Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 20 February 2026.
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This is a selection of newspaper publications from United Kingdom, and around the world.
All papers are from within United Kingdom, unless otherwise stated.
If the leading story is available, links will be provided.
This page will be updated as the headlines come in.
Browse through #IBPapers on 𝕏, and #IBPapers on BlueSky, to keep up with the latest from Informing Britain Papers on Social Media.
This is a selection of newspaper publications from United Kingdom, and around the world.
All papers are from within United Kingdom, unless otherwise stated.
If the leading story is available, links will be provided.
This page will be updated as the headlines come in.
Daily Express: "'THE LAW MUST TAKE ITS COURSE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Emily Ferguson
King Charles has issued a statement following the arrest of his brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
King Charles has issued a statement, via Buckingham Palace, after the former Prince is taken into Police Custody.
FULL REPORT: EXPRESS.CO.UK/news/royal/2172899
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Emily Ferguson
King Charles has issued a statement following the arrest of his brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
King Charles has issued a statement, via Buckingham Palace, after the former Prince is taken into Police Custody.
FULL REPORT: EXPRESS.CO.UK/news/royal/2172899
Evesham Observer: "EVESHAM MAN PART OF £123K NHS CASH FRAUD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith
An Evesham man who was part of a fraud operation that diverted more than £123,000 from the Health Service has been sentenced.
FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/news/evesham-man-part-of-123000-nhs-fraud-scheme
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith
An Evesham man who was part of a fraud operation that diverted more than £123,000 from the Health Service has been sentenced.
FULL REPORT: EveshamObserver.co.uk/news/evesham-man-part-of-123000-nhs-fraud-scheme
The Guardian: "KING SAYS 'LAW MUST TAKE ITS COURSE' AFTER ANDREW ARREST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jamie Grierson / Rajeev Syal
King Charles has declared "the law must take its course" after detectives took the unprecedented step of arresting his brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of misconduct in Public Office.
FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/uk-news/2026/feb/19/police-former-prince-andrew-mountbatten-windsor-sandringham
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jamie Grierson / Rajeev Syal
King Charles has declared "the law must take its course" after detectives took the unprecedented step of arresting his brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of misconduct in Public Office.
FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/uk-news/2026/feb/19/police-former-prince-andrew-mountbatten-windsor-sandringham
Lancashire Telegraph: "CLASS A DRUG GANG 'PEDDLED MISERY'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nat Goodlad
Three members of a gang who were involved in the supplying of Class A drugs across Burnley, in Lancashire, have been jailed.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nat Goodlad
Three members of a gang who were involved in the supplying of Class A drugs across Burnley, in Lancashire, have been jailed.
Metro (South Edition): "KING: THE LAW MUST TAKE ITS COURSE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Brooke Davies
King Charles has insisted 'the law must take its course' after his brother was arrested by police investigating links to Jeffrey Epstein.
FULL REPORT: METRO.CO.UK/2026/02/19/police-arrive-andrew-windsors-home-sandringham-birthday-26991470
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Brooke Davies
King Charles has insisted 'the law must take its course' after his brother was arrested by police investigating links to Jeffrey Epstein.
FULL REPORT: METRO.CO.UK/2026/02/19/police-arrive-andrew-windsors-home-sandringham-birthday-26991470
Glasgow Times: "KIND OAP EXTORTED FOR £70K"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Emylie Howie
Margaret Watson, a Renfrew woman accused of extorting over £70,000 from a man in Paisley, has told a jury she was "adamant she was going to pay it back".
FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25866739.renfrew-woman-trial-paisley-70k-extortion-claims
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Emylie Howie
Margaret Watson, a Renfrew woman accused of extorting over £70,000 from a man in Paisley, has told a jury she was "adamant she was going to pay it back".
FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25866739.renfrew-woman-trial-paisley-70k-extortion-claims
Daily Star: "TAXI FOR ANDY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton
Ordinary Andy Windsor gets a lift away from a Cop Shop in Norfolk after being arrested on suspicion of misconduct in Public Office on his 66th Birthday.
FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/news/latest-news/breaking-andrew-seen-first-time-36751635
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton
Ordinary Andy Windsor gets a lift away from a Cop Shop in Norfolk after being arrested on suspicion of misconduct in Public Office on his 66th Birthday.
FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/news/latest-news/breaking-andrew-seen-first-time-36751635
Rugby & Lutterworth Observer: "MP HANDS IN PETITION TO BRING BACK URGENT CARE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris
A petition demanding the government brings doctor-led urgent care services back to Rugby's Hospital of St Cross has been presented to Parliament by John Slinger, the town's Member Of Parliament.
FULL REPORT: RugbyObserver.co.uk/news/mp-presents-petition-to-restore-doctor-led-urgent-care-services-to-st-cross
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris
A petition demanding the government brings doctor-led urgent care services back to Rugby's Hospital of St Cross has been presented to Parliament by John Slinger, the town's Member Of Parliament.
FULL REPORT: RugbyObserver.co.uk/news/mp-presents-petition-to-restore-doctor-led-urgent-care-services-to-st-cross
Daily Mail: "DOWNFALL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca English / Inderdeep Bains
A haggard Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was driven away from a Police Station following his shocking arrest.
FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15575299
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca English / Inderdeep Bains
A haggard Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was driven away from a Police Station following his shocking arrest.
FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15575299
Edinburgh Evening News: "PLEASE TAKE £10 TO TYNECASTLE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Banks
Big Hearts Day takes place at Tynecastle this weekend and fans are being advised on how they can provide support.
FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.Scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/devoted-hearts-widow-honours-her-husband-through-the-big-hearts-charity-5604006
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Banks
Big Hearts Day takes place at Tynecastle this weekend and fans are being advised on how they can provide support.
FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.Scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/devoted-hearts-widow-honours-her-husband-through-the-big-hearts-charity-5604006
Morning Star: "ARRESTED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray
Britain's scandal-ridden monarchy was handed a historic humilation with the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of misconduct in Public Office.
FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/crown-humiliated-andrew-arrested
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray
Britain's scandal-ridden monarchy was handed a historic humilation with the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of misconduct in Public Office.
FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/crown-humiliated-andrew-arrested
The Yorkshire Post: "MOUNTBATTEN-WINDSOR ARRESTED OVER MISCONDUCT IN PUBLIC OFFICE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kit Sandeman
The former Duke Of York held by Thames Valley Police on his 66th Birthday.
Sandringham Estate searched as King Charles says 'the law must take its course'.
FULL REPORT: YorkshirePost.co.uk/news/crime/andrew-mountbatten-windsor-arrested-on-suspicion-of-misconduct-in-public-office-5604069
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kit Sandeman
The former Duke Of York held by Thames Valley Police on his 66th Birthday.
Sandringham Estate searched as King Charles says 'the law must take its course'.
FULL REPORT: YorkshirePost.co.uk/news/crime/andrew-mountbatten-windsor-arrested-on-suspicion-of-misconduct-in-public-office-5604069
The Times: "THE ARREST OF ANDREW"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Fiona Hamilton / David Woode / Kate Mansey
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested at The Royal Family’s Sandringham estate, prompting the biggest crisis for the monarchy since the abdication.
FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/royal-family/article/andrew-arrested-misconduct-public-office-sandringham-5k6nzwjr2
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Fiona Hamilton / David Woode / Kate Mansey
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested at The Royal Family’s Sandringham estate, prompting the biggest crisis for the monarchy since the abdication.
FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/royal-family/article/andrew-arrested-misconduct-public-office-sandringham-5k6nzwjr2
Malvern Observer: "MP PILES ON PRESSURE AS MAIL ROW GOES ON"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne
Dame Harriett Baldwin (MP for West Worcestershire) has expressed alarm that the Government has yet to intervene in the Royal Mail's failing delivery service.
FULL REPORT: MalvernObserver.co.uk/news/west-worcestershire-mp-tells-minister-to-act-on-postal-system-collapse-in-malvern
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne
Dame Harriett Baldwin (MP for West Worcestershire) has expressed alarm that the Government has yet to intervene in the Royal Mail's failing delivery service.
FULL REPORT: MalvernObserver.co.uk/news/west-worcestershire-mp-tells-minister-to-act-on-postal-system-collapse-in-malvern
The Scotsman: "'THE LAW MUST TAKE ITS COURSE' SAYS KING CHARLES AFTER ANDREW ARREST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Quinn
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor became the first senior royal in modern history to be arrested on Thursday after he was taken into custody on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
FULL REPORT: SCOTSMAN.COM/politics/andrew-mountbatten-windsor-becomes-first-senior-royal-to-be-arrested-in-modern-history-5604778
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Quinn
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor became the first senior royal in modern history to be arrested on Thursday after he was taken into custody on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
FULL REPORT: SCOTSMAN.COM/politics/andrew-mountbatten-windsor-becomes-first-senior-royal-to-be-arrested-in-modern-history-5604778
Bromsgrove Standard: "MP CALLING FOR 'VITAL' POST OFFICE TO STAY IN THE TOWN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris
Bradley Thomas (MP for Bromsgrove) has called for a High Street Post Office to remain in the town after it was announced the branch in TG Jones (formerly WH Smith) would be shutting.
FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/bromsgroves-high-street-post-office-in-tg-jones-is-set-to-close
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris
Bradley Thomas (MP for Bromsgrove) has called for a High Street Post Office to remain in the town after it was announced the branch in TG Jones (formerly WH Smith) would be shutting.
FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/bromsgroves-high-street-post-office-in-tg-jones-is-set-to-close
The Daily Telegraph: "ANDREW ARRESTED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Furness / Victoria Ward / Martin Evans / Patrick Sawer
Former Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor held for hours in Police Custody on suspicion of misconduct in Public Office.
FULL REPORT: TELEGRAPH.CO.UK/news/2026/02/19/police-arrive-andrews-home
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Furness / Victoria Ward / Martin Evans / Patrick Sawer
Former Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor held for hours in Police Custody on suspicion of misconduct in Public Office.
FULL REPORT: TELEGRAPH.CO.UK/news/2026/02/19/police-arrive-andrews-home
Coventry Observer: "COUNCIL TAX TO RISE BUT IMPROVEMENTS PROMISED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris
Taxpayers in Coventry are set to pay more Council Tax in the next financial year – but the rise will be the smallest in years.
FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/council-tax-in-coventry-to-rise-by-less-than-expected
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris
Taxpayers in Coventry are set to pay more Council Tax in the next financial year – but the rise will be the smallest in years.
FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/news/council-tax-in-coventry-to-rise-by-less-than-expected
Daily Mirror: "KING: LAW MUST TAKE ITS COURSE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jennifer Newton
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor had nowhere to hide as he slouches in a car after being quizzed by police on his 66th birthday.
FULL REPORT: MIRROR.CO.UK/news/royals/andrew-seen-leaving-police-station-36751641
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jennifer Newton
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor had nowhere to hide as he slouches in a car after being quizzed by police on his 66th birthday.
FULL REPORT: MIRROR.CO.UK/news/royals/andrew-seen-leaving-police-station-36751641
Kidderminster Standard: "MAN JAILED FOR PART IN £123K NHS CASH FRAUD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith
An NHS manager from Kidderminster, who led a fraud operation that diverted more than £123,000 from the Health Service, has been jailed.
FULL REPORT: KidderminsterStandard.co.uk/news/kidderminster-fraudster-stole-over-123000-from-nhs
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith
An NHS manager from Kidderminster, who led a fraud operation that diverted more than £123,000 from the Health Service, has been jailed.
FULL REPORT: KidderminsterStandard.co.uk/news/kidderminster-fraudster-stole-over-123000-from-nhs
Daily Record: "WE CAN SEE YOU SNEAKING OUT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jennifer Newton
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor had been arrested and quizzed on suspicion of misconduct in Public Office before being driven from a Police Station.
FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/andrew-released-policy-custody-after-36751654
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jennifer Newton
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor had been arrested and quizzed on suspicion of misconduct in Public Office before being driven from a Police Station.
FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/andrew-released-policy-custody-after-36751654
Leamington Observer: "HUNDREDS OF NEW COUNCIL HOMES IN PIPELINE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins
There are plans to build hundreds of new council homes in the district and make existing properties safer.
Warwick District Council has set out a plan of action to invest in building more council houses.
FULL REPORT: LeamingtonObserver.co.uk/news/plans-to-build-hundreds-of-new-council-houses-in-warwick-district
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins
There are plans to build hundreds of new council homes in the district and make existing properties safer.
Warwick District Council has set out a plan of action to invest in building more council houses.
FULL REPORT: LeamingtonObserver.co.uk/news/plans-to-build-hundreds-of-new-council-houses-in-warwick-district
Scottish Daily Mail: "DOWNFALL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca English / Inderdeep Bains
A haggard Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was driven away from a Police Station following his shocking arrest.
FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15575299
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca English / Inderdeep Bains
A haggard Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was driven away from a Police Station following his shocking arrest.
FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15575299
Droitwich Standard: "PARENTS PRAISE STAFF WHO 'SAVED OUR SON'S LIFE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris
Zoe Higgins and Matthew Higgins from Ombersley have praised staff at Worcestershire Royal Hospital for 'saving their little boy's life'.
FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/ombersley-couple-thank-worcestershire-royal-hospital-for-saving-their-little-boys-life
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tristan Harris
Zoe Higgins and Matthew Higgins from Ombersley have praised staff at Worcestershire Royal Hospital for 'saving their little boy's life'.
FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/ombersley-couple-thank-worcestershire-royal-hospital-for-saving-their-little-boys-life
The Redditch & Alcester Standard: "DAMAGE MAKES FINAL JOURNEY IN TRUE STYLE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne
The family and friends of much-loved Redditch character Peter Bousfield, joined each other to celebrate his life at his funeral.
FULL REPORT: RedditchStandard.co.uk/news/perfect-send-off-for-redditch-man-peter-bousfield
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne
The family and friends of much-loved Redditch character Peter Bousfield, joined each other to celebrate his life at his funeral.
FULL REPORT: RedditchStandard.co.uk/news/perfect-send-off-for-redditch-man-peter-bousfield
Solihull Observer: "WILDLIFE CENTRE CLOSURE BLAMED ON RISING COSTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Mason
A wildlife charity has closed the doors to their Education Centre in Solihull, blaming rising national costs.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Mason
A wildlife charity has closed the doors to their Education Centre in Solihull, blaming rising national costs.
The Bolton News: "COUNCIL TAX HIKE TO 'GROW BACK SERVICES'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Gee
Payers of Council Tax in Bolton are to be hit with an inflation-busting rise.
A meeting of the full council confirmed bills will increase by 4.99 per cent from April 2026.
FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25867910.bolton-residents-face-inflation-council-tax-rise
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Chris Gee
Payers of Council Tax in Bolton are to be hit with an inflation-busting rise.
A meeting of the full council confirmed bills will increase by 4.99 per cent from April 2026.
FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25867910.bolton-residents-face-inflation-council-tax-rise
Worcester Observer: "MP PILES ON PRESSURE AS MAIL ROW GOES ON"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne
Dame Harriett Baldwin (MP for West Worcestershire) has expressed alarm that the Government has yet to intervene in the Royal Mail's failing delivery service.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne
Dame Harriett Baldwin (MP for West Worcestershire) has expressed alarm that the Government has yet to intervene in the Royal Mail's failing delivery service.
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