INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: FRIDAY 30 AUGUST 2024 - TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY | INFORMING BRITAIN PAPERS

Welcome to your rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 30 August 2024.
​​
Follow #IBPapers on ​𝕏 to keep up with today's previews.
​
This is a selection of newspaper publications from Britain, it may not be all of the Front Pages.

From Monday 12 August 2024, the category section will list the various newspapers featured in Informing Britain Paper, so if you want to see all posts featuring a specific title, click down the list on the right of this page. 
​​
Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.

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

EVESHAM OBSERVER: "PACKED FESTIVAL WAS THE 'BIGGEST AND BEST EVER'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

This year's Pershore Plum Festival has been hailed the 'biggest and best ever in the event's 100 year history. 

SOUTH WALES ECHO: "FEAR TOWNS COULD LOSE MILLIONS OF POUNDS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ted Peskett

Barry is one of the towns that was set to benefit from a £20m boost through the long term plan for towns fund.

FULL REPORT: WalesOnline.co.uk/news/wales-news/frustration-over-delays-millions-pounds-29826151

THE OLDHAM TIMES: "'I WAS GIVING UP AND SAD ALL THE TIME'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Olivia Bridge

A single dad from Oldham who was 'on the brink' has issued an important message to solo parents after receiving life-changing advice and support.

FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/24544168.oldham-dad-on-brink-receiving-parenting-help

​METRO (ENGLAND): "STUB OUT THIS CIGS BAN PLAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Munro

Pubs have hit back at plans to extend the Smoking Ban to outdoor spaces, saying the 'bonkers' idea could lead to more struggling venues closing down. 

FULL REPORT: METRO.CO.UK/2024/08/29/smoking-pub-gardens-outside-clubs-to-banned-new-plans-21508946

KNUTSFORD GUARDIAN: "NEW HOMES BID AT PREP SCHOOL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan

Revised plans to demolish a Knutsford school which closed last year and replace it with new homes have been submitted this week.

FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/24533853.new-plan-flatten-yorston-school-unveiled-first-bid-rejected

LANCASHIRE TELEGRAPH: "FANS URGED TO KEEP THE DERBY PEACE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah McGee

Police have warned football fans not to "let their passions spill over" at this weekend's East Lancashire derby.
Police want to reassure residents and fans that there is a significant police operation taking place across East Lancashire.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/24548213.police-issue-warning-ahead-east-lancs-derby-weekend

BROMSGROVE STANDARD: "GOING THE DISTANCE TO SUPPORT GOOD CAUSES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham
​​
Bromsgrove Sporting FC volunteer, Matt Foden, nets £3,000 for charity on 250-mile-cycle to Lowestoft.

FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/bromsgrove-sporting-fc-volunteer-nets-3000-for-charity-on-250-mile-cycle-to-lowestoft

THE INDEPENDENT: "STARMER'S SMOKING BAN PLAN HAS PUBS AND CLUBS FUMING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox / Alex Croft

The government is considering a ban on outdoor smoking in an effort to curb preventable deaths and alleviate pressure on the NHS.

FULL REPORT: INDEPENDENT.CO.UK/news/uk/politics/starmer-ban-smoking-pub-gardens-b2603634.html

WIRRAL GLOBE: "BOND STAR'S HOYLAKE GIFT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jamie Bowman

Wirral actor Daniel Craig has donated his personal limited edition 007 X Triumph motorcycles to raise funds for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) during their 200th anniversary year.

FULL REPORT: WirralGlobe.co.uk/news/24539701.daniel-craigs-hoylake-upbringing-inspires-birthday-gift-rnli

THE MESSENGER: "GO-AHEAD FOR OLD HOTEL FLATS PLAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jack Tooth

Trafford Park Hotel is in line for a total transformation after the approval of an application to turn it into 15 apartments.

FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/24541293.approval-total-transformation-trafford-park-hotel

FINANCIAL TIMES: "VANCE PRESSES BILLIONAIRE THIEL TO 'GET OFF THE SIDELINES' AND BANKROLL TRUMP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alex Rogers

Republican prods former boss.
PayPal founder wary of stepping in.
War Chest needed to beat Harris.

BURY TIMES: "SCHOOL BID FOR FIELD PROTESTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Mutch

Plans to create a "college of rugby" at a borough club are set to be debated next week.

FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/24532852.whitefield-plans-create-college-rugby-set-debated

WESTERN MAIL: "WAYWARD POLITICIANS COULD FACE SENEDD AXE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Benjamin Summer

Politicians who break conduct rules could be kicked out of The Senedd.

ST. HELENS STAR: "PARR MAN JAILED OVER RIOT VIOLENCE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Mulligan

A St. Helens man has been jailed for his role in the recent riots in Southport.
Andrew Jackson became involved in the violent disorder which took place in St. Luke's Road, in Southport on Tuesday 30 July.

FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/24533388.st-helens-man-threw-missiles-police-southport-riots-jailed

DROITWICH STANDARD: "WALKING TO HELP MENTAL HEALTH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sonny Rackham

A new men's Mental Health walking group is being set up in Droitwich by Danny Walton, who's inspired to help others.

TYLDESLEY AND ATHERTON LEIGH JOURNAL: "RESIDENT RAGE AT POST DELAY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson
​
Some residents on a 900-Home Estate say they are missing appointments and paying heftier fines because of the failure of Royal Mail to deliver mail regularly. 

FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/24527940.golborne-growing-frustration-estate-hit-royal-mail-delays

SOUTH WALES EVENING POST: "MIGRANTS CRAMMED INTO LORRY SO TIGHTLY THEY COULDN'T MOVE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ruth Mosalski

The people had no water and could barely move their arms they were squashed together so tightly.

FULL REPORT: WalesOnline.co.uk/news/wales-news/horrific-conditions-inside-lorry-people-29829616

REDDITCH & ALCESTER STANDARD: "TOWN'S MENTAL HEALTH UNIT IS SET TO BE CLOSED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne

A Mental Health unit in Redditch is facing closure, following safety concerns and a damning inspection.
Hill Crest Mental Health Ward, based on the Alexandra Hospital site in Woodrow Drive, has had a difficult few years.

FULL REPORT: RedditchStandard.co.uk/news/redditchs-hill-crest-mental-health-unit-set-to-close

​THE BOLTON NEWS: "BUS LANE TO BE SHORTENED AFTER CRASHES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jack Fifield

Bolton Council are set to reduce the length of a bus lane after a spate of crashes around St. Helens Road.​

COVENTRY OBSERVER: "UPGRADED ROUTE SET TO IMPROVE CONNECTIONS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Holly Clement

A new, upgraded, walking and cycling route has reopened, increasing links between Warwick University and Coventry Station. 

MORNING STAR: "STOP ISRAEL'S WAR ON THE WEST BANK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Elizabeth Short

Campaigners are demanding that Britain stops arming Israel's genocide against Palestinians amid Tel Aviv's largest military assault.

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/israeli-military-raid-through-west-bank-provokes-urgent-calls-for-arms-embargo

GLASGOW TIMES: "ICONIC CLUB SET TO CLOSE AFTER 26 YEARS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Waddell

The Shed - which is located on Langside Avenue in Shawlands - has revealed it will host its final ever event on Saturday 14 September 2024.

FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/24549720.iconic-glasgow-nightclub-close-26-years-city

WARRINGTON GUARDIAN: "MARRIED PAIR IN DRUG BUST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nathan Okell

James Wells and Lucy Wells were later found to have kilogrammes of cannabis stashed away in the home they shared with their children.

FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/24538052.husband-wifes-drug-dealing-caught-police-stopped-tesla