Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 15 May 2025.
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This is a selection of newspaper publications from Britain, it may not be all of the Front Pages.
If the leading story is available, a link will be provided.
Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.
This page will be updated as the headlines come in.
Browse through #IBPapers on 𝕏, and #IBPapers on BlueSky, to keep up with the latest from Informing Britain Papers on Social Media.
This is a selection of newspaper publications from Britain, it may not be all of the Front Pages.
If the leading story is available, a link will be provided.
Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.
This page will be updated as the headlines come in.
The Times: "EARLY RELEASE FOR SEXUAL OFFENDERS AS JAILS ON BRINK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matt Dathan / Daisy Eastlake
Domestic Abusers and Sexual Offenders recalled to prison after breaching their licence condition will be allowed out again after 28 days to free up some space.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matt Dathan / Daisy Eastlake
Domestic Abusers and Sexual Offenders recalled to prison after breaching their licence condition will be allowed out again after 28 days to free up some space.
The Messenger: "HELP FOR THE HOMELESS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson
New scheme launched in the borough.
A new Housing Scheme has been launched in Trafford for homeless people.
The fully-furnished apartments have been built on a former Car Park.
FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25154318.launch-new-flats-homeless-created-urmston
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson
New scheme launched in the borough.
A new Housing Scheme has been launched in Trafford for homeless people.
The fully-furnished apartments have been built on a former Car Park.
FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25154318.launch-new-flats-homeless-created-urmston
The Scotsman: "ASSISTED DYING BILL IS 'NOT FIT FOR PURPOSE' SAYS GPS' BODY
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Bol
GPs have called for an opt-in system for doctors rather than medics having to actively object to participate in Assisted Dying procedures.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Bol
GPs have called for an opt-in system for doctors rather than medics having to actively object to participate in Assisted Dying procedures.
Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "ROYAL HONOUR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conal Cunningham
Keely Hodgkinson receives MBE from Prince William at Windsor Castle.
Prince Of Wales told Keely Hodgkinson that Princess Charlotte is a keen runner as she was honoured at Windsor Castle in London.
Keely Hodgkinson was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) after winning gold in the 800M at the Olympics in Paris, France and being named BBC Sports Personality Of The Year, in 2024.
FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25159647.keely-hodgkinson-receives-mbe-prince-william-windsor-castle
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conal Cunningham
Keely Hodgkinson receives MBE from Prince William at Windsor Castle.
Prince Of Wales told Keely Hodgkinson that Princess Charlotte is a keen runner as she was honoured at Windsor Castle in London.
Keely Hodgkinson was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) after winning gold in the 800M at the Olympics in Paris, France and being named BBC Sports Personality Of The Year, in 2024.
FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25159647.keely-hodgkinson-receives-mbe-prince-william-windsor-castle
The Oldham Times: "GUN AND MACHETE CLASH END IN JAIL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor
'Disgraceful explosion of violence' in street is slammed by a Greater Manchester judge.
A "disgraceful explosion of violence" in Oldham left one man with serious stab wounds and another with gunshot wounds, both of whom have been jailed.
At Manchester Crown Court on Friday (9 May), McCauley Brooker and Stephen Wilson were jailed on the second day of a two-day sentencing.
FULL REPORT: http://TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25150336.man-shot-attacker-armed-machete-ambush
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor
'Disgraceful explosion of violence' in street is slammed by a Greater Manchester judge.
A "disgraceful explosion of violence" in Oldham left one man with serious stab wounds and another with gunshot wounds, both of whom have been jailed.
At Manchester Crown Court on Friday (9 May), McCauley Brooker and Stephen Wilson were jailed on the second day of a two-day sentencing.
FULL REPORT: http://TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25150336.man-shot-attacker-armed-machete-ambush
Knutsford Guardian: "MEDICAL CENTRE MEETING SECURED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan
Long-awaited plans for a proposed new Health Centre in Knutsford have received a ray of hope.
Tatton MP Esther McVey has secured a meeting with Health Ministers to discuss the issue at the 'highest level'.
FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25144136.urgently-needed-new-knutsford-health-centre-receives-ray-hope
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan
Long-awaited plans for a proposed new Health Centre in Knutsford have received a ray of hope.
Tatton MP Esther McVey has secured a meeting with Health Ministers to discuss the issue at the 'highest level'.
FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25144136.urgently-needed-new-knutsford-health-centre-receives-ray-hope
The Yorkshire Post: "LIFE CHANCES IN LONDON 'WAY AHEAD'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ruby Kitchen
Charity finds growing inequality hitting young people in regions as capital continues to pull ahead.
Too many areas are trailing in the wake of the country's capital, charity leaders warn.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ruby Kitchen
Charity finds growing inequality hitting young people in regions as capital continues to pull ahead.
Too many areas are trailing in the wake of the country's capital, charity leaders warn.
Bury Times: "POLICE RACE PROBE RAPS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eoin McCaul
Police Officers face misconduct claims after Bury racial discrimination probe.
Police chiefs have confirmed nine Bury officers "have a case to answer for gross misconduct" after an alleged racial discrimination incident against a fellow member of the force.
FULL REPORT: http://BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25149207.officers-face-misconduct-claims-bury-racial-discrimination-probe
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eoin McCaul
Police Officers face misconduct claims after Bury racial discrimination probe.
Police chiefs have confirmed nine Bury officers "have a case to answer for gross misconduct" after an alleged racial discrimination incident against a fellow member of the force.
FULL REPORT: http://BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25149207.officers-face-misconduct-claims-bury-racial-discrimination-probe
Daily Express: "NEW DEMAND TO REVERSE 'CRUEL' WINTER FUEL CUT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Katie Harris
Labour faces new calls to restore Winter Fuel Payments after it was revealed most OAPs cannot live on the State Pension alone.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Katie Harris
Labour faces new calls to restore Winter Fuel Payments after it was revealed most OAPs cannot live on the State Pension alone.
Wokingham Today: "CHILD KILLED IN MINIBUS CRASH ON M4"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Preston
A child has died following a crash on the M4 between Reading and Bracknell involving a minibus.
Emergency Services were called to a slip road between Junction 11 and Junction 8, at approximately 14:30 on Sunday 11 May 2025.
FULL REPORT: Wokingham.Today/child-killed-in-minibus-crash-on-m4-between-reading-and-bracknell
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Preston
A child has died following a crash on the M4 between Reading and Bracknell involving a minibus.
Emergency Services were called to a slip road between Junction 11 and Junction 8, at approximately 14:30 on Sunday 11 May 2025.
FULL REPORT: Wokingham.Today/child-killed-in-minibus-crash-on-m4-between-reading-and-bracknell
The Guardian: "MINISTER ACCUSED OVER SURGE IN MEETINGS WITH US BIG TECH FIRMS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kiran Stacey / Dan Milmo
A senior Cabinet Minister has been accused of being too close to big tech after analysis showed a surge in his department's meetings with companies such as Google, Amazon, Apple and Meta since Labour came to power.
FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2025/may/14/minister-accused-of-being-too-close-to-big-tech-after-analysis-of-meetings
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kiran Stacey / Dan Milmo
A senior Cabinet Minister has been accused of being too close to big tech after analysis showed a surge in his department's meetings with companies such as Google, Amazon, Apple and Meta since Labour came to power.
FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2025/may/14/minister-accused-of-being-too-close-to-big-tech-after-analysis-of-meetings
Daily Star: "BIG FAT GYPSY THEME PARK BATTLE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Harry Thompson
Gypsy King Paddy Doherty has warned Universal Studios bosses they face a "battle" with travellers living by a planned mega Theme Park who fear they're being forced out.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Harry Thompson
Gypsy King Paddy Doherty has warned Universal Studios bosses they face a "battle" with travellers living by a planned mega Theme Park who fear they're being forced out.
Warrington Guardian: "WEMBLEY CALLING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matt Turner
Wire dream of cub glory after Semi Final drama.
Thousands of Warrington Wolves fans will head to Wembley Stadium next month, dreaming of another Challenge Cup win.
Fans react as Warrington Wolves reach Wembley final.
FULL REPORT: http://WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/sport/25151498.fans-react-warrington-wolves-reach-wembley-final
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matt Turner
Wire dream of cub glory after Semi Final drama.
Thousands of Warrington Wolves fans will head to Wembley Stadium next month, dreaming of another Challenge Cup win.
Fans react as Warrington Wolves reach Wembley final.
FULL REPORT: http://WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/sport/25151498.fans-react-warrington-wolves-reach-wembley-final
Scottish Daily Mail: "IS RIGHT-TO-DIE BILL DOOMED?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Blackley
Plans to legalise Assisted Dying in the North of Britain face being dragged through the courts after experts warned nearly every aspect of the Holyrood Bill is 'deeply flawed and ill-conceived'.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Blackley
Plans to legalise Assisted Dying in the North of Britain face being dragged through the courts after experts warned nearly every aspect of the Holyrood Bill is 'deeply flawed and ill-conceived'.
Daily Mirror: "DREAM HOL TO JAIL HELL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Phil Cardy
A British teenager who vanished in Thailand is being held in an Eastern European jail on drug charges.
Bella May Culley is accused of smuggling cannabis.
FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/family-say-brit-teen-terrifying-35226188
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Phil Cardy
A British teenager who vanished in Thailand is being held in an Eastern European jail on drug charges.
Bella May Culley is accused of smuggling cannabis.
FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/family-say-brit-teen-terrifying-35226188
Glasgow Times: "COUPLE KEPT KIDS IN FLAT COVERED IN ANIMAL WASTE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Connor Gordon
A couple kept two children in a dirty flat strewn with animal waste and insects on bedding.
Christopher Beevers, 33, and Morgan Neil, 26, cared for the six and three-year-old boys at their property in Glasgow's Shettleston.
FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25164043.glasgow-couple-kept-children-flat-covered-animal-waste
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Connor Gordon
A couple kept two children in a dirty flat strewn with animal waste and insects on bedding.
Christopher Beevers, 33, and Morgan Neil, 26, cared for the six and three-year-old boys at their property in Glasgow's Shettleston.
FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25164043.glasgow-couple-kept-children-flat-covered-animal-waste
The Daily Telegraph: "NHS OFFERS TREATMENT TO 'TRANS TODDLERS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Searles
The NHS are treating nursery-age children who believe they are transgender after watering down their own guidance, The Telegraph reveals.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Searles
The NHS are treating nursery-age children who believe they are transgender after watering down their own guidance, The Telegraph reveals.
Royston Crow: "DEVELOPER TO APPEAL AFTER PLANS REFUSED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Brown
Backlash against plans for homes.
A developer has hit back at criticisms of their plans to build 22 new homes on the edge of Meldreth.
Warehouse could be demolished for 22 homes.
FULL REPORT: Royston-Crow.co.uk/news/25156289.backlash-plans-homes-edge-meldreth
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Brown
Backlash against plans for homes.
A developer has hit back at criticisms of their plans to build 22 new homes on the edge of Meldreth.
Warehouse could be demolished for 22 homes.
FULL REPORT: Royston-Crow.co.uk/news/25156289.backlash-plans-homes-edge-meldreth
Financial Times: "POST-BREXIT 'RESET' TALKS WITH BRUSSELS STALL OVER FISHING AND YOUTH MOBILITY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Bounds / Peter Foster / George Parker
EU states seek new concessions.
Five days to go before key summit.
Tory alarm over 'rule-taking'.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Bounds / Peter Foster / George Parker
EU states seek new concessions.
Five days to go before key summit.
Tory alarm over 'rule-taking'.
St. Helens Star: "BUS HUB ALL SET TO OPEN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conal Cunningham
Public transport is set to see major changes as St. Helens Bus Station closes amid multi-million-pound regeneration plans.
FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25142256.board-bus-closure-st-helens-bus-station
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conal Cunningham
Public transport is set to see major changes as St. Helens Bus Station closes amid multi-million-pound regeneration plans.
FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25142256.board-bus-closure-st-helens-bus-station
The I Paper: "UK FOOD AND DRINK PRICES SET TO RISE IN BLOW TO STARMER'S COST OF LIVING PLAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hugo Gye
Rising food prices and persistently high energy bills threaten Labour's pledge to boost living standards and hold off the political challenge from Reform UK, ministers have been warned.
FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/butter-chocolate-coffee-potato-food-inflation-3694197
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hugo Gye
Rising food prices and persistently high energy bills threaten Labour's pledge to boost living standards and hold off the political challenge from Reform UK, ministers have been warned.
FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/butter-chocolate-coffee-potato-food-inflation-3694197
Melton Times: "FORTIES FEVER!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie
Organisers estimate around 15,000 enjoyed this year's 1940s Melton Mowbray event over the weekend.
Nostalgia-lovers came from far and wide to sample a range of activities and displays celebrating the fashions, music and culture of wartime Britain.
FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/heritage-and-retro/heritage/meltons-1940s-event-attracts-15000-nostalgia-lovers-5123299
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie
Organisers estimate around 15,000 enjoyed this year's 1940s Melton Mowbray event over the weekend.
Nostalgia-lovers came from far and wide to sample a range of activities and displays celebrating the fashions, music and culture of wartime Britain.
FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/heritage-and-retro/heritage/meltons-1940s-event-attracts-15000-nostalgia-lovers-5123299
Morning Star: "END THE NAKBA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Roger McKenzie / Andrew Murray / Ceren Sagir
Workers united in call for end to 77 years of Gaza catastrophe.
Workers across Britain are taking part in a day of action for Palestine, demanding an end to 77 years of the Nakba or "catastrophe" that saw hundreds of thousands of Palestinians expelled from their homes during the founding of The State Of Israel.
Workers across Britain to take part in day of action for Palestine.
FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/workers-across-britain-take-part-day-action-palestine
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Roger McKenzie / Andrew Murray / Ceren Sagir
Workers united in call for end to 77 years of Gaza catastrophe.
Workers across Britain are taking part in a day of action for Palestine, demanding an end to 77 years of the Nakba or "catastrophe" that saw hundreds of thousands of Palestinians expelled from their homes during the founding of The State Of Israel.
Workers across Britain to take part in day of action for Palestine.
FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/workers-across-britain-take-part-day-action-palestine
Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "NEW MARKET VISION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rob Goulding
People are being urged to have their say on new indoor centre.
Shoppers in Northwich are being given the chance to shape the town's new indoor market.
Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWAC) are planning to open the new, modern market in Barons Quay Shopping Centre at some point next year.
FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25144873.northwich-market-survey-launched-ahead-2026-opening
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rob Goulding
People are being urged to have their say on new indoor centre.
Shoppers in Northwich are being given the chance to shape the town's new indoor market.
Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWAC) are planning to open the new, modern market in Barons Quay Shopping Centre at some point next year.
FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25144873.northwich-market-survey-launched-ahead-2026-opening
Metro (South Edition): "YOU KILLED OUR BEAUTIFUL BOY ...WE'LL NEVER FORGIVE YOU"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Katie Boyden
Reece Galbraith jailed for 14 years for cannabis lab explosion in Benwell.
A drug dealer whose illegal cannabis sweet factory in a block of flats blew up killing a seven-year-old boy has been jailed for 14 years.
FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/05/14/reece-galbraith-jailed-14-years-cannabis-lab-explosion-killed-boy-7-23082936
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Katie Boyden
Reece Galbraith jailed for 14 years for cannabis lab explosion in Benwell.
A drug dealer whose illegal cannabis sweet factory in a block of flats blew up killing a seven-year-old boy has been jailed for 14 years.
FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/05/14/reece-galbraith-jailed-14-years-cannabis-lab-explosion-killed-boy-7-23082936
That's all the papers.
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