Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 01 May 2025.
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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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