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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.
Daily Mail: "IRANIANS 'PLOTTED TO ATTACK ISRAELI EMBASSY IN LONDON'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca Camber
A gang of suspected Iranian Terrorists were planning a deadly attack on the Israeli Embassy in London, police believe.
FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14688879
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca Camber
A gang of suspected Iranian Terrorists were planning a deadly attack on the Israeli Embassy in London, police believe.
FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14688879
The Bolton News: "DANGER DRIVER IS JAILED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Leah Anne Collins
A dangerous driver who after fatally injuring a cyclist 'continued to drive on' claiming he 'hit a bird' has been jailed for 11-years.
Robert Heyes was using his phone when his vehicle hit cyclist Keith Brady on Chorley New Road on 17 October 2022.
FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25140881.chorley-new-road-hit-run-driver-sentenced-11-years
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Leah Anne Collins
A dangerous driver who after fatally injuring a cyclist 'continued to drive on' claiming he 'hit a bird' has been jailed for 11-years.
Robert Heyes was using his phone when his vehicle hit cyclist Keith Brady on Chorley New Road on 17 October 2022.
FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25140881.chorley-new-road-hit-run-driver-sentenced-11-years
Warrington Guardian: "THANKS A MILLION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grace Williams
Memories of VE Day celebrations in Warrington in 1945.
To remember the anniversary of VE Day, we are sharing many stories of what happened 80 years ago.
Today, Ray Edwards and Yvonne Edwards recall the events of that incredible Tuesday.
FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25144029.memories-ve-day-celebrations-warrington-1945
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grace Williams
Memories of VE Day celebrations in Warrington in 1945.
To remember the anniversary of VE Day, we are sharing many stories of what happened 80 years ago.
Today, Ray Edwards and Yvonne Edwards recall the events of that incredible Tuesday.
FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25144029.memories-ve-day-celebrations-warrington-1945
Bury Times: "TRIBUTES PAID TO CARING STUDENT, 22"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Neil Brandwood
Tributes have flooded in following the death of a Bury student who has been described as "the purest soul".
Mudassir Ali Hassan, 22, died suddenly at his family home in Bridgefield Drive on Saturday 26 April 2025.
FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25142129.tributes-flood-following-death-bury-student
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Neil Brandwood
Tributes have flooded in following the death of a Bury student who has been described as "the purest soul".
Mudassir Ali Hassan, 22, died suddenly at his family home in Bridgefield Drive on Saturday 26 April 2025.
FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25142129.tributes-flood-following-death-bury-student
Melton Times: "RESIDENTS PARTY LIKE IT'S 1945"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie
Hundreds enjoy VE Day street party in Melton.
Town prepares to host 1940s weekend.
Families, couples and friends enjoyed food and drink on lines of tables in scenes of reminiscent of what happened across the town in May 1945 as victory was confirmed in Europe during the Second World War.
FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/heritage-and-retro/heritage/melton-mowbray-party-rekindles-the-spirit-of-1945-5114000
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie
Hundreds enjoy VE Day street party in Melton.
Town prepares to host 1940s weekend.
Families, couples and friends enjoyed food and drink on lines of tables in scenes of reminiscent of what happened across the town in May 1945 as victory was confirmed in Europe during the Second World War.
FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/heritage-and-retro/heritage/melton-mowbray-party-rekindles-the-spirit-of-1945-5114000
Knutsford Guardian: "A-MAY-ZING!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan / David Gillespie
Huge record crowds turned out to celebrate Knutsford Royal May Day.
Pavements were jam-packed as the giant colourful procession filled the streets with pride and joy.
FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25140294.knutsford-royal-may-day-festival-attracts-record-crowds
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan / David Gillespie
Huge record crowds turned out to celebrate Knutsford Royal May Day.
Pavements were jam-packed as the giant colourful procession filled the streets with pride and joy.
FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25140294.knutsford-royal-may-day-festival-attracts-record-crowds
Jewish News: "SPURRED BY LOVE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jenni Frazer
Former hostage and massive football fan to thank supporters outside stadium before kick-off against Crystal Palace.
A crowd of hundreds of well-wishers is set to greet avid Tottenham Hotspur fan Emily Damari on her first return to the stadium since being freed by Hamas.
FULL REPORT: JewishNews.co.uk/heroes-welcome-planned-for-emily-damari-on-her-return-to-spurs
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jenni Frazer
Former hostage and massive football fan to thank supporters outside stadium before kick-off against Crystal Palace.
A crowd of hundreds of well-wishers is set to greet avid Tottenham Hotspur fan Emily Damari on her first return to the stadium since being freed by Hamas.
FULL REPORT: JewishNews.co.uk/heroes-welcome-planned-for-emily-damari-on-her-return-to-spurs
The Independent: "PAKISTAN: INDIA HAS IGNITED AN INFERNO AND WE'LL RETALIATE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mohammad Dawood / Shweta Sharma / Alastair Jamieson
Pakistan accused India of "igniting an inferno" over Kashmir and vowed to retaliate after missile attacks by the Indian air force killed 31 people – including women and children – and raised fears of an escalating conflict between the two nuclear-armed countries.
FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/asia/india/india-operation-sindoor-pakistan-missile-strikes-war-b2746412.html
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mohammad Dawood / Shweta Sharma / Alastair Jamieson
Pakistan accused India of "igniting an inferno" over Kashmir and vowed to retaliate after missile attacks by the Indian air force killed 31 people – including women and children – and raised fears of an escalating conflict between the two nuclear-armed countries.
FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/asia/india/india-operation-sindoor-pakistan-missile-strikes-war-b2746412.html
The Messenger: "BANNED FOR LIFE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tabitha Wilson
A man has been banned from keeping animals for life after being involved in a Puppy Farming fraud.
Luke Gillman, from Helsby Road, Sale, was found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to 55 dogs and puppies.
FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25130119.sale-man-banned-keeping-animals-puppy-farm-fraud
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tabitha Wilson
A man has been banned from keeping animals for life after being involved in a Puppy Farming fraud.
Luke Gillman, from Helsby Road, Sale, was found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to 55 dogs and puppies.
FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25130119.sale-man-banned-keeping-animals-puppy-farm-fraud
Scottish Daily Mail: "VOTE FARAGE, GET SWINNEY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Blackley
Nigel Farage is on course to help hand John Swinney another five years in government - with Reform UK as the biggest opposition party.
FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14689073
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Blackley
Nigel Farage is on course to help hand John Swinney another five years in government - with Reform UK as the biggest opposition party.
FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14689073
Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "TRIBUTES TO DAD AFTER COLLISION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conal Cunningham
Tyldesley family pay tribute to dad after hit and run crash in Leeds.
The family of a cyclist killed in a hit and run collision have issued a heartbreaking tribute to the "one of a kind" dad.
FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25133191.tyldesley-family-pay-tribute-dad-hit-run-crash-leeds
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conal Cunningham
Tyldesley family pay tribute to dad after hit and run crash in Leeds.
The family of a cyclist killed in a hit and run collision have issued a heartbreaking tribute to the "one of a kind" dad.
FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25133191.tyldesley-family-pay-tribute-dad-hit-run-crash-leeds
The Scotsman: "THANK YOU"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA
80 years on from VE Day, nation pays tribute to heroes.
How The Scotsman covered histroic events: 16-page pullout inside.
Silence, hymns and a candle of peace at Westminster Abbey.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA
80 years on from VE Day, nation pays tribute to heroes.
How The Scotsman covered histroic events: 16-page pullout inside.
Silence, hymns and a candle of peace at Westminster Abbey.
Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "PUPILS' TRIBUTE TO LATE TEACHER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matthew Simpson
Children at the school have created a lasting legacy to beloved teacher Jean Cowell.
Pupils from Kingsley St. John's Primary School have worked together in creating a tribute to a much respected member of staff.
FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25129200.kingsley-st-johns-primary-pupils-honour-beloved-teacher
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Matthew Simpson
Children at the school have created a lasting legacy to beloved teacher Jean Cowell.
Pupils from Kingsley St. John's Primary School have worked together in creating a tribute to a much respected member of staff.
FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25129200.kingsley-st-johns-primary-pupils-honour-beloved-teacher
The Daily Telegraph: "£4M A DAY: TRUE COST OF HOUSING MIGRANTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Charles Hymas / Tony Diver
The cost of housing migrants has tripled to £4 million a day as Channel crossings continue to soar.
FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/05/07/true-cost-of-asylum-hotels-migration-channel-labour
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Charles Hymas / Tony Diver
The cost of housing migrants has tripled to £4 million a day as Channel crossings continue to soar.
FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/05/07/true-cost-of-asylum-hotels-migration-channel-labour
The Oldham Times: "'UNSOPHISTICATED' DRUGS RING JAILED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor
Group of mates jailed for running Oldham drugs operation.
A man turned to some of his friends to create a "not particularly sophisticated" Class A drugs line in Greater Manchester.
FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25130908.group-mates-jailed-running-oldham-drugs-line
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor
Group of mates jailed for running Oldham drugs operation.
A man turned to some of his friends to create a "not particularly sophisticated" Class A drugs line in Greater Manchester.
FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25130908.group-mates-jailed-running-oldham-drugs-line
The Guardian: "PAKISTAN VOWS TO STRIKE BACK AFTER INDIAN MISSILE ATTACKS KILL DOZENS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Ellis-Petersen / Shah Meer Baloch / Aakash Hassan
Pakistan has authorised its military to take "corresponding" retaliatory action against India after overnight missile attacks by the Indian air force killed 31 people, raising fears of an escalating conflict between the two nuclear-armed countries.
FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/world/2025/may/07/pakistan-authorises-corresponding-retaliation-after-india-missile-strike-punjab-kashmir
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Ellis-Petersen / Shah Meer Baloch / Aakash Hassan
Pakistan has authorised its military to take "corresponding" retaliatory action against India after overnight missile attacks by the Indian air force killed 31 people, raising fears of an escalating conflict between the two nuclear-armed countries.
FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/world/2025/may/07/pakistan-authorises-corresponding-retaliation-after-india-missile-strike-punjab-kashmir
The Journal: "TYNESIDE TO HOST MERCURY PRIZE CEREMONY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Daniel Holland
Newcastle to host Mercury Prize 2025 as Album Of The Year award moves out of London for first time.
Newcastle has been announced as the new host city for the Mercury Prize, with the celebration of new British and Irish music to be held at the Utilita Arena on 16 October.
FULL REPORT: ChronicleLive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/newcastle-host-mercury-prize-2025-31587879
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Daniel Holland
Newcastle to host Mercury Prize 2025 as Album Of The Year award moves out of London for first time.
Newcastle has been announced as the new host city for the Mercury Prize, with the celebration of new British and Irish music to be held at the Utilita Arena on 16 October.
FULL REPORT: ChronicleLive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/newcastle-host-mercury-prize-2025-31587879
Daily Mirror: "HERE YOU ARE! DON'T LOSE IT AGAIN!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA
As world remembers end of WWII in Europe, veterans call for peace in our war-torn times - echoing Mirror's cartoon from this day in 1945.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA
As world remembers end of WWII in Europe, veterans call for peace in our war-torn times - echoing Mirror's cartoon from this day in 1945.
St. Helens Star: "WOMAN FACING MURDER CHARGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Mulligan
Liam Collier died after the incident in Haydock on Friday night.
Woman charged with murder of Liam Collier faces court.
Kayleigh Smart has been charged with murdering Liam Collier has made her first court appearance.
FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25140275.haydock-woman-charged-murder-liam-collier-faces-court
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Mulligan
Liam Collier died after the incident in Haydock on Friday night.
Woman charged with murder of Liam Collier faces court.
Kayleigh Smart has been charged with murdering Liam Collier has made her first court appearance.
FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25140275.haydock-woman-charged-murder-liam-collier-faces-court
Metro (South Edition): "LIAM LEAVES £24MILLION 'TO SON BEAR,8'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rishma Dosani
Singer Liam Payne left a fortune of almost £10Million - and his young son Bear is likely to inherit the bulk of it, it has been revealed.
FULL REPORT: http://Metro.co.uk/2025/05/07/liam-paynes-24-000-000-legacy-revealed-one-direction-star-died-without-a-will-23042963
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rishma Dosani
Singer Liam Payne left a fortune of almost £10Million - and his young son Bear is likely to inherit the bulk of it, it has been revealed.
FULL REPORT: http://Metro.co.uk/2025/05/07/liam-paynes-24-000-000-legacy-revealed-one-direction-star-died-without-a-will-23042963
Royston Crow: "ELECTION JOY FOR LIB DEM CANDIDATES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Anne Suslak
Liberal Democrats celebrated a resounding victory across Royston and South Cambridgeshire in the County Council Elections last week.
FULL REPORT: Royston-Crow.co.uk/news/25142307.liberal-democrats-resounding-victory-royston
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Anne Suslak
Liberal Democrats celebrated a resounding victory across Royston and South Cambridgeshire in the County Council Elections last week.
FULL REPORT: Royston-Crow.co.uk/news/25142307.liberal-democrats-resounding-victory-royston
Daily Star: "NEVER FORGET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA
Thursday 08 May 2025's Daily Star is a sovenir edition to celebrate VE Day's 80's anniversary.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA
Thursday 08 May 2025's Daily Star is a sovenir edition to celebrate VE Day's 80's anniversary.
Daily Star - NEVER FORGET
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA
Thursday 08 May 2025's Daily Star is a sovenir edition to celebrate VE Day's 80's anniversary.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA
Thursday 08 May 2025's Daily Star is a sovenir edition to celebrate VE Day's 80's anniversary.
Glasgow Times: "MORE THAN £500K TO FIX POND"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ava Whyte
The cost of relining a "leaky" city pond has been revealed as investigations into the issue continue years after it was first discovered.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ava Whyte
The cost of relining a "leaky" city pond has been revealed as investigations into the issue continue years after it was first discovered.
Morning Star: "BAN? WHAT BAN?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Elizabeth Short
British firms have exported over 160,000 military items to Israel since October 2023, a new report reveals.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Elizabeth Short
British firms have exported over 160,000 military items to Israel since October 2023, a new report reveals.
Lancashire Telegraph: "FIFTEEN HELD IN KETAMINE RAIDS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nat Goodlad
Fifteen people have been arrested over ketamine supply in Burnley and Padiham following a large police operation.
As part of Operation Shore, Lancashire Police's response to ketamine misuse in the borough, a number of arrests were made at properties in Burnley, Padiham, Nelson, Ramsbottom and Huddersfield last week.
FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25144037.fifteen-arrested-ketamine-supply-burnley-padiham
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nat Goodlad
Fifteen people have been arrested over ketamine supply in Burnley and Padiham following a large police operation.
As part of Operation Shore, Lancashire Police's response to ketamine misuse in the borough, a number of arrests were made at properties in Burnley, Padiham, Nelson, Ramsbottom and Huddersfield last week.
FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25144037.fifteen-arrested-ketamine-supply-burnley-padiham
Daily Express: "'HOMES WERE RUINED, PEOPLE HAD DIED BUT THERE WAS A SENSE OF HOPE IN OUR SMALL COMMUNITY: PEOPLE KNEW THERE WERE BETTER DAYS AHEAD'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA
Maureen Jenkins, now 81, recalls proudly waving the Union Jack with friend Jeannie Lebby amid the London rubble during the nation's celebrations on 8 May 1945.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: TBA
Maureen Jenkins, now 81, recalls proudly waving the Union Jack with friend Jeannie Lebby amid the London rubble during the nation's celebrations on 8 May 1945.
That's all the papers.
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