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This is a selection of newspaper publications from United Kingdom, and around the world.
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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.
Lancashire Telegraph: "DAD AND SON SENTENCED FOR DRUG DEALING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nat Goodlad
A Blackburn man who was part of a drug dealing operation with his father has been jailed for nearly seven years.
Lewis Walker, and Gary Walker were involved in a conpiracy to supply cannabis around Lancashire.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nat Goodlad
A Blackburn man who was part of a drug dealing operation with his father has been jailed for nearly seven years.
Lewis Walker, and Gary Walker were involved in a conpiracy to supply cannabis around Lancashire.
Albany Advertiser (Australia): "HOPEFULS MAKE COUNCIL PITCHES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Melissa Sheil
With Local Elections looming, voters in the City of Albany, Shire of Denmark and Shire of Plantagenet, have little over a week to cast their ballots to decide the staffing structure of their region's Council offices.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Melissa Sheil
With Local Elections looming, voters in the City of Albany, Shire of Denmark and Shire of Plantagenet, have little over a week to cast their ballots to decide the staffing structure of their region's Council offices.
The Yorkshire Post: "'GIVE MAYORS POWERS OVER TRAMS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn
Yorkshire Mayors should be handed powers to approve tram and light rail projects to save money and improve trust in politics, an influential Labour think-tank has said.
Labour Together - which spearheaded Sir Keir Starmer's push for power - has called for a raft of increased powers for Metro Mayors to turn them from "campaigners" into builders.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn
Yorkshire Mayors should be handed powers to approve tram and light rail projects to save money and improve trust in politics, an influential Labour think-tank has said.
Labour Together - which spearheaded Sir Keir Starmer's push for power - has called for a raft of increased powers for Metro Mayors to turn them from "campaigners" into builders.
Andytown News (Northern Ireland): "WORK FINALLY UNDER WAY TO 'TRANSFORM' CASTLE STREET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conor McParland
A major step forward in the regeneration of the Castle Street area has been taken this week with demolition work commencing on the derelict Norwich Union House building.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conor McParland
A major step forward in the regeneration of the Castle Street area has been taken this week with demolition work commencing on the derelict Norwich Union House building.
The Independent: "BADENOCH BETS THE HOUSE ON PROMISE TO END STAMP DUTY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Millie Cooke
Kemi Badenoch has vowed to abolish stamp duty if the Conservatives win the next election, as she unveiled a raft of tax cuts in a bid to claw back voters and boost the party’s ratings.
FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/stamp-duty-kemi-badenoch-tory-conference-speech-b2841706.html
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Millie Cooke
Kemi Badenoch has vowed to abolish stamp duty if the Conservatives win the next election, as she unveiled a raft of tax cuts in a bid to claw back voters and boost the party’s ratings.
FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/stamp-duty-kemi-badenoch-tory-conference-speech-b2841706.html
Glasgow Times: "TIKTOKER GUILTY OF KILLING OAP IN HORROR CRASH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grant McCabe
A man who often posed as a road traffic lawyer on TikTok has been convicted of killing a pensioner in a horror crash. Leigh Sutherland was speeding in an aging Ford Mondeo with dodgy brakes at the time of the crash at the Condorrat Ring Road near Cumbernauld.
FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25527339.scottish-tik-tok-creator-leigh-sutherland-convicted
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grant McCabe
A man who often posed as a road traffic lawyer on TikTok has been convicted of killing a pensioner in a horror crash. Leigh Sutherland was speeding in an aging Ford Mondeo with dodgy brakes at the time of the crash at the Condorrat Ring Road near Cumbernauld.
FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25527339.scottish-tik-tok-creator-leigh-sutherland-convicted
The I Paper: "BADENOCH'S MOVE TO AXE STAMP DUTY PILES PRESSURE ON REEVES BUDGET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Arj Singh
Kemi Badenoch boosted The Conservative Party faithful – and her own of survival – with a surprise £9 billion giveaway pledge to abolish Stamp Duty, piling pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of next month's Budget.
FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/badenoch-reeves-cut-stamp-duty-budget-3966208
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Arj Singh
Kemi Badenoch boosted The Conservative Party faithful – and her own of survival – with a surprise £9 billion giveaway pledge to abolish Stamp Duty, piling pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of next month's Budget.
FULL REPORT: INews.co.uk/news/politics/badenoch-reeves-cut-stamp-duty-budget-3966208
St. Helens Star: "DRUG DEALERS BEHIND BARS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Mulligan
Two drug dealers sent selfies which incriminated themselves in a million-pound cocaine, heroin and cannabis operation.
Anthony James Dean from St. Helens, and William James Swann from Maghull, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply 13 kilos of cocaine, 13.5 kilos of heroin, and 62 kilos of cannabis, plus conspiracy to fraudulently evade a prohibition by bringing into the United Kingdom a Controlled Drug (Class B), as well as Money Laundering offences.
FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25515447.st-helens-drug-dealer-jailed-sending-encrochat-selfie
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Mulligan
Two drug dealers sent selfies which incriminated themselves in a million-pound cocaine, heroin and cannabis operation.
Anthony James Dean from St. Helens, and William James Swann from Maghull, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply 13 kilos of cocaine, 13.5 kilos of heroin, and 62 kilos of cannabis, plus conspiracy to fraudulently evade a prohibition by bringing into the United Kingdom a Controlled Drug (Class B), as well as Money Laundering offences.
FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25515447.st-helens-drug-dealer-jailed-sending-encrochat-selfie
Scottish Daily Mail: "KEMI FIRES UP TORIES WITH PLEDGE TO SCRAP HATED PROPERTY TAX"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves
Kemi Badenoch vowed to abolish Stamp Duty as she took the fight to Labour Party and Reform UK on the economy.
The Conservative Party leader electrified her party's annual conference in Manchester by announcing plans on Wednesday for an audacious £9 billion tax cut funded by a crackdown on welfare and waste.
FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15174701
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves
Kemi Badenoch vowed to abolish Stamp Duty as she took the fight to Labour Party and Reform UK on the economy.
The Conservative Party leader electrified her party's annual conference in Manchester by announcing plans on Wednesday for an audacious £9 billion tax cut funded by a crackdown on welfare and waste.
FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15174701
Warrington Guardian: "RAIDS TARGET ILLEGAL GOODS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nathan Okell
An illegal worker has been arrested and a huge haul of illicit products has been seized following raids across Warrington.
Cheshire Police joined Immigration Officers in targeting stores around Warrington.
FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25521090.immigration-illegal-product-raids-shops-units-warrington
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nathan Okell
An illegal worker has been arrested and a huge haul of illicit products has been seized following raids across Warrington.
Cheshire Police joined Immigration Officers in targeting stores around Warrington.
FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25521090.immigration-illegal-product-raids-shops-units-warrington
The Daily Telegraph: "CASE CHALLENGES STARMER OVER CHINA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Gordon Rayner / Charles Hymas
Sir Keir Starmer's former top Civil Servant has challenged the official explanation as to why a prosecution of alleged Chinese spies collapsed.
Prime Minister insisted that the Government was unable to state that China had been a national security threat at the time of the arrest of two alleged spies in 2023.
FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/10/08/simon-case-challenges-keir-starmer-over-china
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Gordon Rayner / Charles Hymas
Sir Keir Starmer's former top Civil Servant has challenged the official explanation as to why a prosecution of alleged Chinese spies collapsed.
Prime Minister insisted that the Government was unable to state that China had been a national security threat at the time of the arrest of two alleged spies in 2023.
FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/10/08/simon-case-challenges-keir-starmer-over-china
Bury Times: "'HIGH-VISIBILITY PRESENCE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lisa Valentine
Police have stepped up patrols at places of worship across the Borough following the Terrorist Attack on a Crumpsall synagogue.
Greater Manchester Police are providing a high-visability presence within Jewish Communities.
FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/national/25517585.police-step-patrols-manchester-synagogues-terror-attack
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lisa Valentine
Police have stepped up patrols at places of worship across the Borough following the Terrorist Attack on a Crumpsall synagogue.
Greater Manchester Police are providing a high-visability presence within Jewish Communities.
FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/national/25517585.police-step-patrols-manchester-synagogues-terror-attack
The Guardian: "MINISTERS COMMIT TO OVERHAUL OF LICENSING LAWS IN PUSH FOR GROWTH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Denis Campbell
Pubs, clubs and restaurants will be able to open into the early hours as part of The Labour Party's drive for economic growth, a move which critics say will lead to more drunken disorder.
FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/business/2025/oct/08/pub-opening-hours-in-england-and-wales-could-be-extended
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Denis Campbell
Pubs, clubs and restaurants will be able to open into the early hours as part of The Labour Party's drive for economic growth, a move which critics say will lead to more drunken disorder.
FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/business/2025/oct/08/pub-opening-hours-in-england-and-wales-could-be-extended
The Messenger: "COUNCIL STAFF ABUSE AND ASSAULTS ON RISE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: George Lythgoe
Almost 6,000 Council Workers have reported assaults and abuse in the last three years across Greater Manchester - with more than 400 incidents taking place in Trafford.
FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25526644.number-assaults-council-workers-reported-trafford-3-years
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: George Lythgoe
Almost 6,000 Council Workers have reported assaults and abuse in the last three years across Greater Manchester - with more than 400 incidents taking place in Trafford.
FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25526644.number-assaults-council-workers-reported-trafford-3-years
Daily Express: "I'LL AXE STAMP DUTY TO HELP MILLIONS BUY A HOUSE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steph Spyro
Resurgent Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch vowed to unleash the "dream of home ownership" for millions - by scrapping Stamp Duty.
Hundreds of Tory members cheered and gave a standing ovation as she revealed the surprise move at The Conservative Party Conference in Manchester.
FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/2118744
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steph Spyro
Resurgent Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch vowed to unleash the "dream of home ownership" for millions - by scrapping Stamp Duty.
Hundreds of Tory members cheered and gave a standing ovation as she revealed the surprise move at The Conservative Party Conference in Manchester.
FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/2118744
Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "ARE YOUTHS OUT OF CONTROL?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson
Anti Social Behaviour and teenagers causing disorder has led to huge challenges for residents and Police.
In Hindley, a Dispersal Order was put in place following multiple incidents, including alcohol-related disturbances and youths throwing items at cars.
FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25517106.girls-fighting-street-youth-disorder---solution
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson
Anti Social Behaviour and teenagers causing disorder has led to huge challenges for residents and Police.
In Hindley, a Dispersal Order was put in place following multiple incidents, including alcohol-related disturbances and youths throwing items at cars.
FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25517106.girls-fighting-street-youth-disorder---solution
Morning Star: "BRITS SNATCHED BY ISRAEL IN NEW FLOTILLA RAID"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Elizabeth Short
Families of British Nationals kidnapped by Israel while attempting to deliver aid to Gaza called on the Foreign Office to secure their release and halt complicity in the genocide.
FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/government-urged-end-its-complicity-gaza-genocide-and-protect-its-own-people-after-israel
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Elizabeth Short
Families of British Nationals kidnapped by Israel while attempting to deliver aid to Gaza called on the Foreign Office to secure their release and halt complicity in the genocide.
FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/government-urged-end-its-complicity-gaza-genocide-and-protect-its-own-people-after-israel
Knutsford Guardian: "MASTERPLAN AIMS TO EASE TRAFFIC ISSUES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan
An ambitious project to resolve the long-standing conflict between traffic and pedestrians in the Town Centre of Knutsford has been launched.
A timetable has been published to develop a masterplan by December, 2026.
FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25519720.masterplan-aims-resolve-traffic-issues-knutsford-town-centre
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan
An ambitious project to resolve the long-standing conflict between traffic and pedestrians in the Town Centre of Knutsford has been launched.
A timetable has been published to develop a masterplan by December, 2026.
FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25519720.masterplan-aims-resolve-traffic-issues-knutsford-town-centre
The Times: "BADENOCH BUILDS CASE TO ABOLISH STAMP DUTY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Chris Smyth / Oliver Wright
Kemi Badenoch has pledged to "abolish" Stamp Duty as she seeks to galvanise her leadership and revive The Conservative Party’s political fortunes.
The Tory leader received a standing ovation at her Party's conference in Manchester as she announced plans to
scrap the "bad tax" for main properties.
FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/kemi-badenoch-stamp-duty-tory-conference-speech-jxvpthz93
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Chris Smyth / Oliver Wright
Kemi Badenoch has pledged to "abolish" Stamp Duty as she seeks to galvanise her leadership and revive The Conservative Party’s political fortunes.
The Tory leader received a standing ovation at her Party's conference in Manchester as she announced plans to
scrap the "bad tax" for main properties.
FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/kemi-badenoch-stamp-duty-tory-conference-speech-jxvpthz93
The Oldham Times: "MUM-OF-8 JAILED FOR GLASS ATTACK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor
A woman who left a man with lifelong facial scars after a "completely unprovoked" attack with a glass bottle during a night out in Oldham has been jailed.
Katherine Pye appeared at Manchester Crown Court and pleaded guilty to causing wounding.
FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25516228.woman-attacked-man-glass-bottle-following-night
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor
A woman who left a man with lifelong facial scars after a "completely unprovoked" attack with a glass bottle during a night out in Oldham has been jailed.
Katherine Pye appeared at Manchester Crown Court and pleaded guilty to causing wounding.
FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25516228.woman-attacked-man-glass-bottle-following-night
Metro (South Edition): "MY MADDIE HOAX AGONY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Katie Boyden
Madeleine McCann's mother, Kate McCann, has told a court how her family was stalked by Julia Wandelt - a Polish National - who was claiming to be the missing British girl.
Julia Wandelt is on trial at Leicester Crown Court accused of stalking Kate McCann and Gerry McCann as well as their other children.
FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/10/08/madeleine-mccanns-mum-says-stalker-contacting-daughter-the-final-straw-24371228
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Katie Boyden
Madeleine McCann's mother, Kate McCann, has told a court how her family was stalked by Julia Wandelt - a Polish National - who was claiming to be the missing British girl.
Julia Wandelt is on trial at Leicester Crown Court accused of stalking Kate McCann and Gerry McCann as well as their other children.
FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/10/08/madeleine-mccanns-mum-says-stalker-contacting-daughter-the-final-straw-24371228
The Bolton News: "MOTHER'S PLEA AFTER 'LAUGHING GAS' TRAGEDY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Isobel Forbes
A Bolton mum has issued a plea for change after her 'bubbly and kind' 20-year-old daughter died following her use of Nitrous Oxide, commonly known as Laughing Gas.
Amy Louise Leonard, affectionately known as Amy-lou, suffered a Cardiac Arrest caused by blood clots on her heart and lungs that doctors believe were linked to the gas.
FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25523987.bubbly-kind-bolton-woman-dies-nitrous-oxide-use
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Isobel Forbes
A Bolton mum has issued a plea for change after her 'bubbly and kind' 20-year-old daughter died following her use of Nitrous Oxide, commonly known as Laughing Gas.
Amy Louise Leonard, affectionately known as Amy-lou, suffered a Cardiac Arrest caused by blood clots on her heart and lungs that doctors believe were linked to the gas.
FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25523987.bubbly-kind-bolton-woman-dies-nitrous-oxide-use
The Times Scotland: "BADENOCH BUILDS CASE TO ABOLISH STAMP DUTY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Chris Smyth / Oliver Wright
Kemi Badenoch has pledged to "abolish" Stamp Duty as she seeks to galvanise her leadership and revive The Conservative Party's political fortunes.
The Tory Leader received a standing ovation at her Party’s conference in Manchester as she announced plans to
scrap the "bad tax" for main properties.
FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/kemi-badenoch-stamp-duty-tory-conference-speech-jxvpthz93
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Chris Smyth / Oliver Wright
Kemi Badenoch has pledged to "abolish" Stamp Duty as she seeks to galvanise her leadership and revive The Conservative Party's political fortunes.
The Tory Leader received a standing ovation at her Party’s conference in Manchester as she announced plans to
scrap the "bad tax" for main properties.
FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/kemi-badenoch-stamp-duty-tory-conference-speech-jxvpthz93
Melton Times: "LAST CHANCE TO SAVE COLLEGE AND THEATRE SITE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie
Potential new owners or investors in the Melton Mowbray college campus and theatre site are now officially being sought as part of a consultation exercise launched.
The future of the Asfordby Road site has been uncertain since the former SMB College Group merged with Loughborough College earlier this year.
FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/education/new-owners-or-investors-sought-for-meltons-college-and-theatre-site-5345491
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie
Potential new owners or investors in the Melton Mowbray college campus and theatre site are now officially being sought as part of a consultation exercise launched.
The future of the Asfordby Road site has been uncertain since the former SMB College Group merged with Loughborough College earlier this year.
FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/education/new-owners-or-investors-sought-for-meltons-college-and-theatre-site-5345491
Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "KSA SLAMS ISRAELI MINISTER FOR STORMING OF AL-AQSA COMPOUND"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted
Saudi Arabia's Ministry Of Foreign Affairs condemned what they described as the storming of the courtyards of Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli officials and settlers, saying the incursions took place "under the protection of the occupation forces" and violated the sanctity of one of Islam's holiest sites.
FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2618170
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted
Saudi Arabia's Ministry Of Foreign Affairs condemned what they described as the storming of the courtyards of Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli officials and settlers, saying the incursions took place "under the protection of the occupation forces" and violated the sanctity of one of Islam's holiest sites.
FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2618170
Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "BAKERY ON BRINK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan
Roberts Bakery is on the brink of administration with hundreds of jobs at risk.
One of the Northwich's biggest employers is preparing to appoint administrators after facing 'unprecedented challenges'.
FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25525835.roberts-bakery-brink-administration-jobs-risk
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan
Roberts Bakery is on the brink of administration with hundreds of jobs at risk.
One of the Northwich's biggest employers is preparing to appoint administrators after facing 'unprecedented challenges'.
FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25525835.roberts-bakery-brink-administration-jobs-risk
Daily Mail: "KEMI FIRES UP TORIES WITH PLEDGE TO SCRAP HATED PROPERTY TAX"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves
Kemi Badenoch vowed to abolish Stamp Duty as she took the fight to Labour Party and Reform UK on the economy.
The Conservative Party leader electrified her party's annual conference in Manchester by announcing plans on Wednesday for an audacious £9 billion tax cut funded by a crackdown on welfare and waste.
FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15174701
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves
Kemi Badenoch vowed to abolish Stamp Duty as she took the fight to Labour Party and Reform UK on the economy.
The Conservative Party leader electrified her party's annual conference in Manchester by announcing plans on Wednesday for an audacious £9 billion tax cut funded by a crackdown on welfare and waste.
FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15174701
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