Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 16 October 2025.
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This is a selection of newspaper publications from United Kingdom, and around the world.
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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.
The Independent: "REVEALED: TERRIBLE REVENGE OF TALIBAN THAT SHAMES BRITAIN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Holly Bancroft / Jessica Purkiss / Fahim Abed / May Bulman
Afghan security forces who fought alongside British and United States troops are still being hunted down, tortured and executed by the Taliban while the United Kingdom drags its heels over bringing at-risk Afghans to safety,
FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/taliban-afghanistan-special-forces-uk-data-breach-b2845838.html
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Holly Bancroft / Jessica Purkiss / Fahim Abed / May Bulman
Afghan security forces who fought alongside British and United States troops are still being hunted down, tortured and executed by the Taliban while the United Kingdom drags its heels over bringing at-risk Afghans to safety,
FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/taliban-afghanistan-special-forces-uk-data-breach-b2845838.html
Glasgow Times: "HEARTBREAK AS VAN DRIVES 'OVER GRAVES'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ava Whyte
A heartbroken family in Glasgow have told of their devastations after a von allegedly drove over their loved one's graves.
Anthony Martin said his is "traumatised" after discovering his parents grave site had been damaged.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ava Whyte
A heartbroken family in Glasgow have told of their devastations after a von allegedly drove over their loved one's graves.
Anthony Martin said his is "traumatised" after discovering his parents grave site had been damaged.
Daily Express: "KEMI: IT STINKS OF A CHINA COVER UP BY PM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Knowles / Christgian Calgie
Kemi Badenoch said the China spy scandal "stinks of a cover-up" as she branded Sir Keir Starmer too weak to stand up to Beijing.
The Conservative Party leader also accused the Prime Minister of a "shameful" dereliction.
FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2121654
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Knowles / Christgian Calgie
Kemi Badenoch said the China spy scandal "stinks of a cover-up" as she branded Sir Keir Starmer too weak to stand up to Beijing.
The Conservative Party leader also accused the Prime Minister of a "shameful" dereliction.
FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2121654
Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "RESCUE-DEAL RELIEF FOR ROBERTS BAKERY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rob Goulding
Roberts Bakery has been pulled back from the brink of collapse by a rescue deal with a West Midlands billionaire known as the 'Chicken King'.
Boparan Private Office (BPO), owned by food processing entrepreneur Ranjit Boparan, has announced an investment to secure the future of the historic Rudheath bakery business.
FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25543903.roberts-bakery-rescue-deal-saves-433-jobs-northwich
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rob Goulding
Roberts Bakery has been pulled back from the brink of collapse by a rescue deal with a West Midlands billionaire known as the 'Chicken King'.
Boparan Private Office (BPO), owned by food processing entrepreneur Ranjit Boparan, has announced an investment to secure the future of the historic Rudheath bakery business.
FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25543903.roberts-bakery-rescue-deal-saves-433-jobs-northwich
Daily Star: "KATIE NAMES TV STAR 'RAPIST'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David O'Dornan / Bekka Barnard
Katie Price stunned fans at a stage show by naming a well-known British TV star who she claims raped her.
Katie Price's fans were reportedly left speechless at a recent live show.
The reality TV star made the claim during her live show An Evening With Katie Price And Kerry Katona,
FULL REPORT: http://DailyStar.co.uk/showbiz/katie-price-fans-gasped-fell-36074041
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David O'Dornan / Bekka Barnard
Katie Price stunned fans at a stage show by naming a well-known British TV star who she claims raped her.
Katie Price's fans were reportedly left speechless at a recent live show.
The reality TV star made the claim during her live show An Evening With Katie Price And Kerry Katona,
FULL REPORT: http://DailyStar.co.uk/showbiz/katie-price-fans-gasped-fell-36074041
Melton Times: "NEW SURGERY PLAN STALLS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie
Melton Mowbray’s only GP surgery is expanding its services to patients and says it is ‘confident’ it can meet the needs of the increasing population in the town.
It was announced last week that Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board (ICB) was pausing its quest to set up a second doctors’ practice in the town until 2027.
FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/health/new-town-centre-site-to-be-opened-as-part-of-gp-surgerys-expansion-plans-5360333
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie
Melton Mowbray’s only GP surgery is expanding its services to patients and says it is ‘confident’ it can meet the needs of the increasing population in the town.
It was announced last week that Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board (ICB) was pausing its quest to set up a second doctors’ practice in the town until 2027.
FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/health/new-town-centre-site-to-be-opened-as-part-of-gp-surgerys-expansion-plans-5360333
Daily Mirror: "£145M OWED... NOT A PENNY PAID BACK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lizzy Buchan / Nick Sommerlad
Wes Streeting says he will fight to get back the £145 million owed for dodgy COVID-19 kit.
The Health Secretary vows to pursue the company linked to Michelle Mone for faulty PPE equipment.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lizzy Buchan / Nick Sommerlad
Wes Streeting says he will fight to get back the £145 million owed for dodgy COVID-19 kit.
The Health Secretary vows to pursue the company linked to Michelle Mone for faulty PPE equipment.
Lancashire Telegraph: "PERVERT PAID GIRL, 12, TO SAY HER AGE WAS 16"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nat Goodlad
Aqueel Hussain paid his 12 year old victim after engaging in sexual activity with her in the back of his car in Blackburn.
The pair met after a series of exchanges on Social Networking platform SnapChat.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nat Goodlad
Aqueel Hussain paid his 12 year old victim after engaging in sexual activity with her in the back of his car in Blackburn.
The pair met after a series of exchanges on Social Networking platform SnapChat.
City AM: "BANK BONUS BOOST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Hunt
Bankers will be able to collect their bonuses much sooner under a relaxation of remuneration rules unveiled by the United Kingdom’s prudential regulator.
The new rules will allow part-payment of bonuses for the most senior bankers from year one, rather than year three under previous rules.
FULL REPORT: CityAM.com/bankers-to-get-bonuses-much-sooner-as-pra-relaxes-rules
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Hunt
Bankers will be able to collect their bonuses much sooner under a relaxation of remuneration rules unveiled by the United Kingdom’s prudential regulator.
The new rules will allow part-payment of bonuses for the most senior bankers from year one, rather than year three under previous rules.
FULL REPORT: CityAM.com/bankers-to-get-bonuses-much-sooner-as-pra-relaxes-rules
The Oldham Times: "CURTAIN CALL FOR COMEBACK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Charlotte Hall
The new look for a much-loved Oldham theatre has been revealed as a huge renovation project finally takes a step forward.
Plans reveal a new entrance to the Oldham Coliseum – the 135-year-old performance space on Fairbottom Street in the Town Centre.
FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25543283.oldham-coliseum-new-look-revealed-refurb-moves-forward
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Charlotte Hall
The new look for a much-loved Oldham theatre has been revealed as a huge renovation project finally takes a step forward.
Plans reveal a new entrance to the Oldham Coliseum – the 135-year-old performance space on Fairbottom Street in the Town Centre.
FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25543283.oldham-coliseum-new-look-revealed-refurb-moves-forward
Edinburgh Evening News: "DISGRACE OF CITY POVERTY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Sullivan
The level of poverty in the Capital has been slammed as an 'absolute disgrace' by the city’s council leader as she detailed plans to open new neighbourhood centres to fight the crisis.
It comes as around 80,000 people in Edinburgh – including one in five children – face relative poverty.
FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.Scotsman.com/news/edinburgh-council-leader-calls-level-of-poverty-in-the-capital-an-absolute-disgrace-5359908
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Sullivan
The level of poverty in the Capital has been slammed as an 'absolute disgrace' by the city’s council leader as she detailed plans to open new neighbourhood centres to fight the crisis.
It comes as around 80,000 people in Edinburgh – including one in five children – face relative poverty.
FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.Scotsman.com/news/edinburgh-council-leader-calls-level-of-poverty-in-the-capital-an-absolute-disgrace-5359908
Warrington Guardian: "HORROR ATTACK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nathan Okell / Ella Wilcox
A woman is fighting for her life following a Knife Attack.
She was rushed to a local Medical Facility after being stabbed at a property on Manchester Road.
Gavin Shaw has been charged with her Attempted Murder.
FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25543726.woolston-stabbing-man-named-charged-attempted-murder
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nathan Okell / Ella Wilcox
A woman is fighting for her life following a Knife Attack.
She was rushed to a local Medical Facility after being stabbed at a property on Manchester Road.
Gavin Shaw has been charged with her Attempted Murder.
FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25543726.woolston-stabbing-man-named-charged-attempted-murder
The Scotsman: "BUSINESS PLEA TO REEVES OVER TAX HIKE FEARS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Quinn
Rachel Reeves has been urged to "show restraint" in her Budget next month amid growing fears Brits will face paying even more tax.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Quinn
Rachel Reeves has been urged to "show restraint" in her Budget next month amid growing fears Brits will face paying even more tax.
The Messenger: "NEW 'SURE START-STYLE' SERVICES TO GET ROLL-OUT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor / James McNeil
A new government investment is set to bring family support services to Trafford, with more than £148,000 in funding on the way.
Seven local authorities across the North West of England have been given the major investment which will see Sure Start-style services returning to the region.
FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25541709.trafford-receive-148k-sure-start-style-services
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor / James McNeil
A new government investment is set to bring family support services to Trafford, with more than £148,000 in funding on the way.
Seven local authorities across the North West of England have been given the major investment which will see Sure Start-style services returning to the region.
FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25541709.trafford-receive-148k-sure-start-style-services
Daily Record: "WE ARE COMING FOR THE £145M"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Callum Parke / Gemma Ryder
The United Kingdom Government has vowed to chase down every penny owed by a dodgy PPE company linked to Michelle Mone.
PPE MedPro missed a deadline to pay a bill whicbh has risen with interest to £145 million.
FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/michelle-mone-linked-company-fails-36075798
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Callum Parke / Gemma Ryder
The United Kingdom Government has vowed to chase down every penny owed by a dodgy PPE company linked to Michelle Mone.
PPE MedPro missed a deadline to pay a bill whicbh has risen with interest to £145 million.
FULL REPORT: DailyRecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/michelle-mone-linked-company-fails-36075798
Knutsford Guardian: "ELECTROCUTION TRAGEDY FIGHT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan
A widow is suing electricity distribution company SP Energy Networks after her husband, who was a gardener, got electrocuted while he pruned hedges.
Tina Campbell, from Mobberley, said her life had been 'completely shattered' following her husband Blair Campbell's death.
FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25524923.mobberley-widow-suing-sp-energy-networks-husbands-death
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan
A widow is suing electricity distribution company SP Energy Networks after her husband, who was a gardener, got electrocuted while he pruned hedges.
Tina Campbell, from Mobberley, said her life had been 'completely shattered' following her husband Blair Campbell's death.
FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25524923.mobberley-widow-suing-sp-energy-networks-husbands-death
Metro (South Edition): "'JAILED 27 YEARS... BY HER PARENTS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Katie Boyden / Brooke Davies / Sam Corbishley
A woman last seen aged 15 before vanishing without trace has been found 27 years later - and was allegedly locked up by her parents all along.
Neighbours who asked the couple about Mirrella were told she had been kidnapped.
FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/10/15/teenager-missing-27-years-had-locked-bedroom-parents-24430572
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Katie Boyden / Brooke Davies / Sam Corbishley
A woman last seen aged 15 before vanishing without trace has been found 27 years later - and was allegedly locked up by her parents all along.
Neighbours who asked the couple about Mirrella were told she had been kidnapped.
FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/10/15/teenager-missing-27-years-had-locked-bedroom-parents-24430572
Bury Times: "PARENTS ARE JAILED AFTER DOG ATTACK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Topping
A Radcliffe mother and father have been jailed after their three-year-old son was mauled to death by a dog.
Daniel Twigg died after the attack on Carr Farm in Tunshill Lane, Milnrow, in May 2022, after an attack which was believed to involve a Cane Corso.
FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25537729.radcliffe-parents-jailed-dog-kills-3-year-old-son
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Topping
A Radcliffe mother and father have been jailed after their three-year-old son was mauled to death by a dog.
Daniel Twigg died after the attack on Carr Farm in Tunshill Lane, Milnrow, in May 2022, after an attack which was believed to involve a Cane Corso.
FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25537729.radcliffe-parents-jailed-dog-kills-3-year-old-son
Scottish Daily Mail: "CHINESE STOLE SECRETS FROM NO.10 FOR YEARS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves / Rebecca Camber /
It has emerged that China stole Britain's state secrets for years using a back door into sensitive Whitehall computer systems.
Scottish Daily Mail understands that in a catastrophic blunder, the Chinese were allowed to buy a company that controlled a data hub used by government departments to exchange information, including details on highly classified projects.
FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15195121
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves / Rebecca Camber /
It has emerged that China stole Britain's state secrets for years using a back door into sensitive Whitehall computer systems.
Scottish Daily Mail understands that in a catastrophic blunder, the Chinese were allowed to buy a company that controlled a data hub used by government departments to exchange information, including details on highly classified projects.
FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15195121
Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "REVAMP WORKS SET TO START IN WEEKS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Mulligan
An ambitious project to revamp part of the Town Centre of Leigh has taken another significant step forward, with planned work just weeks away.
At a cabinet meeting councillors approved a recommendation for Bethell Group PLC to complete improvement works at Civic Square and Market Place.
FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25535170.works-revamp-area-leigh-town-centre-just-weeks-away
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Mulligan
An ambitious project to revamp part of the Town Centre of Leigh has taken another significant step forward, with planned work just weeks away.
At a cabinet meeting councillors approved a recommendation for Bethell Group PLC to complete improvement works at Civic Square and Market Place.
FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25535170.works-revamp-area-leigh-town-centre-just-weeks-away
Daily Mail: "CHINESE STOLE SECRETS FROM NO.10 FOR YEARS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves / Rebecca Camber / James Tapsfield
It has emerged that China stole Britain's state secrets for years using a back door into sensitive Whitehall computer systems.
Daily Mail understands that in a catastrophic blunder, the Chinese were allowed to buy a company that controlled a data hub used by government departments to exchange information, including details on highly classified projects.
FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15195121
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jason Groves / Rebecca Camber / James Tapsfield
It has emerged that China stole Britain's state secrets for years using a back door into sensitive Whitehall computer systems.
Daily Mail understands that in a catastrophic blunder, the Chinese were allowed to buy a company that controlled a data hub used by government departments to exchange information, including details on highly classified projects.
FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15195121
The Bolton News: "BUTCHERS SHOP TO CLOSE AFTER EIGHTY YEARS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Isobel Forbes
A much-loved Westhoughton Butchers is set to close its doors for the final time, bringing to an end eight decades of family tradition and service to the community.
Hibbert's Butchers, a staple on the local high street since 1945, will serve its final customers on Saturday 01 November 2025.
FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25534262.beloved-westhoughton-butcher-close-80-years
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Isobel Forbes
A much-loved Westhoughton Butchers is set to close its doors for the final time, bringing to an end eight decades of family tradition and service to the community.
Hibbert's Butchers, a staple on the local high street since 1945, will serve its final customers on Saturday 01 November 2025.
FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25534262.beloved-westhoughton-butcher-close-80-years
St. Helens Star: "PROJECT HALO IS SET TO SHINE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Mulligan
A major employment development near to Glass Futures has been given the go-ahead.
St. Helens Borough Council granted consent for Project Halo at the St. Helens Manufacturing and Innovation Campus.
FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25526435.full-planning-permission-granted-project-halo-st-helens
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Mulligan
A major employment development near to Glass Futures has been given the go-ahead.
St. Helens Borough Council granted consent for Project Halo at the St. Helens Manufacturing and Innovation Campus.
FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25526435.full-planning-permission-granted-project-halo-st-helens
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