Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 23 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: "SMALL BOATS FARCE: ONE IN, ONE OUT... AND BACK IN!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Millie Cooke / Kate Devlin
A migrant who was deported to France under the flagship One I, One Out deal has returned to the United Kingdom in a Small Boat, marking a humiliating blow for Sir Keir Starmer and his pledge to take back control of Britain's borders.
FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/migrant-crisis-one-in-one-out-france-b2850065.html
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Millie Cooke / Kate Devlin
A migrant who was deported to France under the flagship One I, One Out deal has returned to the United Kingdom in a Small Boat, marking a humiliating blow for Sir Keir Starmer and his pledge to take back control of Britain's borders.
FULL REPORT: Independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/migrant-crisis-one-in-one-out-france-b2850065.html
Warrington Guardian: "WOMAN DIES DAYS AFTER STABBING"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nathan Okell
A woman who died following a reported stabbing in Woolston has now been named by police.
Michele Kennedy was taken to Aintree Hospital by Air Ambulance, where she remained for almost a week in a critical condition.
FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25563679.woolston-murder-probe-police-name-woman-died-stabbing
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nathan Okell
A woman who died following a reported stabbing in Woolston has now been named by police.
Michele Kennedy was taken to Aintree Hospital by Air Ambulance, where she remained for almost a week in a critical condition.
FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/25563679.woolston-murder-probe-police-name-woman-died-stabbing
Morning Star: "ICJ TELLS ISRAEL: LET UN INTO GAZA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre / Ceren Sagir
Israel must allow United Nations aid agency into Gaza to provide critical humanitarian assistance to the war-torn territory, the International Court Of Justice (ICJ) have ruled.
FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/international-court-justice-demands-israel-allow-un-aid-agency-gaza
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre / Ceren Sagir
Israel must allow United Nations aid agency into Gaza to provide critical humanitarian assistance to the war-torn territory, the International Court Of Justice (ICJ) have ruled.
FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/international-court-justice-demands-israel-allow-un-aid-agency-gaza
Fife Free Press: "GET ON WITH IT!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Allan Crow
Network Rail has been told to make a study into tackling long-running accessibility issues at Burntisland Station a priority.
The call came from Melanie Ward MP who spoke in the House of Commons about the problems facing passengers.
FULL REPORT: FifeToday.co.uk/news/people/burntisland-station-access-study-must-be-priority-network-rail-told-5368613
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Allan Crow
Network Rail has been told to make a study into tackling long-running accessibility issues at Burntisland Station a priority.
The call came from Melanie Ward MP who spoke in the House of Commons about the problems facing passengers.
FULL REPORT: FifeToday.co.uk/news/people/burntisland-station-access-study-must-be-priority-network-rail-told-5368613
Daily Express: "IT'S ONE IN, ONE OUT AND BACK IN AGAIN!"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Knowles
A migrant deported to France has already returned to the United Kingdom on a Small Boat, making a mockery of Sir Keir Starmer's One In, One Out deal with Emmanuel Macron in France.
FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2124763
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Michael Knowles
A migrant deported to France has already returned to the United Kingdom on a Small Boat, making a mockery of Sir Keir Starmer's One In, One Out deal with Emmanuel Macron in France.
FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/politics/2124763
Narrogin Observer (Australia): "BACK IN FOR A NEW TERM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Whitehead
Three existing councillors have been re-elected to the Shire of Narrogin Council.
Roxanne McNab, Murray Fisher, and Clive Barron have reclaimed their seats.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Whitehead
Three existing councillors have been re-elected to the Shire of Narrogin Council.
Roxanne McNab, Murray Fisher, and Clive Barron have reclaimed their seats.
The Scotsman: "DEFENCE FIRM FORCED TO HIRE FROM ABROAD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rachel Amery
A leading defence company has had to hire 300 welders from the Philippines because of a lack of skills among Scottish workers in Britain.
Babcock International, based at Rosyth, has been forced to resort to hiring workers from overseas.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rachel Amery
A leading defence company has had to hire 300 welders from the Philippines because of a lack of skills among Scottish workers in Britain.
Babcock International, based at Rosyth, has been forced to resort to hiring workers from overseas.
The Bolton News: "'I HAD 48 HOURS TO LIVE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Isobel Forbes
Heather Bluer, a Lawyer from Bolton in Greater Manchester who has Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency, has spoken to Isobel Forbes and The Bolton News about being one of the 8,000 people in the United Kingdom waiting for an Organ Transplant to help raise awareness.
FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25558729.bolton-mums-gift-life-thanks-organ-donation
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Isobel Forbes
Heather Bluer, a Lawyer from Bolton in Greater Manchester who has Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency, has spoken to Isobel Forbes and The Bolton News about being one of the 8,000 people in the United Kingdom waiting for an Organ Transplant to help raise awareness.
FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25558729.bolton-mums-gift-life-thanks-organ-donation
Daily Star: "TRAITOR AT THE BEEB"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ed Gleave
BBC bosses were last night fretting after the finale result of The Celebrity Traitors was leaked by an insider within showbiz circles.
The person, who is involved with the BBC series, blabbed just days after the series was filmed.
They let it slip despite signing a contract ordering them to stay quiet.
FULL STORY: DailyStar.co.uk/tv/the-traitors-bbc-series-leak-36116049
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ed Gleave
BBC bosses were last night fretting after the finale result of The Celebrity Traitors was leaked by an insider within showbiz circles.
The person, who is involved with the BBC series, blabbed just days after the series was filmed.
They let it slip despite signing a contract ordering them to stay quiet.
FULL STORY: DailyStar.co.uk/tv/the-traitors-bbc-series-leak-36116049
Glasgow Times: "'SOMEONE WILL DIE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Amanda Keenan
Union bosses have warned it is 'a matter of time before someone is killed' after a fire broke out for the fifth time within Glasgow Council's new £5 million cleansing fleet.
FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25564174.dumping-vape-batteries-going-cost-life-says-gmb-chief
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Amanda Keenan
Union bosses have warned it is 'a matter of time before someone is killed' after a fire broke out for the fifth time within Glasgow Council's new £5 million cleansing fleet.
FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/25564174.dumping-vape-batteries-going-cost-life-says-gmb-chief
The Daily Telegraph: "ONE IN, ONE OUT... AND BACK IN AGAIN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Charles Hymas
An English Channel migrant deported to France under the One In, One Out scheme has returned to the UK on a small boat.
The unnamed Iranian arrived on a dinghy on 6 August and was deported on 19 September.
FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/10/22/one-in-one-out-migrant-back-in
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Charles Hymas
An English Channel migrant deported to France under the One In, One Out scheme has returned to the UK on a small boat.
The unnamed Iranian arrived on a dinghy on 6 August and was deported on 19 September.
FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/10/22/one-in-one-out-migrant-back-in
Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "FREE BUSES FOR ELDERLY AND DISABLED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Charlotte Hall
Next month, in November, hundreds of thousands of people can benefit from round-the-clock free bus travel, Transport For Greater Manchester (TFGM) have confirmed.
A 'hugely successful' pilot scheme that provided free travel for the elderly and disabled throughout August will be trialed again throughout November.
FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25547790.free-bus-pass-trial-extended-november-older-disabled
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Charlotte Hall
Next month, in November, hundreds of thousands of people can benefit from round-the-clock free bus travel, Transport For Greater Manchester (TFGM) have confirmed.
A 'hugely successful' pilot scheme that provided free travel for the elderly and disabled throughout August will be trialed again throughout November.
FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/25547790.free-bus-pass-trial-extended-november-older-disabled
The Guardian: "FRESH TURMOIL AS CANDIDATE FOR CHAIR QUITS 'TOXIC' GROOMING GANG INQUIRY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rajeev Syal
Keir Starmer's Grooming Gangs Inquiry has descended into fresh turmoil after the only remaining candidate to be its chair blamed "political opportunism" and "a lack of trust" for his withdrawal as an applicant.
FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/uk-news/2025/oct/22/chair-uk-grooming-gangs-inquiry-lack-of-trust-panel-resign-adviser-louise-casey
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rajeev Syal
Keir Starmer's Grooming Gangs Inquiry has descended into fresh turmoil after the only remaining candidate to be its chair blamed "political opportunism" and "a lack of trust" for his withdrawal as an applicant.
FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/uk-news/2025/oct/22/chair-uk-grooming-gangs-inquiry-lack-of-trust-panel-resign-adviser-louise-casey
The Oldham Times: "COUNCIL ON BRINK AS £23M BUDGET GAP DEEPENS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Charlotte Hall
Oldham Council, one of Oldham's biggest employers, has announced a 'recruitment freeze' as they grapple with a predicted £23 million black hole in their finances.
FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25559562.oldham-council-recruitment-freeze-serious-concern-finances
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Charlotte Hall
Oldham Council, one of Oldham's biggest employers, has announced a 'recruitment freeze' as they grapple with a predicted £23 million black hole in their finances.
FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25559562.oldham-council-recruitment-freeze-serious-concern-finances
Great Southern Herald (Australia): "COMMUNITY FAVOURITES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Whitehead
Katanning's shire president was the first councillor to retain her seat in the 2025 Local Government election, with the three successful candidates being announced.
Shire President Kristy D'Aprile won by a landslide margin and will be joined by former councillor Danny McGrath and newcomer Gemma Lee Trolove around the table.
FULL REPORT: GSHerald.com.au/news/great-southern-herald/kristy-daprile-danny-mcgrath-and-gemma-lee-trolove-elected-to-shire-of-katanning-council-after-election-c-20418930
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Hannah Whitehead
Katanning's shire president was the first councillor to retain her seat in the 2025 Local Government election, with the three successful candidates being announced.
Shire President Kristy D'Aprile won by a landslide margin and will be joined by former councillor Danny McGrath and newcomer Gemma Lee Trolove around the table.
FULL REPORT: GSHerald.com.au/news/great-southern-herald/kristy-daprile-danny-mcgrath-and-gemma-lee-trolove-elected-to-shire-of-katanning-council-after-election-c-20418930
Scottish Daily Mail: "CYNICAL SNP 'ARE AT IT' OVER TRUMP POLICE COST ROW"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Gordon
Scottish National Party (SNP) ministers have been accused of being ‘at it’ after a furious cross border row erupted over who should pay the policing bill for Donald Trump and his Vice President JD Vance's trips to Scotland in the North of Britain.
FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15217721
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Tom Gordon
Scottish National Party (SNP) ministers have been accused of being ‘at it’ after a furious cross border row erupted over who should pay the policing bill for Donald Trump and his Vice President JD Vance's trips to Scotland in the North of Britain.
FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15217721
St. Helens Star: "ROWLEY WILL LEAD NEW ERA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mike Critchley
New Saints boss Paul Rowley has entered his first week in the job and is just in the process of getting to know the club and the people around it.
FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/sport/25562183.q-saints-coach-paul-rowleys-early-thoughts-new-job
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mike Critchley
New Saints boss Paul Rowley has entered his first week in the job and is just in the process of getting to know the club and the people around it.
FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/sport/25562183.q-saints-coach-paul-rowleys-early-thoughts-new-job
Daily Mail: "LE FARCE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Barrett
The Labour Party's One On, One Out scheme was falling apart after a migrant deported to France returned to Britain on a small boat.
The Iranian man's second dinghy crossing took place just 29 days after he was kicked out of the country under Sir Keir Starmer's flagship borders policy.
FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15218153
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Barrett
The Labour Party's One On, One Out scheme was falling apart after a migrant deported to France returned to Britain on a small boat.
The Iranian man's second dinghy crossing took place just 29 days after he was kicked out of the country under Sir Keir Starmer's flagship borders policy.
FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15218153
State Times (India): "J&K POLICE NEED TO BE ALWAYS READY TO ELIMINATE TERRORIST THREATS: LG"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted
Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha paid homage to the Jammu and Kashmir Police martyrs on Police Commemoration Day at the Police Memorial in Zewan, Srinagar.
FULL REPORT: http://StateTimes.in/jk-police-need-to-be-always-ready-to-eliminate-terrorist-threats-lg
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted
Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha paid homage to the Jammu and Kashmir Police martyrs on Police Commemoration Day at the Police Memorial in Zewan, Srinagar.
FULL REPORT: http://StateTimes.in/jk-police-need-to-be-always-ready-to-eliminate-terrorist-threats-lg
Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "'VIGILANTE' TRIO JAILED FOR RAID"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jack Tooth
A group of four wannabe vigilantes have been sentenced for their respective roles in an armed break-in at the address of an alleged paedophile.
Luke Faulkner-Ellis, Mark Jones, Harvey Smallwood and Caitlin Thomas all had their part to play in a break-in at Naylor Court, Northwich.
FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25556212.vigilantes-sentenced-armed-break-in-address-northwich
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jack Tooth
A group of four wannabe vigilantes have been sentenced for their respective roles in an armed break-in at the address of an alleged paedophile.
Luke Faulkner-Ellis, Mark Jones, Harvey Smallwood and Caitlin Thomas all had their part to play in a break-in at Naylor Court, Northwich.
FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/25556212.vigilantes-sentenced-armed-break-in-address-northwich
Daily Mirror: "UNMASKED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lucy Thornton
Mohammed Umar Khan (age 15) has been unmasked as the killer of schoolboy Harvey Willgoose who was killed in an attack at school.
Schoolboy Harvey Willgoose's 15-year-old killer, Mohammed Umar Khan, has been locked up for life with a minimum term of 16 years.
Harvey was fatally stabbed in the heart by Khan in front of horrified children just five minutes into their lunch break.
FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/breaking-harvey-willgoose-killer-named-32461850
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lucy Thornton
Mohammed Umar Khan (age 15) has been unmasked as the killer of schoolboy Harvey Willgoose who was killed in an attack at school.
Schoolboy Harvey Willgoose's 15-year-old killer, Mohammed Umar Khan, has been locked up for life with a minimum term of 16 years.
Harvey was fatally stabbed in the heart by Khan in front of horrified children just five minutes into their lunch break.
FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/breaking-harvey-willgoose-killer-named-32461850
Bury Times: "'WE DON'T FEEL SAFE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lisa Valentine
Residents at Mosses House, an independent living facility managed by Bury Council, near to the Town Centre of Bury, have shared fresh fears around their safety after a female neighbour was found dead in her flat.
The resident was found, after she passeed away, in her bathroom following her discovery by two people who broke in to see if she was alright.
FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25540947.residents-fears-around-lack-support-council-complex
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lisa Valentine
Residents at Mosses House, an independent living facility managed by Bury Council, near to the Town Centre of Bury, have shared fresh fears around their safety after a female neighbour was found dead in her flat.
The resident was found, after she passeed away, in her bathroom following her discovery by two people who broke in to see if she was alright.
FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25540947.residents-fears-around-lack-support-council-complex
The Messenger: "TORIES BUCK TREND IN BY-ELECTION WIN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson
The Conservative Party are celebrating after bucking the party's dismal showing in the national Opinion Polls by winning the vacant Broadheath Council ward seat in Trafford.
FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25557060.tories-buck-national-trend-retake-trafford-council-seat
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson
The Conservative Party are celebrating after bucking the party's dismal showing in the national Opinion Polls by winning the vacant Broadheath Council ward seat in Trafford.
FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25557060.tories-buck-national-trend-retake-trafford-council-seat
Melton Times: "THANKS A MILLION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie
A free community advice service which has supported thousands of people in the Melton area with millions of pounds worth of debt has marked its 10th anniversary with a special event at St. Mary's Church.
FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/lifestyle/family-and-parenting/melton-debt-service-marks-10-year-anniversary-with-special-event-5369959
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie
A free community advice service which has supported thousands of people in the Melton area with millions of pounds worth of debt has marked its 10th anniversary with a special event at St. Mary's Church.
FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/lifestyle/family-and-parenting/melton-debt-service-marks-10-year-anniversary-with-special-event-5369959
Albany Advertiser (Australia): "FRESH HOPE FOR AIRLINE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Melissa Sheil
Albany leaders have said they are encouraged by the news that an American buyer has been found for the failing Rex Airlines, following the company's collapse into administration.
FULL REPORT: AlbanyAdvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/albany-mayor-greg-stocks-hopeful-about-the-purchase-of-rex-airlines-purchase-by-us-aviation-company-air-t-c-20411746
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Melissa Sheil
Albany leaders have said they are encouraged by the news that an American buyer has been found for the failing Rex Airlines, following the company's collapse into administration.
FULL REPORT: AlbanyAdvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/albany-mayor-greg-stocks-hopeful-about-the-purchase-of-rex-airlines-purchase-by-us-aviation-company-air-t-c-20411746
Knutsford Guardian: "BEAUTY QUEEN IS TARGETED BY TROLLS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan
A Beauty Queen from Knutsford has called in the police after being harassed by online trolls who created fake 'topless' photos of her to promote a 'sexy fun' chat line.
Tabitha Bennett says she was left in tears after discovering web scammers had set up fake profiles in her name after stealing her photos on Instagram.
FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25548101.knutsford-beauty-queen-calls-police-online-harassment
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan
A Beauty Queen from Knutsford has called in the police after being harassed by online trolls who created fake 'topless' photos of her to promote a 'sexy fun' chat line.
Tabitha Bennett says she was left in tears after discovering web scammers had set up fake profiles in her name after stealing her photos on Instagram.
FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/25548101.knutsford-beauty-queen-calls-police-online-harassment
The Times: "GROOMING VICTIMS SAY MINISTER SHOULD QUIT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Geraldine Scott / Sean O'Neill / Aubrey Allegretti
Jim Gamble = the frontrunner expected to lead the Grooming Gang Inquiry - has quit becoming the second senior figure to withdraw from chairing the Inquiry.
FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/louise-casey-jim-gamble-grooming-gangs-inquiry-05vgw5f7v
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Geraldine Scott / Sean O'Neill / Aubrey Allegretti
Jim Gamble = the frontrunner expected to lead the Grooming Gang Inquiry - has quit becoming the second senior figure to withdraw from chairing the Inquiry.
FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/uk/politics/article/louise-casey-jim-gamble-grooming-gangs-inquiry-05vgw5f7v
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