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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 12 JUNE 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

11/6/2025

Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 12 June 2025.

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

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

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

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Metro (South Edition): "THE SPEND OF AUSTERITY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Munro

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will spend a massive £300billion over the next three years with big increases in NHS funding.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/06/11/seven-predictions-rachel-reeves-reveal-spending-review-23380210

Knutsford Guardian: "JAIL FOR TEEN WHO RAN OVER PC'S LEGS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jack Tooth

Knutsford teenager Harvey Bell deliberately drove at PC Tracy Hallworth as he knocked her to the ground and ran over her legs with both sets of wheels.

FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25215494.knutsford-teenager-sentenced-running-police-officer

Daily Star: "GOD ONLY KNOW WHAT WE'LL BE WITHOUT YOU"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christopher Bucktin

Tributes poured in to Beach Boys co-founder and singer-songwriter Brian Wilson who has died aged 82.

Melton Times: "IS FREE PARKING GOOD FOR MELTON?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie

Research is being done on the local economy of the three weeks of free parking drivers have enjoyed in the Town Centre of Melton Mowbray.

FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/lifestyle/shopping/research-being-carried-out-before-free-parking-period-ends-in-melton-5167234

The Daily Telegraph: "REEVES HITS POLICE AND DEFENCE TO FUND NHS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Riley Smith / Martin Evans / Danielle Sheridan / Charles Hymas

Tax rises now inevitable as Chancellor Rachel Reeves prioritises record boost to health spending over the nation's security.
Rachel Reeves has been accused of sacrificing police and defence spending in favour of a record handout for the NHS.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/06/11/rachel-reeves-sacrifices-defence-and-police-for-nhs-splurge

Glasgow Times: "'NO MATTER WHERE I MOVED HE FOUND ME'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Amanda Keenan

A woman has told how she was forced to flee her home and feared for her life after being targeted by a stalker.

Daily Express: "BRACE FOR TAX PAIN TO PAY FOR RACHEL'S 'FANTASY' SPENDING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown

Britons face painful Autumn tax rises after Chancellor Rachel Reeves was accused of a "fantasy" £300billion spending spree.

Reading Today: "BURGHFIELD BOX KART BASH TO RETURN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Preston

The Burghfield Box Kart Bash returns to the historic Auclum Hill Climb later this month, promising thrills, spills, and high-speed fun at one of the UK's most iconic motorsport venues.

FULL REPORT: RDG.Today/burghfield-box-kart-bash-returns

The I Paper: "TAX RISES NOW INEVITABLE TO PAY FOR REEVES' £2TRN SPENDING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hugo Gye / Grace Gausden / Richard Vaughan

Economists have predicted that further tax increases will be needed at the next Budget to fund the Government's commitments on public spending.

FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/tax-rises-inevitable-reevess-2trn-spending-3744178

The Yorkshire Post: "POWERHOUSE RAIL SET TO GO AHEAD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

Northern Powerhouse Rail - the high-speed route between Liverpool and Hull - looks set to be confirmed after Rachel Reeves and her Spending Review.

FULL REPORT: YorkshirePost.co.uk/news/politics/spending-review-government-northern-powerhouse-rail-5172671

Daily Mirror: "PAY BACK OUR £122M FOR 'FAULTY' PPE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Sommerlad

PPE MedPro, a firm linked to Conservative Party peer Michelle Mone, are being sued for £122million over "unusable" PPE.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/michelle-mone-linked-firm-should-35374724

Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "TOWN CENTRE TO GET A NEW INTERCHANGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conal Cunningham

A new transport interchange in Leigh Town Centre has been earmarked as one project in a £2.5 billion funding package across Greater Manchester.

FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25227376.plans-create-new-transport-interchange-leigh-town-centre

Financial Times: "REEVES LAUNCHES £113BN 'RENEWAL' PUSH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: George Parker / Sam Fleming

Borrwing fuels spending spree on big capital projects.
NHS gains £29BN boost as defence and education win.
Squeeze on Home Office, FCO and Culture Ministry.
Tories say Chancellor will be forced to increase taxes.

The Bolton News: "DRAMA AS DOG FALLS INTO BOG"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Liam Milton

A Bolton man is warning of a 'deadly' bog in the West Pennine Moors.
Ant Bowden and his dog was nearly 'completely swallowed'.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25224941.smithills-man-warning-deadly-bog-near-great-hill-near-belmont

Edinburgh Evening News: "CLOSING THE CAVE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Neil Johnstone

The owners behind one of Edinburgh's most famous shops announced they will close for good, bringing an end to their remarkable 44-year legacy.

FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.scotsman.com/news/watch-edinburgh-family-behind-legendary-alis-cave-shop-open-up-on-closing-after-44-years-5171872

The Oldham Times: "'HE DUSTED HIS HANDS AND WALKED OFF'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor

Habibur Masum "casually walked off down the street" after stabbing his wife from Oldham to death in broad daylight and leaving their baby son behind.

FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25229886.man-casually-walked-off-fatally-stabbing-oldham-wife

The Scotsman: "£9.1BN BOOST LEAVES SCOTS 'SHORT-CHANGED' CLAIM SNP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alexander Brown / Alistair Grant

The Chancellor has been accused by The SNP of leaving the Scottish Government "short-changed" - despite announcing a record £52 billion funding package for Holyrood in her Spending Review.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/rachel-reeves-confirms-funding-for-acorn-project-in-spending-review-5172033

Warrington Guardian: "'CARING MAN WAS KILLED BY DRIVER'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ella Wilcox

The family of Brian Robinson have paid tribute, following the sentencing of the dangerous drug driver Paul Groarke who killed him.

FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25227538.family-man-killed-dangerous-drug-driver-pay-tribute

The Times: "CHANCELLOR TURNS ON THE TAX AND SPEND TAPS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Chris Smyth / Oliver Wright

Chancellor Rachel Reeves used her Spending Review to announce plans to 'renew Britain' and promised an extra £29 billion a year for the NHS.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/tax-rises-capital-spend-fcpdb5l0s

Royston Crow: "COMMUNITY RADIO STATION FACES CLOSURE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Preston

Royston Radio, the town's community radio station which has been running for more than two years, has been "forced to close" due to lack of funding.

FULL REPORT: Royston-Crow.co.uk/news/25224217.royston-radio-forced-close-due-lack-funding

St. Helens Star: "DONOR HOPE AFTER BRAD'S CANCER BLOW"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Mulligan

Hodgkin Lymphoma patient seeking stem cell donor for transplant.
Brad Miller-Stout, from Sutton, whose cancer has returned for a third time is hoping for a stem cell donor to enable him to have the treatment.

FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25220813.hodgkin-lymphoma-patient-seeking-stem-cell-donor-transplant

Bury Times: "CRIME WALKABOUT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Neil Brandwood

Residents of Irwell Close and Milltown Close in Radcliffe have voiced serious concerns about crime, safety, and neglect during a walkabout involving council officers, councillors, and police on Wednesday 4 June 2025.

FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25217154.crime-neglect-causing-misery-radcliffe-residents

Lancashire Telegraph: "OFF-DUTY PC'S FOUL LANGUAGE FOR FELLOW COPS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Bellard

A drunken Police Officer abused fellow officers who were trying to assist her and an injured friend.
Elizabeth Kenyon used foul language in Manchester.

The Messenger: "3,000-SEATER ARENA VISION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson

Plans have gone in for a 3,000-capacity Sports Arena which could host Ice Hockey team Manchester Storm.

FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25225100.traffordcity-arena-plans-manchester-storm-submitted

Wokingham Today: "'HE ALWAYS HAD A SMILE ON HIS FACE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Preston

People are paying tribute to 11-year-old Othniel Adoma from Bracknell after he passed away following a minibus crash near Wokingham in Berkshire.

FULL REPORT: Wokingham.Today/he-always-had-a-smile-on-his-face-tributes-paid-after-tragic-passing-of-11-year-old-othniel-adoma-in-minibus-crash

Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "SCHOOL BUILDINGS TO BE MODERNISED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jack Tooth

Ten Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Sixth Forms are in line for an important into issues with fire safety systems and much more.

FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25218652.mid-cheshire-schools-line-condition-improvement-fund

The Independent: "SPEND NOW, TAX LATER? NO, I CHOOSE NATIONAL RENEWAL, INSISTS REEVES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox

Chancellor Rachel Reeves put a £29 billion-a-year rise in NHS funding at the heart of her plans for "renewing Britain".

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/business/rachel-reeves-nhs-keir-starmer-chancellor-labour-b2768053.html

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 22 MAY 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

21/5/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 22 May 2025.

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

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

If the leading story is available, a link will be provided.

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "PROTEST AT PLANS FOR GREEN BELT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson

Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal lead with Nick Jackson's story detailing furious people have protested against Green Belt land Astley and Salford being used for a housing development

FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25176796.residents-protest-loss-green-belt-land-around-astley-salford

St. Helens Star: "'MACHETE' GANG TAKE BOYS' BIKE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Mulligan

Three boys were threatened with machetes and had electric bikes stolen on Wednesday 14 May in Billinge, that's Simon Mulligan's leading story for tomorrow's St. Helens Star.

FULL REPORT: http://StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25166522.boys-threatened-machete-e-bikes-stolen-billinge

Metro (South Edition): "STARMER IN FUEL U-TURN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Noora Mykkanen

More pensioners will now be eligible for Winter Fuel Payments as Keir Starmer makes a U-turn. Noora Mykkanen has you covered in Metro (South Edition), tomorrow.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/05/21/pensioners-will-now-eligible-winter-fuel-payments-23170566

The Bolton News: "ARSONISTS TARGET SCHOOL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eoin McCaul

The Bolton News carries Eoin McCaul, conveying words from staff at St. Theresa's Primary School condemning vandals at their property, on tomorrow's Front Page.

FULL REPORT: http://TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25179520.st-teresas-little-lever-thank-community-efforts

The Yorkshire Post: "'NO U-TURN' OVER SCHOOL TRANSPORT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Willis

Joe Willis reports in tomorrow's Yorkshire Post that Councillors have rejected a return to catchment system for school transport in North Yorkshire.

FULL REPORT: YorkshirePost.co.uk/education/councillors-reject-a-return-to-catchment-system-for-school-transport-in-north-yorkshire-5139934

The Oldham Times: "WOMAN NOT GUILTY OF CAUSING DEATHS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor

Kent Lawlor and The Oldham Times report in tomorrow's edition that Natalie Read has been found not guilty of causing Harry Atkinson and Lewis Meeson's deaths three years ago.

FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25174974.mum-not-guilty-causing-deaths-two-young-friends

Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "VISION FOR 310 NEW HOMES IS REVEALED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rob Goulding

The Northwich & Winsford Guardian lead with Rob Goulding's report that reveals plans for a 310-home development on Chester Road in Sandiway.

FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25165550.plans-310-home-development-chester-road-sandiway

Bury Times: "HUNT FOR KILLER DRIVER OF A 'DEVOTED DAD'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lisa Valentine / Leah Anne Collins

Lisa Valentine leads tomororw's edition of Bury Times reporting Greater Manchester Police are investigating the death of Brandon Porter Kershaw after a major Road Accident on Porritt Street in Bury.

FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25179128.family-brandon-porter-kershaw-pay-tribute-devoted-dad
Digital article by Leah Anne Collins

Jewish News: "WESTERN WALL OF SOLIDARITY CRACKS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lee Harpin

Jewish News lead with Lee Harpin reporting that UK Government have halted trade talks with Israel as an outcry mounts over Gaza.

FULL REPORT: JewishNews.co.uk/the-mandate-ended-77-years-ago-israel-reacts-furiously-to-uk-sanctions

Daily Star: "JAY'S PALS NEED TO TURN UP!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Nelson

Jay Slater's mum has pleaded for two of the tragic teen's pals to be brought to the court to give evidence after thety were missing from his inquest.
Kate Nelson for Daily Star, tomorrow.

FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/news/latest-news/what-learned-jay-slater-inquest-35267194
Article by Charlotte Owen

Daily Star (Sport): "ALL WHITE ON THE NIGHT"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Andy Dunn

Andy Dunn covers Tottenham Hotspur winning some football trophy in a game against Manchester United on Daily Star's sports pages.

Warrington Guardian: "DRUG DUO LIVED THE HIGH LIFE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ella Wilcox

Dealers spent ill-gotten drug gains on signed Tyson Fury boxing gloves.
A drug illicit distribution duo were found with criminal property worth tens of thousands of pounds, including Rolex watches and Tyson Fury memorabilia.
Simon Johnson, of Edward Gardens in Woolston, and Michael Sherwood, of Vulcan Close in Padgate, appeared before Liverpool Crown Court on Friday via video link from prison.

FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25170580.dealers-spent-ill-gotten-drug-gains-signed-tyson-fury-boxing-gloves

The Scotsman: "STARMER REVEALS PARTIAL U-TURN ON WINTER PAYMENTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dale Miller

Dale Miller headlines The Scotsman, tomorrow, with news that Keir Starmer has revealed a partial U-turn on Winter Fuel Payments.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/winter-fuel-allowance-sir-keir-starmer-wants-more-pensioners-to-be-eligible-in-payment-axe-u-turn-5139839

Royston Crow: "MAYOR AIMS TO SUPPORT 'EVERYONE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Anne Suslak

Councillor Luke Haugh has been elected as Mayor Of Royston, taking over from previous Mayor Councillor John Rees. Anne Suslak has you covered in Royston Crow, tomorrow.

FULL REPORT: Royston-Crow.co.uk/news/25178865.cllr-luke-haugh-welcomed-new-mayor-royston

The National: "UK SPY PLANE FLEW OVER GAZA HOURS AFTER CRITICISM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Xander Elliards

Xander Elliards leads tomorrow's edition of The National with a report into a British Spy Plane flying over Gaza just hours after UK Government lamented over Israel's actions.

FULL REPORT: TheNational.SCOT/news/25180233.uk-sends-spy-plane-gaza-hours-attacking-israels-actions

Lancashire Telegraph: "EX-ROVERS MAN 'MUST LEAVE' OZ"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Melanie Disley

Lancashire Telegraph carries on their Front Page, tomorrow, the report from Melanie Disley detailing former Blackburn Rovers player Jay Hart is awaiting deportation from Australia.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25180251.ex-blackburn-rovers-footballer-jason-hart-kicked-australia

The Independent: "PM FEELS THE HEAT AS HE U-TURNS ON WINTER FUEL AID CUT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Devlin / Millie Cooke

A report into Prime Minister Keir Starmer being forced into a dramatic U-turn over Winter Fuel Payment cuts is what The Independent leads with tomorrow. Kate Devlin & Millie Cooke have you covered.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/winter-fuel-payment-cuts-u-turn-starmer-b2755389.html

The Messenger: "KILLER'S LIFE SENTENCE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sofia Fedeczko

A man has been given a life sentence for the murder of a homeless person in Trafford.
Joshua Carroll has been given a minimum of 18 years imprisonment for killing Barry Thomas.

FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25162762.man-beat-homeless-man-trafford-death-jailed

Morning Star: "'BARBARITY'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Roger McKenzie

Roger McKenzie has the lead for tomorrow's Morning Star, reporting activists are calling for a Public Inquiry into Britain's role in the Israel-Hamas War.

Knutsford Guardian: "NEW-LOOK HALL'S BACK IN BUSINESS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan

Knutsford Guardian reports that Knutsford Market Hall has reopened with a fresh look, welcoming new businesses like Thai Kitchen and Polka, a Polish bakery, alongside existing traders.

FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25173790.knutsford-new-look-market-welcomes-thai-food-polish-bakery

The Daily Telegraph: "RAYNER: LET'S CUT MIGRANT BENEFITS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Riley Smith

Tomorrow's Daily Telegraph, lead by Ben Riley Smith, reports that Angela Rayner has urged Rachel Reeves to consider restricting State Pension access to immigrants.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/05/21/angela-rayner-rachel-reeves-immigration-pensions

That's all the papers.

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

14/5/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 15 May 2025.

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

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

If the leading story is available, a link will be provided.

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

The Times: "EARLY RELEASE FOR SEXUAL OFFENDERS AS JAILS ON BRINK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matt Dathan / Daisy Eastlake

Domestic Abusers and Sexual Offenders recalled to prison after breaching their licence condition will be allowed out again after 28 days to free up some space.

The Messenger: "HELP FOR THE HOMELESS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson

New scheme launched in the borough.
A new Housing Scheme has been launched in Trafford for homeless people.
The fully-furnished apartments have been built on a former Car Park.

FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25154318.launch-new-flats-homeless-created-urmston

The Scotsman: "ASSISTED DYING BILL IS 'NOT FIT FOR PURPOSE' SAYS GPS' BODY
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Bol

GPs have called for an opt-in system for doctors rather than medics having to actively object to participate in Assisted Dying procedures.

Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "ROYAL HONOUR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conal Cunningham

Keely Hodgkinson receives MBE from Prince William at Windsor Castle.
Prince Of Wales told Keely Hodgkinson that Princess Charlotte is a keen runner as she was honoured at Windsor Castle in London.
Keely Hodgkinson was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) after winning gold in the 800M at the Olympics in Paris, France and being named BBC Sports Personality Of The Year, in 2024.

FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25159647.keely-hodgkinson-receives-mbe-prince-william-windsor-castle

The Oldham Times: "GUN AND MACHETE CLASH END IN JAIL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor

'Disgraceful explosion of violence' in street is slammed by a Greater Manchester judge.
A "disgraceful explosion of violence" in Oldham left one man with serious stab wounds and another with gunshot wounds, both of whom have been jailed.
At Manchester Crown Court on Friday (9 May), McCauley Brooker and Stephen Wilson were jailed on the second day of a two-day sentencing.

FULL REPORT: http://TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25150336.man-shot-attacker-armed-machete-ambush

Knutsford Guardian: "MEDICAL CENTRE MEETING SECURED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan

Long-awaited plans for a proposed new Health Centre in Knutsford have received a ray of hope.
Tatton MP Esther McVey has secured a meeting with Health Ministers to discuss the issue at the 'highest level'.

FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25144136.urgently-needed-new-knutsford-health-centre-receives-ray-hope

The Yorkshire Post: "LIFE CHANCES IN LONDON 'WAY AHEAD'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ruby Kitchen

Charity finds growing inequality hitting young people in regions as capital continues to pull ahead.
Too many areas are trailing in the wake of the country's capital, charity leaders warn.

Bury Times: "POLICE RACE PROBE RAPS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eoin McCaul

Police Officers face misconduct claims after Bury racial discrimination probe.
Police chiefs have confirmed nine Bury officers "have a case to answer for gross misconduct" after an alleged racial discrimination incident against a fellow member of the force.

FULL REPORT: http://BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25149207.officers-face-misconduct-claims-bury-racial-discrimination-probe

Daily Express: "NEW DEMAND TO REVERSE 'CRUEL' WINTER FUEL CUT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Katie Harris

Labour faces new calls to restore Winter Fuel Payments after it was revealed most OAPs cannot live on the State Pension alone.

Wokingham Today: "CHILD KILLED IN MINIBUS CRASH ON M4"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Preston

A child has died following a crash on the M4 between Reading and Bracknell involving a minibus.
Emergency Services were called to a slip road between Junction 11 and Junction 8, at approximately 14:30 on Sunday 11 May 2025.

FULL REPORT: Wokingham.Today/child-killed-in-minibus-crash-on-m4-between-reading-and-bracknell

The Guardian: "MINISTER ACCUSED OVER SURGE IN MEETINGS WITH US BIG TECH FIRMS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kiran Stacey / Dan Milmo

A senior Cabinet Minister has been accused of being too close to big tech after analysis showed a surge in his department's meetings with companies such as Google, Amazon, Apple and Meta since Labour came to power.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2025/may/14/minister-accused-of-being-too-close-to-big-tech-after-analysis-of-meetings

Daily Star: "BIG FAT GYPSY THEME PARK BATTLE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Harry Thompson

Gypsy King Paddy Doherty has warned Universal Studios bosses they face a "battle" with travellers living by a planned mega Theme Park who fear they're being forced out.

Warrington Guardian: "WEMBLEY CALLING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matt Turner

Wire dream of cub glory after Semi Final drama.
Thousands of Warrington Wolves fans will head to Wembley Stadium next month, dreaming of another Challenge Cup win.
Fans react as Warrington Wolves reach Wembley final.

FULL REPORT: http://WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/sport/25151498.fans-react-warrington-wolves-reach-wembley-final

Scottish Daily Mail: "IS RIGHT-TO-DIE BILL DOOMED?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Blackley

Plans to legalise Assisted Dying in the North of Britain face being dragged through the courts after experts warned nearly every aspect of the Holyrood Bill is 'deeply flawed and ill-conceived'.

Daily Mirror: "DREAM HOL TO JAIL HELL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Phil Cardy

A British teenager who vanished in Thailand is being held in an Eastern European jail on drug charges.
Bella May Culley is accused of smuggling cannabis.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/family-say-brit-teen-terrifying-35226188

Glasgow Times: "COUPLE KEPT KIDS IN FLAT COVERED IN ANIMAL WASTE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Connor Gordon

A couple kept two children in a dirty flat strewn with animal waste and insects on bedding.
Christopher Beevers, 33, and Morgan Neil, 26, cared for the six and three-year-old boys at their property in Glasgow's Shettleston.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25164043.glasgow-couple-kept-children-flat-covered-animal-waste

The Daily Telegraph: "NHS OFFERS TREATMENT TO 'TRANS TODDLERS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Searles

The NHS are treating nursery-age children who believe they are transgender after watering down their own guidance, The Telegraph reveals.

Royston Crow: "DEVELOPER TO APPEAL AFTER PLANS REFUSED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Brown

Backlash against plans for homes.
A developer has hit back at criticisms of their plans to build 22 new homes on the edge of Meldreth.
Warehouse could be demolished for 22 homes.

FULL REPORT: Royston-Crow.co.uk/news/25156289.backlash-plans-homes-edge-meldreth

Financial Times: "POST-BREXIT 'RESET' TALKS WITH BRUSSELS STALL OVER FISHING AND YOUTH MOBILITY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Bounds / Peter Foster / George Parker

EU states seek new concessions.
Five days to go before key summit.
Tory alarm over 'rule-taking'.

St. Helens Star: "BUS HUB ALL SET TO OPEN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conal Cunningham

Public transport is set to see major changes as St. Helens Bus Station closes amid multi-million-pound regeneration plans.

FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25142256.board-bus-closure-st-helens-bus-station

The I Paper: "UK FOOD AND DRINK PRICES SET TO RISE IN BLOW TO STARMER'S COST OF LIVING PLAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hugo Gye

Rising food prices and persistently high energy bills threaten Labour's pledge to boost living standards and hold off the political challenge from Reform UK, ministers have been warned.

FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/butter-chocolate-coffee-potato-food-inflation-3694197

Melton Times: "FORTIES FEVER!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie

Organisers estimate around 15,000 enjoyed this year's 1940s Melton Mowbray event over the weekend.
Nostalgia-lovers came from far and wide to sample a range of activities and displays celebrating the fashions, music and culture of wartime Britain.

FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/heritage-and-retro/heritage/meltons-1940s-event-attracts-15000-nostalgia-lovers-5123299

Morning Star: "END THE NAKBA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Roger McKenzie / Andrew Murray / Ceren Sagir

Workers united in call for end to 77 years of Gaza catastrophe.
Workers across Britain are taking part in a day of action for Palestine, demanding an end to 77 years of the Nakba or "catastrophe" that saw hundreds of thousands of Palestinians expelled from their homes during the founding of The State Of Israel.
Workers across Britain to take part in day of action for Palestine.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/workers-across-britain-take-part-day-action-palestine

Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "NEW MARKET VISION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rob Goulding

People are being urged to have their say on new indoor centre.
Shoppers in Northwich are being given the chance to shape the town's new indoor market.
Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWAC) are planning to open the new, modern market in Barons Quay Shopping Centre at some point next year.

FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25144873.northwich-market-survey-launched-ahead-2026-opening

Metro (South Edition): "YOU KILLED OUR BEAUTIFUL BOY ...WE'LL NEVER FORGIVE YOU"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Katie Boyden

Reece Galbraith jailed for 14 years for cannabis lab explosion in Benwell.
A drug dealer whose illegal cannabis sweet factory in a block of flats blew up killing a seven-year-old boy has been jailed for 14 years.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/05/14/reece-galbraith-jailed-14-years-cannabis-lab-explosion-killed-boy-7-23082936

That's all the papers.

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

7/5/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 08 May 2025.

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

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

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

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Daily Mail: "IRANIANS 'PLOTTED TO ATTACK ISRAELI EMBASSY IN LONDON'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca Camber

A gang of suspected Iranian Terrorists were planning a deadly attack on the Israeli Embassy in London, police believe.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14688879

The Bolton News: "DANGER DRIVER IS JAILED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Leah Anne Collins

A dangerous driver who after fatally injuring a cyclist 'continued to drive on' claiming he 'hit a bird' has been jailed for 11-years.
Robert Heyes was using his phone when his vehicle hit cyclist Keith Brady on Chorley New Road on 17 October 2022.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25140881.chorley-new-road-hit-run-driver-sentenced-11-years

Warrington Guardian: "THANKS A MILLION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grace Williams

Memories of VE Day celebrations in Warrington in 1945.
To remember the anniversary of VE Day, we are sharing many stories of what happened 80 years ago.
Today, Ray Edwards and Yvonne Edwards recall the events of that incredible Tuesday.

FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25144029.memories-ve-day-celebrations-warrington-1945

Bury Times: "TRIBUTES PAID TO CARING STUDENT, 22"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Neil Brandwood

Tributes have flooded in following the death of a Bury student who has been described as "the purest soul".
Mudassir Ali Hassan, 22, died suddenly at his family home in Bridgefield Drive on Saturday 26 April 2025.

FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25142129.tributes-flood-following-death-bury-student

Melton Times: "RESIDENTS PARTY LIKE IT'S 1945"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie

Hundreds enjoy VE Day street party in Melton.
Town prepares to host 1940s weekend.
Families, couples and friends enjoyed food and drink on lines of tables in scenes of reminiscent of what happened across the town in May 1945 as victory was confirmed in Europe during the Second World War.

FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/heritage-and-retro/heritage/melton-mowbray-party-rekindles-the-spirit-of-1945-5114000

Knutsford Guardian: "A-MAY-ZING!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan / David Gillespie

Huge record crowds turned out to celebrate Knutsford Royal May Day.
Pavements were jam-packed as the giant colourful procession filled the streets with pride and joy.

FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25140294.knutsford-royal-may-day-festival-attracts-record-crowds

Jewish News: "SPURRED BY LOVE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jenni Frazer

Former hostage and massive football fan to thank supporters outside stadium before kick-off against Crystal Palace.
A crowd of hundreds of well-wishers is set to greet avid Tottenham Hotspur fan Emily Damari on her first return to the stadium since being freed by Hamas.

FULL REPORT: JewishNews.co.uk/heroes-welcome-planned-for-emily-damari-on-her-return-to-spurs

The Independent: "PAKISTAN: INDIA HAS IGNITED AN INFERNO AND WE'LL RETALIATE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mohammad Dawood / Shweta Sharma / Alastair Jamieson

Pakistan accused India of "igniting an inferno" over Kashmir and vowed to retaliate after missile attacks by the Indian air force killed 31 people – including women and children – and raised fears of an escalating conflict between the two nuclear-armed countries.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/asia/india/india-operation-sindoor-pakistan-missile-strikes-war-b2746412.html

The Messenger: "BANNED FOR LIFE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tabitha Wilson

A man has been banned from keeping animals for life after being involved in a Puppy Farming fraud.
Luke Gillman, from Helsby Road, Sale, was found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to 55 dogs and puppies.

FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25130119.sale-man-banned-keeping-animals-puppy-farm-fraud

Scottish Daily Mail: "VOTE FARAGE, GET SWINNEY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Blackley

Nigel Farage is on course to help hand John Swinney another five years in government - with Reform UK as the biggest opposition party.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14689073

Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "TRIBUTES TO DAD AFTER COLLISION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conal Cunningham

Tyldesley family pay tribute to dad after hit and run crash in Leeds.
The family of a cyclist killed in a hit and run collision have issued a heartbreaking tribute to the "one of a kind" dad.

FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25133191.tyldesley-family-pay-tribute-dad-hit-run-crash-leeds

The Scotsman: "THANK YOU"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

80 years on from VE Day, nation pays tribute to heroes.
How The Scotsman covered histroic events: 16-page pullout inside.
Silence, hymns and a candle of peace at Westminster Abbey.

Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "PUPILS' TRIBUTE TO LATE TEACHER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matthew Simpson

Children at the school have created a lasting legacy to beloved teacher Jean Cowell.
Pupils from Kingsley St. John's Primary School have worked together in creating a tribute to a much respected member of staff.

FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25129200.kingsley-st-johns-primary-pupils-honour-beloved-teacher

The Daily Telegraph: "£4M A DAY: TRUE COST OF HOUSING MIGRANTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Charles Hymas / Tony Diver

The cost of housing migrants has tripled to £4 million a day as Channel crossings continue to soar.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/05/07/true-cost-of-asylum-hotels-migration-channel-labour

The Oldham Times: "'UNSOPHISTICATED' DRUGS RING JAILED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor

Group of mates jailed for running Oldham drugs operation.
A man turned to some of his friends to create a "not particularly sophisticated" Class A drugs line in Greater Manchester.

FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25130908.group-mates-jailed-running-oldham-drugs-line

The Guardian: "PAKISTAN VOWS TO STRIKE BACK AFTER INDIAN MISSILE ATTACKS KILL DOZENS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Ellis-Petersen / Shah Meer Baloch / Aakash Hassan

Pakistan has authorised its military to take "corresponding" retaliatory action against India after overnight missile attacks by the Indian air force killed 31 people, raising fears of an escalating conflict between the two nuclear-armed countries.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/world/2025/may/07/pakistan-authorises-corresponding-retaliation-after-india-missile-strike-punjab-kashmir

The Journal: "TYNESIDE TO HOST MERCURY PRIZE CEREMONY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Daniel Holland

Newcastle to host Mercury Prize 2025 as Album Of The Year award moves out of London for first time.
Newcastle has been announced as the new host city for the Mercury Prize, with the celebration of new British and Irish music to be held at the Utilita Arena on 16 October.

FULL REPORT: ChronicleLive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/newcastle-host-mercury-prize-2025-31587879

Daily Mirror: "HERE YOU ARE! DON'T LOSE IT AGAIN!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

As world remembers end of WWII in Europe, veterans call for peace in our war-torn times - echoing Mirror's cartoon from this day in 1945.

St. Helens Star: "WOMAN FACING MURDER CHARGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Mulligan

Liam Collier died after the incident in Haydock on Friday night.
Woman charged with murder of Liam Collier faces court.
Kayleigh Smart has been charged with murdering Liam Collier has made her first court appearance.

FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25140275.haydock-woman-charged-murder-liam-collier-faces-court

Metro (South Edition): "LIAM LEAVES £24MILLION 'TO SON BEAR,8'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rishma Dosani

Singer Liam Payne left a fortune of almost £10Million - and his young son Bear is likely to inherit the bulk of it, it has been revealed.

FULL REPORT: http://Metro.co.uk/2025/05/07/liam-paynes-24-000-000-legacy-revealed-one-direction-star-died-without-a-will-23042963

Royston Crow: "ELECTION JOY FOR LIB DEM CANDIDATES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Anne Suslak

Liberal Democrats celebrated a resounding victory across Royston and South Cambridgeshire in the County Council Elections last week.

FULL REPORT: Royston-Crow.co.uk/news/25142307.liberal-democrats-resounding-victory-royston

Daily Star: "NEVER FORGET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

Thursday 08 May 2025's Daily Star is a sovenir edition to celebrate VE Day's 80's anniversary.

Daily Star - NEVER FORGET
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

Thursday 08 May 2025's Daily Star is a sovenir edition to celebrate VE Day's 80's anniversary.

Glasgow Times: "MORE THAN £500K TO FIX POND"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ava Whyte

The cost of relining a "leaky" city pond has been revealed as investigations into the issue continue years after it was first discovered.

Morning Star: "BAN? WHAT BAN?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Elizabeth Short

British firms have exported over 160,000 military items to Israel since October 2023, a new report reveals.

Lancashire Telegraph: "FIFTEEN HELD IN KETAMINE RAIDS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nat Goodlad

Fifteen people have been arrested over ketamine supply in Burnley and Padiham following a large police operation.
As part of Operation Shore, Lancashire Police's response to ketamine misuse in the borough, a number of arrests were made at properties in Burnley, Padiham, Nelson, Ramsbottom and Huddersfield last week.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25144037.fifteen-arrested-ketamine-supply-burnley-padiham

Daily Express: "'HOMES WERE RUINED, PEOPLE HAD DIED BUT THERE WAS A SENSE OF HOPE IN OUR SMALL COMMUNITY: PEOPLE KNEW THERE WERE BETTER DAYS AHEAD'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

Maureen Jenkins, now 81, recalls proudly waving the Union Jack with friend Jeannie Lebby amid the London rubble during the nation's celebrations on 8 May 1945.

That's all the papers.

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

30/4/2025

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

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

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

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

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Warrington Guardian: "DRUG FARMER TO BE DEPORTED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nathan Okell

Albanian jailed after huge Warrington town centre cannabis farm raid.
An illegal immigrant jumped from the top floor of a huge cannabis factory – in a building that was recently damaged in a huge fire.

FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25113745.albanian-jailed-huge-warrington-town-centre-cannabis-farm-raid

Wokingham Today: "MPS DEBATE DELIVERY OF NEW RBH IN PARLIAMENT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Aldridge

Labour MPs in Berkshire vote against speeding up delivery of the Royal Berkshire Hospital.
The Labour MPs in Berkshire have been criticised for voting against an effort to speed up the delivery of a new Royal Berkshire Hospital.

FULL REPORT: Wokingham.Today/labour-mps-in-berkshire-vote-against-speeding-up-delivery-of-the-royal-berkshire-hospital

Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "'STRONGER TOGETHER'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conal Cunningham

Repeat offenders are being hit with arrests and Criminal Behaviour Orders as the police receive more intelligence because of "improved relationships".
Police in a 'much better position' after targeted work in Leigh.
This follows a spell in special measures between 2020 and 2022.

FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25109586.police-much-better-position-targeted-work-leigh

Melton Times: "£1M FOR CLAIRE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie

Campaign to boost Claire Lomas fundraising effort to £1Million.
A campaign is underway to boost the remarkable fundraising of Claire Lomas up to £1Million following her tragic death last summer.

FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/news/people/campaign-to-boost-claire-lomas-fundraising-effort-to-ps1m-5096335

The Bolton News: "FREE BREAKFAST BONANZA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dina Volovic

Six Bolton schools have led the way in offering students free breakfast clubs as part of a Government pilot programme – and a Heaton school has found it's 'bringing the community together'.
Devonshire Road Primary School rolls out free breakfast clubs.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25116066.devonshire-road-primary-school-among-rolls-free-breakfast-clubs

Knutsford Guardian: "BUILDING WILL BE REVIVED AS VENUE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Belinda Ryan

Marshall House in Knutsford to become wedding venue.
Councillors have approved plans to convert a former auctioneers in Knutsford into a venue for weddings saying it will bring a historic town centre building back into public use.

FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25122117.marshall-house-knutsford-become-wedding-venue

The Oldham Times: "FAR-RIGHT GROUP'S 'BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR HITLER' IN PUB"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sofia Fedeczko

Members of a far-right group met at an 'Oldham boozer' to celebrate the birthday of Adolf Hitler over Easter weekend.
Far-right group British Movement holds Hitler birthday party at an Oldham Pub.

FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25120013.far-right-group-hosts-hitler-birthday-party-royton-pub

The Messenger: "LOOKING TO THE FUTURE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson

Thousands of new homes, opportunities for jobs and a commitment to make Trafford 'accessible and equal for all' are part of a blueprint for the borough until 2042.
New homes, job opportunities, and a commitment to accessibility and equality for all are part of Trafford's blueprint until 2042.

Lancashire Telegraph: "LAST GOOD TURN FOR ROTARY CLUB"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah McGee

Blackburn Rotary Club are set to host their final meeting after helping the community for more than 100 years.
Dwindling numbers signal end for outfit.
The last meeting is set to happen in June 2025.

Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "MOTHER AND SON DETAINED INTRUDER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rob Goulding

A masked burglar who was dragged off his bike by a woman whose house he was fleeing has been jailed.
'Prolific' Northwich burglar Jonathan Maddock jailed.

FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25124906.prolific-northwich-burglar-jonathan-maddock-jailed

Financial Times: "TRUMP TRADE WAR DISTORTS US ECONOMY AS BANKS WIN AND CONSUMER MOOD DIMS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Claire Jones / Gregory Meyer / Simon Foy

Import surge rocks GDP.
Starbucks sales slip.
Travel groups see slowdown.
Wall Street volatility boost.

St. Helens Star: "10 MARATHONS IN 10 DAYS 'JOB DONE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conal Cunningham

A man who is no stranger to a physical challenge is set to embark on his toughest test yet.
St. Helens man Dan Hodges to run 10 marathons in 10 days after addiction struggle.

FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25092613.st-helens-man-run-10-marathons-10-days-addiction-struggle

The Daily Telegraph: "DON'T GIVE UP ON OIL, NORWAY WARNS UK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jonathan Leake

Norway will never turn its back on the North Sea as Britain has done, its energy minister has said in a rebuke to Labour's Net Zero pledges.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/04/30/dont-give-up-on-oil-norway-warns-britain

The Yorkshire Post: "'REGIONAL ELECTIONS MATTER IN OWN RIGHT'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

Voters must ignore "arrogance in Westminster" about today's slate of Local Election and understand they "matter in their own right".
People will go to the polls to elect Hull and East Yorkshire's first ever Metro Mayor.

Daily Express: "KING'S GRATITUDE FOR 'COMMUNITY OF CARE' DEFYING CANCER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Emily Ferguson

The King has shared a new heartfelt message at a Buckingham Palace reception.
King Charles has issued a new heartfelt message to thank everyone who works tirelessly to support those who are living with cancer. The statement comes as the King and Queen, together with the Duchess of Gloucester, host a reception at Buckingham Palace in celebration of community-based initiatives raising awareness about cancer.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/royal/2048882

Royston Crow: "MPS' 'BLUE FLAG' STATUS VOTE BLOCKED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Anne Suslak

South Cambs MP votes for new 'Blue Flag' status for rivers.
South Cambridgeshire MP Pippa Heylings joined other Liberal Democrats in voting for a new 'Blue Flag' status for rivers and chalk streams.

FULL REPORT: Royston-Crow.co.uk/news/25124290.south-cambs-mp-votes-new-blue-flag-status-rivers

Morning Star: "KABA OFFICER FACES GROSS MISCONDUCT PROBE OVER KILLING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Elizabeth Short

The Firearms Officer who killed Chris Kaba must face a gross misconduct hearing, a police watchdog announced today.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/cop-who-killed-chris-kaba-must-face-gross-misconduct-hearing-police-watchdog-says

Glasgow Times: "ABUSER SLAMMED OVER BRUTAL MURDER OF MUM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Waddell / Grant McCabe

Vile abuser slammed after brutally murdering mum in Glasgow.
A vile domestic abuser has been slammed after brutally murdering his partner in Glasgow.
Brute Mark Keel killed Maxine Clark at her home in Riddrie.
The 33-year-old left the mum with more than 50 injuries.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25128374.vile-abuser-slammed-brutally-murdering-mum-glasgow

The Independent: "UKRAINE AND US ON THE BRINK OF SIGNING VITAL MINERALS DEAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Kiley

Ukraine was expected to sign a mineral and profit-sharing deal with the United States on Wednesday evening in Washington following two months of testy negotiations.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/ukraine-minerals-deal-trump-us-russia-b2742374.html

The Journal: "SYCAMORE GAP JURY SEE TREE BEING FELLED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rob Kennedy

Sycamore Gap jury see footage of tree felling and hear alleged 'revelling' at reaction to it.
Jurors in the trial of Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers began hearing evidence on the second day of the trial at Newcastle Crown Court.

FULL REPORT: ChronicleLive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/sycamore-gap-trial-newcastle-tree-31543684

The National: "NO CHANGE!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steph Brawn

Labour under fire for busing in Highland Holyrood candidate.
London councillor to stand in Caithness, Sutherland and Ross.
'The people of the Highlands deserve real local champions - not more of the Prime Minister's cronies'.
AN SNP minister has hit out at Scottish Labour for "shipping in" a London councillor to stand against her in the Holyrood election.
Labour have selected Eva Kestner to contest the Caithness, Sutherland and Ross seat next year despite her living around 650 miles away in Lewisham, where she works as a councillor.

FULL REPORT: TheNational.scot/news/25128706.minister-pans-labour-shipping-in-london-councillor-run

Reading Today: "EAST READING FESTIVAL TO RETURN IN JUNE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jake Clothier

East Reading Festival to return to Palmer Park in June.
Organisers of the annual East Reading Festival have announced that the event is set to return this summer.

FULL REPORT: RDG.Today/east-reading-festival-to-return-to-palmer-park-in-june

Daily Star: "I'M TOP OF THE POPES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Caven

Gissa job, God!
Trump wants to be Pope.
But the bookies are not so sure - his odds are 500-1.
No-one wants an orange Pontiff.

Bury Times: "FATAL CRASH DAD'S FAMILY IN COURT FURY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lisa Valentine

Family of Gavin Andrews considering appeal over length of sentences.
The family of a dad who died after being hit by a dangerous driver are considering appealing against the "insulting" lengths of court sentences handed out.

FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25122998.family-gavin-andrews-considering-appeal-length-sentences

Metro (England): "KING'S CANCER MESSAGE OF HOPE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Josh Milton

The King has said his cancer experience has brought 'the very best of humanity' into focus as he thanked carers and charities for their selfless work.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/04/30/king-charles-opens-frightening-cancer-can-23003409

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 24 APRIL 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

23/4/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 24 April 2025.

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

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

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

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

The Independent: "TRUMP: TAKE PEACE DEAL NOW - OR RISK LOSING EVERYTHING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jane Dalton

US President Donald Trump claims end to war is 'very close' but warns President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is harming the process.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/ukraine-russia-war-invasion-trump-putin-ceasefire-peace-talks-b2737712.html

The Messenger: "£5.4MILLION TO FIX POTHOLES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson

Repairs to be made across the borough.
Some £5.4Million is set to be spent repairing potholes in roads and pavements in Trafford during the rest of the year.

Metro (England): "£2M OASIS SCAM PAIN SUPERNOVA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kitty Chrisp

Fans conned in great rock 'n' roll swindle.
Oasis fans desperate to see their sell-out reunion tour have been conned out of £2million by online scammers.

Glasgow Times: "FAMILIES COULD BE STUCK ON HOUSING LIST FOR MORE THAN 100 YEARS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Stewart Paterson

Families could be waiting for more than 100 years to get a social rented home with three or four bedrooms in the Glasgow area.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/national/25075232.waiting-times-large-social-homes-hit-100-years-areas---analysis

The Daily Telegraph: "TRUMP: ZELENSKY TO BLAME FOR NO PEACE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Barnes / Danielle Sheridan / Nick Gutteridge

President Donald Trump blamed President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for derailing his peace plan.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/04/23/trump-blames-zelensky-derailing-london-peace-talks

Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "ABUSE SURVIVOR PROTECTION CALL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ella Wilcox

A Northwich woman, whose ex-partner tried to kill her three times during a manipulative and abusive relationship, is calling for changes to be made to Restraining Orders.

FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25098756.domestic-abuse-survivor-calling-changes-restraining-orders

Financial Times: "REEVES READY TO CUT TARIFFS ON US CAR IMPORTS IN PUSH FOR DEAL WITH TRUMP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Fleming / Aime Williams / George Parker

Chancellor hopefull for pact.
No yielding on food standards.
Stocks lifed by easing of tensions.

The Yorkshire Post: "PLEDGE OVER DRIVING BACKLOG"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

The lack of a cohesive transport strategy has long undermined Britain on multiple fronts.
Regions are lumbered with a Victoria Rail network.
Bus Services have suffered from cuts over many decades.

FULL REPORT: YorkshirePost.co.uk/news/opinion/columnists/driving-test-backlogs-only-add-to-transport-woes-for-the-region-5096418

The Guardian: "CRIMEA IS LOST, SAYS TRUMP AS HE WARNS ZELENSKYY ON PEACE DEAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dan Sabbagh / Pjotr Sauer

Donald Trump accused Volodymyr Zelenskyy of jeopardising what he claimed was ain imminent peace deal to end the war in Ukraine.

Lancashire Telegraph: "JAIL FOR SNAPCHAT PREDATOR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Shuiab Khan

A Blackburn man, who groomed a schoolgirl on SnapChat before drugging and then sexually assaulting her, has been jailed for 17 years.
Gregg Riley, 44, took naked photographs of his 15-year-old victim while she lay dipping in and out of consciousness in his Blackburn home.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25110150.blackburn-man-jailed-sexually-assaulting-schoolgirl

Scottish Daily Mail: "BACK MY PEACE OR LOSE ALL OF UKRAINE, TRUMP WARNS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mark Nicol / Jason Groves

President Donald Trump launched a scathing attack on President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after he rejected terms for a Ukraine peace deal.

Bury Times: "SHAKERS DO US PROUD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Liam Milton

Title triumph at Gigg Lane is seen by 8,719 fans.
8,719 fans are delighted as Bury FC promoted as champions at 'buzzing' Gigg Lane.

FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/sport/football/shakers/shakersupdates/25102648.fans-delight-bury-fc-promoted-champions-buzzing-gigg-lane

The Scotsman: "SINGLE-SEX TOILET ORDER FOR SCHOOLS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn McLaughlin

A judge has ordered that Scottish state schools must provide single-sex toilets for pupils in the wake of last week's landmark Supreme Court ruling on the definition of a woman.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/scotland/judge-orders-schools-to-provide-single-sex-toilets-in-wake-of-supreme-court-ruling-5096515

Jewish News: "SIGNED, SEALED, DIVIDED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lee Harpin

Phil Rosenberg sends warning to deputies as row over Financial Times letter turns toxic.
Board Of Deputies President Phil Rosenberg has written to all deputies to condemn the abuse emerging in public and private forums.

FULL REPORT: JewishNews.co.uk/rosenberg-sends-warning-to-deputies-as-row-over-ft-letter-turns-toxic

Daily Star: "PLUNDER-HAUL!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Nelson

Ticket crooks have conned £2million out of Oasisd fans by selling fake stubs for Noel and Liam's summer comeback shows.

Knutsford Guardian: "CARER STOLE FROM VULNERABLE WOMAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan

A carer has avoided jail despite stealing a £100 watch and cash from a vulnerable woman in need of 24-hour help.
Elicia Enwood, of Navigation Road, Northwich, was employed as a carer for the Wilmslow resident in April last year.

FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25097712.northwich-carer-stole-cash-vulnerable-wilmslow-woman

The Times: "ZELENSKY IS KEY OBSTACLE TO PEACE DEAL, SAYS TRUMP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: George Grylls / Larisa Brown

President Donald Trump lashed out at President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after Ukraine appeared to resist a US ultimatum to concede swathes of territory to end the war.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/world/russia-ukraine-war/article/news-london-peace-summit-h6v89vdg3

The Bolton News: "JUST THE TICKET TO RIDE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Leah Collins

No steps as new-look station is revealed.
The new look Daisy Hill Railway Station is just the ticket for local resident Damien France.

Daily Express: "'THE TRUTH IS HE DOESN'T HAVE THE BALLS!'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown

Fired-up Kemi Badenoch ridiculed Keir Starmer for lacking "balls" in a House Of Commons onslaught on his shifting views over gender.

Melton Times: "'WE NEED MORE FOOD'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie

The manager of Melton Mowbray's food bank has made a desperate appeal for more support as public donations drop during 'a massive increase in demand'.

FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/community/melton-foodbank-donations-drop-as-demand-massively-increases-5087490

Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "COERCIVE CONTROL VICTIM ON ABUSE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Zach Harrison

A victim of Coercive Control has bravely spoken out.
Stephanie Boardman, from Leigh, began a relationship with Franco Lucci in late 2023.

FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25088010.victim-controlling-coercive-man-speaks-abuse

Reading Today: "DAI AGREES TERMS TO SELL AS CLUB GRANTED ANOTHER EXTENSION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Preston

Sell Before We Dai have responded after it was confirmed last night that EFL have granted Reading FC owner Dai Yongge another extension to sell the club.

FULL REPORT: RDG.Today/Sell-Before-We-Dai-responds-to-another-EFL-extension-for-Reading-FC

St. Helens Star: "STREET BOOZE BAN SET TO BE BACKED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Mulligan

A Public Space Protection Order to tackle Anti-Social Behaviour by banning street drinking in areas of St. Helens Town Centre and Earlestown's regeneration are among items to go before councillors today.

FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25109091.st-helens-town-centre-street-drinking-ban-considered

The Oldham Times: "'YOU STOLE A FATHER FROM HIS DAUGHTER'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jessica Rothwell

The wife of a man who was attacked by his 'best friend' and left in a coma has said she will 'never forgive him' for taking away her daughter's father.
Charlotte Logan told Manchester Crown Court on Wednesday (16 April) of the massive impact the attack had on her husband, Raymond Logan, and her family's lives.

FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25095350.wife-says-never-forgive-friend-attacked-husband

Warrington Guardian: "URGENT CALL FOR INQUIRY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan

Tatton MP Esther McVey joins independent grooming gang inquiry.
A borough MP and former Cabinet Minister who started life as a Barnardo's child is speaking up for teenage victims of Sexual Exploitation.

FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25088091.tatton-mp-joins-independent-inquiry-grooming-gangs

That's all the papers.

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 10 APRIL 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

8/4/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 10 April 2025.

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

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

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

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Knutsford Guardian: "ATTACKS ON POLICE SHOW A SHARP RISE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barrie White

The number of recorded assaults against Cheshire Police has more than doubled since the start of COVID-19 Pandemic.
236 more assaults in 2024 than in 2023.

Morning Star: "WORKERS EXPECT BETTER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Elizabeth Short

Workers expect better.
Labour are warned by UK's biggest Trade Union as anger mounts over cruel welfare cuts and public-sector pay.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/these-cuts-will-place-yet-more-strain-on-an-nhs-already-creaking-at-the-seams

The Yorkshire Post: "NEW FUNDING LIFTS AIRPORT PROJECT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

Plans to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport have been given a huge boost.
Mayor Oliver Coppard to use new funding.

Daily Star: "AWW.. WE ONLY HAVE FOUR REAL FWENDS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Jameson

Sad git Brits have only eight mates - with just four of them close pals, say experts.
And we start drifting apart from them at 31.

Melton Times: "HOMES WITHOUT INFRASTRUCTURE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eoin McCaul

Developers planning two major housing schemes in Melton Mowbray say they are unable to pay millions of pounds towards local infrastructure.

FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/news/environment/developers-unable-to-pay-infrastructure-costs-at-two-major-melton-housing-schemes-5071932

Daily Express: "KEMI: PM MUST MAKE MORE OF OUR BREXIT FREEDOMS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown

Kemi Badenoch has urged Sir Keir Starmer to make more of Britain’s Brexit freedoms rather than "sitting back" and waiting for things to happen.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2039450

Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "MAN DIES AFTER BEING HIT BY BUS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rob Goulding

Man dies after being hit by bus at busy junction in Leigh.
Police investigation launched after the 69-year-old's death.

FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25059982.man-dies-hit-bus-busy-junction-leigh

The Daily Telegraph: "TRUMP BLINKS FIRST IN TRADE WAR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Szu Ping Chan / Cameron Henderson / Alex Singleton

Donald Trump has paused his tariff onslaught for 90 days apart from China as he bows to criticism.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/04/08/trump-tariffs-china-trade-war-ftse-100-markets-latest-news

Glasgow Times: "'IT'S HORRIBLE NOT FEELING SAFE AT WORK'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Stewart Paterson

Care Workers who work, on shift alone at night, fear for their safety and are calling for greater protection.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25077564.workers-late-night-safety-fears-glasgow-streets

Metro (England): "TRUMP RISKS GREAT MAUL OF CHINA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Munro

President Donald Trump has imposed a shock 125% tariff on Chinese Imports to punish 'disrespect' after they charged United States 84%.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/04/09/eu-bites-back-trumps-tariffs-18-000-000-000-revenge-22880124

Lancashire Telegraph: "TEENS BADLY HURT IN BIKE SMASHES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah McGee

A teenager is in hospital with a serious head injury after a crash in Blackburn.
Emergency Services were called.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25075759.teen-16-hospital-head-injury-blackburn-crash

Daily Record: "SNOOKER CHAMP ACCUSED OF CHILD SEX ABUSE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mark McGivern / Eve Beattie

Former World Snooker Champion Graeme Dott has been accused of sexually abusing children.
The ex-British Sportsman has been suspended by WPBSA.

FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/graeme-dott-accused-sexually-abusing-35023624

The Messenger: "£3.35M FOR SAFETY WORK AT LOCAL SCHOOLS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson

Town Hall bosses in Trafford are to spend £3.35m on safety improvements to the borough's schools.

FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25071485.trafford-schools-get-3-45m-repairs-boost-safety

The Guardian: "TRUMP PAUSES GLOBAL TRADE WAR BUT HITS CHINA WITH 125% TARIFFS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Callum Jones / Jennifer Rankin / Rowena Mason

Donald Trump shelved plans to hike tariffs on most countries except China and pulling back from his Global Trade War.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/business/live/2025/apr/09/stock-share-markets-us-china-trade-trump-tariffs-business-news-live-updates

Wokingham Today: "THREE TEENS ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH TWYFORD ROBBERY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

Thames Valley Police has confirmed that their officers have made three arrests in connection with a robbery which took place in Twyford.

FULL REPORT: Wokingham.Today/three-teenagers-arrested-in-connection-with-twyford-robbery

The National: "LABOUR'S SILENCE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Xander Elliards

Labour Government has refused to say if UK-made parts for F-35 Fighter Jets have been used in the Israeli bombing of Gaza since 18 March.

FULL REPORT: TheNational.scot/news/25076281.labour-silent-uk-made-weapons-israels-renewed-gaza-bombing

Bury Times: "NEW TRAMS BRIDGE BID"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lisa Valentine

Fresh plans have been unveiled to overhaul Bury Interchange as part of a major £80m transformation.
CGI illustrations released.

FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25072748.bury-interchange-80m-transformation-underway-plans-submitted

Daily Mail: "TRUMP BLINKS BUT DOUBLES DOWN ON CHINA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves

United States President Donald Trump triggered a wave of relief among investors after 'pausing' his Global Tariff War for 90 days.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14585593

Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "CEMETERY DISPUTE COSTS TAX-PAYERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rob Goulding

Middlewich Town Council's 'significant negligence and incompetence' in its internal row has lead to people paying more Council Tax.

FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25072927.middlewich-cemetery-recovery-take-10-years

Daily Mirror: "GREAT WAR OF CHINA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Graham Hiscott

Donald Trump has cranked up his Trade War with China by imposing 125% tariffs.
90 day pause for other countries is big climbdown.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/us-news/donald-trump-tariffs-uk-live-35026596

The Oldham Times: "COUNCIL'S BID TO LEAVE HOUSING PLAN REJECTED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor

Oldham Council's application to withdraw from the Places For Everyone housing scheme has been rejected by UK Government.

The Times: "TRUMP PUTS THE BRAKES ON TARIFFS FOR 90 DAYS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Charter

President Donald Trump said he wanted "fair deals with everyone" as he dramatically backed down on Global Tariffs he imposed on countries around the world.

The Bolton News: "TOWN IN TB TROUBLE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eoin McCaul

Bolton is one of the worst hit areas in Britain as cases of a deadly Victorian disease rise for the first time in years.

Scottish Daily Mail: "TRUMP BLINKS BUT DOUBLES DOWN ON CHINA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves

United States President Donald Trump triggered a wave of relief among investors after 'pausing' his Global Tariff War for 90 days.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14585593

Royston Crow: "PLANS TO SAVE 'WONDERFUL' TOWN CINEMA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Anne Suslak

Royston Town councillors have made a commitment to retaining the town's free after three parking scheme and community cinema.

FULL REPORT: Royston-Crow.co.uk/news/25072298.plans-put-forth-retain-royston-cinema-parking-scheme

St. Helens Star: "'WE CHERISHED HER BEYOND ALL WORDS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conal Cunningham

The family of 13-year-old Layla Allen who tragically died in a house fire have issued a heartbreaking tribute.

FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25065105.prescot-family-issue-tribute-layla-allen-house-fire

Reading Today: "COMEDY FAVOURITES TO PERFORM IN READING AS FESTIVAL RETURNS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jake Clothier

Reading Indi Comedy Fest is back this year with a new roster of acts to bring the laughs to venues across town.

FULL REPORT: RDG.Today/reading-comedy-festival-returns-including-tom-davis-paul-sinha-sean-walsh

The Scotsman: "MARKETS SOAR AS TRUMP BACKS DOWN OVER TARIFFS FOR 90 DAYS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Russell Jackson

Global Markets soar as US President backs down for most countries but puts 125 per cent rate on Chinese imports.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/world/trump-announces-90-day-tariff-pause-for-most-nations-but-hikes-them-for-china-5076133

Warrington Guardian: "'CALLUM IS STILL IN OUR HEARTS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nathan Okell / Lois Dean

The mother of a baby called Callum has been handed a suspended sentence over his killing, ending a 27-year investigation.

FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25021435.conclusion-baby-callum-case-brought-peace-warrington

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

26/3/2025

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

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

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

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

The Daily Telegraph: "FIVE YEARS OF RECORD TAXES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Riley Smith / Szu Ping Chan

Britain could face further tax rises within months.
Rachel Reeves won't rule out more increases in Autumn Budget.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/03/26/spring-statement-2025-rachel-reeves-spending-cuts-inflation

Bury Times: "FATAL CRASH PAIR ON TRIAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan

A nephew and uncle "very much dispute" who was driving a BMW that killed a man after the pair had been at a wake together.

FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25032612.nephew-uncle-dispute-roles-fatal-bury-crash

Wokingham Today: "CANTLEY CHARGES STILL ON THE TABLE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Batt

Car park charges at sports and leisure facilities in Wokingham, including Cantley Park, could still be introduced in future years.

Glasgow Times: "UBER CALLS FOR CITY PRIVATE HIRE CAR CAP TO BE SCRAPPED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Stewart Paterson

Global transport giant Uber wants Glasgow to lift the cap on Private Hire cars in the city.
Firm says hundreds more drivers are needed.

Warrington Guardian: "'WE'LL ALWAYS SUPPORT HER'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nathan Okell

The husband and son of Joanne Sharkey issued emotional statements to the court during her sentencing on Friday.

FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25028269.joanne-sharkeys-family-support-baby-callum-case

Lancashire Telegraph: "FIRE-HIT SITE IS 'BLIGHT FOR TOO LONG' ON TOWN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nat Goodlad

Fire crews were once again called to the infamous V10 Polymers site in Blackburn on Tuesday 25 March after another blaze.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25039605.infamous-blackburn-v10-polymers-site-hit-another-fire

The Messenger: "'EXPLOSIONS' FROM BLAZE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jay Plent

Staff have told of hearing 'explosions' as smoke from a fire towered over their workplaces at Altrincham Retail Park.

FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25038440.altrincham-retail-park-staff-felt-heat-fire-near-site

Knutsford Guardian: "OUR TOWN 'JUST GETS BETTER AND BETTER'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan

Knutsford has been selected as one of seven locations across England chosen in the annual Sunday Times Best Places To Live guide.

FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25024043.sunday-times-lists-knutsford-one-uks-best-places-live

St. Helens Star: "VIOLET'S FAMILY SEEK 'REAL JUSTICE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nathan Okell

Parents of Violet-Grace Youens have helped form a group in a bid to achieve "real justice" for victims of violent crime.

FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25036558.violet-grace-youens-parents-launch-justice-victims-campaign

Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "DUMPED BOOKS SPARK OUTRAGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rob Goulding

Rudheath residents are 'outraged' after a Parish Council turfed around 1,000 donated children's books 'in good condition' into a skip.

FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25038683.rudheath-parish-council-dump-1-000-kids-books-skip

The Bolton News: "£30,000 'RUBBISH' BILL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Liam Milton

A landlord is calling for laws to be changed in order to be able to evict contract-breaking tenants more quickly after her property was left full of rats.

Reading Today: "THOUSANDS TAKE ON HALF MARATHON"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jake Clothier

Reading Today celebrate everyone who participated in the Reading Half Marathon on 23 March 2025.

FULL REPORT: RDG.Today/in-pictures-reading-half-marathon-2025

Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "THEATRE OPENS AT INFIRMARY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Gavin Engelbrecht

A new state-of-the-art theatre development at Leigh Infirmary has been officially opened by Jo Platt MP.

FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25028559.new-theatre-development-leigh-infirmary-opened

The Oldham Times: "'WE'RE GOING TO RID YOU OF THIS WORLD'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor

An elderly Imam was left "frightened" after being kidnapped in Oldham, assaulted, and left naked in West Yorkshire, a trial has heard.

FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25035922.oldham-imam-allegedly-kidnapped-stripped-trial-hears

Morning Star: "MORE MISERY FOR MILLIONS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray

Misery for millions but not for the military was the message from Chancellor Rachel Reeves in her Spring Statement.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/reeves-launches-cruel-attack-on-disabled-people-instead-of-taxing-the-super-rich

Morning Star (Sport): "WALES BOOSTED BY ROWE'S RETURN FOLLOWING INJURY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

Wales have been boosted by the return of Southampton midfielder Rachel Rowe for their Nations League games against Denmark and Sweden.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/wales-boosted-rowes-return-injury

The Independent: "LABOUR ADMITS REEVES BENEFIT CUTS WILL PUSH 250,000 INTO POVERTY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox / Kate Devlin

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced yet more welfare cuts which are now set to affect 3.2 million families.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/reeves-benefit-cuts-spring-statement-b2721998.html

Royston Crow: "DAD RUNS TO RAISE FUNDS FOR SCHOOL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Anne Suslak

Royston dad Aaron Grimes took on two half-marathons in one week to raise money for his son's school.

FULL REPORT: Royston-Crow.co.uk/news/25036289.royston-dad-tackles-half-marathons-studlands-rise

Daily Star: "BOMBS AWAY!!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Nelson

Rachel Reeves is not the only pest dumping on Brits from a great hight - breeding gulls are about to make our lives hell, too.

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

Chancellor Rachel Reeves was branded delusional after insisting her economic plans are working as official growth forecasts were halved.

The Guardian: "REEVES ACCUSED OF BALANCING BOOKS AT EXPENSE OF THE POOR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Heather Stewart / Pippa Crerar

Labour is braced for a backlash from its MPs over welfare cuts called 'appalling' by a foodbank charity.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/uk-news/2025/mar/26/reeves-accused--balancing-books-back-of-uk-poorest-spring-statement

Daily Mirror: "BALANCING THE BOOKS ON THE BACKS OF THE POOR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lizzy Buchan

Chancellor Rachel Reeves was accused of balancing the books on the backs of the poor after making £4.8Billion in benefit cuts.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/politics/i-room-rachel-reeves-stared-34934390

Daily Express: "'RECKLESS' RACHEL 'TANKS ECONOMY' BY KILLING GROWTH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Knowles

Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride warns that millions will be 'waiting in fear and trepidation' after Rachel Reeves' Spring Statement

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2032783

Daily Express (Sport): "97 MILLION REASONS TO TAKE ON WORLD"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: David McDonnell

Manchester City or Chelsea could bag a jackpot of nearly £100Million if they win the Club World Cup this Summer.

That's all the papers.

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

19/3/2025

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

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

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Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Daily Express: "'EVIL' FAMILY KILLER FORCED TO HEAR HIS FATE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Knowles

An evil killer who slaughtered his family and planned "the biggest massacre in the 21st centry" was ordered to hear his fate in court.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2029686

The Oldham Times: "'THIS WILL BE LIFE-CHANGING'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor

"This will be life-changing for so many people across Oldham" - Arooj Shah said about new SportsTown project.

FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25014115.sportstown-looking-change-lives-people-oldham

Daily Telegraph: "CRIMINALS FREE TO PICK THEIR OWN GENDER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Daniel Martin

Criminals are free to pick their gender because the Government is refusing to force police to record biological sex.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/03/19/police-and-nhs-must-record-biological-sex

St. Helens Star: "445-HOME PLANS GET GO-AHEAD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Mulligan

St. Helens Council has said the approved 445-home development will provide "much-needed high quality housing".

FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25020766.development-haydock-will-provide-much-needed-housing

The Independent: "PUTIN DRONE ATTACK MAKES MOCKERY OF TRUMP PEACE DEAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Stevenson

Russia launched a mass drone attack on Ukraine's energy grid mere hours after Vladimir Putin agreed with Donald Trump to halt such strikes.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/ukraine-russia-trump-putin-ceasefire-war-zelensky-b2718205.html

Royston Crow: "HEARTFELT TRIBUTES TO FOOTBALLER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dan Mountney

Tributes have poured in for a former Welwyn Garden City, Baldock Town and Harpenden Town footballer who has passed away.

FULL REPORT: Royston-Crow.co.uk/news/25007840.tributes-pour-former-herts-footballer-liam-kenna

Financial Times: "FED SLASHES GROWTH FORECAST AS TRUMP TARIFFS CAST SHADOW OVER US ECONOMY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Claire Jones / Harriet Clarfelt

Big shift from December outlook.
Inflation projects bumped up.
Central Bank leaves rates on hold.

Warrington Guardian: "'HORRIFYING AND TRAGIC'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nathan Okell

A teenager has been sentenced over the manslaughter of his own mother in a brutal hammer attack outside their home.

FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25016959.frederico-canuzo-sentenced-manslaughter-mum-chintzia-mcintyre

Morning Star: "NOTHING MORAL ABOUT SAVAGE WELFARE CUTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray / Elizabeth Short

Sir Keir Starmer came under pressure from MPs across the Commons over his cruel plan to cut benefits.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/there-is-nothing-moral-about-cutting-benefits

Bury Times: "DETECTIVES PROBE MURDER OF MAN, 84"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Mutch

Murder investigation launched.
84-year-old found in Prestwich.

FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25021760.prestwich-murder-investigation-man-found-dead
Digital article by Joe Harrigan / Lisa Valentine

Daily Star: "WHAT A FLIPPERING FAB WELCOME HOME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton

How's this for your first view of Earth after nine months in space?
Stranded astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore were greeted by this pod of dolphins.
Cute!

Glasgow Times: "CITY CHARITY 'LEFT TO ROT'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Morgan Carmichael

A Glasgow charity say they have been left to rot claiming that Glasgow City Council and City Property refuse to pay for mandatory RAAC repairs to their Southside premises.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25017791.glasgow-charity-left-rot-following-raac-discovery

Daily Mirror: "I'D DO IT ALL AGAIN
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martin Bagot

Matt Hancock has defended the "VIP Lane" that allowed pals of Tories to be fast-tracked for multi-million pound PPE deals during COVID-19 Pandemic.

The Bolton News: "TEACHERS IN WALKOUT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dina Volovik

A Primary School closed to the 'majority' of pupils today as teachers walked out in protest of the school management.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25020527.st-matthews-ce-primary-school-halliwell-teachers-walk

The Guardian: "BIGGEST CUTS SINCE AUSTERITY ERA AS REEVES TRIES TO PLUG BUDGET DEFICIT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kiran Stacey / Pippa Crerar / Jessica Elgot

Rachel Reeves will announce the biggest spending cuts since austerity at next week’s Spring Statement.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2025/mar/19/reeves-to-reveal-biggest-uk-spending-cuts-since-austerity-in-spring-statement

Knutsford Guardian: "'A VILE, LAZY AND DISGUSTING' MESS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan

Irresponsible pet owners have been branded 'vile and disgusting' for dumping dog mess bags on streets across Knutsford.

FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25002393.fury-vile-knutsford-dog-owners-dumping-poo-bags-yards-bins

The National: "SARWAR STAYS SILENT ON LABOUR CUTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Laura Pollock

Pressure builds on Labour leader Anas Sarwar as his MSPs call out the UK Government's cuts to Disability Benefits.

FULL REPORT: TheNational.Scot/news/25020817.anas-sarwar-silent-labour-msps-push-uk-ministers-block-dwp-cuts

Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "HUGE BLOW FOR BOAT LIFT WORK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rob Goulding

Ambitious plans to restore one of Cheshire's top tourist attractions have been shelved due to spiralling construction costs.

FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25009047.anderton-boat-lifts-15m-restoration-shelved-costs

The Scotsman: "SCOTLAND TO HOST TOUR DE FRANCE START"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ross McLeish

The Tour De France will start in Edinburgh in a historic hosting agreement involving the World's Biggest Cycling Race.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/sport/other-sport/bigger-than-you-can-even-imagine-mark-cavendish-has-say-on-tour-de-france-coming-to-edinburgh-5042009

Lancashire Telegraph: "SECRET SANTA IN COSTS CRISIS AXE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah McGee

A charity in Blackburn which has been helping underprivileged children and families for eight years has announced its closure.

The Times: "TRUMP EYES TAKEOVER OF UKRAINE'S ATOMIC SITES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Charter

President Donald Trump has told President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that an American takeover of nuclear power in Ukraine would offer the "best protection".

The Messenger: "'MY DAUGHTER WAS SICK'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson

A mother has said her daughter was 'reduced to tears and was physically sick' after been denied entry into any of her local Secondary Schools in Sale.

FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25015254.parents-frustrated-children-miss-school-places

Scottish Daily Mail: "MONSTERS WHO MAY NEVER BE SET FREE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Graham Grant

Killers who refuse to reveal the location of their victim’s body face never being freed from jail under a parole shake-up.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14516867

Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "HELP US TO GIVE £150K TO CHARITY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tabitha Wilson

A group businesses and institutions have set a £150,000 fundraising target to assist Wigan and Leigh Hospice, The Brick, and Daffodils Dreams CIC.

FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25014562.team-wigan-leigh-sets-150k-2025-fundraising-target

Daily Mail: "BIOLOGICAL SEX ERASED FROM OFFICIAL DATA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Merriman

Cancer screenings are being missed and crimes misrecorded because official statistics are 'corrupted' by extreme gender ideology.

That's all the papers.

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 27 FEBRUARY 2025 - TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY | INFORMING BRITAIN PAPERS

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

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

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

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

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Daily Mail: "STARMER 'SET TO BLOW' DEFENCE BILLIONS ON CHAGOS SURRENDER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Harriet Line

Sir Keir Starmer 'all but confessed' Labour's defence cash boost would be used to fund Chagos Islands giveaway.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14440387

St. Helens Star: "TRIBUTE TO 'TRUE FAMILY MAN MIKE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conal Cunningham

Hundreds of tributes paid to much-loved co-owner of Cottams Tiles.
A man who clearly touched the lives of many is dad-of-three Mike Cottam.

FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/24966894.hundreds-tributes-paid-much-loved-co-owner-cottams-tiles

Lancashire Telegraph: "'HOT' TAKEAWAY COULD BE AXED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bill Jacobs

The Philadelphia Fried Chicken which saw hundreds of customers queue for hours to claim a free meal offer faces closure.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/24966094.bastwell-takeaway-caused-free-chicken-frenzy-plans-hitch

Warrington Guardian: "HORROR DOG ATTACK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nathan Okell

Armed Police descended on a residential street in Warrington after a man was seriously injured in a reported 'dog attack'.

FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/24960445.armed-police-bardsley-avenue-bewsey-xl-bully-dog-attack

Royston Crow: "TRIBUTES PAID TO 'INSPIRING' HEADTEACHER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Anne Suslak

A headteacher who poured his "heart and soul" into his school has died.
Roger Harcourt was 85.

FULL REPORT: Royston-Crow.co.uk/news/24959969.tribute-former-Freman-College-head-Roger-Harcourt
Digital article by David Lambert

Knutsford Guardian: "BIKERS' GOODBYE TO HARLEY LOVER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan

An incredible cavalcade of 100 bikers turned out to accompany a Harley-Davidson enthusiast on his final journey.

FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/24959040.harley-davidson-rider-honoured-incredible-cavalcade-100-bikes

Wokingham Today: "READING FC: TAKEOVER SAGA NEARS CONCLUSION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Preston

Reading Football Club has confirmed that it has committed a 'letter of intent' with a potential purchaser of the club.

FULL REPORT: Wokingham.Today/reading-fc-takeover-club-agrees-exclusivity-and-expect-quick-completion-of-deal

The Messenger: "HOUSING FOR HOMELESS IS 'PRIORITY ONLY' SHOCK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson

Accommodation just for emergencies.
Homeless people in Trafford will only receive emergency accommodation in accordance with Council's legal obligations.

The Yorkshire Post: "UKRAINE AND US IN DEAL OVER MINERALS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alexandra Wood

United States President Donald Trump has said President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit The White House to sign a critical minerals deal.
Agreement coincides with Prime Minister of United Kingdom Sir Keir Starmer's visit to Washington.

Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "INVESTIGATION AS MAN DIES IN BLAZE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conal Cunningham

Man confirmed dead as fire breaks out in property along Railway Road.
A man died following a fire in Leigh.

FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/24957790.large-emergency-service-presence-fire-breaks-early-hours

Scottish Daily Mail: "STARMER 'SET TO BLOW' DEFENCE BILLIONS ON CHAGOS SURRENDER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Harriet Line

Sir Keir Starmer 'all but confessed' Labour's defence cash boost would be used to fund Chagos Islands giveaway.
Sir Keir Starmer 'set to blow defence billions on Chagos Islands surrender' as Labour repeatedly fails to deny that a significant chunk of its increase in military spending will fund airbase sell-out.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14440387

Melton Times: "COUNCILS GO INTO BATTLE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie

Local Labour group opposes county council devolution plan.
District Councils draw up new devolution plan in opposition to County Councils.
New proposal would see Leicestershire divided into two separate authorities.

FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/news/politics/council/local-Labour-Group-opposes-County-Council-devolution-plan-4996655

The Scotsman: "SNP 'FAILED TO PLAN' FOR ASN POLICY IMPACT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Calum Ross

A watchdog has called for a review of school funding as staffing after accusing The Government of failing to properly plan.

Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "JAILED MP TOLD: IT'S TIME TO GO"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jack Tooth / Nathan Okell

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper wants to see jailed MP Mike Amesbury resign.

FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/national/24961250.cooper-says-jailed-ex-labour-mp-amesbury-resign-face-recall-petition

Jewish News: "A MINYAN OF MILLIONS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jenni Frazer

People around the world mourn.
A heartbroken Yarden Bibas speaks at funerals of Shiri Bibas and their sons Ariel Bibas & Kfir Bibas.

FULL REPORT: JewishNews.co.uk/shiri-im-sorry-i-couldnt-protect-you-all

Bury Times: "BAR BOSS IS ANGRY AT YOUNG INTRUDERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lisa Valentine

The owner of a bar in Bury has shared his frustration following a spate of Anti-Social Behaviour incidents by a gang of youths.

The Independent: "STARMER FACES UP TO TRUMP OVER UKRAINE ROLE IN PEACE TALKS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox

Sir Keir Starmer made it clear that he intends to stand up to Donald Trump over Ukraine as he flew to Washington DC.

The Oldham Times: "DOCTOR PUT HIS HANDS DOWN MINOR'S PANTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jessica Rothwell

A tribunal has found that Dr. Daman Sharma, based in Oldham, committed dozens of misconduct incidents - including Child Abuse.

FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/24956739.oldham-doctors-dozens-misconduct-incidents

Metro (England): "DEAL OR NO DEAL?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Hooper

A deal that would see Ukraine hand over billions of its mineral wealth to the United States appears to be going ahead.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/02/26/everything-know-ukraine-us-minerals-deal-22626401

Daily Star: "TRUMPYLAND GAZA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Caven

Yes, Orange Manbaby Donald Trump did put out these AI images of his vision for Gaza.
And yes, the maniac is still President of the USA.

The Bolton News: "LIFE RETURNING TO MOORS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah McGee

Moorlands that have been ravaged by wildfires in recent years are set to be rejuvenated in Bolton.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonnews.co.uk/news/24965549.west-pennine-moors-restored-new-scheme

The Guardian: "STARMER TO PRESS TRUMP ON SECURITY GUARANTEES IN CRITICAL UKRAINE TALKS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pippa Crerar

Prime Minister faces major diplomatic effort to get the President on board after he said no plans for US 'backstop'.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/world/2025/feb/26/putin-could-reinvade-ukraine-without-us-security-guarantees-starmer-warns

Daily Mirror: "HE'LL STRIKE AGAIN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lizzy Buchan

Keir Starmer warned Donald Trump that Russia will invade Ukraine again if US doesn't provide them with security.

The Daily Telegraph: "STARMER TO CONFRONT TRUMP ON UKRAINE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Riley Smith

Sir Keir Starmer will warn Donald Trump that Vladimir Putin will invade Ukraine again unless United States provides protection for a European peacekeeping force.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/02/26/us-must-protect-ukraine-peacekeepers-starmer-trump

That's all the papers.

Check back tomorrow for Friday's headlines.

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