INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: FRIDAY 15 AUGUST 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 15 August 2025.

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

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​This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

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Metro (South Edition): "COST OF FAT JABS TO TRIPLE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Katie Boyden

The manufacturers of a new weight-loss drug recently rolled out by the NHS are upping their prices by 170%.
Eli Lilly is increasing the price of Mounjaro, which is also used to treat type 2 diabetes, in the UK from September.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/08/14/cost-mounjaro-weight-loss-drug-go-170-uk-within-weeks-23914217

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Evesham Observer: "'DECADE OF WORK AND INVESTMENT DESTROYED'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lise Evans

A suspected Arson Attack last weekend has ripped through an Industrial Estate destroying businesses and acres of farmland in Bretforton.
The blaze happened on Weston Road.
Emergency Services from Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service were supported by Warwickshire and Gloucestershire Fire Service.

FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/news/87020

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Daily Express: "OUR VJ DAY HEROES 'GAVE US MORE THAN FREEDOM... THEY LEFT US THE EXAMPLE OF HOW IT CAN AND MUST BE PROTECTED'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Emily Ferguson / Giles Sheldrick

King Charles will pay a deeply personal tribute to those who continued to serve as Europe celebrated the end of the Second World War.
King Charles will say "forgotten" VJ Day warriors showed the world how freedom “can and must be protected”. The monarch will pay a deeply personal tribute to those who continued to serve as Europe celebrated the end of the Second World War.

FULL REPORT: http://Express.co.uk/news/royal/2095437

Daily Express (Sport): "ABUSE WILL STOP STARS TAKING PENS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Taylor

Sports charity organisation, Kick It Out, fear black players will think twice about stepping up to the spot after Mathys Tel became the latest star to be subjected to racial abuse.
Tel and his Tottenham Hotspur teammate Micky Van De Ven missed penalties in the UEFA Super Cup defeat by Paris Saint-Germain.

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Glasgow Times: "WOMAN CAUSED EVACUATION OVER BLOW UP THREAT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted

A woman threatened to blow up her house with oxygen tanks while she sang Sophie Ellis Bextor's hit Murder On The Dancefloor.
Laura Russell, 47, claimed she would ignite the 12 cylinders with a lighter at the property in Glasgow's Baillieston on Friday 6 June 2025.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25390485.glasgow-woman-caused-evacuation-blow-house-threat

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The Independent: "THE HUG THAT TELLS TRUMP: WE'VE GOT ZELENSKY'S BACK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Devlin / Sam Kiley / Holly Evans

Donald Trump has said that Vladimir Putin is "not going to mess around with me", ahead of his crunch meeting with the Russian leader in Alaska.
During a Press Conference at The White House, the President of the United States also floated the idea that European leaders could be invited to participate in a second meeting, which would include Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/trump-putin-summit-alaska-ukraine-russia-zelensky-live-b2807467.html

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The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "LATEST BOOK TELLS OF TOWN'S WAR GENERATION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

Redditch author releases book to honour those who died in the Second World War.
An author and ex-detective from Redditch has put pen to paper to honour the men who made the ultimate sacrifice in the Second World War.
Tony Aston grew up in the town and attended Redditch County High School – now Trinity High School –  in the mid to late 1960s.

FULL REPORT: RedditchStandard.co.uk/news/redditch-author-releases-book-to-honour-those-who-died-in-the-second-world-war

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Daily Star: "HOW DARE ROO, TOM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton

Wayne Rooney has bitten back at National Football League (NFL) hero Tom Brady after the Birmingham City owner slated his "work ethic" in a television programme.

​Daily Star (Sport): "CROWN DUELS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris McKenna

Arne Slot believes winning the Premier League will be tougher than ever this season as Liverpool Football Club prepare to kick off their title
defence.

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The West Australian (Australia): "FROM THE RIVER TO THE ALP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Caitlyn Rintoul

Anthony Albanese has rejected claims he has emblodened terrorists with his recognition of a Palestinian statehood.
Hamas praise nothing but proaganda, says Australian Prime Minister, insisting the terror group actually hates his plan.

FULL REPORT: TheWest.com.au/opinion/michaelia-cash-anthony-albaneses-palestinian-statehood-push-is-a-reward-for-terror-c-19683036

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The Oxford Mail: "GREEN LIGHT FOR STADIUM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Liam Rice

Oxford United's proposals for a new stadium have been granted planning permission following a lengthy council meeting.
The application for a 16,000-capacity ground at The Triangle, south of Kidlington Roundabout, was discussed by Cherwell District Council's planning committee.

FULL REPORT: OxfordMail.co.uk/sport/25391597.oxford-united-given-planning-approval-new-stadium

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The National: "ONE-FIFTH OF WEALTH IN HANDS OF RICHEST 2%"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lucy Jackson

The wealthiest households in Scotland have on average £1.7 million in total wealth, while in comparison the least wealthy had just £7600, a new report has revealed.
With the figures showing the wealthiest 2% of households have almost a fifth (18%) of wealth in the North of Britain, campaigners said the data highlighted "the vast scale of unfairness in Scotland today".

FULL REPORT: TheNational.Scot/news/25391546.top-2-percent-households-fifth-wealth-scotland

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Morning Star: "'IT'S TIME TO END RACKET OF RAIL OUTSOURCING'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ceren Sagir

The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) held a mass meeting in Manchester as part of their national campaign to end outsourcing on Britain's railways.
The meeting heard from Eddie Dempsey (RMT's General Secretary), Steve Shaw (Regional Organiser), Salford Labour MP Rebecca Long Bailey (MP for Salford and member of The Labour Party) and Jay McKenna (Trades Union Congress Secretary).

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/outsourcing-our-railways-racket

Morning Star (Sport): "SPURS HIT OUT AT 'COWARDS' AFTER TEL RACIALLY ABUSED"

Anti discrimination charity Kick It Out says players may think twice about taking penalties in future after Tottenham Hotspur's Mathys Tel received racial online abuse.
Sarcelles, France's Mathys Tel is the latest player to be targeted on Social Media after he missed a spot kick in Wednesday night’s UEFA Super Cup penalty shoot-out defeat to Paris St. Germain.

FULL REPORT: http://MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/spurs-hit-out-cowards-after-tel-faces-racist-abuse-online

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Eastern Eye: "US TARIFF THREAT HITS INDIA TRADE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pramod Thomas

India faces severe economic challenges following the United States' decision to raise tariffs on Indian goods to 50 per cent.
This increase - set to take effect on Wednesday 27 August 2025 - is a response to India's continued purchase of Russian oil amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

FULL REPORT: EasternEye.biz/india-us-tariff-job-loss

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Malvern Observer: "MUSIC AND FAMILY FUN AS CROWDS FLOCK TO SHOW"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne
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Thousands of visitors flocked to Pitchfork to enjoy a day of community celebration, live entertainment, and activities at The Worcester Show.

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Financial Times: "RELIEF FOR REEVES AS NON-DOM TAX RETURNS QUELL FEARS OF MASS EXODUS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: George Parker / Emma Agyemang / Sam Fleming / Josh Spero

Vindication for revenue raising reform.
One in four expected to leave.
Numbers in line with forecast.
Feara of a non dom mass exodus from the United Kingdom have been allayed by initial tax data that suggest the numbers leaving are in line - or even below - official forecasts.
Tax data allays fears of non-dom exodus from UK.

FULL REPORT: FT.COM/content/14420f4a-06e0-40f6-b5b1-c4e0a36565f0

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Kidderminster Standard: "YOUTH GROUP'S SHOCK AS MINIBUS IS STOLEN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

Thieves stole a Kidderminster Youth Club's minibus as the group was putting on its popular and packed summer programme.
Two raiders targeted the KDYT (Kidderminster and District Youth Trust) premises.
The pair broke into the vehicle which was parked on the Youth Club car park on Bromsgrove Street.

FULL REPORT: KidderminsterStandard.co.uk/news/kidderminster-youth-group-appeals-for-help-after-minibus-is-stolen-during-its-busy-summer-activities-programme

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Daily Record: "STURGEON I FAILED POOR KIDS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris McCall

Nicola Sturgeon has admitted she failed after vowing to close the rich/poor gulf in exams success.
The former First Minister Of Scotland has claimed the introduction of the baby box in Scotland will help reduce the poverty-related attainment gap.

FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/news/politics/nicola-sturgeon-claims-baby-box-35731761

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Coventry Observer: "CHILDREN'S HOME BLASTED OVER 'SERIOUS FAILURES'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris

A city home for children who have experienced trauma has been slammed by inspectors for 'serious and widespread failures' - including an incident where two children were sexually abused when they went out nightclubbing. The home run by Dimensions Care has been rated 'inadequate' by OfSted.

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Daily Mail: "FAT JAB PRICE SOARS AFTER TRUMP THREAT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Shaun Wooller

The cost of 'King Kong' fat jab Mounjaro will almost triple in Britain after Donald Trump sparked a global drugs price war.
Manufacturer Lilly has announced plans to hike the amount it charges private providers in the UK to bring it into line with 'other developed countries'.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15000053

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Droitwich Standard: "BATTLING TO SAVE PARTS OF SPA'S HISTORIC HOTEL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

Key elements of the original former Raven Hotel can be saved, according to Historic England who visited the site after the devastating fire which destroyed the building.
The blaze ripped through the centuries-old structure with fire crews spending hours overnight and into the next morning to extinguish the flames.
Two teenage girls, aged 13 and 14, were arrested on suspicion of arson and have since been released on bail.

FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/raven-hotel-latest-elements-of-the-building-can-be-saved-say-historic-england

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Scottish Daily Mail: "MOD ADMITS NO NUCLEAR INCIDENT AT SCOTTISH SUB BASE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mark Howarth

Ministers are under pressure to reveal the nature of a 'serious incident' that occurred at the Faslane Nuclear Submarine Base.
A serious nuclear incident took place at Britain's Trident submarine base in Scotland earlier this year, it has emerged.
There was a Category A event at HMNB Clyde on Gare Loch in Faslane between January and April.
Fears over 'serious nuclear incident' at Faslane naval base where Britain's Trident submarines are kept.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15000451

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The Daily Telegraph: "'THE WEST MUST NOT BE COWED BY PUTIN'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Connor Stringer / Dominic Nicholls

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin says NATO allies must be 'assertive' and cautions against submitting to Moscow's peace demands.
The West must not be cowed by Vladimir Putin, the head of Britain's Armed Forces has warned ahead of Donald Trump’s high-stakes meeting with the President of Russia.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/08/14/west-must-not-be-cowed-by-putin-warns-tony-radakin

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​Edinburgh Evening News: "FAN DIES HOURS BEFORE GIG"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kevin Quinn 

An Oasis fan who travelled from his hometown in Italy to see the band play at Murrayfield died in his hotel room just hours before the show.
Alessandro Croce tragically died on Saturday after falling unwell before the second of three sold-out Oasis shows at the home of Scottish Rugby.

FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.scotsman.com/news/oasis-fan-dies-in-edinburgh-hotel-room-aged-30-just-hours-before-going-to-see-his-heroes-at-murrayfield-5272413

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Bromsgrove Standard: "FACING JAIL FOR HIS ROLE IN £700 CRIME SPREE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris

A Bromsgrove man has been convicted for his part in a series of gang raids on cash machines at banks and shops across the country.
Noel Reilly, aged 46, of Appletrees Crescent, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to burgle, handle stolen goods and possess criminal property.

FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/bromsgrove-man-facing-jail-for-his-part-in-brazen-700000-cashpoint-raids-across-the-country

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The Scotsman: "SCHOOL TRANS TOILET ADVICE IS NOT LAWFUL, SAYS COUNCIL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Catriona Stewart

Edinburgh Evening Council have become the first local authority to describe government guidance on single sex spaces as unlawful.
Following Supreme Court judgement. 

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The Times: "TRUMP EYES ECONOMIC INCENTIVES FOR PUTIN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Charter / George Grylls

President Donald Trump raised the possibility of offering President Vladimir Putin "economic insentives".
The US president said it was a victory that his Russian counterpart was coming to Alaska, but a potential later meeting with Zelenskyy would be 'more important'.

FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/us/american-politics/article/trump-putin-summit-economic-incentives-8h0vgnnt5

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That's all the papers.
News In Brief follows.

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NEWS IN BRIEF: Friday 15 August 2025

• Weight-Loss Drug Price Surge
  
  The cost of the NHS-approved obesity jab Mounjaro is set to nearly triple in the UK from September 2025, with manufacturer Eli Lilly increasing prices by 170% to align with other developed nations. This follows US President Donald Trump's threats sparking a global drugs pricing row. (Metro, Daily Mail)
  
  
• Arson Devastates Industrial Estate
  
  A suspected Arson Attack destroyed businesses and farmland at Weston Road Industrial Estate in Bretforton, near Evesham. Fire crews from Hereford & Worcester, supported by Warwickshire and Gloucestershire services, battled the blaze last weekend. (Evesham Observer)
  
  
• Racial Abuse Deters Penalty Takers
  
  Anti-discrimination group Kick It Out warns that black footballers may hesitate to take penalties after Tottenham's Mathys Tel faced online racial abuse following a missed spot-kick in the UEFA Super Cup defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. Teammate Micky van de Ven also missed. (Daily Express / Morning Star Sport)
  
  
• King's Tribute to VJ Day Heroes
  
  King Charles will honour the "forgotten" warriors of Victory over Japan Day, emphasising how they exemplified protecting freedom, in a personal tribute as Europe marked WWII's end. Meanwhile, Redditch author Tony Aston has released a book commemorating the town's WWII fallen. (Daily Express / The Redditch & Alcester Standard)
  
  
• Woman's Explosive Threat Causes Evacuation
  
  Laura Russell, 47, threatened to detonate 12 oxygen cylinders with a lighter at her Glasgow home while singing "Murder On The Dancefloor", prompting an evacuation on 6 June 2025. (Glasgow Times)
  
  
• Trump-Putin Summit Looms
  
  US President Donald Trump vowed Vladimir Putin "won't mess around with me" ahead of their Alaska meeting, floating economic incentives for Russia and a potential follow-up involving Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders. UK's defence chief Admiral Sir Tony Radakin urged NATO not to be cowed by Moscow. (The Independent, The Daily Telegraph, The Times)
  
  
• Rooney Claps Back At Brady
  
  Wayne Rooney hit out at NFL legend Tom Brady after the Birmingham City owner criticised his work ethic on TV. (Daily Star)


• Albanese Defends Palestine Recognition
  
  Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese dismissed claims his recognition of Palestinian statehood emboldens terrorists, calling Hamas praise mere propaganda and insisting the group opposes his plan. (The West Australian)
  
  
• Oxford United Stadium Approved
  
  Cherwell District Council has granted planning permission for Oxford United's new 16,000-capacity stadium at The Triangle near Kidlington. (The Oxford Mail)
  
  
• Scotland's Wealth Gap Exposed
  
  A report reveals Scotland's richest 2% hold 18% of total wealth, with top households averaging £1.7 million versus £7,600 for the poorest. Campaigners decry the "vast unfairness".  Separately, ex-First Minister Nicola Sturgeon admitted failing to close the poverty-related exam attainment gap, citing initiatives like the baby box. (The National / Daily Record)
  
  
• Rail Union Demands End to Outsourcing
  
  The RMT union rallied in Manchester to campaign against rail outsourcing, with speeches from general secretary Eddie Dempsey, regional organiser Steve Shaw, Labour MP Rebecca Long-Bailey, and TUC's Jay McKenna. (Morning Star)
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• US Tariffs Hammer India
  
  India braces for economic fallout as US tariffs on its goods rise to 50% from 27 August 2025, retaliating against Delhi's Russian oil purchases amid the Ukraine war. (Eastern Eye)
  
  
• Worcester Show Draws Crowds
  
  Thousands enjoyed music, family fun, and community activities at the Worcester Show in Pitchfork. (Malvern Observer)
  
  
• Non-Dom Tax Reforms Hold Firm
  
  Initial UK tax data shows non-dom departures align with or below forecasts, with one in four expected to leave, easing fears of a mass exodus and vindicating Chancellor Rachel Reeves' revenue-raising changes. (Financial Times)
  
  
• Premier League Title Race Intensifies
  
  Liverpool Football Club's General Manager Arne Slot predicts the toughest-ever Premier League season as his side defends their crown. (Daily Star)
  
  
• Youth Club Minibus Stolen
  
  Thieves raided Kidderminster and District Youth Trust, stealing their minibus during a busy summer programme on Bromsgrove Street. (Kidderminster Standard)
  
  
• Children's Home Rated Inadequate
  
  A Coventry trauma care home run by Dimensions Care has been condemned by Ofsted for "serious failures", including an incident where two children suffered sexual abuse after unsupervised nightclubbing. (Coventry Observer)
  
  
• Historic Hotel Fire Probe
  
  Historic England believes key parts of Droitwich Spa's fire-ravaged Raven Hotel can be salvaged. Two teenage girls, 13 and 14, were arrested on arson suspicion and bailed. (Droitwich Standard)
  
  
• Nuclear Incident at Faslane Denied
  
  The MOD insists no nuclear event occurred at Scotland's Trident base despite a "Category A" incident between January and April 2025, amid calls for transparency. (Scottish Daily Mail)
  
  
• Oasis Fan's Tragic Death
  
  Italian fan Alessandro Croce died in his Edinburgh hotel hours before Oasis's Murrayfield gig, after falling ill ahead of the sold-out show. (Edinburgh Evening News)
  
  
• Gang Member Faces Jail
  
  Bromsgrove's Noel Reilly, 46, pleaded guilty to conspiracy in a £700,000 nationwide cash machine burglary spree. (Bromsgrove Standard)
  
  
• Trans Toilet Guidance Deemed Unlawful
  
  Edinburgh City Council has declared Scottish Government advice on single-sex school spaces unlawful, following a Supreme Court ruling. (The Scotsman)
  
  
• Swift's Bold Image Overhaul
  
  Taylor Swift unveiled a raunchy new look, sparking widespread coverage. (Daily Mail / Scottish Daily Mail / Daily Star / Daily Record / Metro)
  
  
• Boys Top A-Levels for First Time
  
  Boys achieved higher top A-level grades than girls since 2018, as results day highlights ongoing trends. (The Independent / The Scotsman / Oxford Mail / The Daily Telegraph / Morning Star)
  
  
• VJ Day Heroes Honoured
  
  80th anniversary commemorates WWII's end in the East, with tributes to veterans' sacrifices. (Daily Express / The Daily Telegraph / The Scotsman / The Redditch & Alcester Standard)
  
  
• AI Tackles Superbugs
  
  ​New antibiotics created using AI to combat resistant bacteria. (The Times)
  
  
• Farage Urged On Reform Peers
  
  Pressure mounts for Nigel Farage to name first Reform UK lords. (The Times)
  
  
• Flag Ban Sparks Outrage
  
  Council safety campaign targets St. George flags, prompting backlash. (The Daily Telegraph)
  
  
• Prostate Cancer Lifelines
  
  Survivors gain 'extra time' through advances in treatment. (The Daily Telegraph)
  
  
• Israeli Building On Disputed Land
  
  Plans advance to develop over potential Palestinian State territory. (The Daily Telegraph)
  
  
• Scottish Migration Fuels Population Boost
  
  Population hits record due to inward migration. (The Scotsman)
  
  
• Sturgeon Book Launch Abuse
  
  Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon 'vilified and abused' at Edinburgh event for her memoir. (The Scotsman)
  
  
• Commonwealth Untold War Stories
  
  Untold stories of valour from Commonwealth forces highlighted. (Eastern Eye)
  
  
• Indian Media Meets Netanyahu
  
  Journalists discuss alliances with Israeli leader. (Eastern Eye)
  
  
• Morecambe FC Sold
  
  Agreement finalised for the League Two club's sale. (Morning Star)

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