Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 04 December 2025.
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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: "STARMER'S 'MISSION TO CRUSH' OUR HIGH STREETS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown / Christian Calgie
Kemi Badenoch claims Sir Keir Starmer is on a "mission to crush" High Street hospitality firms.
The Conservative Party leader warned he is "intent on killing High Streets" as business rates soar.
FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2141962
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown / Christian Calgie
Kemi Badenoch claims Sir Keir Starmer is on a "mission to crush" High Street hospitality firms.
The Conservative Party leader warned he is "intent on killing High Streets" as business rates soar.
FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2141962
Lancashire Telegraph: "NEW RAILWAY STATION MOOTED FOR BOROUGH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bill Jacobs
A new Railway Station is being proposed for Blackburn and Darwen.
The residents could have a say on where it is to be located.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bill Jacobs
A new Railway Station is being proposed for Blackburn and Darwen.
The residents could have a say on where it is to be located.
Daily Star: "KELLY: I HOPE WALLS AREN'T THIN.."
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Bryant / Steve Hughes / Carly Hacon
I'm A Celeb star Kelly Brook kissed hubby Jeremy Parisi and said: "I hope the hotel walls aren't thin. We haven't been apart in nearly 10 years".
FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/tv/kelly-brook-eyes-noisy-sex-36346258
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Bryant / Steve Hughes / Carly Hacon
I'm A Celeb star Kelly Brook kissed hubby Jeremy Parisi and said: "I hope the hotel walls aren't thin. We haven't been apart in nearly 10 years".
FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/tv/kelly-brook-eyes-noisy-sex-36346258
Warrington Guardian: "COUNCIL TAX BOMBSHELL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ella Wilcox
Debt-ridden Warrington Borough Council is set to raise council tax above the current limit of 5 per cent next year.
Councillors are also being recommended to ask for more money from Government in the form of exceptional financial support (EFS).
FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25659671.warrington-council-set-raise-council-tax-5-per-cent
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ella Wilcox
Debt-ridden Warrington Borough Council is set to raise council tax above the current limit of 5 per cent next year.
Councillors are also being recommended to ask for more money from Government in the form of exceptional financial support (EFS).
FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25659671.warrington-council-set-raise-council-tax-5-per-cent
Scottish Daily Mail: "MEGHAN'S FATHER 'FIGHTING FOR LIFE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Caroline Graham
The Duchess Of Sussex Meghan Markle's father - Thomas Markle - is fighting for his life after emergency surgery in the Philippines.
Thomas Markle who has been estranged from his daughter since her 2018 marriage to Prince Harry, was rushed to a local Medical Facility.
FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15350373
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Caroline Graham
The Duchess Of Sussex Meghan Markle's father - Thomas Markle - is fighting for his life after emergency surgery in the Philippines.
Thomas Markle who has been estranged from his daughter since her 2018 marriage to Prince Harry, was rushed to a local Medical Facility.
FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15350373
Messenger Newspapers: "LOW CARBON SCHEME COULD BE WORTH £1.3BN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James McNeill
A major low-carbon energy project could soon bring heat networks to Trafford.
Trafford Council has launched a procurement process to find an energy partner for a scheme that could be worth up to £1.3 billion over more than a decade.
FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25657637.trafford-council-seeks-partner-major-energy-project
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James McNeill
A major low-carbon energy project could soon bring heat networks to Trafford.
Trafford Council has launched a procurement process to find an energy partner for a scheme that could be worth up to £1.3 billion over more than a decade.
FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25657637.trafford-council-seeks-partner-major-energy-project
The Scotsman: "REPORT WARNS SCOTTISH NHS 'FINANCIALLY UNSUSTAINABLE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Bol
Scotland's spending watchdog has issued a stark warning that the NHS remains "financially unsustainable" despite SNP ministers pumping an extra £3 billion into the Health Service.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Bol
Scotland's spending watchdog has issued a stark warning that the NHS remains "financially unsustainable" despite SNP ministers pumping an extra £3 billion into the Health Service.
St. Helens Star: "TRUE PRIDE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James McNeill
A dance and drama teacher - who has been inspiring students for more than half and century - was crowned the Pride of St Helens on an uplifting awards ceremony on Friday evening.
FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25661468.winners-pride-st-helens-awards-2025
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James McNeill
A dance and drama teacher - who has been inspiring students for more than half and century - was crowned the Pride of St Helens on an uplifting awards ceremony on Friday evening.
FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25661468.winners-pride-st-helens-awards-2025
The Daily Telegraph: "POLICE PLAN FOR FACE ID IN EVERY TOWN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Charles Hymas
Police will be given access to Britain's passport database to catch criminals under an expansion of Facial Recognition technology that could be deployed in every city, town, and village.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Charles Hymas
Police will be given access to Britain's passport database to catch criminals under an expansion of Facial Recognition technology that could be deployed in every city, town, and village.
Edinburgh Evening News: "HELP US BRING KIT HOME FOR CHRISTMAS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kevin Quinn
The family of a young boy who was diagnosed with an aggressive Blood Cancer are hoping to give him a Christmas to remember after a 'tremendous' community fundraiser.
FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.Scotsman.com/news/people/edinburgh-dad-whose-10-year-old-son-is-in-hospital-with-cancer-thanks-community-for-support-5422755
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kevin Quinn
The family of a young boy who was diagnosed with an aggressive Blood Cancer are hoping to give him a Christmas to remember after a 'tremendous' community fundraiser.
FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.Scotsman.com/news/people/edinburgh-dad-whose-10-year-old-son-is-in-hospital-with-cancer-thanks-community-for-support-5422755
Morning Star: "STREETING LAUNCHES A TIRADE AT STRIKING DOCTORS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre
Health Secretary Wes Streeting put himself on the warpath with the BMA Union, saying he has "had it" while acusing doctors of "juvenile delinquency" and being "moaning minnies" as they prepare Christmas strikes.
FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/were-ready-meet-him-any-time
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre
Health Secretary Wes Streeting put himself on the warpath with the BMA Union, saying he has "had it" while acusing doctors of "juvenile delinquency" and being "moaning minnies" as they prepare Christmas strikes.
FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/were-ready-meet-him-any-time
The Oldham Times: "BID TO GET CHARITY WORKER BACK HOME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sofia Fedeczko
The family of a 79-year-old man from Oldham who has died in The Gambia following an attack are raising funds to help bring his body home.
Jeff Cantwell had been living in Brusubi.
FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25651912.family-heartbroken-oldham-man-killed-gambia
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sofia Fedeczko
The family of a 79-year-old man from Oldham who has died in The Gambia following an attack are raising funds to help bring his body home.
Jeff Cantwell had been living in Brusubi.
FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25651912.family-heartbroken-oldham-man-killed-gambia
Daily Mirror: "INSIDE EPSTEIN'S ISLAND LAIR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christopher Bucktin
Disturbing images from inside Jeffrey Epstein’s mansion have been released.
Never-before-seen images of Jeffrey Epstein's Caribbean lair offer a chilling glimpse inside the house where Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor stayed during his alleged nine-girl orgy.
FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/us-news/jeffrey-epstein-photos-show-home-36347784
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christopher Bucktin
Disturbing images from inside Jeffrey Epstein’s mansion have been released.
Never-before-seen images of Jeffrey Epstein's Caribbean lair offer a chilling glimpse inside the house where Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor stayed during his alleged nine-girl orgy.
FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/us-news/jeffrey-epstein-photos-show-home-36347784
The Yorkshire Post: "'EXEMPT THE DYING FROM FARM TAX'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn
The National Farmers’ Union has urged the UK Government to remove terminally-ill people from the "eye of the storm" of the farming Inheritance Tax reforms, after a number of Labour Party MPs rebelled over the controversial policy.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn
The National Farmers’ Union has urged the UK Government to remove terminally-ill people from the "eye of the storm" of the farming Inheritance Tax reforms, after a number of Labour Party MPs rebelled over the controversial policy.
The Times: "REVIEW WILL STUDY RISING DIAGNOSES OF ADHD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eleanor Hayward
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has ordered an independent review of the diagnosis of Mental Health conditions as part of Labour Party's attempts to cut Welfare Spending.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eleanor Hayward
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has ordered an independent review of the diagnosis of Mental Health conditions as part of Labour Party's attempts to cut Welfare Spending.
Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "BAKERY JOBS PUSH 'KICK IN THE TEETH'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rob Goulding
Roberts Bakery started recruiting new workers at its Rudheath bread plant just a month after scores of workers were given their marching orders.
FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25666153.roberts-bakery-jobs-advertised-month-mass-redundancies
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rob Goulding
Roberts Bakery started recruiting new workers at its Rudheath bread plant just a month after scores of workers were given their marching orders.
FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25666153.roberts-bakery-jobs-advertised-month-mass-redundancies
Daily Mail: "MEGHAN'S FATHER 'FIGHTING FOR LIFE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Caroline Graham
The Duchess Of Sussex Meghan Markle's father - Thomas Markle - is fighting for his life after emergency surgery in the Philippines.
Thomas Markle who has been estranged from his daughter since her 2018 marriage to Prince Harry, was rushed to a local Medical Facility.
FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15350373
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Caroline Graham
The Duchess Of Sussex Meghan Markle's father - Thomas Markle - is fighting for his life after emergency surgery in the Philippines.
Thomas Markle who has been estranged from his daughter since her 2018 marriage to Prince Harry, was rushed to a local Medical Facility.
FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15350373
Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "BEE NETWORK IS SET TO EXPAND"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tabitha Wilson
A new travel hub is coming to Tyldesley.
The scheme aims to improve public transport access and reduce congestion by expanding park and ride capacity on the Bee Network.
FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25658064.new-travel-hub-built-tyldesley-greater-manchester
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tabitha Wilson
A new travel hub is coming to Tyldesley.
The scheme aims to improve public transport access and reduce congestion by expanding park and ride capacity on the Bee Network.
FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25658064.new-travel-hub-built-tyldesley-greater-manchester
The Guardian: "'BULLYING CULTURE' HARMED PATIENT SAFETY AT SCANDAL-HIT NHS HOSPITAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Amelia Gentleman
A culture of systemic bullying and harassment has been allowed to flourish among staff at one of Britain's most scandal-hit Medical Facilities.
FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/society/2025/dec/03/culture-of-bullying-and-harassment-found-at-scandal-hit-blackpool-victoria-nhs-hospital
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Amelia Gentleman
A culture of systemic bullying and harassment has been allowed to flourish among staff at one of Britain's most scandal-hit Medical Facilities.
FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/society/2025/dec/03/culture-of-bullying-and-harassment-found-at-scandal-hit-blackpool-victoria-nhs-hospital
The Bolton News: "TRIBUTES TO BRAVE ALEX"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grace Williams
The family and friends of Alex Davies have paid tribute to the much loved father's life and legacy.
He was described, as: "One of the best guys you could ever meet".
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grace Williams
The family and friends of Alex Davies have paid tribute to the much loved father's life and legacy.
He was described, as: "One of the best guys you could ever meet".
The I Paper: "RUSSIAN SPIES SECRETLY ENTERING UK ON CARGO SHIPS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Richard Holmes
Two suspected Russian spies slipped into the UK aboard commercial cargo vessels before visiting areas close to military bases and critical infrastructure, The I Paper can reveal.
FULL REPORT: http://INews.co.uk/news/suspected-russian-spies-entered-uk-using-cargo-ships-4049755
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Richard Holmes
Two suspected Russian spies slipped into the UK aboard commercial cargo vessels before visiting areas close to military bases and critical infrastructure, The I Paper can reveal.
FULL REPORT: http://INews.co.uk/news/suspected-russian-spies-entered-uk-using-cargo-ships-4049755
Knutsford Guardian: "MARKETS A REAL CHRISTMAS CRACKER!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan
Knutsford's new look Christmas Markets have been hailed a huge success.
Thousands of visitors packed the quaint streets the two-day festive celebration at the weekend.
FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25665851.knutsfords-new-look-christmas-markets-hailed-huge-success
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan
Knutsford's new look Christmas Markets have been hailed a huge success.
Thousands of visitors packed the quaint streets the two-day festive celebration at the weekend.
FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25665851.knutsfords-new-look-christmas-markets-hailed-huge-success
Daily Record: "THIS WITCH SHOULD'VE DIED IN JAIL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: John-Paul Clark / Grant McCabe
A retired teacher guilty of the historical abuse of 18 girls at a former residential school has been spared a jail-term.
Patricia Robertson tormented youngsters during her time at Fornethy House in Angus.
FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/evil-teacher-who-tortured-little-36344773
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: John-Paul Clark / Grant McCabe
A retired teacher guilty of the historical abuse of 18 girls at a former residential school has been spared a jail-term.
Patricia Robertson tormented youngsters during her time at Fornethy House in Angus.
FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/evil-teacher-who-tortured-little-36344773
Bury Times: "COUNCIL FACING £16M SHORTFALL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James McNeill
Bury Council is facing a £16 million budget shortfall in the upcoming financial year.
The gap between spending and income comes despite years of savings and spending cuts.
FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25655195.bury-council-faces-16-million-budget-shortfall-despite-cuts
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James McNeill
Bury Council is facing a £16 million budget shortfall in the upcoming financial year.
The gap between spending and income comes despite years of savings and spending cuts.
FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25655195.bury-council-faces-16-million-budget-shortfall-despite-cuts
The Independent: "HIDDEN SCANDAL OF NHS STAFF EXPOSED TO 'THE NEW ASBESTOS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca Thomas
Thousands of NHS staff are being exposed to high levels of formaldehyde, putting their health at risk, an investigation by The Independent concludes.
FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/health/asbestos-nhs-staff-toxic-chemical-cancer-formaldehyde-b2876240.html
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca Thomas
Thousands of NHS staff are being exposed to high levels of formaldehyde, putting their health at risk, an investigation by The Independent concludes.
FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/health/asbestos-nhs-staff-toxic-chemical-cancer-formaldehyde-b2876240.html
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