 Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Wednesday 07 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. Daily Express: "BRITAIN TO BE HIT BY MAJOR SNOW STORM BLAST" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Riches The big freeze is set to take a stormy turn with blizzards bringing chaos across the United Kingdom. Met Office forecasters warned of a rare "multi-hazard" event lashing the nation. FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/weather/2154363  Glasgow Times: "20MPH ZONES COULD SAVE LIVES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eszter Tárnai A default 20MPH Speed Limit will be introduced in Glasgow as the council looks to eliminate road deaths. The rollout of the zones on around 3700 streets will begin in early 2026 and is expected to be finished by Autumn this year. FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25526542.glasgow-city-councils-roll-new-20mph-zones-2026  Daily Star: "KALEB'S TRUE GRIT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Aaron Tinney Clarkson's Farm star Kaleb Cooper is still driving his tractor... clearing snow from the roads as Britain is blasted by the big freeze. What an ice bloke!  Wexford People (Ireland): "REFUGEES SET TO BE RELOCATED AFTER OLD HOTEL SOLD" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pádraig Byrne Refugees from Ukraine accommodated within the old Hotel Rosslare building in Rosslare Harbour are facing a major upheaval after it emerged the hotel has been sold and they are to be relocated elsewhere with the Department Of Justice not renewing the contract.  The Scotsman: "FRESH CALLS FOR MILITARY AID AS MAJOR INCIDENT DECLARED" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alastair Dalton Hundreds of schools will be closed for a third day amid "one of the biggest snow events of the last 20 years" as one Local Authority declared a Major Incident and fresh calls were made for military assistance to support communities worst affected by the deep wintry conditions. FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/scottish-news/major-incident-declared-with-communities-warned-they-could-be-cut-off-as-heavy-snow-continues-5465298  Lancashire Telegraph: "ON-STREET CHARGING TAKES STEP FORWARD" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bill Jacobs Blackburn With Darwen Council plans to spend a £160,000 grant to provide 160 households with cross-pavement charging for Electric Vehicles. Blackburn With Darwen Council will pay for the full cost of installing the cabling required to allow residents to power the eco-friendly cars outside their terraced homes. FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25743067.blackburn-darwen-home-ev-charging-moves-step-closer  The Times: "UK AGREES TO BOOTS ON THE GROUND IN UKRAINE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Oliver Wright / Tom Ball Britain and France have committed to deploying troops in Ukraine as part of a potential peace deal after President Trump agreed to defend Kyiv in the event of a future attack by Russia. FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/defence/article/uk-france-peace-deal-starmer-macron-k3k35wcgh  Metro (South Edition): "GROKY HORROR SHOW" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Luke Alsford Two Cabinet Ministers have become victims of DeepFake sexualised images (showing them in a bikini) created by Grok, an Artificial Intelligence tool created by XAI on Elon Musk's Social Media platform X. The two Cabinet Ministers are not being named by Metro. FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2026/01/06/two-cabinet-ministers-stripped-a-bikini-grok-ai-26105597  Daily Mail: "POLICE BLUNDER TO DEFY BELIEF" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Tozer / Lettice Bromovsky Bungling police told the parents of a teenager he had died in a car crasd days before Christmas - when he was actually alive in a local Medical Facility. FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15435675  Enniscorthy Guardian (Ireland): "BOY SAVAGED BY XL BULLY TO SUE OWNERS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Amy Molloy Alejandro Mizsan who suffered life-changing injuries in an attack by an XL Bully dog has issued High Court proceedings against the owners and Tuath Housing. FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/irish-news/courts/young-boy-attacked-by-xl-bully-sues-dogs-owners-and-housing-body-over-incident/a2116637299.html  Daily Mirror: "DRIVE TO SAFETY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sophie Huskisson Motorists will face tougher rules on drink-driving, eye tests and seatbelts in Britain's biggest shake-up to road safety in decades. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander is to unveil radical plans. FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/politics/major-driving-changes-could-ban-36504480  The Yorkshire Post: "PM DEFIES TRUMP OVER GREENLAND" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn Sir Keir Starmer (Prime Minister - United Kingdom) and his counterparts in Europe have said they will "not stop defending" Greenland's territorial integrity in the face of continued threats from from Donald Trump (President - United States) to annex it.  Scottish Daily Mail: "DEEP FREEZE TO GET WORSE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Claire Elliot The Scottish First Minister Of Scotland John Swinney has been urged to call in the Armed Forces to help snowbound people after deep-freeze weather warnings were extended across Britain for a sixth day. FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15436535  Gorey Guardian (Ireland): "FLOODING AT AHARE RIVER MUST BE PROPERLY ADDRESSED" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alan White Following calls to find a solution to stop a road in Castletown near Gorey, County Wexford from flooding, a councillor from Wexford believes the solution is "simple".  The Times Scotland: "UK AGREES TO BOOTS ON THE GROUND IN UKRAINE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Oliver Wright / Tom Ball Britain and France have committed to deploying troops in Ukraine as part of a potential peace deal after President Trump agreed to defend Kyiv in the event of a future attack by Russia. FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/defence/article/uk-france-peace-deal-starmer-macron-k3k35wcgh  Wirral Globe: "BLAZE CAUSED BY FIREWORK" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca McGrath The cause of a fire that broke out at a Wirral bistro on New Year’s day has been confirmed. A fire broke out at Jay's Bistro on Chester Road in Bebington, which damaged the premises. FULL REPORT: WirralGlobe.co.uk/news/25741534.fire-service-confirm-cause-fire-jays-bistro  The Daily Telegraph: "DRINK-DRIVE CHANGES TO KILL OFF RURAL PUBS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tony Diver / Szu Ping Chan / Tom Haynes Pubs face a new assault under Labour’s plans to cut the drink-driving limit. Ministers are considering toughening the rules in England and Wales, and could align them with Scotland where one drink can put a driver over the limit. FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2026/01/06/pubs-under-threat-from-labours-drink-driving-plans  Edinburgh Evening News: "EPIC CYCLE TO HONOUR VET" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Julie Douglas An East Lothian vet is preparing for an epic charity challenge in honour of a much-loved colleague who is receiving palliative care. Chris Monk, Clinical Director at Dunedin Vets in East Lothian, is undertaking the Strathpuffer 2026 Mountain Bike race.  Morning Star: "ONE YEAR ON AND BIN STRIKERS STAND FIRM" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre Bin workers from Birmingham remained defiant as they marked a year of strikes. The Labour Party's failure to settle this has cost the taxpayer £18 million. FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/birminghams-bin-workers-mark-one-year-strikes  New Ross Standard (Ireland): "MOTORIST WHO INJURED NURSE ESCAPES JAIL TIME" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted A nurse from Ireland had to retire from work after her kneecap and ankle was fractured in a collision described as 'significant'.  The National: "DEEP CONCERNS AS US MILITARY PLANES ARRIVE AT UK BASES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Walker The arrival of a fleet of United States military planes at several United Kingdom bases since the attack on Venezuela has been branded "deeply concerning". FULL REPORT: TheNational.Scot/news/25744393.concerns-fleet-us-military-planes-arriving-uk-bases  The Guardian: "UK AND FRANCE SEAL 'COALITION' DEAL TO SEND TROOPS TO POSTWAR UKRAINE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Shaun Walker Britain and France have declared they are ready to deploy troops to Ukraine in the aftermath of a peace deal, a major new commitment that has been under discussion for months, although one which Russia is likely to block forcefully. FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/world/2026/jan/06/uk-france-ready-to-deploy-troops-to-ukraine-after-ceasefire  The Bolton News: "CLOSE UP VIEW OF US STRIKES ON VENEZUELA" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan Paul Heslop - a former Councillor from Kearsley in Bolton - found himself just a mile from the Venezuelan border just as the world was stunned by America's military strikes. FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25740298.former-bolton-councillor-just-hour-venezuela  Daily Record: "DAD BLAMED HEADERS FOR HIS DEMENTIA" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jeremy Armstrong Scotland football legend Gordon McQueen blamed heading balls for his dementia, his daughter Hayley McQueen has revealed. FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/gordon-mcqueen-attributed-dementia-heading-36506205  The Independent: "BRITAIN SIGNS DEAL TO DEPLOY TROOPS INSIDE UKRAINE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox / Bel Trew Britain and France have signed an agreement committing to boots on the ground in Ukraine should any ceasefire with Russia come into place. FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/ukraine-uk-france-troops-coalition-willing-b2895647.html  
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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   Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Wednesday 17 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 Record: "DADDY! I'M HERE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sally Hind A dying dad has been reunited with his little girl after a Visa wrangle threatened to prevent a "last Christmas" together.  Financial Times: "LABOUR HAILS SWEEPING WORKERS' RIGHTS SHIFT AS FLAGSHIP BILL CLEARS FINAL HURDLE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jim Pickard / Delphine Strauss Legislation paving the way for the biggest overhaul of Workers' Rights in a generation is set to become law within days after clearing its final hurdle in House Of Lords. FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/60f5cdde-7b60-4d88-9033-32812ead2da0  Wexford People (Ireland): "WEXFORD 'ABANDONED' IN LATEST RAIL STRATEGY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Bourke Wexford County Council (WCC) has outlined their vision for the next three years as they prepare to spend over €700m on projects ranging from motorways and flood schemes to new Community Centres and libraries. FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/regionals/wexford/wexford-district/wexford-county-council-to-spend-700m-on-193-projects-between-2026-28-with-almost-400m-for-housing/a602191439.html  The Times: "RETURN OF UK STUDENT EXCHANGE WITH EUROPE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Oliver Wright / Bruno Waterfield British students will be able to study abroad at European Universities under a high-profile European Union scheme for the first time since Brexit. British Government Ministers will announce the United Kingdom is rejoining the Erasmus Exchange Programme from 2027. FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/uk-rejoining-erasmus-european-universities-year-abroad-brexit-j07k7wc92  The Times (Sport/Back Page): "FIFA ANNOUNCES £45 TICKETS FOR THE LUCKY FEW" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Matt Lawton / Martyn Ziegler FIFA have responded to the backlash over extortionate World Cup ticket prices by releasing new "supporter entry tier" tickets costing just £45 for every game in the tournament. Gianni Infantino, faced huge criticism. FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/sport/football/world-cup/article/fifa-world-cup-tickets-dynamic-pricing-england-scotland-vnd32hm2k  The Bolton News: "FIRST CLASS YOUNGSTERS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Saiqa Chaudhari When it comes to mastering the 3Rs, Bolton's youngsters are first class. Pupils in Greater Manchester performed above the national average in their Key Stage 2 SATs tests held in the Summer. FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25698565.bolton-primary-school-league-tables-published-2025  Daily Express: "RECOGNISE THE BRAVE HEROES INJURED IN LINE OF DUTY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Richard Ashmore Former Police Constable Pam White, hit by the IRA Harrods bomb that killed three colleagues 42 years ago today, wants ministers to at last honour injured 999 heroes. Three civilians also died as the blast ripped through crowds.  Daily Express (Sport/Back Page): "BOSSES WANTED ME TO LEAVE" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Ian Parker Bruno Fernandes says he was left "sad and hurt" by the Manchester United board after they tried to push him out of Old Trafford last Summer.  Glasgow Times: "DAD RACED FROM COPS AFTER SEX TOY INCIDENT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Connor Gordon A married dad raced off from police officers after he was caught using a sex toy in the back of his car. Mehboob Mohammed was initially spotted by witnesses in Glasgow's Castlemilk on 23 August 2023. FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25701675.east-kilbride-man-caught-using-sex-toy-car-glasgow  Metro (South Edition): "CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR AN NHS ANGEL" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martin Winter Sarah Alcock - a nurse who has dedicated her life to save prematurely born babies - will spend another Christmas Day away from her family to help those most in need. Sarah Alcock's sacrifice bears a significant poignancy - as it's her first Christmas as a mother.  Gorey Guardian (Ireland): "LAST MINUTE REPRIEVE FOR MEALS ON WHEELS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alan White A Meals On Wheels service in Wexford has been saved from closure after HSE confirmed the service would receive funding for 2026. In October 2025, Gorey Courtown Meals On Wheels service was left with no choice but to cease operations following funding cuts from the HSE. FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/regionals/wexford/gorey-news/the-best-christmas-present-for-our-community-how-a-vital-meals-on-wheels-service-in-wexford-was-saved-from-closure/a1308342714.html  Morning Star: "STREETING TURNS NASTY IN BID TO INTIMIDATE DOCS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre Government Ministers have declared "open season" on Doctors within an NHS Trust, threatening medics with intimidatory "Welfare Checks" ahead of their five-day strike. The government is behind a campaign of harassment against resident doctor members of the British Medical Association (BMA) by Hospital Trusts in London, NHS campaigners believe. FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/government-has-given-green-light-harass-striking-doctors-campaigners-warn  Morning Star (Sport/Back Page): "BURN SUFFERS INJURY BLOW AHEAD OF CUP GAME" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted Newcastle United's manager Eddie Howe has revealed Dan Burn is set to be sidelined for the next "four to six weeks". Sunday's Wear-Tyne Derby defeat was soured further for Howe when Burn was taken to a local Medical Facility. FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/burn-suffers-injury-blow-ahead-league-cup-clash  Edinburgh Evening News: "PORTY PARKING PLAN DROPPED" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ian Swanson Plans for a controlled Parking Zone in Portobello have been thrown out by councillors after more than 2,000 residents objected to the move. FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.Scotsman.com/news/edinburgh-parking-plan-for-portobello-controlled-parking-zone-is-thrown-out-5444540  The Daily Telegraph: "FREE TV LICENCES FOR BENEFIT CLAIMANTS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Daniel Martin Benefit claimants could receive free Television Licences under sweeping BBC reforms being considered by Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy and The Labour Party. FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/12/16/adverts-could-be-shown-on-bbc  The National: "MPS LAUGH AS MEETING WITH HUNGER STRIKE FAMILIES IS REJECTED" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hamish Morrison MPs laughed as a minister rejected a request to meet with the families of imprisoned Palestine Action-affiliated hunger strikers. Jeremy Corbyn MP said there were "deep concerns" about the wellbeing of the prisoners. FULL REPORT: http://TheNational.Scot/news/25701679.mps-laugh-minister-rejects-call-meet-hunger-strikers  The Guardian: "UK TO REJOIN EU ERASMUS PROGRAMME FOR STUDENTS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pippa Crerar An agreement to rejoin Erasmus – the European Union's Student Exchange Programme – is expected to be announced as part of the United Kingdom Government's drive towards closer relations with Brussels. FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/world/2025/dec/16/uk-to-rejoin-eu-erasmus-student-exchange-programme  Wirral Globe: "HOYLAKE BEACH COMPROMISE?" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca McGrath An agreement has been reached to remove "some vegetation" from Hoylake Beach. The amount of vegetation that can be removed is at a level that is sufficient for the safe, ongoing operation of the RNLI lifeboats but which will not cause significant damage to the environmentally protected area, Wirral Council has said. FULL REPORT: WirralGlobe.co.uk/news/25686239.agreement-reached-remove-vegetation-hoylake-beach  Daily Star: "THE WORLD CUT!" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton Footie fans were celebrating after FIFA slashed ticket prices for next year’s World Cup Finals. A thrilling victory for common sense! FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup-ticket-prices-england-36410841  Daily Star (Sport/Back Page): "BRU HOO" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Ian Parker / Luke Thrower / Amie Wilson Bruno Fernandes insists he was left "sad and hurt" by the Manchester United board after they tried to push him out of Old Trafford in the Summer. FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/sport/football/bruno-fernandes-manchester-united-transfer-36409142  Enniscorthy Guardian (Ireland): "HUNDREDS OF FARMERS ATTEND RALLY AHEAD OF EUROPEAN PROTEST" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rachel Cahill Hundreds gathered in Enniscorthy Market to show support and solidarity with the farmers delegation travelling to Brussels for a Europe-wide protest.  The Times Scotland: "RETURN OF UK STUDENT EXCHANGE WITH EUROPE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Oliver Wright / Bruno Waterfield British students will be able to study abroad at European Universities under a high-profile European Union scheme for the first time since Brexit. British Government Ministers will announce the United Kingdom is rejoining the Erasmus Exchange Programme from 2027. FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/uk-rejoining-erasmus-european-universities-year-abroad-brexit-j07k7wc92  The Times Scotland (Sport/Back Page): "FIFA ANNOUNCES £45 TICKETS FOR THE LUCKY FEW" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Matt Lawton / Martyn Ziegler FIFA have responded to the backlash over extortionate World Cup ticket prices by releasing new "supporter entry tier" tickets costing just £45 for every game in the tournament. Gianni Infantino, faced huge criticism. FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/sport/football/world-cup/article/fifa-world-cup-tickets-dynamic-pricing-england-scotland-vnd32hm2k  Lancashire Telegraph: "'WE WILL TAKE ACTION AGAINST SHOPLIFTERS'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Shuiab Khan Police have issued a warning to shoplifters ahead of the busy festive shopping period as they step up their campaign to tackle theft. As part of Operation Vulture, officers will be carrying out high visibility patrols in busy Town Centres. FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25701350.police-issue-warning-shoplifters-ahead-christmas  Daily Mirror: "BBC COMES OUT FIGHTING" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christopher Bucktin The BBC are fighting back against Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit. Lawyers are said to be mulling an aggressive defence to the United States President's claim over footage of his speech before the Capitol Riot.  Daily Mirror (Sport/Back Page): "BRUNO NO, NO!" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Ian Parker Bruno Fernandes says that he was left "sad and hurt" by the Manchester United board after they tried to push him out of Old Trafford in the Summer. FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/man-united-bruno-fernandes-transfer-36411540  Financial Times (USA Edition): "US JOBLESS RATE HITS FOUR-YEAR HIGH IN FRESH SIGN OF LABOUR MARKET WEAKNESS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Myles McCormick / Kate Duguid The United States unemployment rate rose to 4.6 per cent in November, the highest level in more than four years, in a further sign of Labour Party market fragility. FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/17a1674d-0e6b-4e9b-9c0d-82de5887be15  The I Paper: "SILICOSIS SCANDAL BAN KILLER KITCHEN DUST TO SAVE LIVES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Duggan The first cases in The United Kingdom of a deadly Lung Disease in tradespeople working with a stone popular in kitchen worktops were revealed by The I Paper in February 2024. A new campaign calls for a clampdown on toxic Silica Dust - blamed for causing incurable Lung Disease - as death toll and weight of medical evidence grows. FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/silicosis-mps-officials-unions-ban-kitchen-stone-3629809  Scottish Daily Mail: "FREE BBC IF YOU LIVE ON BENEFITS ST" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grant Tucker / Gemma Parry Middle-class families face paying more to watch the BBC to help fund free licences for benefit claimants in plans unveiled yesterday. FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15379999  Scottish Daily Mail (Sport/Back Page): "NANCY: I DON'T HAVE TO PROVE ANYTHING!" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Callum Crowe Celtic FC boss Wilfried Nancy claims he has 'nothing to prove' despite overseeing the worst start of any manager in the Football Club's history. FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/sport/football/article-15389649  New Ross Standard (Ireland): "'I FIGHT EVERY DAY JUST TO SURVIVE'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eoin Reynolds "I wish I had never let him back into our lives" – Aisha Al Katib tells how her daughter Malika Al Katib died trying to save her from Muhammed Al Shaker Al Tamimi. Aisha Al Katib told a court in Ireland of her daughter Malika Al Katib's final moments at the hands of Muhammed Al Shaker Al Tamimi. FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/irish-news/courts/i-wish-i-had-never-let-him-back-into-our-lives-mother-tells-how-daughter-8-died-trying-to-save-her-from-father/a982054889.html  Daily Mail: "FREE BBC IF YOU LIVE ON BENEFITS ST" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grant Tucker / Gemma Parry Middle-class families face paying more to watch the BBC to help fund free licences for benefit claimants in plans unveiled yesterday. FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15379999  The Scotsman: "£120M FROM UK GOVERNMENT TO SAVE CHEMICAL PLANT JOBS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Quinn Britain's biggest Chemical Plant has been saved from closure after the owner secured a £120 million support package to protect 500 jobs at Grangemouth. FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/first-new-grangemouth-project-receives-uk-government-funding-after-refinery-closure-5438114  Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Wednesday 03 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. Metro (South Edition): "LAMMY: THE JURY'S OUT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Corbishley / Craig Munro Justice Secretary David Lammy faced a double whammy of anger as he announced the end of Jury Trials for thousands of defendants and admitted 12 more convicts have walked free on his watch. FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/12/02/radical-reforms-jury-trials-announced-everything-need-know-25062171  Wexford People (Ireland): "TRIBUTES TO MOTORCYCLE CRASH VICTIM WILLIAM" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pádraig Byrne A motorcyclist who lost his life in an early morning road crash in County Wexford has been named locally. William Astley of Castle View, Taghmon, was travelling along the R738 between Taghmon and Larkin's Cross. FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/regionals/wexford/news/motorcyclist-31-who-died-in-fatal-wexford-road-crash-is-named-as-newlywed-construction-worker/a212694490.html  Glasgow Times: "THUG DRAGGED MAN INTO LANE FOR JD BAG" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Connor Gordon A thug dragged a man into a lane for his sports bag in an apparent botched TikTok video. John Wardrope terrified Nathan Voy in Glasgow's City Centre on June 22 2024. FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25666481.man-dragged-glasgow-city-centre-lane-jd-sports-bag 
Lancashire Telegraph: "CONTROVERSIAL CEMETERY GETS COUNTER PLANS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bill Jacobs Campaigners opposed to the billionaire Mohsin Issa and Zuber Issa's charitable arm bid to build a controversial new cemetery on land between Oswaldtwistle and Blackburn have proposed using the site for a new Nature Reserve instead. FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25666265.issa-cemetery-opponents-proposed-nature-reserve-alternative 
New Ross Standard (Ireland): "NEW AMBULANCE SERVICE GETS THE GREEN LIGHT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martin Mongan Plans are progressing for a new ambulance base in Mallow. State-of-the-art new building is expected to cost €1 million and could be completed by the end of next year. FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/regionals/cork/news/plans-for-a-new-cork-ambulance-base-continue-as-tendering-process-to-start-soon/a1857045265.html 
Wirral Globe: "'LOVING' PENSIONER DIES AFTER CRASH" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca McGrath Harry Murphy from Seacombe was the front seat passenger in a silver Toyota Yaris which was in collision with a silver Ford Focus on Bidston Link Road at approximately 11:30AM on Wednesday 29 October 2025. Harry Murphy was taken to hospital where he later died from his injuries. FULL REPORT: WirralGlobe.co.uk/news/25659418.wirral-pensioner-dies-involved-car-crash 
Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "JOURNALIST AMONG 4 KILLED IN ISRAELI ATTACKS IN GAZA, WEST BANK" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: AP / AFP Israeli Forces killed a journalist and a man near a Refugee Camp in Gaza, Health Workers said, and shot dead two Palestinians in West Bank. FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2624216 
Gorey Guardian (Ireland): "TEEN HONOURED AFTER HE HELPED SAVE MAN'S LIFE IN ASHDOWN PARK" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rachel Cahill A Wexford teen - Calem Murphy Kenny - was honoured by Gorey First Responders following his crucial role in saving a man's life while he was at work in a local hotel. 
State Times (India): "OPERATION SINDOOR BEFITTING REPLY TO THOSE NOT UNDERSTANDING LANGUAGE OF PEACE: RAJNATH" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted Operation Sindoor is proof that India gives a befitting reply to those who do not understand the language of peace and goodwill, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said as he likened the action against terrorism to the strong will and leadership of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/operation-sindoor-befitting-reply-to-those-not-understanding-language-of-peace-rajnath 
The Yorkshire Post: "'UNIQUE' RUNWAY IS 'KEY' FOR AIRPORT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn The size of Doncaster Sheffield Airport's runway is "unique" amongst its regional competitors and was key to persuading Munich Airport International to get on board with the reopening project, the firm's Managing Director has said.  The Scotsman: "ONE IN FOUR SCOT DOCTORS SAY SERVICES ARE 'NORMALLY UNSAFE'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alistair Grant One in four doctors believe services in their department are "normally unsafe", according to damning research by the British Medical Association.  The Guardian (Australia Edition): "BID BY GINA RINEHART'S COMPANY TO BUILD HELIPAD SET TO BE BLOCKED BY CITY OF PERTH" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Luca Ittimani Gina Rinehart's company has claimed helicopter pads are a necessity of modern business as it fights to install one at its new headquarters in West Perth. FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/business/2025/dec/02/gina-rinehart-helipad-company-headquarters-perth-council-vote-ntwnfb 
Enniscorthy Guardian (Ireland): "ENNISCORTHY LAGGING BEHIND REST OF COUNTY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Bourke With new housing developments continuing to be announced for Gorey and Wexford town, councillors in Enniscorthy have asked why their district appears to be lagging behind. FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/regionals/wexford/enniscorthy-news/wexford-council-urged-to-actively-search-for-land-for-houses-as-enniscorthy-continues-to-lag-behind-other-towns/a644964449.html  Scottish Daily Mail: "CUT-PRICE ROYAL RENTS UNDER FIRE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Greenhill An Official Inquiry has been launched into the Royal Family's Crown Estate properties following the scandal of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and his 'peppercorn rent' at Royal Lodge. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's rent scandal triggered a probe dragging in other senior royals. FULL REPORT: http://DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15345087  The Bolton News: "TEEN'S THREAT TO SET HIMSELF ON FIRE AT TOWN HALL" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan A homeless teenager threatened to set himself on fire at Bolton Town Hall to "get the attention of the council", a court heard. Mohammed Abu Bakr Ibrahim went into One Stop Shop in the Town Hall at approximately 11:40AM on 05 September.  The Daily Telegraph: "TREASURY MANDARIN DRAGGED IN TO OBR ROW" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Riley Smith / Dominic Penna / Szu Ping Chan The Treasury’s top Civil Servant has been dragged into the row over whether Rachel Reeves misled the public about the state of the country's finances before the Budget. FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/12/02/top-treasury-civil-servant-dragged-into-budget-fiasco  Edinburgh Evening News: "'CASTLE OUR LAST SCOTTISH SHOW'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Neil Johnstone Iconic alternative rock band Garbage has announced a special performance at Edinburgh Castle next Summer. Edinburgh’s own Shirley Manson, the band's lead singer, is set to come home for the performance at Edinburgh Castle on Saturday 11 July 2026. FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.Scotsman.com/news/garbage-announces-summer-gig-at-edinburgh-castle-5425265  Daily Mail: "CUT-PRICE ROYAL RENTS UNDER FIRE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Greenhill Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's rent scandal triggered a probe dragging in other senior royals. An Official Inquiry has been launched into the Royal Family's Crown Estate properties following the scandal of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and his 'peppercorn rent' at Royal Lodge. FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15345087  Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Wednesday 19 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. Metro (South Edition): "GOOGLE BOSS: A.I. CAN'T BE TRUSTED" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jen Mills The top boss of Google has warned even his own company's AI models are prone to 'errors', and we should not 'blindly trust' it. Sundar Pichai, the Chief Executive of parent company Alphabet, said in a BBC interview that it was important to have a variety of information sources, and double check before relying on chatbots. FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/11/18/google-boss-says-dont-blindly-trust-ai-search-said-tested-24739797  State Times (India): "DON'T VIEW EVERY KASHMIRI MUSLIM WITH SUSPICION: OMAR" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted Chief Minister Omar Abdullah advocated stringent punishment for all those involved in the "white collar" terror module and Delhi blast case, but urged that innocent civilians should not be harmed. FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/dont-view-every-kashmiri-muslim-with-suspicion-omar  City AM: "DEPARTURES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mauricio Alencar / Ali Lyon Fears that the United Kingdom is in the grips of a 'brain drain' escalated after fresh data revealed that three times as many British Nationals left Britain last year. FULL REPORT: CityAM.com/brain-drain-latest-brits-quitting-uk-three-times-faster-than-thought  New Ross Standard (Ireland): "LANDMARK CHARLES ST BUILDING IS UP FOR SALE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Medcalf Selling agent says former Post Office offers a unique commercial opportunity for potential buyers. The New Ross Post Office was relocated in June 2025.  The Daily Telegraph: "BRITAIN NOT READY TO DEFEND INVASION" CORRESPONDENT: Tom Cotterill Britain is not ready to defend itself from a attack. Following a year-long Inquiry, the House Of Commons Defence Committee said The Labour Party are moving at a "glacial" pace.  The Bolton News: "'IT'S LIKE A MOTORWAY'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eoin McCaul Residents in Farnworth have said new cycle lanes have made their road feel "like a motorway" from drivers using it as a through road. The Streets For All programme has invested almost £5 million in installing new cycling lanes and pedestrian crossings on Market Street – but residents say it has increased traffic. FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25628615.farnworth-motorists-avoiding-cycle-lanes-cause-rat-run  Financial Times: "UK WARNS CHINA AGAINST SPYING AFTER MI5 HIGHLIGHTS DRIVE TO INFLUENCE MPS" CORRESPONDENT: David Sheppard / Robert Wright The British Government has warned China that it will never accept attempts to "interfere in our sovereign affairs" after MI5 alerted MPs that Beijing's intelligence services are trying to recruit people who work in Parliament. FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/bde58911-dfc2-4cc7-b69e-924ecc3b5da3  Gorey Guardian (Ireland): "JOHN (52) DIED AFTER BECOMING ILL DURING IRONMAN" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rachel Cahill The community of Gorey has been devastated following the sudden death of John Brett, who died following a medical emergency during a triathlon in Turkey.  The Independent: "MI5 ISSUES ALERT TO MPS OVER CHINESE SPIES ON LINKEDIN" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Millie Cooke / David Maddox Chinese spies have been accused of posing as headhunters on LinkedIn to target MPs as part of a "widespread" operation to access information about the UK government, MI5 has warned. FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/china-spies-mi5-mps-peers-espionage-b2867379.html  Wirral Globe: "GANG JAILED FOR 'ELABORATE RUSE'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jamie Bowman Three people have been jailed for more than 23 years after a brutal £40,000 drug heist in Wallasey left one man shot in the leg. Charles Byers, Emma Edwards, and Andrew Struth worked together to lure a drugs gang from Sheffield to an alleyway with the promise of selling them a large quantity of cocaine. FULL REPORT: WirralGlobe.co.uk/news/25617166.three-jailed-23-years-man-shot-leg-wallasey  Enniscorthy Guardian (Ireland): "COUNCIL CONFIDENT OF SECURING FUNDS FOR TOWN PLAN" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Bourke Fears that ambitious plans to regenerate and revive Enniscorthy will not be ready in time to receive government funding have been dismissed by a member of Wexford County Council. FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/regionals/wexford/enniscorthy-news/wexford-county-council-confident-of-receiving-government-funding-for-enniscorthy-town-centre-regeneration-plan/a818655669.html  Morning Star: "LABOUR ASYLUM PLANS 'WILL TEAR CHILDREN FROM THEIR HOMES'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Elizabeth Short Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is seeking "to use children as a weapon" in her asylum plans, a Labour Party peer who came to Britain as a child refugee has warned. FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/labour-asylum-plans-will-tear-children-their-homes  Wexford People (Ireland): "WOMAN SUFFERED APPALLING ABUSE BY HER UNCLE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Medcalf Bernard Ennis of Piercestown, County Wexford has been jailed for three and a half years as Judge James McCourt praises victim's courage. FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/regionals/wexford/news/courts/my-name-is-lisa-and-i-finally-have-a-voice-wexford-womans-harrowing-testimony-as-uncle-is-jailed-for-sexual-abuse/a1906485506.html  Lancashire Telegraph: "SAFETY BOSSES' BRANCH DEATH NOTICE ISSUED" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bill Jacobs Blackburn with Darwen Council has been served with an 'improvement notice' by the Health And Safety Executive over the death of mother-of-two Madia Kauser, who was hit by a falling tree branch in one of its parks in August. FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25631530.witton-park-branch-death-council-issued-hse-notice  Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Wednesday 12 November 2025. Browse through #IBPapers on 𝕏, and #IBPapers on BlueSky, to keep up with the latest from Informing Britain Papers on Social Media. This is a selection of newspaper publications from United Kingdom, and around the world. All papers are from within United Kingdom, unless otherwise stated. If the leading story is available, links will be provided. This page will be updated as the headlines come in. The Independent: "DEFIANT BBC BOSS: WE MUST FIGHT FOR OUR JOURNALISM" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Devlin The departing boss of the BBC has warned staff against the "weaponisation" of criticisms of the corporation as they face a $1 billion (£760 million) legal threat from Donald Trump. FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/bbc-trump-tim-davie-speech-b2863078.html  Wexford People (Ireland): "MOTHER CAUGHT WITH CANNABIS WORTH €42K" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Medcalf A package delivered to a South Wexford home proved to contain cannabis worth €42,000 (£35,111), the Circuit Court was told. Christina Delaney amitted possession of 2.179 kilos of marijuana. FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/regionals/wexford/news/courts/wexford-mother-caught-with-cannabis-worth-42000-avoids-prison-sentence/a175499913.html  Metro (North Edition): "HEARTBROKEN" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Stuart The number of heart patients waiting for treatment has rocketed. Inpatient lists have almost tripled in five years.  Lancashire Telegraph: "3.5K FINES FOR USING ELECTRIC CAR SPACES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jack Stott Lancashire County Council has issued nearly 3,500 fines over the past five years to drivers parking in Electric Vehicle bays without charging. This number includes 81 repeat offenders. In Blackburn 41 fines have been issued.  Glasgow Times: "'THEY WILL BE ARRESTED FOR RIOTING'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Emily Moore A top Police Officer has spoken out after "large-scale unrest" as groups of youngsters took part in rioting on Bonfire Night. The incident happened on Dumbarton Road in Glasgow. FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25601656.children-car-firework-smashes-window-clydebank  The Nationalist (Ireland): "SCHOOL BUS TRIAL BEGINS IN DUBLIN" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Fionnuala Walsh Five bus and taxi operators from Tipperary are on trial accused of anti-competition practices in the provision of school transport services across five counties. FULL REPORT: TipperaryLive.IE/news/crime---court/1937328/tipperary-school-bus-trial-not-stuff-of-hollywood-but-affects-everyone-says-prosecution.html  The Yorkshire Post: "'FARMING MISTAKES MADE BY MINISTERS'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn "Mistakes were made" by the Government with the abrupt closure of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme, Emma Reynolds, the new Environment Secretary, has admitted.  The West Australian (Australia): "AMBUSH OF ALDO" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Greene Recently retired RSL President Greg Melick has delivered a blistering critique of Australia's preparedness for future conflicts during a Remembrance Day speech at the Australian War Memorial. FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/politics/federal-politics/former-rsl-boss-major-general-greg-melick-blasts-australias-low-defence-spending-in-war-memorial-speech-c-20640656  Gorey Guardian (Ireland): "YOUNG MUM DIES IN AN ACCIDENT WHILE IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rachel Cahill A Wexford woman has died in the Dominican Republic following a tragic accident. Claire Cullen of Riverchapel in Gorey, Co Wexford, is understood to have been in the Dominican Republic attending a wedding when she was involved in a fatal accident involving a car. FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/regionals/wexford/gorey-news/tributes-pour-in-for-wexford-woman-who-died-in-fatal-accident-in-the-dominican-republic-she-was-the-heartbeat-of-two-families/a273661791.html  Metro (South Edition): "£5BN CRYPTO QUEEN JAILED" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Hooper / John Dunne Zhimin Qian (alias Yadi Zhang) - Chinese criminal - masterminded a £5.5billion CryptoCurrency Scam as she lived it up in a £17,000-a-month rented mansion in Britain - while planning to buy her own kingdom. FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/11/11/two-jailed-5-500-000-000-000-bitcoin-fraud-case-24663869  Morning Star: "TELL TRUMP TO BACK OFF BBC ROW, PM TOLD" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray Stand up to Donald Trump and his British acolytes, the UK Government was told as the row over BBC escalated. The United States President announced, via lawyers in Florida, that he is to sue the broadcaster for 1 billion dollars. FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/government-urged-stand-trump-bbc-row-escalates  New Ross Standard (Ireland): "MAN (29) THREATENED TO KILL HIS EX-PARTNER" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted The accused is currently serving a jail sentence for a Drug Offence and had suffered a double bereavement.  The Daily Telegraph: "'WE ARE THE VERY BEST OF SOCIETY'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Robert Mendick / Anita Singh Tim Davie has blamed "enemies" of the BBC for stoking the bias scandal engulfing the corporation, declaring the broadcaster "the very best of society". FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/11/11/tim-davie-im-very-proud-of-bbc-journalists  State Times (India): "CONSPIRATORS BEHIND DELHI BLAST WILL NOT BE SPARED: MODI" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted The conspirators behind the Delhi car blast will not be spared as the probe agencies investigating it will get to the bottom of the case to bring those responsible for it to justice, says Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/conspirators-behind-delhi-blast-will-not-be-spared-modi  Daily Record: "BATTERED IN THE LINE OF DUTY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Norman Silvester Police Officers in the North of Britain suffered a record number of attacks while on duty last year. Police Scotland figures showed assaults topped 8,000 to reach a 10-year high.  Wirral Globe: "COUNCIL FACES £20M BUDGET BLACK HOLE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ed Barnes Wirral Council faces an estimated £20 million black hole in their budget next year and could be forced to request another bailout from the Government. Despite the challenges, Councillor Paula Basnett said she was working with all parties to deliver on a promise to fix the local authority. FULL REPORT: WirralGlobe.co.uk/news/25608316.wirral-council-facing-20m-black-hole-another-bail  The Guardian: "NO 10 ON ALERT AMID FEARS OF CHALLENGE TO LEADERSHIP" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pippa Crerar Downing Street has launched an extraordinary operation to protect Keir Starmer amid fears among the Prime Minister's closest allies that he is vulnerable to a leadership challenge in the wake of the November 2025 Budget. FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2025/nov/11/keir-starmer-allies-ousting-pm-would-be-reckless-fears-leadership-challenge  Tipperary Star (Ireland): "TERRIFYING!" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Damian Moran A major fire broke out overnight at a commercial premises in Roscrea. Emergency Services attended the scene of a major fire at Bernie’s SuperValu on Main Street in Roscrea. FULL REPORT: TipperaryLive.IE/news/roscrea/1940467/breaking-massive-fire-overnight-at-roscrea-supervalu-as-fire-service-battles-blaze.html  Daily Mirror: "I'LL MEET SON'S KILLER" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lucy Thornton The mum of Harvey Willgoose says since the trial hurtful TikTok and Social Media posts falsely claiming her son was a bully have been "killing" her. FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/harvey-willgooses-mum-says-hurtful-36220025  The Bolton News: "TIP-OFF LEADS POLICE TO HUGE CANNABIS FARM" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Isobel Forbes Greater Manchester Police have uncovered a large-scale cannabis farm inside a Bolton mill after reports of a strong smell coming from the site. Police Officers were called to Weston Mill Mowers in Great Lever after receiving intelligence from the public. FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25612720.hundreds-cannabis-plants-found-inside-bolton-mill/  Scottish Daily Mail: "1,000 JOBS A DAY NOW LOST UNDER REEVES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: John Paul Ford Rojas Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been blamed for triggering a 'jobs bloodbath' – with workers being axed at a rate of 1,000 a day. More than 180,000 people have been left on the workplace scrapheap in the United Kingdom in the past year, with 64,000 of those coming in the last two months, according to official figures. FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15281693  Enniscorthy Guardian (Ireland): "JAILED FOR REPEATED RAPE OF WOMAN IN HIS HOME" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Fiona Ferguson A man who repeatedly raped and sexually assaulted a woman over several hours has been given a 12-year sentence with the final year suspended. Gintaras Jankevicius told the woman he was going to keep her in his home until she was pregnant. FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/regionals/wexford/news/courts/wexford-man-who-raped-a-woman-over-several-hours-is-jailed-for-12-years/a423699603.html  Daily Mail: "1,000 JOBS A DAY NOW LOST UNDER REEVES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: John Paul Ford Rojas Rachel Reeves has been blamed for triggering a 'jobs bloodbath' – with workers being axed at a rate of 1,000 a day. More than 180,000 people have been left on the workplace scrapheap in the UK in the past year, with 64,000 of those coming in the last two months, according to official figures. FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15281693  Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Wednesday 05 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. City AM: "2P OR NOT 2P" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mauricio Alencar Rachel Reeves has refused to rule out hiking taxes on millions of Brits as she said everybody will have to "contribute" to fix the UK economy. FULL REPORT: CityAM.com/rachel-reeves-hints-at-sweeping-tax-hikes-for-millions-of-brits  Wexford People (Ireland): "HALLOWEEN HORROR IN TAGHMON AS YOUTHS RUN RIOT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pádraig Byrne While tensions have been running high in Taghmon in the build-up to Halloween, with one woman stating that errant fireworks nearly set her house ablaze, there were chaotic scenes in the village on Friday night as masked youths vandalised cars and aimed fireworks at passing vehicles and people. FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/regionals/wexford/wexford-district/car-destroyed-and-items-thrown-at-garda-car-as-masked-youths-cause-halloween-havoc-in-wexford-village/a1499307181.html  The Daily Telegraph: "HEADS 'SHOULD ROLL OVER BBC BIAS'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Gordon Rayner / Daniel Martin / Henry Bodkin The BBC is facing calls to sack their Director-General and other Senior Executives following accusations of "serious and systemic" editorial bias. The Daily Telegraph has published revelations from a leaked dossier written by a whistleblower and sent to BBC board members that details numerous instances of apparent bias at the broadcaster. FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/11/04/bbc-doctored-trump-video-samir-shah-donald-white-house  The Bolton News: "PLEA TO HELP THERAPY GROUP TO CHRISTMAS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan A Bolton Charity offering free therapy to anyone in need are appealing for public support to keep their doors open this Christmas and beyond. The Simeon Centre Counselling Service provides help to around 100 people every month an Victoria Hall in the Town Centre of Knowsley.  Daily Star: "REEVES GETS A ROCKET" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Will Stone Wet lettuce 2.0 Rachel Reeves gave the first pre-Budget speech for 50 years - hinting at huge tax rises. The Chancer Of The Exchequer blamed Liz Truss, the pandemic... next it'll be Guy Fawkes.  New Ross Standard (Ireland): "WOMAN WHO FAKED HER OWN DEATH IS JAILED" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Natasha Reid / Eimear Dodd A woman who faked her own death in a "deliberate scheme" to avoid a Circuit Criminal Court trial has been jailed for three years. Amy McAuley had been due to stand trial at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court in January 2023 on theft and attempted deception charges, after she used altered documents to take out a €10,000 loan from KBC Bank. FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/irish-news/courts/woman-who-faked-her-own-death-to-avoid-theft-and-deception-trial-is-jailed-for-three-years/a1947357292.html  Daily Express: "REEVES IS JUST 'BLAMING EVERYONE ELSE FOR CHAOS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown / Christian Calgie Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch said the country "watched in horror" as Rachel Reeves sought to blame everyone else for her Budget tax raid. FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2129728  The Yorkshire Post: "DEVOLUTION CITY LINKS 'COULD PULL IN BILLIONS'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kit Sandeman Hundreds of thousands of people in Yorkshire could be better connected to their nearest City Centre – generating billions in revenue for the economy – if regional Mayors take full advantage of new devolved powers, a study has found.  Daily Mail: "LABOUR DUMBS DOWN SCHOOLS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eleanor Harding Ministers of The Labour Party were accused of educational vandalism after tearing up the school curriculum.  Enniscorthy Guardian (Ireland): "PLANNING PERMISSION FOR ISLAMIC CULTURAL CENTRE IS REFUSED" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rachel Cahill A planning application for the construction of an Islamic Cultural Centre in Enniscorthy, which received a large number of objections by the community, has been refused permission by Wexford County Council.  Lancashire Telegraph: "THUG KICKED AND STAMPED ON PARTNER" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jack Stott A Blackburn thug who smashed the windows to his mother's house and also attacked his girlfriend, brutally beating her to the ground, has been jailed. James McInerney of Park Lee Road appeared before Preston Crown Court.  Glasgow Times: "MAN SENTENCED FOR CAUSING EVACUATION" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grant McCabe A man considered making potentially deadly "booby traps" after a series of thefts at his home. Shazad Khan, 52, sparked a large-scale evacuation of his street in Glasgow's West End after suspicious items were found in his four-bedroom flat. FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25596047.cops-evacuated-glasgow-street-royal-mail-intercepted-parcel  Morning Star: "REEVES TOLD TO TAX THE RICH NOT THE POOR AT BUDGET" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray Tax the rich and the banks, The Labour Party movement told Rachel Reeves as the Chancellor prepared the ground for Budget tax rises, possibly in breach of Labour’s manifesto commitments. FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/tax-rich-not-workers-unions-tell-reeves  The Independent: "REEVES PUTS BRITAIN ON NOTICE OF BUDGET INCOME TAX RISES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Millie Cooke Rachel Reeves has put the country on notice that sweeping tax rises are coming in her Budget, warning "we will all have to contribute" to building a new future for Britain. FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/rachel-reeves-tax-rises-budget-b2858120.html  Wirral Globe: "GUILTY OF MURDER" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Manning A man and a woman have been found guilty of murdering their baby last November. Klevi Pirjani and Nivalda Santos of Percy Road in Seacombe were charged with murder and causing, or allowing, the death of a child. FULL REPORT: WirralGlobe.co.uk/news/25582003.wirral-parents-guilty-murder-baby-boy  Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Wednesday 29 October 2025. Browse through #IBPapers on 𝕏, and #IBPapers on BlueSky, to keep up with the latest from Informing Britain Papers on Social Media. This is a selection of newspaper publications from United Kingdom, and around the world. All papers are from within United Kingdom, unless otherwise stated. If the leading story is available, links will be provided. This page will be updated as the headlines come in. Daily Mail: "AFGHAN HELD OVER MURDER OF DOG WALKER CAME TO THE UK IN A LORRY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Vivek Chaudhary / Katherine Lawton / Elizabeth Haigh / Ciaran Foreman An Afghan National who was arrested after a triple stabbing which left a dog walker dead had arrived in the UK in a lorry in 2020 before being later granted asylum. The 22-year-old is being held on suspicion of murder and attempted murder after three people were attacked on Midhurst Gardens, Uxbridge, in Northwest London. FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15235865  Wexford People (Ireland): "22 JOBS CREATED AT NEW PHARMACY SUPERSTORE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pádraig Byrne A new 7,600 square foot "mega pharmacy" has opened its doors in Wexford ahead of an official grand opening event. The opening of Chemist Warehouse in Wexford Retail Park marks the global chain's 16th store in Ireland and has created 22 new jobs locally, including three full-time pharmacists and three managerial roles. FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/regionals/wexford/wexford-district/new-7600-sqft-chemist-warehouse-opens-in-wexford-creating-22-local-jobs/a1345069784.html  Daily Star: "LETTUCE.. WHAT LETTUCE?" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steve Hughes Liz Truss says she didn’t read papers when she was outlasted by a lettuce, she was too good as Prime Minister and we invented America. Oh, and only rude lefties disagree.  Lancashire Telegraph: "£8BN TYPHOON DEAL TAKES FLIGHT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ed Barnes BAE Systems Lancashire military aircraft factories received a major boost today with an £8 billion deal to supply 20 Eurofighter Typhoon jets to Turkiye. The contract will guarantee 6,000 jobs at the defence giant's Samlesbury and Warton factories. FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25575814.8-billion-eurofighter-deal-boost-bae-systems-lancs  The Independent: "REEVES MUST RAISE INCOME TAX TO FILL NEW GAP IN BUDGET" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox / Caitlin Doherty Raising Income Tax or slashing public spending is the only way Rachel Reeves can balance her Budget, top economists have warned, after grim news on a key economic indicator left her with an extra £20 billion in what was already a sizeable black hole. FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/rachel-reeves-income-tax-budget-obr-productivity-b2853819.html  New Ross Standard (Ireland): "HOMES IN ESTATE ARE BESIEGED WITH PROBLEMS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Bourke Questions continue to be asked about who in Wexford County Council (WCC) signed off on a housing estate which, by the latest measure, has issues with sewerage, plastering, heating, and basic workmanship. Ard na Bhile in New Ross was purchased by the council from a developer before its 46 units were allocated to social housing applicants. FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/regionals/wexford/new-ross-news/tenants-at-new-wexford-housing-estate-reporting-issues-with-sewerage-heating-plastering-and-basic-workmanship/a941121011.html  Morning Star: "A MASS PROTEST FOR OUR RIGHTS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre Protests in 18 towns and cities and Britain's biggest Hunger Strike since the troubles were announced amid intensifying calls to reform United Kingdom's repressive Terror Laws behind the ban on Palestine Action. Organisers say around 1,500 people could take part in the demonstrations. FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/protests-18-cities-and-hunger-strikes-planned-reform-britains-repressive-terror-laws  Gorey Guardian (Ireland): "I MAY HAVE MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE BUT IT DOESN'T HAVE ME'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alan White A Wexford woman who was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease will host a charity 5km walk to raise funds for the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association (IMNDA). Catriona Dixon, a former Special Olympics coach from Gorey was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) in December 2023. FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/regionals/wexford/new-ross-news/tenants-at-new-wexford-housing-estate-reporting-issues-with-sewerage-heating-plastering-and-basic-workmanship/a941121011.html  Scottish Daily Mail: "AFGHAN HELD OVER MURDER OF DOG WALKER CAME TO THE UK IN A LORRY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Vivek Chaudhary / Katherine Lawton / Elizabeth Haigh / Ciaran Foreman An Afghan National who was arrested after a triple stabbing which left a dog walker dead had arrived in the UK in a lorry in 2020 before being later granted asylum. The 22-year-old is being held on suspicion of murder and attempted murder after three people were attacked on Midhurst Gardens, Uxbridge, in Northwest London. FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15235865  Wirral Globe: "BONFIRE LIT TOO SOON SPARKS CONCERN" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ed Barnes Julie McManus, Wirral Council's deputy leader, said the Local Authority needs to get to the bottom of why a community bonfire was set alight weeks earlier than planned. The Councillor is attached to the Bidston and St. James region. FULL REPORT: WirralGlobe.co.uk/news/25572014.wirral-bonfire-night-organisers-speak-fires-lit-early  Metro (South Edition): "PURE FURY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Gergana Krasteva / Sarah Hooper At least three people have already been killed in Jamaica during the most powerful storm on the planet in 2025. For days, people have been bracing for the arrival of Hurricane Melissa – a Category 5 storm – and the catastrophic damage it is set to cause. FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/10/28/worlds-strongest-hurricane-2025-kills-several-people-worst-come-24544214  The West Australian (Australia): "GET KIDS OUT NOW" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jessica Page Former Police Commissioner Karl O'Callaghan has warned crime in Kununurra will spike all over again, unless Government makes 'unpalatable' decisions and removes child offenders from unsafe homes. FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/politics/state-politics/kununurra-crime-wave-top-cops-blame-unsavoury-hours-and-unsafe-homes-for-kimberley-kids-running-amok--c-20497953  The Bolton News: "EIGHTY HOMES COULD BE BUILT 'ON GREEN BELT'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan A development of up to 80 new houses could be on the cards after an outline plan was put forward to build on grazing land. According to a masterplan but forward by developers, the scheme could see the 80 new houses built on land off Arthur Lane in Harwood. FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25560535.80-new-homes-built-off-arthur-lane-harwood  Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Wednesday 03 September 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, it may not be all of the Front Pages. If the leading story is available, links will be provided. This page will be updated as the headlines come in. Here are tonight's Page 1 previews. Metro (South Edition): "FATHER TED'S CREATOR'S FURY AT ARREST" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Brooke Ivey Johnson Graham Linehan arrested at Heathrow Airport 'on suspicion of inciting violence'. Father Ted creator Graham Linehan has been arrested at Heathrow Airport in 'relation to posts on X'. The 56-year-old Irish comedy writer – best known for creating Father Ted and The IT Crowd – was flying to London from Arizona when he was allegedly arrested 'for three tweets'. FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/09/02/met-police-confirms-graham-linehans-arrest-at-heathrow-on-suspicion-of-inciting-violence-24055552  Glasgow Times: "'WE'RE FORCED TO GO WRONG WAY FOR SHOPS'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Emily Moore A registered blind couple say they are forced to go the wrong way on a bus just to cross the road outside their home. Anne Cruickshank and Ian Petrie live on Dumbarton Road, Clydebank say they have to take a bus in the wrong direction just to get their shopping in order to avoid a mile-long stretch of dual carriageway with no accessible crossing. FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25434930.blind-couple-go-wrong-way-bus-no-crossing  Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "BELGIUM TO RECOGNIZE PALESTINIAN STATE AT UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rauters / Associated Press Belgium will recognise the State of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly in September, Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot announced on his Social Media platform. FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2613826  Daily Star: "WHAT A BOOBY!" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nadeem Badshah The new Green Party leader is caught in a booby trap of his own making. Zack Polanski has said sorry for "giving women breast enlargements by hypnosis" at his clinic.  Wexford People (Ireland): "TRUMP GETS THE BLAME FOR LACK OF IDA VISITS TO WEXFORD" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rachel Cahill A senior Government minister has said that challenges with Donald Trump's US administration is a majo0r reason why IDA visits to County Wexford remain so low.  The Scotsman: "HUGE INCREASE IN VACANCIES FOR MIDWIVES AND NURSES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Amy Watson A 60 per cent increase in vacancies for nursing and midwifery staff at NHS Scotland has been described as "hugely troubling".  The Bolton News: "'ARMED ROBBERY' SHOCK" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eoin McCaul Greater Manchester Police are searching for an offender after an 'Armed Robbery' in Farnworth on Monday afternoon. Heron Foods, on Brackley Street, in Farnworth was cordoned off on Monday 01 September 2025. FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25434377.police-search-following-armed-robbery-heron-foods-farnworth  The West Australian (Australia): "LID'S OFF" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matt McKenzie / Jessica Evensen Perth property prices are set to soar as the number of homes for sale falls to a record low with homeowners fearing they won't find a new place if they sell. FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/business/property/perth-property-listings-drop-to-record-low-with-more-than-55-suburbs-recording-just-one-listing-in-august-c-19882161  City AM: "GUILT TRIP" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mauricio Alencar / Ali Lyon Bond traders have hit out at the “chorus” of Westminster voices advocating for higher taxes as government borrowing costs soared to the highest level seen this century. FULL REPORT: CityAM.com/bond-traders-hit-out-at-chorus-of-high-tax-advocates-in-no-10  Morning Star: "COPS SWOOP ON DOJ LEADERS HOURS PRIOR TO PRESS CONFERENCE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Elizabeth Short Counter Terrorism Police arrested key members of Defend Our Juries in an unprecedented assault on free speech just hours before the group was due to hold a Press Conference on an upcoming mass protest against proscribing Palestine Action. FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/counter-terrorism-police-arrest-key-members-defend-our-juries-ahead-planned-press  Gorey Guardian (Ireland): "MUM HITS OUT AFTER AUTISTIC SON DENIED BUS TICKET" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alan White Laura Molloy has spoken out after her seven year old autistic son was refused a School Bus ticket as he is not attending his nearest school. Castletown NS is the closest school to The Molloy Family with a suitable autism unit.  The Daily Telegraph: "STARMER ATTACKS MET OVER TRANS TWEET ARREST" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Daniel Martin / Will Bolton / Martin Evans Father Ted writer detained by five armed officers in latest attack on Free Speech. Sir Keir Starmer has told Metropolitan Police to concentrate on tackling serious crime after Graham Linehan was arrested over gender critical Social Media posts. FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/09/02/graham-linehan-claims-he-was-arrested-for-tweets-heathrow  Wirral Globe: "MARKET MOVE UNDER REVIEW" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca McGrath Proposals to no longer press on with moving Birkenhead Market into the former Argos building are set to be discussed by members of Wirral Council’s Economy, Regeneration and Housing (ERH) Committee. FULL REPORT: WirralGlobe.co.uk/news/25421596.birkenhead-market-move-former-argos-ditched  State Times (Jammu & Kashmir): "RAINS POUND JAMMU AGAIN; RIVER FLOW NEAR ALERT LEVEL, BHAGWATI NAGAR BRIDGE CLOSED" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted Schools, colleges to remain closed, JKBose postpones exams. The water levels of most rivers and streams in the Jammu division are flowing near their alert levels as torrential rains pounded the region throughout the day, plummeting the day temperature 10 degrees below the average. FULL REPORT: StateTimes.in/rains-pound-jammu-again-rivers-flow-near-alert-level-bhagwati-nagar-bridge-closed  New Ross Standard (Ireland): "SUMMER SCHOOL DREW LARGE CROWDS TO TOWN" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jessica O'Connor Kennedy Summer School continues to enthral with eclectic mix of Irish-American politics and culture. The festival continues to expand, and kicked off this year with the Global Horizons Trade and Economic forum. FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/regionals/wexford/lifestyle/kennedy-summer-school-continues-to-enthral-with-eclectic-mix-of-irish-american-politics-and-culture/a952707820.html  The I Paper: "STARMER PLANS ID CARDS FOR ALL TO HELP STOP UK BOAT MIGRANTS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Richard Vaughan Sir Keir Starmer is considering the introduction of Digital ID cards for every citizen in the United Kingdom as the Prime Minister seeks to step up his efforts to crack down on the small boats crisis. FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/starmer-electronic-id-cards-boat-migrants-3894663  Lancashire Telegraph: "ROW BREAKS OUT OVER SCHOOL BUS FARE RISES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bill Jacobs An East Lancashire borough education boss, based in Blackburn and Darwen, has defended increases in some School Bus fares and changes to their routes after protests from angry parents. FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25434789.blackburn-darwen-council-school-bus-bust-parents  Financial Times: "REEVES' LEEWAY SHRINKS AS POUND FALLS AND BORROWING COSTS HIT 27-YEAR HIGH" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Emily Herbert / Ian Smith / Sam Fleming / Delphine Strauss / George Parker 30-year gilt yield rises. More pre-Budget strain on Rachel Reeves. The pound fell sharply as long-term borrowing costs in the United Kingdom reached their highest level since 1998. German and United States bonds also sold off. FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/a2c52b1c-1c66-46d0-9fd6-1979fca9d037  Scottish Daily Mail: "WHEN DID BRITAIN BECOME NORTH KOREA?" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martin Beckford / Arthur Parashar Police were accused of a 'totalitarian' clampdown on Free Speech after a writer was arrested by Armed Officers over online comments about Transgender Activists. FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15059225  Enniscorthy Guardian (Ireland): "TECHNOLOGY PARK STILL A PRIORITY FOR THE TOWN" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rachel Cahill Technology Park remains a priority for the Government despite lack of progress. Minster for Enterprise, Trade, and Employment Peter Burke confirmed that they have big plans in store for the Enniscorthy Technology Park despite recent lacklustre progress. FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/regionals/wexford/enniscorthy-news/wexford-technology-park-remains-a-priority-for-the-government-despite-lack-of-progress/a1189500869.html  Daily Express: "'100,000 LIVES AT RISK' IN CANCER CARE LOTTERY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hanna Geissler Up to 100,000 cancer patients’ lives could be endangered by being asked to travel too far for crucial tests and treatment. MacMillan Cancer Support comments.  That's all the papers. News In Brief follows.  NEWS IN BRIEF: Wednesday 03 September 2025
Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Wednesday 27 August 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, it may not be all of the Front Pages. If the leading story is available, links will be provided. This page will be updated as the headlines come in. Here are tonight's Page 1 previews. Daily Mirror: "BRITAIN IS BETTER THAN THIS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Paul Routledge The Mirror's political columnist Paul Routledge reveals how the fight against bigotry is nothing new and gives politicians a chilling warning to 'look to their consciences before opening their mouths'. FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/politics/britain-better-plastic-patriots-like-35797820  Wexford People (Ireland): "'SIGNIFICANT MILESTONE' IN ROSSLARE EUROPORT PLANNING" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Cillian Boggan Preparations are under way for Rosslare Europort to lodge planning for the largest proposed maritime development in Ireland.  The Daily Telegraph: "TALIBAN TO GIVE FARAGE DEAL ON MIGRANTS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Akhtar Makoii / Charles Hymas The Taliban has said they are "ready and willing" to work with Nigel Farage to accept Afghans who have been deported from the UK. FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/08/26/taliban-ready-and-willing-work-with-nigel-farage-migrants  Glasgow Times: "POLICE SCOTLAND 'IS INSULTING TAXPAYERS'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nicole Mitchell Police Scotland has been accusing of 'insulting taxpayers' after they did not disclose the cost of policing Celtic fans' title party celebrations in Glasgow. FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25417204.police-accused-insulting-taxpayers-glasgow-celtic-party  The Independent: "REVEALED: THE REAL COST OF FARAGE'S 'FAG PACKET' DEPORTATION SCHEME" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alicja Hagopian / Millie Cooke Nigel Farage claims he would deport 600,000 asylum seekers in the first term of a Reform UK government and ramp up detentions of those who come here illegally. FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/politics/farage-reform-asylum-seekers-deportation-migrants-echr-b2814218.html  Metro (North Edition): "'SHAMEFUL' 15% SURGE IN RAPE CASES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Paton Rape cases incresed by 15% last year in figures described as "shameful". Rape Crisis Scotland's Sandy Brindley says: "this should be a wake-up call".  Daily Star: "WEDDING TAY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged. In a joint Instagram post, they said: "Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married." Travis even designed Tay's diamond ring.  Gorey Guardian (Ireland): "IT'S MAGIC, IT'S WAY MORE THAN WE EXPECTED TO GET'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alan White Cahore Inshore are suiting up to swim in Wexford waters for 24 hours in their upcoming fundraising event. Crew members, Conor Burke and Tom O Connor will spend 24 hours immersed in the water at Cahore Harbour from Friday 22 August into Saturday 23 August, to raise funds to buy a needed lifeboat. FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/regionals/wexford/gorey-news/wexford-lifeboat-volunteers-to-stay-afloat-for-24-hours-to-raise-funds-for-a-new-lifeboat/a691503080.html  The I Paper: "FARAGE'S PROMISE TO DEPORT '600,000' MIGRANTS INVOLVES DEALS WITH TALIBAN AND IRAN'S AYATOLLAH" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Arj Singh / Eleanor Langford / Will Hazell Deals with the Taliban and Iran's Ayatollah central to Nigel Farage's plan for Asylum Seekers. 10 Downing Street did not rule out a deal with Afghanistan when asked, but implied they would not deal with The Taliban FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/deals-taliban-irans-ayatollah-farage-asylum-3880901  Lancashire Telegraph: "'300 OUT OF 700 EG JOBS ARE SET TO STAY IN TOWN'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bill Jacobs Around 300 jobs related to the EG business empire will remain in Blackburn, a senior councillor believes, after the firm announced it is moving its headquarters to America. FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25417754.eg-group-set-halve-blackburn-staff-usa-hq-move  Metro (South Edition): "FARAGE: END THE SCOURGE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Munro Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has piled pressure on The Labour Party and Keir Starmer by promising to deport 600,000 Asylum Seekers if he becomes Prime Minister in the next General Election.  The Yorkshire Post: "AIRPORT 'NOT OPEN FOR FLIGHTS UNTIL 2028'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Burn A reopened Doncaster Sheffield Airport will not operate passenger flights until 2028 if the £150 million project gets the green light next month, South Yorkshire's Mayor Oliver Coppard has revealed. FULL REPORT: YorkshirePost.co.uk/business/doncaster-sheffield-airport-passenger-flights-wont-start-until-2028-oliver-coppard-reveals-5288942  The Guardian: "FARAGE ACCUSED OF 'UGLY' POPULISM OVER PLANS FOR MASS DEPORTATIONS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Haroon Siddique / Aletha Adu / Jessica Elgot / Kiran Stacey Nigel Farage has been accused of "ugly" and "destructive" rhetoric after announcing plans to deport hundreds of thousands of Asylum Seekers and pledging to pay despotic regimes such as The Taliban to take them back. FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2025/aug/26/nigel-farage-plan-deport-asylum-seekers-scorn-from-legal-experts  New Ross Standard (Ireland): "GARDAÍ SEIZE €1.9M OF CANNABIS AND COCAINE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Cate McCurry A man has been arrested after gardaí discovered €1.9 million of cocaine and cannabis at a premises in County Wexford. The search was carried out as part of Operation Tara, which led to gardaí seizing the drugs in New Ross, by members of Wexford Crime Unit. FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/irish-news/man-arrested-after-gardai-discover-19m-of-cocaine-and-cannabis-in-co-wexford/a1259132998.html  The West Australian (Australia): "IRAN'S ACT OF WAR" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted Iran has coordinated two Terror Attacks - and likely more - on Australian soil, each disguised as criminal anti-Semitic bombings. FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/opinion/editorial-irans-evil-fully-exposed-but-fear-campaign-lingers-c-19812280  Scottish Daily Mail: "FINALLY, A POLITICIAN WHO GETS IT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martin Beckford Nigel Farage vowed to introduce United States-style raids to track down Illegal Immigrants living in Britain. It was part of a tough plan unveiled by the Reform UK leader to deport as many as 600,000 if he wins power. FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15033555  Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "KSA DEMANDS URGENT GLOBAL ACTION TO PROTECT PALESTINIANS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted Protesters in Israel clamour for a ceasefire in Gaza. They also call for the release of hostages as Air Strikes kill 16 Palestinians. FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2613081/saudi-arabia  Newry Reporter: "BATON OF HOPE COMES TO CITY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kieran Lynch The Baton Of Hope will comes to Newry next Wednesday, as part of the United Kingdom's biggest suicide prevention initiative. The route to Newry will travel through Crossmaglen, Cullyhanna, Keady, Rostrevor, Warrenpoint and Banbridge.  Morning Star: "SCAPEGOATING THE REFUGEES" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre Unions and charities condemned Reform UK's "divisive and reckless" plans to mass deport women and children. Nigel Farage vowed to strip Asylum Seekers of their Human Rights. The leader of the former Brexit Party touts plan to deport children as United Kingdom's Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, refuses to condemn returns bid with countries riding roughshod over Human Rights. FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/divisive-and-reckless-unions-and-charities-condemn-farages-mass-deportation-plans  Enniscorthy Guardian (Ireland): "'A TRUE SON OF VINEGAR HILL' WHO LEAVES A LASTING LEGACY" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rachel Cahill There is great sadness in the Kiltealy and wider Wexford community as they pay tribute to Mick Weafer, who passed away on Thursday 21 August 2025 in University Hospital Waterford following a short illness. The principal of Selskar College in Wexford Town was also a former guidance counsellor in St Mary's CBS Enniscorthy. FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/regionals/wexford/new-ross-news/widespread-tributes-following-death-of-young-wexford-principal-our-captain-our-leader-our-warrior-our-friend/a905385214.html  The Scotsman: "DRUG ROOM PLAN FOR CITY CENTRE WILL 'HORRIFY LOCALS'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Paton / Alistair Grant Two sites in Edinburgh's Old Town have been identified by council officials for the opening of a new drugs consumption room that critics believe will "horrify" locals.  The Bolton News: "'WICKED' ATTACK ON WORKER IN THE TOWN CENTRE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan Kody Bates launched a "wicked and unprovoked" attack on a McDonald's member of staff on Knowsley Street in the Town Centre of Bolton. The victim feared she would be blind. FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25404406.man-attacked-young-woman-bolton-town-centre-mcdonalds  Daily Express: "FARAGE: 'I WILL DEPORT 600,000 ILLEGAL MIGRANTS'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Knowles Nigel Farage has vowed to deport 600,000 Illegal Immigrants during his first term if he becomes Prime Minister. The Reform UK leader also pledged to set up a Deportation Command to find every illegal arrival living here - with five removal flights departing daily. FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2100521  Edinburgh Evening News: "NEARLY £3BN FOR NEW LINE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alistair Grant A 12-week consultation has been launched into new routes to Granton and Royal Infirmary. Consultation on all aspects of the tram project begins, including route choice between Roseburn Path and Orchard Brae. FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/details-of-planned-edinburgh-tram-expansion-costing-up-to-ps29bn-published-5287233  Financial Times: "US OFFERS AIR AND COMMAND BACK-UP FOR UKRAINE FORCE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Henry Foy / Chrisopher Miller / Steff Chávez Support for Europe's postwar shield. Intelligence assets to protect troops. Washington prepared to contribute surveillance, command and control and air defence assets, say European officials. FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/66ec25a0-4af8-467f-9fbe-cf42de890a7e  Daily Record: "WAR LORDS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: John Paul Clark The crime lords behind a vicious gangland turf war are unmasked. The War Council are instructing Mr. Big Ross McGill's Tamo Junto gang to target associates of arch enemy Mark Richardson. FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/search/?q=Tamo+Juntoe  Daily Mail: "FINALLY, A POLITICIAN WHO GETS IT" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martin Beckford Nigel Farage vowed to introduce US-style raids to track down Illegal Immigrants living in Britain. It was part of a tough plan unveiled by the Reform UK leader to deport as many as 600,000 if he wins power. FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15033555  That's all the papers. News In Brief follows. NEWS IN BRIEF: Wednesday 27 August 2025
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