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

9/7/2025

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

Lancashire Telegraph: "SAFEGUARDING SHORTCOMINGS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah McGee

Blackburn Cathedral have been told "urgent" improvements are needed following a safeguarding audit report.

Wokingham Today: "HELP FOR ASYLUM ACCOMMODATION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

Asylum Seekers not in competition with locals for Council Housing, says Council leader.

The Yorkshire Post: "VICTIMS STILL SUFFER AS PAYOUTS DELAYED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

The compensation scheme for the Infected Blood Scandal has "perpetuated" the harm of victims with key decisions made "behind closed doors".

Financial Times: "US TECH BOOM PROPELS AI CHIPMAKER NVIDIA TO BECOME FIRST $4TN COMPANY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tim Bradshaw

Nvidia has become the first company to hit a $4TN market capitalisation in the Wall Street technology markets.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/23e2518b-db26-4091-888e-01438f3c89eb

The Messenger: "RESIDENTS COMPLAIN OF 'INVASION OF FLIES'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson

Residents and businesses in the Davyhulme area of Urmston are suffering from an invasion of flies.
Multiple posts from people on the Wimpey Housing Estate and the Barton Road Retail Park have appeared on the Social Media site Facebook.

FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25287628.invasion-fungus-gnats-plaguing-urmston-residents

Daily Express: "FURY AT JUNIOR DOCTORS' STRIKE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown / Steph Spyro

Sir Keir Starmer was branded "weak" with doctors as they plan to strike again this month.
200,000 hospital appointments will be hindered.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2079481

Knutsford Guardian: "COUNCIL DECIDES NOT TO OBJECT TO HOMES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Belinda Ryan

Knutsford Town Council won’t be objecting to plans to build up to 163 homes at Booths Park despite opposition from residents.
Bruntwood has submitted three planning applications to Cheshire East Council.

FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25296897.knutsford-town-council-not-objecting-163-home-booths-park-plan

Glasgow Times: "PREMIER LEAGUE DARTS SPECTATOR KICKED OFF IN HYDRO TOILETS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eszter Tárnai

A Premier League Darts spectator who kicked off in the Hydro toilets was sentenced.
David Nelson was at the event where Luke Littler won.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25301992.premier-league-darts-spectator-kicked-off-hydro-toilet

Metro (South Edition): "GERI'S F1 HUSBAND SHUNTED OUT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Goldman

Christian Horner was in tears during his goodbye speech to Red Bull staff following his sacking.
The husband of former Spice Girl, Geri Halliwell, survived in his role as team principal last year after he was cleared of Coercive Behaviour towards his colleague.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/07/09/christian-horner-sacked-red-bull-one-year-sexting-scandal-23618185

Fife Free Press: "WE NEED OUR SAY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lisa May Young

This isn't a competition where only some voices count.
Everyone in Kirkcaldy wins when more people speak up.
Kirkcaldy's future is here.
Make sure you're a part of it.
Fife Free Press discuss the importance of community engagement in shaping Kirkcaldy's future, emphasising inclusive dialogue to ensure everyone in the area's voice is heard.

FULL REPORT: FifeToday.co.uk/news/opinion/columnists/kirkcaldys-future-everyones-voice-matters-so-meet-people-where-they-are-5205981

Daily Star: "RED BULL GIVES YOU THE BOOT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Will Stone

Christian Horner has been sacked as F1 Red Bull boss just months after Geri Halliwell stood by him despite his "sex texts" scandal.

Bury Times: "SCHOOL'S GRAFFITI SHOCK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lisa Valentine

Staff at a primary and nursery school arrived at work last week to discover "racial slurs" had been graffitied in a child's play area.
Heaton Park Primary and Nursery School in Cuckoo Lane, Whitefield, was targeted by vandals.

FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25278284.heaton-park-school-fundraiser-appealing-wonderwall-spirit

The Guardian: "ANGLO-FRENCH MIGRATION DEAL HANGS IN THE BALANCE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kiran Stacey / Jon Henley

Anglo-French talks over a migration deal were deadlocked on Wednesday night with negotiators haggling over how much Britain will pay towards the cost of policing small boat crossings.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/uk-news/2025/jul/09/anglo-french-talks-over-migration-deal-hanging-in-balance

St. Helens Star: "GANG ATTACK TAXI DRIVER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Mulligan

A Taxi driver was left with facial injuries after being targeted in a terrifying robbery.
Detectives are appealing for witnesses and footage following the incident in Carr Mill.

FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25286865.taxi-driver-left-facial-injuries-robbery-st-helens

Daily Mail: "PROOF WORK DOESN'T PAY UNDER LABOUR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Claire Ellicott

It has been revealed living on Sickness Benefits will soon pay £2,500 a year more than a Minimum Wage job.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14890241

Melton Times: "HELP OUR HOSPICES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie

A £2Million shortfall in income has prompted major cuts to be made to services at Leicestershire's LOROS Hospice.
The charity had previously announced that a perfect storm of increasing running costs, reduced income coupled with greater demand for services from an ageing population was forcing it to restructure its services.

FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/news/people/ps2m-funding-shortfall-prompts-major-cuts-to-services-at-loros-hospice-5211341

The Independent: "STREETING: DOCTORS' STRIKE FOR 29% RISE RISKS BREAKING NHS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca Thomas / Jabed Ahmed

Doctors strike over 29% pay rise risks breaking NHS, Streeting warns.
Wes Streeting urged doctors to call off the strikes as action is likely to see tens of thousands of operations and appointments cancelled.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/health/doctors-strike-cancelled-appointments-bma-nhs-england-b2785775.html

Reading Today: "SCHOOL CELEBRATES LANDMARK WITH COMMUNITY CARNIVAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jake Clothier

Reading School marked nine centuries of teaching with a community carnival last week.
The event attracted more than 5,000 attendees, including Reading Central MP Matt Rodda, The Mayor Of Reading, Councillor Alive Mpofu-Coles, a number of other councillors, and representatives from grassroots organisations.

FULL REPORT: RDG.TODAY/reading-school-marks-900th-year-with-community-carnival

The Daily Telegraph: "BENEFITS PAY MORE THAN BEING IN WORK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Daniel Martin / Dominic Penna

Unemployed people on sickness benefits are to receive thousands of pounds more per year than some workers.
Unemployed people on sickness benefits will soon receive £2,500 more a year than a minimum wage worker, figures have revealed.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/07/09/proof-that-benefits-pay-more-than-a-full-time-job-uc

Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "UP TO 250 JOBS ARE ON LINE AT BAKERY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rob Goulding

Roberts Bakery will axe up to 250 jobs at its iconic Northwich factory as demand for simple sliced white bread plummets.
On Thursday 3 July 2025, the 138-year-old bakery, one of the town’s biggest employers, announced a 45-day consultation period will shortly begin.

FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25286694.roberts-bakery-axe-250-jobs-factory-northwich

The Times: "50 MIGRANTS A WEEK WILL BE SENT BACK TO FRANCE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matt Dathan / Bruno Waterfield / Charles Bremner

Prime Minister of United Kingdom Sir Keir Starmer and President of France Emmanuel Macron met to discuss an agreement that would initially allow up to 50 small boat migrants to be sent back to France a week.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/france-small-boats-migrant-deal-0c6fhhc68

Scottish Daily Mail: "PROOF WORK DOESN'T PAY UNDER LABOUR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Claire Ellicott

It has been revealed living on Sickness Benefits will soon pay £2,500 a year more than a Minimum Wage job.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14890241

The Bolton News: "SOCIAL HOMES PLAN TO CUT WAITING LIST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan

More social homes could "make a significant dent" in Bolton’s waiting lists over the coming years after new targets were set by the Government.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25283772.government-targets-mean-new-social-homes-bolton

Morning Star: "GRAHAM: THIS IS FIRE AND REHIRE BY ANY OTHER NAME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre

Unite General secretary Sharon Graham accused The Labour Party of being "complicit in attacking workers" after talks over the Birmingham Bin Strikes broke down.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/labour-accused-being-complicit-attacking-workers

The Oldham Times: "GO AHEAD FOR BOLD TOWN CENTRE REVAMP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: George Lythgoe / Sofia Fedeczko

The face of Oldham is set to change forever following the approval of six major developments.
Oldham Council has issued an update on the next stages of the Town Centre regeneration plans.
In a Facebook post this week, the council reported that the Curzon Street phase of the development is "progressing well" and "on track" to be complete by early August.

FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25297293.update-issued-oldham-town-centre-regeneration

Daily Mirror: "ASTONISHING BRAVERY OF SOUTHPORT CHILDREN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martin Fricker

Southport victim survivors' parents have recounted the horrors their small children experienced during the stabbings nearly a year ago, revealing their incredible bravery and devastating lasting consequences of Axel Rudakubana's crimes.

FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/mum-shares-uncomfortable-truth-southport-35526637

Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "£1BN INVESTMENT HAILED BY COUNCIL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson

Investment for major projects in the Wigan area is predicted to hit nearly £1billion in the decade until 2028, according to a report to the town's council cabinet.

FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25288938.1bn-investment-wigan-borough-hailed-town-hall-leaders

The I Paper: "LABOUR WILL TARGET RICH BUT WON'T CALL IT A WEALTH TAX, SAYS MINISTER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Richard Vaughan

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to introduce a "stealth tax" and target taxes on the wealthy in a bid to both raise revenues and appease restless Labour Party backbenchers, after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer refused to rule out a levy on the ultra-rich.

FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/target-wealthy-wealth-tax-public-minister-3797399

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 03 JULY 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

2/7/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 03 July 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.

Financial Times: "GILTS AND POUND SLUMP AFTER REEVES' TEARS TRIGGERS FEARS FOR FISCAL VIGILANCE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: George Parker / David Sheppard / Ian Smith / Jim Pickard

Government bonds and the pound fell sharply after Sir Keir Starmer declined to back a tearful Rachel Reeves.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/b323d385-6fac-4745-be1b-ac4512813bcc

Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "ASYLUM SEEKER FEAR OVER FLATS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rob Goulding

Flats in Weaverham could house asylum seekers after social tenants were given their marching orders have sparked 'frustration, concern, and upset'.

FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25269231.fears-weaverham-social-homes-house-asylum-seekers

Metro (South Edition): "TEARS & JEERS FOR STARMER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Munro

Rachel Reeves broke down in tears in front of Parliament's cameras this afternoon after facing scrutiny over the Government's Welfare Bill.

FULL REPORT: http://Metro.co.uk/2025/07/02/rachel-reeves-wipes-tears-cheeks-pmqs-welfare-bill-u-turn-23560466

Wokingham Today: "BERKS TAKE OVER AT CANTLEY PARK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Batt

The Berks and Bucks Football Association is set to take over the running of the football activities at Cantley Park.
The news that a 10-year agreement is set to be signed in the coming weeks was revealed at the second Cantley Park stakeholders meeting.

FULL REPORT: Wokingham.Today/fa-set-to-run-cantley-park

The I Paper: "REEVES FUTURE IN DOUBT AFTER TEARFUL PMQS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chloe Chaplain / Arj Singh / Kitty Donaldson

A tearful Rachel Reeves bore the brunt of Labour anger over the handling of the latest welfare vote as MPs called for a reshuffle, suggesting the Chancellor could be in the firing line.

FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/reevess-tears-treasury-labour-blame-game-reshuffle-3783881

Fife Free Press: "A ROYAL WELCOME
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Allan Crow

Kirkcaldy in Fife welcomed King Charles III and Queen Camilla on Wednesday, and their visit drew large crowds to the town’s war memorial.

FULL REPORT: FifeToday.co.uk/news/people/king-charles-in-kirkcaldy-applause-as-king-unveils-unique-cairn-in-lang-toun-5205228

The Independent: "WOUNDED PM REFUSES TO BACK TEARFUL REEVES - OR RULE OUT TAX RISES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox

A distressed Chancellor Of The Exchequer Rachel Reeves shed tears in the House Of Commons on Wednesday as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer dodged a question over her future on a day when the government appeared to be spiralling out of control.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/rachel-reeves-tears-keir-starmer-welfare-rebellion-b2781336.html

The Oldham Times: "HUNTED DOWN AND LEFT TO DIE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor

Habibur Masum, who stabbed Kulsuma Akter to death as she pushed their baby in a pram after tracking her to a Woman's Refuge, has been found guilty of murder.

FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25271884.man-guilty-murdering-wife-pushed-baby-pram

Daily Star: "FREAK SHOW"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Emily Hall

Prosecutors demanded the maximum 20-year jail sentence for rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs after he was found guilty of prostitution charges.

FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/showbiz/us-showbiz/p-diddy-supporter-strips-dances-35490351

Lancashire Telegraph: "FAMILY'S 'HUGE VOID' LEFT BY STORE TRAGEDY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Allan Crow

The family of a 68-year-old Santosh Dwivedi killed in a supermarket car park crash have told of the "huge void" left in their lives by her death.
Santosh Dwivedi was described as "the best mum in the universe" and someone who could "light up a room with her infectious smile".

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25279954.driver-sentenced-death-mum-blackburn-morrisons-car-park

The Guardian: "TEARS AND TURMOIL AS PM FORCED TO DEFEND REEVES AFTER WELFARE FIASCO"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pippa Crerar / Jessica Elgot / Rowena Mason

Keir Starmer was forced to defend his Chancellor after the bitter recriminations over The Labour Party's Welfare Bill fiasco left Rachel Reeves in tears.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2025/jul/02/starmer-tearful-chancellor-rachel-reeves-pmqs

The Yorkshire Post: "REEVES ROCKED BY U-TURN ON WELFARE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

Government has been caught up in crisis yet again with Downing Street forced to defend Rachel Reeves.

FULL REPORT: YorkshirePost.co.uk/news/politics/rachel-reeves-backed-as-chancellor-by-no10-after-tearful-pmqs-5205916

Glasgow Times: "'IT'S OUTRAGEOUS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Amanda Keenan

Residents have called for parking reinforcement in a part of Glasgow to be beefed up amid claims of work vans being allowed to break the rules.

Daily Express: "DAY OF DRAMA LEAVES REEVES ON BRINK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown / Jonathan Walker

Sir Keir Starmer is desperately stumbling to contain a growing crisis after Rachel Reeves cried at Prime Minister's Questions.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2076051

Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "MAN MURDERED MUM'S EX PARTNER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan

Jack Naylor who killed his mother's ex-partner Thomas Gomm on Irvine Avenue in Boothstown the day before the victim's birthday will learn his fate next month.

FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25273565.atherton-man-sentenced-murder-tyldesley-man

The Daily Telegraph: "POUND FALLS AFTER REEVES'S TEARS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Riley Smith / Szu Ping Chan / Tony Diver

Panic sell-off wipes £3 billion off markets as Prime Minister Keir Starmer raises doubts over Chancellor Rachel Reeves' future.
Rachel Reeves triggered a £3 billion market sell-off on Wednesday after crying at Prime Minister's Questions.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/07/02/reeves-cries-pmq-starmer-cannot-guarantee-stay-job

Melton Times: "'DON'T CLOSE OUR BABY UNIT'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie

Melton's Member Of Parliament, Edward Argar, has demanded that NHS bosses come up with a plan to ensure St. Mary's Birth Centre reopens after the recently-announced six-month pausing of births in a face-to-face meeting with the leader of the local health trust.

FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/news/people/mp-fights-for-future-of-birth-centre-in-meeting-with-nhs-boss-5196234

Scottish Daily Mail: "WHAT - OR WHO - CAUSED THE TEARS THAT SPARKED TURMOIL IN THE MARKETS?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves

Rachel Reeves sent markets tumbling today after a tearful breakdown in the Commons fuelled speculation she is on her way out.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14869671

The Messenger: "MILESTONE IN HUGE HOMES MASTERPLAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson

The first phase of an ambitious development which will eventually see 3,000 homes built between the Manchester Ship Canal and the Trafford Centre has reached its highest point of the build.

FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25281256.phase-one-trafford-waters-reaches-highest-point

The Times: "REEVES BATTLES DOUBTERS AFTER PM SPOOKS MARKETS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Chris Smyth / Geraldine Scott / Robert Lea

Keir Starmer fails to back Rachel Reeves in House Of Commons.
Tears on the Front Bench were 'a personal matter'.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/keir-starmer-rachel-reeves-pmqs-cnjkl25c2

Knutsford Guardian: "104 HOMES BID ON FARM LAND"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Belinda Ryan

Plans have been submitted for a 104-home estate on a field at Chelford.
Barratt & David Wilson Homes want to build the homes on 4.96 hectares of agricultural land east of Chelford Railway Station.

FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25264436.plans-104-home-estate-agricultural-land-chelford

Daily Mail: "WHAT - OR WHO - CAUSED THE TEARS THAT SPARKED TURMOIL IN THE MARKETS?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves

Rachel Reeves sent markets tumbling today after a tearful breakdown in the Commons fuelled speculation she is on her way out.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14869671

Bury Times: "TEEN DETAINED FOR METROLINK KNIFE ATTACKS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan

A teenager stabbed a man with a "significant kitchen blade" just months after stabbing several other men in "excessive self defence" at a tram stop.

FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25279285.teen-stabbed-man-radcliffe-months-bury-incident

The Bolton News: "E-CIG WARNING AFTER 3 YOUNG PEOPLE FALL ILL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Leah Collins

Police Officers in Greater Manchester have issued a warning about illicit vapes after three young people were taken to local Medical Facility following an incident at Dome Park, off Milnthorpe Road.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25284483.breightmet-officers-issue-warning-dome-park-incident

St. Helens Star: "THE WORK OF GLASS AT RISK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Mulligan

The World Of Glass museum is facing the threat of imminent closure unless £50,000 can be raised in the next three months.
The cultural landmark, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary, has launched a CrowdFunding campaign in a bid to save its future.

FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25278340.world-glass-faces-threat-closure-st-helens

Warrington Guardian: "'MONSTROUS' BULLY JAILED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nathan Okell

A woman thought she would be killed by her bullying boyfriend Peter Melia and 'played dead' to stop him from strangling her.

FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25269239.bullying-monster-boyfriend-jailed-years-domestic-abuse

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INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 26 JUNE 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

25/6/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 26 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.

Daily Mirror: "WEIGHT LOSS JABS: NEW FEAR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martin Bagot

Ten people have died after they reported a severe side effect of weight loss injections.

Scottish Daily Mail: "STOP LABOUR'S BETRAYAL OF OUR SAS HEROES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mark Nicol

SAS veterans are being hounded with the threat of prosecution decades after their service thanks to a shameful betrayal by Labour.

Lancashire Telegraph: "JUST EAT DELIVERY DRIVERS THREATEN STRIKE OVER CASH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Shuiab Khan

Takeaway delivery drivers from JustEat in Blackburn, Darwen and Accrington are threatening to go on strike over pay changes.

Daily Mail: "STOP LABOUR'S BETRAYAL OF OUR SAS HEROES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mark Nicol

SAS veterans are being hounded with the threat of prosecution decades after their service thanks to a shameful betrayal by Labour.

Wokingham Today: "CHARITY ISSUES URGENT PLEA FOR HELP"

This story is currently embargoed by Wokingham Today and will be available on Wokingham.Today tomorrow.

Daily Star: "IT'S CALL OVER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ed Gleave

Telly fave Call The Midwife will end after 15 years with one more series and a blockbuster movie finale, Daily Star reveals.

The Yorkshire Post: "INHERITANCE TAX CHANGE 'TO COST THE REGION £1BN'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

Yorkshire is set to lose 16,500 jobs and have more than £1BN wiped from its economy due to the Government's controversial Inheritance Tax.

Daily Express: "'WE WILL KEEP FIGHTING FOR WOMEN'S SAFETY'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Giles Sheldrick

Nurses who are waging war on the NHS' "dangerous and unlawful" ideology say they'll not stop fighting until "safety is restored".

Warrington Guardian: "SHE WAS LIGHT IN OUR EYES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nathan Okell

The family of Lucy Harrison have paid tribute to her after authorities in America confirmed there will be no criminal charges for the person who shot her.

Metro (South Edition): "ARISE SIR GARETH!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Davie

Sir Gareth Southgate says he does not miss being England manager and claims he felt the 'weight' of the job on a daily basis.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/06/25/gareth-southgate-im-not-missing-managing-england-23505161

Bury Times: "NEIGHBOUR SPRINGS TO RESCUE AFTER FIRE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Neil Brandwood

A heroic neighbour sprung into action to help rescue a family from a house fire on Sandgate Road in Whitefield.

FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25263367.whitefield-sandgate-road-house-fire-neighbour-helped-rescue-family

The Daily Telegraph: "STARMER SET TO BACK DOWN ON BENEFITS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Riley Smith / Dominic Penna / Daniel Martin

Sir Keir Starmer is preparing to back down on his welfare cuts Bill in an attempt to head off a rebellion by Labour MPs.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/06/25/starmer-preparing-to-water-down-welfare-reforms

Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "FOOTBALL COACH GUILTY OF ABUSE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jack Tooth

Former football coach William Woods has been found guilty following a trial of sexually abusing eight children over the course of several decades.

FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25264386.predator-football-coach-carried-30-year-child-sex-abuse-campaign

Financial Times: "NATO ALLIES PLEDGE TO MEET TRUMP'S DEMAND FOR DEFENCE SPENDING BUMP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Henry Foy / Steff Chávez / Anne-Sylvaine Chassany

5% of GDP confirmed.
US to stand with alliance.
Focus on Ukraine war lessens.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/37b1b233-21b5-4c6a-8dc1-f333f8d76001

Reading Today: "RESIDENTS ENJOY PARTY ON THE HILL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA

Station Hill welcomed residents of Reading and across Berkshire to its family-friendly celebration, featuring a plethora of local artists, food and drink stalls, community groups and children's activities.

FULL REPORT: RDG.Today/station-hill-welcomes-residents-of-reading-to-party-on-the-hill

The Independent: "NATO PRAISES 'DADDY' TRUMP - AND PLEDGES MORE CASH ON DEFENCE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Millie Cooke

European leaders in NATO have agreed to a historic increase in defence spending to 5 per cent of GDP – and praised Donald Trump for driving the uplift.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/nato-defence-spending-trump-starmer-russia-ukraine-b2776789.html

St. Helens Star: "'BOMB' SCARE EVACUATION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Mulligan

Residents of Chadwick Road have been evacuated as a Bomb Disposal Unit have descended on a street in Haresfinch.

FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25263546.residents-evacuated-bomb-disposal-squad-descend-st-helens-street

The Scotsman: "PUBLIC SECTOR JOBS TO BE AXED AS NEAR £5BN BLACK HOLE LOOMS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Bol

Shona Robison has warned compulsory redundancies will be considered if "no other route" to cutting jobs is available in order to balance the books.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/snp-ministers-to-axe-public-sector-jobs-as-ps26bn-funding-black-hole-emerges-5194993

The Oldham Times: "'HIS PASSING IS A SIGNIFICANT LOSS TO OUR TOWN'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor

Tributes have poured in for Jewel Miah, a "dedicated and respected community leader" from Oldham well known for his charity work.

FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25259736.tributes-oldham-charity-fundraiser-jewel-miah-mbe

Edinburgh Evening News: "MAN FOUND DEAD ON PRINCES STREET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kevin Quinn

A man found unresponsive on Princes Street this morning was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police Scotland were called to the scene on The Mound in Edinburgh.

FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.Scotsman.com/news/man-found-unresponsive-on-princes-street-this-morning-pronounced-dead-at-the-scene-5193273

Royston Crow: "'I'M THE FIRST TO FINISH LUNG CANCER STUDY'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Anne Suslak

Royston resident Sirajul Choudhury has become the first person in the UK to complete participation in a Lung Cancer study.

FULL REPORT: Royston-Crow.co.uk/news/25262743.royston-man-first-complete-lung-cancer-study

InformingBritain.com sends Anne Suslak the best in all future endeavours as this is her final Lead Story for Royston Crow.
She moves on to North Essex Papers next week.

Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "TIMELINE FOR MARKET PLANS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conal Cunningham

A timeline for Leigh Market Hall's multi-million-pound redevelopment has been unveiled with works set to be underway in 2027.

FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25262480.market-traders-temporarily-move-across-leigh-town-centre-2027

Melton Times: "BIRTHS PAUSED AT BABY UNIT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie

Campaigners who have fought for the retention of Melton's baby unit fear yesterday's (Thursday's) announcement that births and postnatal services are being paused there for six months is 'closure by the back door'.
Campaigners fear Melton's baby unit closure is imminent as births and postnatal services are paused for six months, suspecting a covert shutdown.

FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/lifestyle/family-and-parenting/pausing-births-at-melton-baby-unit-looks-like-closure-by-the-back-door-5187834

Knutsford Guardian: "CALLS FOR DEFAULT 20MPH ROAD LIMIT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Belinda Ryan

Residents are urging Cheshire East to consider introducing a 20MPH speed limit on restricted roads across the borough and asked why it isn't included in the draft active travel strategy.

FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25256348.cheshire-east-responds-calls-wales-like-20mph-speed-limit

Morning Star: "WELFARE BILL MAY PUT STARMER ON ELECTORAL BRINK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray

MPs will vote on Welfare Cuts aimed at disabled people, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner pledged today.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/starmer-imperils-government-welfare-cuts

Fife Free Press: "BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Allan Crow

King Charles and Queen Camilla are set to visit Kirkcaldy in Fife for a special anniversary event for the town's War Memorial on Wednesday 2 July.

FULL REPORT: FifeToday.co.uk/news/people/king-charles-and-queen-camilla-in-kirkcaldy-for-centenary-event-5193851

The Bolton News: "NEW SWEEPERS ALL SET TO CLEAN THE BOROUGH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan

New street sweepers are set to be deployed across Bolton as part of a major cash injection to "clean up the borough".

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25251429.bolton-council-approved-300k-boost-street-sweeping

The Messenger: "£25M SCHOOL 'NOT GOING TO HAPPEN'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson

The shortage of school places in the south of Trafford is not bad enough to justify the building of a new £25 million school, say Town Hall bosses who are planning the expansion of the former Loreto Preparatory School to create extra capacity.
Trafford officials say the school place shortage doesn't justify a new £25m school, planning instead to expand the former Loreto Preparatory School for added capacity.

FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25256732.new-school-south-trafford-not-going-happen

The Times: "REBEL MPS WANT 'REGIME CHANGE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Patrick Maguire / Max Kendix / Chris Smyth / Oliver Wright

Sir Keir Starmer's most senior aide is facing mounting criticism from Labour Party members.

FULL REPORT: Thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/starmer-aide-faces-mounting-criticism-for-handling-of-welfare-reforms-nlx7fghqq

That's all the papers.

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

11/6/2025

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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 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 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 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.

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 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 13 MARCH 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

12/3/2025

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Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 13 March 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: "STARMER HINTS HE'LL HIT BACK AT TRUMP AS TRADE WAR INTENSIFIES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox / Millie Cooke / Archie Mitchell

Sir Keir Starmer has said "all options are on the table" as Britain plans response to Donald Trump imposing global tariffs on steel and aluminium.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/trump-steel-tariffs-uk-response-b2713488.html

The Scotsman: "STURGEON'S 'RELIEF' AS SHE REVEALS END OF AN ERA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alistair Grant / Dale Miller

Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon as announced her decision to stand down from Parliament, next year.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/nicola-sturgeon-announces-her-resignation-from-scottish-politics-here-are-her-reasons-5029336

Daily Star: "THE COLD CUP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton

Betcha weren't expecting that!
The Cheltenham Festival has been hit by blizzards and the cold spell is set to continue until tomorrow's Gold Cup.

Reading Today: "PAN-TASTIC LAUNCHPAD RACE RETURNS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jake Clothier

The annual Pancake Race held by Reading charity Launchpad returned to Broad Street for its latest outing on Tuesday 4 March.

FULL REPORT: RDG.Today/pan-demonium-pancake-race-returns-in-aid-of-launchpad

The Daily Telegraph: "I'LL TACKLE 'FLABBY' STATE, VOWS STARMER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Daniel Martin

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer warns that British State has become "overcautious and flabby".
Record tax and spend has failed to improve frontline services.

Melton Times: "PIE SHOPPE HAT-TRICK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie

Staff at Melton's Ye Olde Pork Shoppe say they are 'beyond thrilled' to win three of the classes at last week's British Pie Awards.

FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/heritage-and-retro/heritage/melton-pork-pie-shop-beyond-thrilled-to-scoop-three-national-pie-awards-5027260

Morning Star: "TAX THE RICH RATHER THAN HURT DISABLED, STARMER WARNED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray

Tax the rich instead of cutting Welfare Benefits, Sir Keir Starmer was told in House Of Commons.
MP Richard Burgon challenged the Prime Minister.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/austerity-damaged-the-nation-health-we-must-not-make-tories-mistake-again

Glasgow Times: "KNIFE THUG JAILED FOR LIFE OVER TOLLCROSS MURDER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grant McCabe

Man locked up at High Court for Glasgow Tollcross murder.
A knife thug who stabbed a man to death has been jailed for life.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25003797.man-locked-high-court-glasgow-tollcross-murder

The Yorkshire Post: "BLUNKETT SET TO LEAD REVIEW OF RAILWAYS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn

Region's Mayors sign historic White Rose co-operation deal.
Lord David Blunkett is set to carry out a review into Yorkshire's rail network.
The deal will help work towards business investment.

FULL REPORT: YorkshirePost.co.uk/news/opinion/columnists/the-white-rose-agreement-between-yorkshire-mayors-is-to-be-welcomed-5030576

The Guardian: "STARMER FACES MPS' ANGER OVER MAJOR CUTS TO WELFARE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pippa Crerar

Keir Starmer could face his biggest rebellion with Labour MPs angry at plans to cut billions from Welfare Bill.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/politics/2025/mar/12/keir-starmer-could-face-biggest-rebellion-over-disability-benefit-freeze

Wokingham Today: "WOKINGHAM GIRLS REACH NATIONAL FINAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Preston

Wokingham DPSFA Girls to compete in National Final.
Wokingham District Primary Schools Girls booked their place in the National Final with an outstanding victory in the semi-finals.

FULL REPORT: Wokingham.Today/Wokingham-DPSFA-Girls-to-compete-in-National-Final

Daily Record: "STURGEON QUITS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Paul Hutcheon

Nicola Sturgeon signalled the end of an era for Scottish politics announcing she is to quit as an MSP.

FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/news/politics/nicola-sturgeon-quit-msp-next-34799795

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

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has refused to join worldwide reprisals as President Donald Trump's brutal steel Tarrifs kick in.

The Times: "BACK PEACE OR I'LL RUIN YOU, TRUMP TELLS PUTIN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Larisa Brown

President Donald Trump has threatened to devastate Russian economy if The Kremlin does not sign a ceasefire deal with Ukraine.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/defence/article/trump-putin-russia-ukraine-war-ceasefire-deal-9rhwf5hpt

Daily Express: "CARING QUEEN'S SUPPORT FOR RAPE SURVIVOR GISELE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Emily Ferguson

Queen Camilla wrote to French rape survivor Gisèle Pelicot to express support and praise after following the rape trial last year.

FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/royal/2025989

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

26/2/2025

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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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