INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 22 MAY 2025 | TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY AT INFORMING BRITAIN

Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 22 May 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, a link will be provided.
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​This page will be updated as the headlines come in.

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Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "PROTEST AT PLANS FOR GREEN BELT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson

Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal lead with Nick Jackson's story detailing furious people have protested against Green Belt land Astley and Salford being used for a housing development 

FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25176796.residents-protest-loss-green-belt-land-around-astley-salford​

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St. Helens Star: "'MACHETE' GANG TAKE BOYS' BIKE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Mulligan

Three boys were threatened with machetes and had electric bikes stolen on Wednesday 14 May in Billinge, that's Simon Mulligan's leading story for tomorrow's St. Helens Star.

FULL REPORT: http://StHelensStar.co.uk/news/25166522.boys-threatened-machete-e-bikes-stolen-billinge

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Metro (South Edition): "STARMER IN FUEL U-TURN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Noora Mykkanen

More pensioners will now be eligible for Winter Fuel Payments as Keir Starmer makes a U-turn. Noora Mykkanen has you covered in Metro (South Edition), tomorrow.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/05/21/pensioners-will-now-eligible-winter-fuel-payments-23170566

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The Bolton News: "ARSONISTS TARGET SCHOOL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Eoin McCaul

The Bolton News carries Eoin McCaul, conveying words from staff at St. Theresa's Primary School condemning vandals at their property, on tomorrow's Front Page.

FULL REPORT: http://TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25179520.st-teresas-little-lever-thank-community-efforts

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The Yorkshire Post: "'NO U-TURN' OVER SCHOOL TRANSPORT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Willis

Joe Willis reports in tomorrow's Yorkshire Post that Councillors have rejected a return to catchment system for school transport in North Yorkshire.

FULL REPORT: YorkshirePost.co.uk/education/councillors-reject-a-return-to-catchment-system-for-school-transport-in-north-yorkshire-5139934

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​The Oldham Times: "WOMAN NOT GUILTY OF CAUSING DEATHS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor

Kent Lawlor and The Oldham Times report in tomorrow's edition that Natalie Read has been found not guilty of causing Harry Atkinson and Lewis Meeson's deaths three years ago.

FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25174974.mum-not-guilty-causing-deaths-two-young-friends

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​Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "VISION FOR 310 NEW HOMES IS REVEALED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rob Goulding

The Northwich & Winsford Guardian lead with Rob Goulding's report that reveals plans for a 310-home development on Chester Road in Sandiway. 

FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25165550.plans-310-home-development-chester-road-sandiway

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​Bury Times: "HUNT FOR KILLER DRIVER OF A 'DEVOTED DAD'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lisa Valentine / Leah Anne Collins

Lisa Valentine leads tomororw's edition of Bury Times reporting Greater Manchester Police are investigating the death of Brandon Porter Kershaw after a major Road Accident on Porritt Street in Bury.

FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25179128.family-brandon-porter-kershaw-pay-tribute-devoted-dad
Digital article by Leah Anne Collins

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Jewish News: "WESTERN WALL OF SOLIDARITY CRACKS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lee Harpin

Jewish News lead with Lee Harpin reporting that UK Government have halted trade talks with Israel as an outcry mounts over Gaza.

FULL REPORT: JewishNews.co.uk/the-mandate-ended-77-years-ago-israel-reacts-furiously-to-uk-sanctions

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​Daily Star: "JAY'S PALS NEED TO TURN UP!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Nelson

Jay Slater's mum has pleaded for two of the tragic teen's pals to be brought to the court to give evidence after thety were missing from his inquest.
Kate Nelson for Daily Star, tomorrow.

FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/news/latest-news/what-learned-jay-slater-inquest-35267194
Article by Charlotte Owen

Daily Star (Sport): "ALL WHITE ON THE NIGHT"
LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Andy Dunn

Andy Dunn covers Tottenham Hotspur winning some football trophy in a game against Manchester United on Daily Star's sports pages.

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Warrington Guardian: "DRUG DUO LIVED THE HIGH LIFE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ella Wilcox

Dealers spent ill-gotten drug gains on signed Tyson Fury boxing gloves.
A drug illicit distribution duo were found with criminal property worth tens of thousands of pounds, including Rolex watches and Tyson Fury memorabilia.
Simon Johnson, of Edward Gardens in Woolston, and Michael Sherwood, of Vulcan Close in Padgate, appeared before Liverpool Crown Court on Friday via video link from prison.

FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25170580.dealers-spent-ill-gotten-drug-gains-signed-tyson-fury-boxing-gloves

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The Scotsman: "STARMER REVEALS PARTIAL U-TURN ON WINTER PAYMENTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dale Miller

Dale Miller headlines The Scotsman, tomorrow, with news that Keir Starmer has revealed a partial U-turn on Winter Fuel Payments.

FULL REPORT: Scotsman.com/news/politics/winter-fuel-allowance-sir-keir-starmer-wants-more-pensioners-to-be-eligible-in-payment-axe-u-turn-5139839

Royston Crow: "MAYOR AIMS TO SUPPORT 'EVERYONE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Anne Suslak

Councillor Luke Haugh has been elected as Mayor Of Royston, taking over from previous Mayor Councillor John Rees. Anne Suslak has you covered in Royston Crow, tomorrow.

FULL REPORT: Royston-Crow.co.uk/news/25178865.cllr-luke-haugh-welcomed-new-mayor-royston

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The National: "UK SPY PLANE FLEW OVER GAZA HOURS AFTER CRITICISM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Xander Elliards

Xander Elliards leads tomorrow's edition of The National with a report into a British Spy Plane flying over Gaza just hours after UK Government lamented over Israel's actions.

FULL REPORT: TheNational.SCOT/news/25180233.uk-sends-spy-plane-gaza-hours-attacking-israels-actions

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Lancashire Telegraph: "EX-ROVERS MAN 'MUST LEAVE' OZ"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Melanie Disley

Lancashire Telegraph carries on their Front Page, tomorrow, the report from Melanie Disley detailing former Blackburn Rovers player Jay Hart is awaiting deportation from Australia.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25180251.ex-blackburn-rovers-footballer-jason-hart-kicked-australia

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The Independent: "PM FEELS THE HEAT AS HE U-TURNS ON WINTER FUEL AID CUT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kate Devlin / Millie Cooke

A report into Prime Minister Keir Starmer being forced into a dramatic U-turn over Winter Fuel Payment cuts is what The Independent leads with tomorrow. Kate Devlin & Millie Cooke have you covered.

FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/winter-fuel-payment-cuts-u-turn-starmer-b2755389.html

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The Messenger: "KILLER'S LIFE SENTENCE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sofia Fedeczko

A man has been given a life sentence for the murder of a homeless person in Trafford.
Joshua Carroll has been given a minimum of 18 years imprisonment for killing Barry Thomas.

FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25162762.man-beat-homeless-man-trafford-death-jailed

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Morning Star: "'BARBARITY'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Roger McKenzie

Roger McKenzie has the lead for tomorrow's Morning Star, reporting activists are calling for a Public Inquiry into Britain's role in the Israel-Hamas War.

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Knutsford Guardian: "NEW-LOOK HALL'S BACK IN BUSINESS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan

Knutsford Guardian reports that Knutsford Market Hall has reopened with a fresh look, welcoming new businesses like Thai Kitchen and Polka, a Polish bakery, alongside existing traders.

FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25173790.knutsford-new-look-market-welcomes-thai-food-polish-bakery

The Daily Telegraph: "RAYNER: LET'S CUT MIGRANT BENEFITS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Riley Smith

Tomorrow's Daily Telegraph, lead by Ben Riley Smith, reports that Angela Rayner has urged Rachel Reeves to consider restricting State Pension access to immigrants.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/05/21/angela-rayner-rachel-reeves-immigration-pensions

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That's all the papers.

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