Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Friday 24 April 2026.
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This is a selection of newspaper publications from United Kingdom, and around the world.
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If the leading story is available, links will be provided.
This page will be updated as the headlines come in.
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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.
The Economist: "AMERICA PREPARES FOR THE MIDTERMS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: The Economist Editorial
The Economist forecasts Republicans will be trounced in November’s midterms owing to Donald Trump's unpopularity.
Democrats are likely to capture the House and possibly the Senate.
Yet Donald Trump's election interference and stolen-victory claims have badly undermined voters' trust, threatening American democracy.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: The Economist Editorial
The Economist forecasts Republicans will be trounced in November’s midterms owing to Donald Trump's unpopularity.
Democrats are likely to capture the House and possibly the Senate.
Yet Donald Trump's election interference and stolen-victory claims have badly undermined voters' trust, threatening American democracy.
The Independent: "TOP OFFICIAL REVEALS HOW INDY TRIGGERED MANDELSON PANIC"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Devlin / Millie Cooke
Senior officials requested Peter Mandelson's vetting files days after The Independent exposed his failure.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer sacked adviser Sir Olly Robbins following the scandal over Mandelson's links to Jeffrey Epstein.
Sir Keir Starmer denies misleading MPs amid calls for his resignation.
FULL REPORT: INDEPENDENT.CO.UK/news/uk/politics/cat-little-mandelson-starmer-vetting-independent-b2963518.html
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Devlin / Millie Cooke
Senior officials requested Peter Mandelson's vetting files days after The Independent exposed his failure.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer sacked adviser Sir Olly Robbins following the scandal over Mandelson's links to Jeffrey Epstein.
Sir Keir Starmer denies misleading MPs amid calls for his resignation.
FULL REPORT: INDEPENDENT.CO.UK/news/uk/politics/cat-little-mandelson-starmer-vetting-independent-b2963518.html
"CARRY ON KEIR..."
The Independent's cartoon by Dave Brown for Friday 24 April 2026.
The Independent's cartoon by Dave Brown for Friday 24 April 2026.
The Daily Telegraph: "HERMER'S 'EXCESSIVE' FEE FOR IRAQ WITCH HUNT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Robert Mendick / Janet Eastham / Tom Cotterill
Lord Hermer is accused by Ministry Of Defence of seeking "excessive" fees as he pursued a notorious "witch hunt" against decorated war heroes.
FULL REPORT: TELEGRAPH.CO.UK/news/2026/04/23/revealed-hermers-excessive-fees-for-iraq-witch-hunt
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Robert Mendick / Janet Eastham / Tom Cotterill
Lord Hermer is accused by Ministry Of Defence of seeking "excessive" fees as he pursued a notorious "witch hunt" against decorated war heroes.
FULL REPORT: TELEGRAPH.CO.UK/news/2026/04/23/revealed-hermers-excessive-fees-for-iraq-witch-hunt
Bromsgrove Standard: "'GOVERNMENT WANTS TO DESTROY GREEN BELT'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith
Bromsgrove's green belt faces renewed threat after councillors voted down a key protective measure.
The ruling could allow development on safeguarded land, sparking outrage among residents and environmental groups who fear irreversible damage to the area’s rural landscape.
FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/bromsgroves-greenbelt-under-attack-as-measure-voted-down
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith
Bromsgrove's green belt faces renewed threat after councillors voted down a key protective measure.
The ruling could allow development on safeguarded land, sparking outrage among residents and environmental groups who fear irreversible damage to the area’s rural landscape.
FULL REPORT: BromsgroveStandard.co.uk/news/bromsgroves-greenbelt-under-attack-as-measure-voted-down
Daily Star: "COXY: I'VE GOT MY DREAM JOB ON RADIO 2"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Hutchison
DJ Sara Cox says there aren't enough adjectives to describe how happy she is at taking over from axed host Scott Mills on BBC Radio 2.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Hutchison
DJ Sara Cox says there aren't enough adjectives to describe how happy she is at taking over from axed host Scott Mills on BBC Radio 2.
Droitwich Standard: "CONCERNS RAISED AFTER VILLAGE HOMES RAIDED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith
Police are investigating a spate of alarming burglaries in Hanbury and Crowle, where one victim was hit over the head.
The incidents have left residents fearful for their safety.
Officers urge anyone with information to come forward as inquiries continue.
FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/alarming-burglaries-in-hanbury-and-crowle-man-hit-over-head
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith
Police are investigating a spate of alarming burglaries in Hanbury and Crowle, where one victim was hit over the head.
The incidents have left residents fearful for their safety.
Officers urge anyone with information to come forward as inquiries continue.
FULL REPORT: DroitwichStandard.co.uk/news/alarming-burglaries-in-hanbury-and-crowle-man-hit-over-head
Lancashire Telegraph: "MR BLACKBURN ROVERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah McGee
Blackburn Rovers legend Tony Parkes has died at the age of 76.
The former player, coach and caretaker manager was a true icon at Ewood Park, serving the club for decades.
Fans and the football world have paid tribute to his lifelong dedication.
FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/sport/26046378.blackburn-rovers-legend-tony-parkes-passes-away-aged-76
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah McGee
Blackburn Rovers legend Tony Parkes has died at the age of 76.
The former player, coach and caretaker manager was a true icon at Ewood Park, serving the club for decades.
Fans and the football world have paid tribute to his lifelong dedication.
FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/sport/26046378.blackburn-rovers-legend-tony-parkes-passes-away-aged-76
The Times: "CALL TO STOP SHARING DATA WITH CHINA AFTER BREACH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Oliver Wright / Ben Clatworthy / Eleanor Hayward
Ministers face calls to ban the sharing of British citizens' personal information with China after a huge breach involving the private medical data of half a million people.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Oliver Wright / Ben Clatworthy / Eleanor Hayward
Ministers face calls to ban the sharing of British citizens' personal information with China after a huge breach involving the private medical data of half a million people.
Kidderminster Standard: "MOTORISTS FACE STIFFER STATION PARKING FEES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith
Parking charges are to be introduced at Hartlebury Station in a bid to improve services and fund upgrades.
The new fees will help maintain facilities and enhance passenger experience.
Local commuters have mixed reactions to the cost-saving measure by the operator.
FULL REPORT: KidderminsterStandard.co.uk/news/hartlebury-station-parking-charges-introduced-to-improve-services
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ryan Smith
Parking charges are to be introduced at Hartlebury Station in a bid to improve services and fund upgrades.
The new fees will help maintain facilities and enhance passenger experience.
Local commuters have mixed reactions to the cost-saving measure by the operator.
FULL REPORT: KidderminsterStandard.co.uk/news/hartlebury-station-parking-charges-introduced-to-improve-services
Metro (South Edition): "GET IT RIGHT #!!﹡@*, I'M NOT EVEN WHITE!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Luke Alsford
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood called a Malaysian-British activist a "white liberal" and swore at him after he heckled her over immigration policies during a podcast.
Joe, 32, said her response was childish and noted he is not white.
FULL REPORT: METRO.CO.UK/2026/04/23/shabana-mahmood-called-a-white-liberal-heckling-im-not-even-white-28086016
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Luke Alsford
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood called a Malaysian-British activist a "white liberal" and swore at him after he heckled her over immigration policies during a podcast.
Joe, 32, said her response was childish and noted he is not white.
FULL REPORT: METRO.CO.UK/2026/04/23/shabana-mahmood-called-a-white-liberal-heckling-im-not-even-white-28086016
Coventry Observer: "CAMPIONE, CAMPIONE! OLE! OLE! OLE!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Aaron Sutcliffe
Coventry City have been promoted to the Premier League as champions following a triumphant season.
The Sky Blues secured the title with a decisive victory, ending years of struggle.
Fans celebrated wildly as the club returns to the top flight after decades away.
FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/sport/football-coventry-city-promoted-to-premier-league-as-champions
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Aaron Sutcliffe
Coventry City have been promoted to the Premier League as champions following a triumphant season.
The Sky Blues secured the title with a decisive victory, ending years of struggle.
Fans celebrated wildly as the club returns to the top flight after decades away.
FULL REPORT: CoventryObserver.co.uk/sport/football-coventry-city-promoted-to-premier-league-as-champions
The Yorkshire Post: "MILIBAND AND FARAGE IN ROW ON AIRPORT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Crossland
Ed Miliband and Nigel Farage have traded blows over Doncaster Sheffield Airport's reopening plans, ahead of a crucial council meeting which will decide its future.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Crossland
Ed Miliband and Nigel Farage have traded blows over Doncaster Sheffield Airport's reopening plans, ahead of a crucial council meeting which will decide its future.
Daily Mirror: "INFECTED BY A MONSTER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jeremy Armstrong
A depraved predator who travelled the country on a seven-year mission to infect young men with HIV has been jailed for life.
The youngest victim of evil Adam Hall, who was 15 when they met.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jeremy Armstrong
A depraved predator who travelled the country on a seven-year mission to infect young men with HIV has been jailed for life.
The youngest victim of evil Adam Hall, who was 15 when they met.
Malvern Observer: "MP DEMANDS ANSWERS AS DELAYAS HIT ROAD WORKS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne
West Worcestershire MP Dame Harriett Baldwin has repeated her call for urgent action to fix a collapsed road which is forcing local people to make huge diversions to and from work.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ashleigh Osborne
West Worcestershire MP Dame Harriett Baldwin has repeated her call for urgent action to fix a collapsed road which is forcing local people to make huge diversions to and from work.
Morning Star: "RACIAL ABUSE SOARING IN WORKPLACE WARNS TUC"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ceren Sagir
Black and Ethnic Minority workers have faced a "shocking" increase" in explicit racism at work in recent years, new research by TUC reveals.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ceren Sagir
Black and Ethnic Minority workers have faced a "shocking" increase" in explicit racism at work in recent years, new research by TUC reveals.
Leamington Observer: "FAMILY PAY TRIBUTES AS POLICE HUNT FOR CLUES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins
A murder investigation is continuing after a man's body was pulled from a river in Leamington.
Police were called to Victoria Park after person saw a man in River Leam.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins
A murder investigation is continuing after a man's body was pulled from a river in Leamington.
Police were called to Victoria Park after person saw a man in River Leam.
The Scotsman: "BUSINESS LEFT FEELING STRAIN FROM OIL AND GAS SHUTDOWN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Bol
North East businesses have warned of a "clear and growing gap" between the region and the rest of the United Kingdom because of government failure to support the oil and gas sector causing "sustained pressure".
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Bol
North East businesses have warned of a "clear and growing gap" between the region and the rest of the United Kingdom because of government failure to support the oil and gas sector causing "sustained pressure".
The Bolton News: "THOUSANDS TO GET FREE BULKY WASTE PICK-UP"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Isobel Forbes
Bolton Council will offer free bulky waste collections to eligible homes, allowing residents to dispose of large items without charge.
The initiative seeks to cut fly-tipping and assist households facing high disposal costs.
Eligibility criteria are expected to be announced soon.
FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/26031990.bolton-council-offers-free-bulky-waste-collection-eligible-homes
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Isobel Forbes
Bolton Council will offer free bulky waste collections to eligible homes, allowing residents to dispose of large items without charge.
The initiative seeks to cut fly-tipping and assist households facing high disposal costs.
Eligibility criteria are expected to be announced soon.
FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/26031990.bolton-council-offers-free-bulky-waste-collection-eligible-homes
Rugby & Lutterworth Observer: "YOUNG BMX STAR SEEKS HELP TO TAKE ON THE WORLD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris
A committed young BMX racer from Rugby is asking for help to send her on 'the trip of a lifetime' so she can compete in the World Championships in Australia.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Morris
A committed young BMX racer from Rugby is asking for help to send her on 'the trip of a lifetime' so she can compete in the World Championships in Australia.
The Times Scotland: "CALL TO STOP SHARING DATA WITH CHINA AFTER BREACH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Oliver Wright / Ben Clatworthy / Eleanor Hayward
Ministers face calls to ban the sharing of British citizens' personal information with China after a huge breach involving the private medical data of half a million people.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Oliver Wright / Ben Clatworthy / Eleanor Hayward
Ministers face calls to ban the sharing of British citizens' personal information with China after a huge breach involving the private medical data of half a million people.
Stratford Observer: "HOSPICE CHIEFS IN APPEAL FOR ACTION ON CASH CRISIS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins
The Shakespeare Hospice are seeking urgent Government support as a funding crisis continues to threaten its services and staffing.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Philippa Mingins
The Shakespeare Hospice are seeking urgent Government support as a funding crisis continues to threaten its services and staffing.
Daily Express: "THERE IS ONE LAST CHANCE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hanna Geissler,
Dame Esther Rantzen is calling on the public to help save the Assisted Dying Bill by sharing personal stories of "bad deaths" with MPs.
The landmark legislation will run out of time in House Of Lords.
FULL REPORT: EXPRESS.CO.UK/news/politics/2197681
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hanna Geissler,
Dame Esther Rantzen is calling on the public to help save the Assisted Dying Bill by sharing personal stories of "bad deaths" with MPs.
The landmark legislation will run out of time in House Of Lords.
FULL REPORT: EXPRESS.CO.UK/news/politics/2197681
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