Welcome to your rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 13 February 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.
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Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.
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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.
Although links appear to be for the news source's website homepage, when clicked it will direct you straight to the leading article of that paper's front page.
Here are tonight's Page 1 previews.
This page will be updated as the headlines come in.
The Independent: "TRUMP: NEGOTIATIONS TO END UKRAINE WAR START 'IMMEDIATELY'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alastair Jamieson
President Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin are to begin talks on ending Ukraine war 'immediately'.
FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/donald-trump-ukraine-vladimir-putin-peace-talks-nato-b2697125.html
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alastair Jamieson
President Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin are to begin talks on ending Ukraine war 'immediately'.
FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/donald-trump-ukraine-vladimir-putin-peace-talks-nato-b2697125.html
Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "'CONTRIBUTION TO TOWN WAS MASSIVE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jack Tooth
Touching tributes have been paid to a much-loved community champion David Lanham after he died earlier this year.
FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/24926074.Tributes-David-Lanham-passed-away-St-Lukes-Hospice
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jack Tooth
Touching tributes have been paid to a much-loved community champion David Lanham after he died earlier this year.
FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/24926074.Tributes-David-Lanham-passed-away-St-Lukes-Hospice
Morning Star: "'TOUGH BORDER' BILL A DARK DAY FOR THIS ISLAND"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ceren Sagir
Immigration rule changes blocking refugees from gaining citizenship are counterproductive and a dark moment in British history.
FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/a-dark-moment-in-british-history-as-government-blocks-refugees-from-gaining-citizenship
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ceren Sagir
Immigration rule changes blocking refugees from gaining citizenship are counterproductive and a dark moment in British history.
FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/a-dark-moment-in-british-history-as-government-blocks-refugees-from-gaining-citizenship
The Bolton News: "HOMEOWNER LOSES APPEAL OVER FENCE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eoin McCaul
Homeowner Anupam Das built a fence for 'safety and security' has lost his bid to keep it.
Planning Inspectorate threw out his appeal.
FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/24906968.lostock-homeowner-faces-ripping-safety-fence
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eoin McCaul
Homeowner Anupam Das built a fence for 'safety and security' has lost his bid to keep it.
Planning Inspectorate threw out his appeal.
FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/24906968.lostock-homeowner-faces-ripping-safety-fence
Metro (England): "A GAME OF NO HALVES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Gergana Krasteva
Football fans will be banned from drinking alcohol in Saudi Arabia during the 2034 FIFA World Cup – without any exceptions.
FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/02/12/no-alcohol-allowed-saudi-world-cup-2034-including-in-stadiums-hotels-22545145
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Gergana Krasteva
Football fans will be banned from drinking alcohol in Saudi Arabia during the 2034 FIFA World Cup – without any exceptions.
FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/02/12/no-alcohol-allowed-saudi-world-cup-2034-including-in-stadiums-hotels-22545145
The Oldham Times: "TEEN CHARGED OVER FIREARM AND DRUGS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor
A teenager has been arrested after two Oldham properties on Harvey Street were raided by police, with a gun and drugs recovered.
FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/24917395.teen-arrested-gun-drugs-seized-oldham-addresses
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor
A teenager has been arrested after two Oldham properties on Harvey Street were raided by police, with a gun and drugs recovered.
FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/24917395.teen-arrested-gun-drugs-seized-oldham-addresses
The National: "'FLYNN IS NOT WHY I'M GOING TO STAND DOWN'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Laura Pollock
Audrey Nicoll has addressed suspicions she will not run again for Holyrood due to pressure from Stephen Flynn.
FULL REPORT: TheNational.Scot/news/24930782.audrey-nicoll-says-stephen-flynn-not-reason-will-stand
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Laura Pollock
Audrey Nicoll has addressed suspicions she will not run again for Holyrood due to pressure from Stephen Flynn.
FULL REPORT: TheNational.Scot/news/24930782.audrey-nicoll-says-stephen-flynn-not-reason-will-stand
Royston Crow: "CALL TO SOLVE WASTEWATER SITE FLOODING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Anne Suslak
The Barrington Wastewater Plant Action Group has accused Anglian Water of failing to address serious flooding issues at the plant.
FULL REPORT: Royston-Crow.co.uk/news/24927016.barrington-campaigners-condemn-shocking-flood-response
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Anne Suslak
The Barrington Wastewater Plant Action Group has accused Anglian Water of failing to address serious flooding issues at the plant.
FULL REPORT: Royston-Crow.co.uk/news/24927016.barrington-campaigners-condemn-shocking-flood-response
Daily Express: "KEMI: WE NEED TO PUT OUR NATIONAL INTEREST FIRST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown / Michael Knowles
Kemi Badenoch has told Keir Starmer to put Britain’s "national interests" first instead of kowtowing to the ECHR.
FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2013663
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown / Michael Knowles
Kemi Badenoch has told Keir Starmer to put Britain’s "national interests" first instead of kowtowing to the ECHR.
FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2013663
Glasgow Times: "'POSITIVE HIV RESULT NEARLY DESTROYED ME'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kirsty Feerick
36-year-old Emma McAnally was unknowingly infected with HIV is now calling for more testing.
FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/24930281.mum-hiv-calling-testing-scotland
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kirsty Feerick
36-year-old Emma McAnally was unknowingly infected with HIV is now calling for more testing.
FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/24930281.mum-hiv-calling-testing-scotland
The Guardian: "TRUMP SAYS HE HAS OPENED TALKS WITH PUTIN TO END WAR IN UKRAINE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Roth / Dan Sabbagh / Pjotr Sauer
US Secretary Of Defence Pete Hegseth says Ukraine would have to cede territory, alarming Kyiv and European allies.
FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/12/trump-putin-ukraine-ceasefire
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Roth / Dan Sabbagh / Pjotr Sauer
US Secretary Of Defence Pete Hegseth says Ukraine would have to cede territory, alarming Kyiv and European allies.
FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/12/trump-putin-ukraine-ceasefire
St. Helens Star: "DATE SET FOR DEMOLITION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conal Cunningham
Demolition work to make way for St. Helens' multi-million-pound transformation will begin next month, St. Helens Council confirm.
FULL REPORT: http://StHelensStar.co.uk/news/24927398.date-set-demolition-works-ahead-st-helens-regeneration-project
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conal Cunningham
Demolition work to make way for St. Helens' multi-million-pound transformation will begin next month, St. Helens Council confirm.
FULL REPORT: http://StHelensStar.co.uk/news/24927398.date-set-demolition-works-ahead-st-helens-regeneration-project
Daily Mirror: "TRUMP: PUTIN'S READY FOR PEACE TALKS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christopher Bucktin
United States President Donald Trump has vowed to open peace talks immediately to end the war in Ukraine.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Christopher Bucktin
United States President Donald Trump has vowed to open peace talks immediately to end the war in Ukraine.
The Yorkshire Post: "'DISEASE ALLOWED TO CROSS UK BORDER'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn
"Alarming" evidence has found meat and dairy products at risk of Foot-And-Mouth Disease could have potenially crossed UK border after an outbreak in Germany was identified.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn
"Alarming" evidence has found meat and dairy products at risk of Foot-And-Mouth Disease could have potenially crossed UK border after an outbreak in Germany was identified.
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The Scotsman: "EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY WARNS 'NOTHING IS OFF TABLE' FOR CUTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Calum Ross
Staff at Edinburgh University have been left in a state of "alarm and anxiety" after bosses warned schools or programmes could be closed.
FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/education/nothing-is-off-the-table-in-cost-cutting-drive-staff-told-amid-urgent-gap-in-finances-at-scottish-university-4986857
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Calum Ross
Staff at Edinburgh University have been left in a state of "alarm and anxiety" after bosses warned schools or programmes could be closed.
FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/education/nothing-is-off-the-table-in-cost-cutting-drive-staff-told-amid-urgent-gap-in-finances-at-scottish-university-4986857
Knutsford Guardian: "HOMES OF FUTURE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan
Knutsford have been chosen by The Crown Estate to undergo a pioneering £32million project to create sustainable homes for the future.
FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/24912236.knutsford-chosen-pioneering-32m-eco-homes-demonstration-project
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan
Knutsford have been chosen by The Crown Estate to undergo a pioneering £32million project to create sustainable homes for the future.
FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/24912236.knutsford-chosen-pioneering-32m-eco-homes-demonstration-project
Daily Mail: "TRUMP'S SHOCK CALL WITH PUTIN TO END THE WAR - BUT WILL PEACE DEAL BETRAY UKRAINE?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mark Nicol
United States President Donald Trump says he is expected to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saudi Arabia.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mark Nicol
United States President Donald Trump says he is expected to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saudi Arabia.
Melton Times: "HOTEL ON TV"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie
Melton's Harboro Hotel is to feature on popular Channel 4 programme "Four In A Bed", next week.
Liam Patel and Patrycja Ksiazek will represent their Burton Street guest house.
FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/lifestyle/food-and-drink/Melton-Hotel-to-feature-on-TVs-4-In-A-Bed-show-4977179
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie
Melton's Harboro Hotel is to feature on popular Channel 4 programme "Four In A Bed", next week.
Liam Patel and Patrycja Ksiazek will represent their Burton Street guest house.
FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/lifestyle/food-and-drink/Melton-Hotel-to-feature-on-TVs-4-In-A-Bed-show-4977179
Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "DEVASTATION AT DOUBLE TRAGEDY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conal Cunningham
A heartbroken family is "engulfed in devastation" after Mellodie-Ocean Jarman and her newborn baby died in tragic circumstances.
FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/24909236.atherton-family-devastated-pregnant-mum-baby-pass-away
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conal Cunningham
A heartbroken family is "engulfed in devastation" after Mellodie-Ocean Jarman and her newborn baby died in tragic circumstances.
FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/24909236.atherton-family-devastated-pregnant-mum-baby-pass-away
Daily Star: "GROWN UP SPOTTED IN WHITE HOUSE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Nelson
The four-year-old nose-picking son of Car Salesman Elon Musk has brought some much needed dignity and gravitas to Donald Trump's mad as a box of frogs Government.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Nelson
The four-year-old nose-picking son of Car Salesman Elon Musk has brought some much needed dignity and gravitas to Donald Trump's mad as a box of frogs Government.
The Messenger: "PLAN FOR 147 HOMES ON BROWNFIELD SITE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson
A plan for a 147 home development on a Brownfield site in Old Trafford where three large tower blocks once were looks set for approval.
FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/24916840.plan-147-homes-old-trafford-set-green-light
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson
A plan for a 147 home development on a Brownfield site in Old Trafford where three large tower blocks once were looks set for approval.
FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/24916840.plan-147-homes-old-trafford-set-green-light
Scottish Daily Mail: "TRUMP'S SHOCK CALL WITH PUTIN TO END THE WAR - BUT WILL PEACE DEAL BETRAY UKRAINE?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mark Nicol
United States President Donald Trump says he is expected to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saudi Arabia.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mark Nicol
United States President Donald Trump says he is expected to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saudi Arabia.
Bury Times: "VACCINE FIGHT BY THE MOTHER OF TRAGIC TEEN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lisa Valentine
Marrissa Mullans is urging people to sign a petition after Alfie Mullans' death to help people recieve a meningitis vaccine.
PETITION: Change.org/p/meningitis-b-vaccine-for-all-16-to-23-year-olds-not-just-those-born-after-september-2015
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lisa Valentine
Marrissa Mullans is urging people to sign a petition after Alfie Mullans' death to help people recieve a meningitis vaccine.
PETITION: Change.org/p/meningitis-b-vaccine-for-all-16-to-23-year-olds-not-just-those-born-after-september-2015
Lancashire Telegraph: "SPECIAL NEEDS SERVICE BLASTED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Paul Faulkner
Children and young people in Lancashire who have special educational needs and disabilities are facing "unacceptable" delays in getting the support they and their families require.
FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/24930831.lancashires-special-needs-education-services-blasted-OfSted
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Paul Faulkner
Children and young people in Lancashire who have special educational needs and disabilities are facing "unacceptable" delays in getting the support they and their families require.
FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/24930831.lancashires-special-needs-education-services-blasted-OfSted
Warrington Guardian: "'GORGEOUS' LUCY WAS FULL OF LOVE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan
A heartbroken family has paid tribute to 'beautiful, gorgeous' Lucy Harrison from the Great Sankey area who died after an incident at her dad's home in Prosper, Texas.
FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/24929700.tributes-paid-lucy-harrison-23-tragic-us-death
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan
A heartbroken family has paid tribute to 'beautiful, gorgeous' Lucy Harrison from the Great Sankey area who died after an incident at her dad's home in Prosper, Texas.
FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/24929700.tributes-paid-lucy-harrison-23-tragic-us-death
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