure-tried-to-run-from-gardai-and-hid-in-barn-court-told/a2145497742.html

The Independent: "FARMERS CHEER AS STARMER U-TURNS ON TRACTOR TAX RAID"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alex Ross / David Maddox

Farmers across the country are celebrating after Sir Keir Starmer caved in following months of pressure from farmers and watered down his Inheritance Tax plans.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/inheritance-tax-farmers-labour-starmer-b2889532.html

Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "ISRAELI MINISTER'S PLEDGE TO NEVER LEAVE GAGA 'DANGEROUS ESCALATION'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: AFP / AP

Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz vowed that Israel would remain in Gaza and pledged to establish outposts there, but his office swiftly downplayed the remarks.

FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2627226

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: TUESDAY 25 NOVEMBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

24/11/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Tuesday 25 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 Guardian: "VICTORY FOR CARERS AFTER INQUIRY INTO DEBT SCANDAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Patrick Butler / Josh Halliday

Hundreds of thousands of vulnerable unpaid carers will have their cases reassessed after a damning official review concluded they had been left with huge debt because of Government failure and maladministration.

The West Australian (Australia): "BURQ-O"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Greene

Australia's Federal politicians and their staff have been urged to shut doors and blinds, and place their Mobile Phones and iPads in 'Lockdown Mode' during a visit to the Australian Parliament by a Chinese Communist Party official.

The Times: "REEVES TELLS LABOUR MPS TO UNITE FOR HER BUDGET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Aubrey Allegretti / Daisy Eastlake / Jack Barnett

Rachel Reeves has insisted she will still be chancellor in two years' time as she hit out at "misogyny" in public life and urged Labour MPs to unite behind her tax-raising Budget.

Metro (South Edition): "1,000 ABUSE VICTIMS SAFER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Munro

More than 1,000 abusers have been handed tough new Protection Orders in the year since they began, Metro (South Edition) reveals on the anniversary of their This Is Not Right campaign.

Glasgow Times: "MAN CRASHED AT 95MPH TRYING TO EVADE COPS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eszter Tarnal

A man led cops on a high-speed chase while driving more than three times the Speed Limit in a residential area.
Hurnza Beg was spotted driving a BMW by Police Scotland.

Daily Star: "LUKE: ARISE SIR KEVIN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton

Littler has stepped up to the oche and backed Daily Star's campaign to give Kevin Sinfield a Knighthood for his incredible charity work after rugby pal Rob Burrow was struck down with MND.

The Washington Times (United States Of America): "LAWMAKERS UNITE TO FORCE RELEASE OF EPSTEIN FILES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Susan Ferrechio / Mallory Wilson

Donald Trump's name appears frequently in the latest batch of The Epstein Files made public by Congress, but it was Democrats who befriended the disgraced financier and convicted Sex Offender, emails show.

The Yorkshire Post: "MORE DELAYS FOR POWERHOUSE RAIL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

No announcement is expected on Northern Powerhouse Rail in tomorrow's Budget, The Yorkshire Post understands, with the Government’s long-awaited plan to connect cities on both sides of the Pennines delayed again.

The Times Scotland: "REEVES TELLS LABOUR MPS TO UNITE FOR HER BUDGET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Aubrey Allegretti / Daisy Eastlake / Jack Barnett

Rachel Reeves has insisted she will still be chancellor in two years' time as she hit out at "misogyny" in public life and urged Labour MPs to unite behind her tax-raising Budget.

State Times (India): "CM LAUNCHES E-AUCTION OF J&K'S LIMESTONE BLOCKS, THANKS UNION GOVT FOR ITS SUPPORT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reaffirmed his Government's commitment to ensuring transparency in the auctioning of mineral blocks in Jammu & Kashmir, stating that the new E-Auction mechanism will unlock economic potential in some of the most underserved regions of Jammu and Kashmir.

FULL REPORT: StateTimes.in/cm-launches-e-auction-of-jks-limestone-blocks-thanks-union-govt-for-its-support

The Daily Telegraph: "BBC IN DISARRAY OVER BIAS CLAIMS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Gordon Rayner / Daniel Martin

The BBC chairman has insisted he will not resign despite deep divisions in the broadcaster's board being exposed at a Public Hearing before MPs.
Samir Shah's leadership came under intense scrutiny as a fellow director spoke of a "sharp difference of opinion" between board members.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/11/24/bbc-in-disarray-over-bias-claims

Gulf Today (United Arab Emirates): "PRESIDENT HAILS ADNOC'S ROLE AS A CATALYST FOR UAE'S GROWTH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has presided over the annual meeting of the ADNOC Board Of Directors at the Habshan complex in Abu Dhabi, a strategic hub for the company's onshore operations which includes one of the world’s largest gas processing facilities.

FULL REPORT: GulfToday.AE/news/2025/11/24/sheikh-mohamed-hails-adnocs-role-as-a-catalyst-for-uaes-growth-and-diversification

The Scotsman: "'EYE-WATERING' BILL FOR SCOTS PUBLIC INQUIRIES TOPS £250M"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Quinn

Between 2007 and September 2025, the overall bill for the cost stood at £258.8 million.
The SNP Government has been urged to "rein in the costs" after the bill for the North of Britain's Public Inquiries topped more than £250 million - a figure described as "eye-watering".

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/snp-government-told-to-rein-in-costs-as-scotlands-public-inquiries-bill-tops-ps250m-5415609

Morning Star: "'DELUDED' REEVES PUNISHES POOR TO BALANCE BOOKS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre

Chancellor Rachel Reeves was branded "deluded" by disability campaigners after suggesting an extension to her Benefit Fraud crackdown will help balance the books in tomorrow's Budget.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/reeves-branded-deluded-disability-campaigners

Scottish Daily Mail: "NOW REEVES HITS PRUDENT SAVERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Harriet Line / Hugo Duncan

Rachel Reeves is set to slash tax-free saving pots in her Budget.
In a major blow to millions of hard-working savers, the Chancellor will significantly cut the annual £20,000 cash Isa tax-free allowance to £12,000, it emerged.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15322595

The Philippine Star (Philippines): "ACCUSED IN MINDORO FLOOD MESS NOW IN JAIL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Elizabeth Marcelo

After their surrender and arrest, eight public works officials charged with graft and malversation of public funds intended for flood control projects have been ordered detained by the Sandiganbayan at the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) facilities in Quezon City.

FULL REPORT: PhilStar.com/headlines/2025/11/25/2489668/accused-mindoro-flood-mess-now-jail

The National: "WARNING OVER £1.2BN BENEFITS CRACKDOWN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steph Brawn

Chancellor Rachel Reeves's impending crackdown on benefit fraud will increase stigma for claimants, most of whom have a "genuine need", an expert has said.

FULL REPORT: TheNational.Scot/news/25646144.rachel-reeves-plans-benefit-fraud-crackdown---experts-give-verdict

Daily Express: "PENSIONERS IN BATTLE TO KEEP HOMES WARM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Katie Harris

Many older people will struggle to heat their homes without help with the cost of living, Rachel Reeveshas been warned.
Frozen Income Tax thresholds expected in the Budget will lead to frozen homes.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2137091

Daily Mirror: "ANY MORE VLAD APPLIES, NIGEL?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dave Burke

Nigel Farage is facing mounting pressure to investigate pro-Vladimir Putin links in Reform UK.
The party's leader was urged to act after an ex-colleague was jailed for taking £40,000 in Moscow bungs.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/politics/nigel-farage-blasted-over-russia-36295231

Edinburgh Evening News: "MOTHER AIMS TO HELP SAVE LIVES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ian Swanson

Lisa Petrie whose son died in an alleged stabbing in Leith two months ago is raising money to provide simple "bleed kits" – designed to deal with any severe bleeding – and make them as widely available as possible.

FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.Scotsman.com/news/edinburgh-mother-whose-son-died-in-alleged-stabbing-campaigns-for-bleed-kits-to-save-other-lives-5415197

Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "TRUCE PROGRESS SLOWS DOWN AS ISRAELI KILLINGS CONTINUE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Reuters / AFP

Israeli Armed Forces killed three Palestinians in Gaza near the line demarcating areas of Israeli control, underlining the struggle to broaden a fragile ceasefire deal approved over six weeks ago to Global acclaim.

FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2623830

The Independent: "REEVES WARNED OF GROWTH CRISIS ON EVE OF BUDGET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox / Millie Cooke / Kate Devlin

Chancellor Rachel Reeves's Budget has been plunged into another crisis just as she prepares to unveil it, with reports that efforts to grove the economy have stalled.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/budget-2025-rachel-reeves-obr-economic-growth-b2871104.html

Daily Mail: "NOW REEVES HITS PRUDENT SAVERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Harriet Line / Hugo Duncan

Rachel Reeves is set to slash tax-free saving pots in her Budget.
In a major blow to millions of hard-working savers, the Chancellor will significantly cut the annual £20,000 cash Isa tax-free allowance to £12,000, it emerged.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15322595

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: FRIDAY 14 NOVEMBER 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

13/11/2025

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

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The Independent: "AFGHAN HEROES STILL AT RISK FROM MOD DATA BREACH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Holly Bancroft

A devastating Ministry Of Defence (MOD) data breach that exposed the details of thousands of Afghans seeking sanctuary in the UK from The Taliban - potentially putting 100,000 lives at risk - could happen again, MPs have warned.

The Bolton News: "HOME EXTENSION FACING DEMOLITION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eoin McCaul

A homeowner faces having to demolish their dormer extension after losing an appeal.
A man had applied for retrospective permission to build a side dormer extension to the property at Oak Lodge at Morris Farm on Nook Road.

The Scotsman: "SPIKE IN FLU CASES SPARK VACCINE PLEA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alistair Grant

Official figures show a sharp increase in new positive flu cases in Scotland
Health Secretary Neil Gray has issued a plea for eligible Scots to take up their flu vaccine after an early spike in cases.

FULL REPORT: http://Scotsman.com/news/politics/flu-vaccine-plea-issued-as-nhs-braces-for-particularly-difficult-season-5401519

Malvern Observer: "DECISION OVER SCHOOL SPARKS ANGRY RESPONSE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins

Scrapping work on a new Secondary School for Worcester has been labelled a 'high-risk retreat'.
Councillor Mel Allcott has raised serious concerns over Worcestershire County Council's decision.

Metro (South Edition): "84 IN... 113 OUT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Munro

The Home Secretary has hailed the 'milestone' of more than 100 migrants being returned under the Government's One In, One Out deal.
Shabana Mahmood said 113 people who arrived by small boat have been deported in two months, with 84 arriving here by legal routes in return so far.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/11/13/100-migrants-now-sent-back-france-one-one-out-scheme-24698468

Glasgow Times: "WOMAN TELLS FM SHE WAS ABUSED BY GROOMING GANG"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Stewart Paterson

Scottish First Minister of Scotland John Swinney has been urged to call an Inquiry into Grooming Gangs by a woman who told him she was abused and exploited as a child by a group of ten Pakistani men in the City of Glasgow.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25619317.woman-tells-john-swinney-abuse-glasgow-grooming-gang

The Guardian: "BBC APOLOGISES TO TRUMP OVER PANORAMA, BUT REJECTS $1BN CLAIM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tara Conlan / Michael Savage

The BBC has apologised to Donald Trump over the editing of a Panorama documentary that led to the resignation of its director general, Tim Davie, and the BBC News chief, Deborah Turness.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/media/2025/nov/13/bbc-apologises-to-donald-trump-over-edit-of-speech-for-panorama

Lancashire Telegraph: "LEADERS' CALL TO SCRAP ELECTION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bill Jacobs

The Labour Party leaderships of Blackburn With Darwen Council and Hyndburn Council have called for May's Local Elections to be scrapped because of Lancashire devolution.
Both authorities will hold special meetings.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25618051.bwd-hyndburn-labour-bosses-scrap-may-elections-bid

The Times: "FIVE DAYS OF NHS STRIKES OPPOSED BY MOST DOCTORS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eleanor Hayward

Most Junior Doctors do not support today's Doctors Strike, a poll has revealed as Wes Streeting attacked the British Medical Association for going "against the wishes" of their members.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/healthcare/article/junior-doctors-strike-bma-news-rlngc2b6q

Kidderminster Standard: "HELP FIND A FUTURE FOR TREASURED SCOUT CAMP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

The Kinver Scout Camp, which has hosted hundreds of thousands of children and young people for the past 104 years, will be closing in January.
The tough decision surrounding the site, owned by Scouting Hereford and Worcester, has been taken in a bid to safeguard the long-term future of the site and Scouting in the two counties.

FULL REPORT: KidderminsterStandard.co.uk/news/appeal-for-help-in-finding-a-future-for-kinver-scout-camp-as-closure-is-announced

Morning Star: "GET A GRIP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray

Beleaguered Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is fighting to hold on to his divisive Chief Of Staff Morgan McSweeney amid growing calls for his dismissal.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/sack-mcsweeney-starmer-urged

Bromsgrove Standard: "BRAVE LEO URGES MORE TO JOIN LIFE-SAVING REGISTER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

A teenager from Bromsgrove with leukaemia and desperately needs a Stem Cell transplant to give him a second chance at life.
After his devastating diagnosis, the family of Leo Spronson have been working with blood cancer charity DKMS to get more people on the stem cell donor register

FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/stem-cell-search-launched-for-bromsgrove-16-year-old-leo-who-has-leukaemia

The Daily Telegraph: "SECOND TRUMP CLIP DOCTORED BY BBC"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Camilla Tominey / Tim Stanley / John Cadigan / Rob Crilly

BBC Newsnight also doctored footage of a Donald Trump speech and ignored concerns that were raised about it, The Daily Telegraph can reveal.
Spliced footage of the speech, which aired in an episode in 2022, made it appear that Mr. Trump was encouraging his supporters to riot.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/11/13/bbc-doctored-trump-speech-second-time-newsnight

Edinburgh Evening News: "KILLER ADMITS PUB SHOOTING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Callum McCormack

A gunman has admitted murdering Edinburgh gangster Marc Webley, who was shot dead outside a pub in the City on Hogmanay 2023.
Grant Hunter was due to stand trial accused of the 38-year-old's murder and the attempted murder of a 39-year-old man at Edinburgh High Court.

FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.Scotsman.com/news/crime/gunman-hogmanay-shooting-edinburgh-5401193

Daily Mail: "FEAR OF BEING SEEN AS A RACIST CONTRIBUTED TO FAILURES THAT DOOMED TRAGIC SARA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca Camber

Schoolgirl Sara Sharif was tortured to death by her father after a catalogue of blunders by those scared of 'causing offence', a devastating report revealed.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15289461

Droitwich Standard: "JAILED OVER SEX CRIMES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith

A Droitwich paedophile who raped and sexually abused a boy has been jailed for 25 years.
Jason Lane, 44, of Old Coach Road, Droitwich, had previously been found guilty of 16 offences against his victim in June at Redditch Crown Court.

FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/dangerous-droitwich-paedophile-who-raped-and-sexually-abused-boy-jailed

The Times Scotland: "REFORMS TO DRIVE AWAY 'ASYLUM SHOPPERS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matt Dathan

Shabana Mahmood will announce the most radical asylum reforms since the Second World War next week to end Britain's "excessive generosity" towards migrants.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/shabana-mahmood-asylum-reform-g6wm6lz6n

Coventry Observer: "WORKLOAD BLAMED AS TEACHERS BEGIN STRIKE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

Teachers claiming to be 'at breaking point' at a Secondary School in Coventry have begun six days of strike action.

FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/teachers-at-coventry-secondary-school-begin-strike-action

Daily Record: "EXECUTED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Mulholland / Ruth Suter

Assassin Grant Hunter was caught on camera as he executed Marc Welby outdie a pub in Scotland.
Grant Hunter pled guilty and faces life in prison.

FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/gallery/marc-webley-gangland-execution-pictures-36241600

Stratford Observer: "HOSPICE FUNDING GAP IS THREAT AS DEMAND RISES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins

A funding crisis at hospices nationwide is being felt here in south Warwickshire.
A damning National Audit Office report revealed nearly two-thirds of independent hospices in England reported a deficit in 2023-24.
Overall expenditure was £78 million more than income generated.

FULL REPORT: StratfordObserver.co.uk/news/nation-wide-hospice-funding-crisis-being-felt-in-south-warwickshire-58751

The Standard (Kenya): "TRUTH TO POWER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nicholas Olambo

William Ruto, Kenya's fifth President, has always described himself as a "hustler".
Born into a humble family and rising through adversity, he has built a political career fueled by ambition, faith, and education.

FULL REPORT: NyakundiReport.com/william-ruto-education-journey-career-and-personal-life

Leamington Observer: "HOSPICE FUNDING GAP IS THREAT AS DEMAND RISES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philipa Mingins

A funding crisis at hospices nationwide is being felt here in south Warwickshire.
A damning National Audit Office report revealed nearly two-thirds of independent hospices in England reported a deficit in 2023-24.
Overall expenditure was £78 million more than income generated.

FULL REPORT: LeamingtonObserver.co.uk/news/nation-wide-hospice-funding-crisis-being-felt-in-south-warwickshire-58751

Scottish Daily Mail: "I'M PROOF THAT YOUNG GIRLS WERE ABUSED BY GROOMING GANGS IN SCOTLAND"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Rodger / Tom Gordon

Fiona Goddard, a survivor of an Asian Grooming Gang who was trafficked across the Border, has told First Minister John Swinney he must hold an Inquiry into the scandal.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15289147

The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "THANKS JOHN - FOR EVERYTHING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

Tributes have been paid to John Williams, former BBC cameraman and founder of the Redditch charity Where Next?.
John Williams was one of the founding parents of Where Next? and, over the years, served as chairman, trustee and life president.

FULL REPORT: RedditchStandard.co.uk/news/tributes-paid-to-where-next-founder-john-williams

Irish Daily Mail (Ireland): "FAR-RIGHT TERRORISM SUSPECT'S LINKS TO SF"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Brian Mahon

A Sinn Féin activist has been arrested in connection with a Far Right extremist plot to attack a Mosque.
The Party has said he was not a member.

Rugby & Lutterworth Observer: "SCHOOL IS LATEST TO GET LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

A life-saving defibrillator has been installed at a Secondary School in Rugby, as a Rugby mum continues her campaign to bring the life-saving devices to the streets in memory of her son.

FULL REPORT: RugbyObserver.co.uk/news/rugby-mums-campaign-marches-on-as-school-installs-new-life-saving-equipment

The Philippine Star (Philippines): "NO MERRY CHRISTMAS FOR FLOOD CULPRITS - BBM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bella Cariaso

There would be no merry Christmas for officials and the others linked to corruption in flood control projects as they would be behind bars by then, President Ferdinand Marcos said.

FULL REPORT: PhilStar.com/headlines/2025/11/14/2487133/no-merry-christmas-flood-culprits-marcos-jr

Solihull Observer: "STAMP OF APPROVAL BRINGS POST BOX BACK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Mason

The fight to bring back a Post Box to Hockley Heath has taken a step towards victory – as Royal Mail have committed to install a Post Box.
In the Summer members of the Women's Institute (WI) were left shocked when they discovered their topper was on the ground in Stratford Road and the Post Box was gone.

FULL REPORT: SolihullObserver.co.uk/news/fight-to-bring-back-hockley-heath-post-box-takes-step-closer-to-victory

Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "ISRAELI SETTLERS TORCH, DESECRATE WEST BANK MOSQUE, TROOPS KILL 2"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: AFP / AP

Dozens of masked Israeli settlers attacked a pair of Palestinian villages in the occupied West Bank, setting fire to vehicles and other property before clashing with Israeli soldiers sent to halt the rampage, Israeli and Palestinian officials said.

FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2622256

Evesham Observer: "COUNCIL APOLOGISES AFTER CONDUCT BREACH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lise Evans

A Town Councillor in Evesham has apologised, six months after being found to have breached Wychavon's code of conduct numerous times.
At Monday's monthly town council meeting, Councillor Emma Nishigaki accepted she ‘caused extreme hurt and upset’ with her actions.

FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/news/evesham-town-councillor-apologises-for-breaching-code-of-conduct

State Times (India): "SOCIETY NEEDS TO STAND UP AGAINST TERROR SYMPATHISERS: LG"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha said that the Security Forces are determined to dismantle terror ecosystem but society too must join the fight and discharge its duties.

FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/society-needs-to-stand-up-against-terror-sympathisers-lg

Worcester Observer: "DECISION OVER SCHOOL SPARKS ANGRY RESPONSE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins

Srapping work on a new Secondary School for Worcester has been labelled a "high-risk retreat".
Councillor Mel Allcott has raised serious concerns over Worcestershire County Council's decision to stop work on a long-planned school on Newtown Road. The cabinet instead agreed to further investigation into other options.

FULL REPORT: WorcesterObserver.co.uk/news/plans-shelved-for-new-secondary-school-for-worcester

Daily Express: "SARA FAILED BY OFFICIALS 'AFRAID TO CAUSE OFFENCE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Paul Jeeves / Martyn Brown

Sara Sharif was left at the mercy of her killer parents because safeguarding officials did not want to cause offence when raising questions over why she had suddenly started wearing a Muslim hijab to hide her bruises.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/uk/2133605

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

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This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

The Times: "TERROR ON YOM KIPPUR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Constance Kampfner / Larisa Brown / Steven Swinford

Counter Terrorism Police and the Security Services were on heightened alert for potential copycat attacks after a suspected Islamic Terrorist murdered two Jewish men at a Synagogue in Manchester.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/crime/article/manchester-synagogue-stabbing-4-injured-in-attack-wf82d38fh

Bromsgrove Standard: "FORMER FIRE STATION'S FUTURE TO BE DECIDED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

The future of Bromsgrove's former Fire Station on Windsor Street has been the topic of debate recently as the district council’s overview and scrutiny committee met to discuss its options for the site’s development.

FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/future-of-bromsgroves-former-fire-station-moves-closer-to-decision

The Guardian: "TERRORIST KILLS TWO PEOPLE AT MANCHESTER SYNAGOGUE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Josh Halliday / Chris Osuh / Emine Sinmaz / Vikram Dodd / Hannah Al-Othman / Robyn Vinter / Dan Sabbagh

Greater Manchester Police have shot dead a terrorist who killed two people and seriously injured four others in an attack at a synagogue in Manchester on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/uk-news/2025/oct/02/police-at-scene-of-reported-stabbing-at-synagogue-in-manchester

Kidderminster Standard: "AREA HANDED A £20m PRIDE IN PLACE BOOST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

An area of Kidderminster has been awarded £20 million over the next ten years from the Government’s Pride In Place programme.

FULL REPORT: KidderminsterStandard.co.uk/news/pride-of-place-area-of-kidderminster-to-get-20million-government-funding-over-the-next-ten-years

The Bolton News: "SIGNS GO UP TO DETER BEGGING AT SIDE OF ROAD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Isobel Forbes

Road signs have gone up at some of Bolton’s busiest junctions as the council step up efforts to tackle roadside begging which is said to put pedestrians and motorists at risk.
The first signs have been installed at the junction of Topp Way and Kay Street, a long-standing hotspot for begging.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25506909.new-road-signs-tackle-roadside-begging-busy-junctions

Droitwich Standard: "YOUR VIEWS SOUGHT ON IMPNEY ESTATE PLANS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

An updated vision for the future of Droitwich's historic Impney Estate will soon be brought before the district's planning authority.

FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/revised-impney-estate-plans-submitted-to-wychavon

Daily Star: "SYNAGOGUE KNIFE KILLER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Isobel Dickinson

A knifeman suspectedof killing two people at a Manchester synagogue lies dead after being shot by police.
Moments earlier he was pictured outside the building in what appeared to be an explosive vest.

FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/news/latest-news/breaking-synagogue-stabbing-suspect-shot-36001974

Coventry Observer: "SCHOOL ROAD SAFETY SET FOR BOOST AFTER TRIALS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

Roads around schools in Coventry are set to get safer following the announcement that Coventry’s School Streets programme is set to grow.
The scheme, which aims to make children’s journeys to and from school safer by reducing traffic and congestion.

FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/roads-set-to-be-safer-for-coventry-children-with-expansion-of-school-streets-programme

State Times (Jammu & Kashmir): "LG URGES PEOPLE TO ADOPT SWADESHI; BUY PRODUCTS MADE BY SHG'S, MSMES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha paid tributes to Pujya Mahatma Gandhi on his Janm-Jayanti.
The Lieutenant Governor said the ideals of Bapu are a source of inspiration for the entire humanity and it is the collective responsibility of the society to inculcate the values of non-violence, truth, tolerance and compassion in the young generation.

FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/lg-urges-people-to-adopt-swadeshi-buy-products-made-by-shgs-msmes

Malvern Observer: "CONTROVERSIAL MALVERN HILLS BILL SET FOR REVIEW"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

Controversial proposals to revise the way the Malvern Hills is managed will return to the House Of Lords early in the new year.

FULL REPORT: MalvernObserver.co.uk/news/malvern-hills-bill-to-return-to-house-of-lords-in-january

The Philippine Star (Philippines): "PHIVOLCS: AFTERSHOCKS COULD LAST FOR WEEKS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christine Boton

Aftershocks from the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Cebu on Tuesday 30 September 2025 could continue for weeks and possibly months, causing more destruction, seismologists warned, as the death toll rose to 72 on Wednesday 01 October 2025.

FULL REPORT: PhilStar.com/headlines/2025/10/03/2477201

The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "PEDALING TO PARIS TO RAISE MD FUNDS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

Donna Scarrott - a nurse from Redditch - is celebrating after helping raise £11,000 to help adults with Muscular Dystrophy in Coventry.
She cycled 335 miles in four days.

FULL REPORT: RedditchStandard.co.uk/news/redditch-nurse-in-training-to-turn-pedal-power-into-pounds-charity

Daily Express: "TERROR ON HOLIEST DAY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matthew Dooley / Conor Wilson / Hannah Kane / Matt Clemenson / Paul Jeeves / Chris Riches / Adam Toms / Aditi Rane / Charlotte Becquart / Michael Knowles

An Islamist terrorist murdered two people and seriously injured three more in a deadly attack on a synagogue where Jewish people were congregating to celebrate their holiest day of the year.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2116488

Evesham Observer: "SYLVIA'S MIRACLE SEES HER WALK AGAIN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lise Evans

Sylvia Cameron - an Evesham woman who was paralysed following a rare complication of cancer - has thanked the doctor who treated her at Worcestershire Royal Hospital after shocking experts by learning to walk again.

FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/news/evesham-woman-walks-again-after-miraculous-recovery-from-paralysis

Morning Star: "DAY OF SHAME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre

Two people were killed and four hospitalised by a Terrorist Attack outside a Manchester synagogue before the attacker was shot dead by police.
A man wielding a knife and wearing a device resembling a bomb vest rammed a car through the gates of Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/two-killed-and-four-hospitalised-terrorist-attack-outside-manchester-synagogue

The Yorkshire Post: "POLICE AT SYNAGOGUES ACROSS REGION AFTER TERRORIST ATTACK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

Police Officers are being deployed to synagogues across Yorkshire after the Terrorist Attack in Manchester, which has killed two people and left three more in a serious condition.

FULL REPORT: YorkshirePost.co.uk/news/crime/manchester-attack-police-deployed-to-yorkshire-synagogues-5343465

Manchester Evening News: "GRIEF AND ANGER ON YOM KIPPUR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Slater / Damon Wilkinson / Neal Keeling / Chris Gee / Fionnula Hainey / Helena Vesty / Stephen Topping / Ethan Davies / James Holt / Caitlin Griffin / Greta Simpson

The sickening attack on a synagogue and its Jewish congregation in Crumpsall is an attack on the very values and the soul of Manchester.
Manchester is built on diversity, tolerance and unity. It is a city that rejects hate, even when anger makes that feel like the easier choice.

FULL REPORT: ManchesterEveningNews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/grief-today-also-anger-deep-32600571

Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "GLOBAL OUTRAGE OVER FLOTILLA RAID"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Reuters

Israel faced international condemnation after Israeli Armed Forces horded around 40 ships that were attempting to deliver aid to Gaza in Palestine.
Israeli forces have intercepted 39 boats carrying aid and foreign activists, including Swedish campaigner Greta Thunberg, to Gaza, leaving only one vessel still sailing toward the Palestinian enclave.

FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2617504

Scottish Daily Mail: "HE WAS AN ISLAMIC TERRORIST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca Camber / James Tozer / Jack Hardy

Islamic terrorist went on a ‘barbaric’ rampage yesterday, killing two people at a synagogue on the most sacred
day of the Jewish calendar.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15155335

Lancashire Telegraph: "EV STREET CHARGING PLAN POWERS AHEAD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bill Jacobs

Blackburn with Darwen Council has taken the next step towards allowing hundreds of residents of terraced houses in the borough to install cross-pavement cable channels to charge Electric Vehicles in front of their homes.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25509020.next-step-blackburn-darwen-terraces-ev-charging

Daily Mail: "HE WAS AN ISLAMIC TERRORIST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca Camber / James Tozer / Jack Hardy

Islamic terrorist went on a ‘barbaric’ rampage yesterday, killing two people at a synagogue on the most sacred
day of the Jewish calendar.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15155335

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