INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 27 FEBRUARY 2025 - TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY | INFORMING BRITAIN PAPERS

Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 27 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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Daily Mail: "STARMER 'SET TO BLOW' DEFENCE BILLIONS ON CHAGOS SURRENDER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Harriet Line 

Sir Keir Starmer 'all but confessed' Labour's defence cash boost would be used to fund Chagos Islands giveaway.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14440387

St. Helens Star: "TRIBUTE TO 'TRUE FAMILY MAN MIKE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conal Cunningham

Hundreds of tributes paid to much-loved co-owner of Cottams Tiles.
A man who clearly touched the lives of many is dad-of-three Mike Cottam.

FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/24966894.hundreds-tributes-paid-much-loved-co-owner-cottams-tiles

Lancashire Telegraph: "'HOT' TAKEAWAY COULD BE AXED"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bill Jacobs

The Philadelphia Fried Chicken which saw hundreds of customers queue for hours to claim a free meal offer faces closure.

FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/24966094.bastwell-takeaway-caused-free-chicken-frenzy-plans-hitch

Warrington Guardian: "HORROR DOG ATTACK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nathan Okell

Armed Police descended on a residential street in Warrington after a man was seriously injured in a reported 'dog attack'.

FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/24960445.armed-police-bardsley-avenue-bewsey-xl-bully-dog-attack

Royston Crow: "TRIBUTES PAID TO 'INSPIRING' HEADTEACHER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Anne Suslak

A headteacher who poured his "heart and soul" into his school has died.
Roger Harcourt was 85.

FULL REPORT: Royston-Crow.co.uk/news/24959969.tribute-former-Freman-College-head-Roger-Harcourt
Digital article by David Lambert

​Knutsford Guardian: "BIKERS' GOODBYE TO HARLEY LOVER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan

An incredible cavalcade of 100 bikers turned out to accompany a Harley-Davidson enthusiast on his final journey.

FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/24959040.harley-davidson-rider-honoured-incredible-cavalcade-100-bikes

Wokingham Today: "READING FC: TAKEOVER SAGA NEARS CONCLUSION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andy Preston

Reading Football Club has confirmed that it has committed a 'letter of intent' with a potential purchaser of the club.

FULL REPORT: Wokingham.Today/reading-fc-takeover-club-agrees-exclusivity-and-expect-quick-completion-of-deal

The Messenger: "HOUSING FOR HOMELESS IS 'PRIORITY ONLY' SHOCK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson

Accommodation just for emergencies.
Homeless people in Trafford will only receive emergency accommodation in accordance with Council's legal obligations. 

The Yorkshire Post: "UKRAINE AND US IN DEAL OVER MINERALS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alexandra Wood
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United States President Donald Trump has said President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit The White House to sign a critical minerals deal.
Agreement coincides with Prime Minister of United Kingdom Sir Keir Starmer's visit to Washington.

Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "INVESTIGATION AS MAN DIES IN BLAZE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Conal Cunningham

Man confirmed dead as fire breaks out in property along Railway Road.
A man died following a fire in Leigh.

FULL REPORT: LeighJournal.co.uk/news/24957790.large-emergency-service-presence-fire-breaks-early-hours

Scottish Daily Mail: "STARMER 'SET TO BLOW' DEFENCE BILLIONS ON CHAGOS SURRENDER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Harriet Line 

Sir Keir Starmer 'all but confessed' Labour's defence cash boost would be used to fund Chagos Islands giveaway.
Sir Keir Starmer 'set to blow defence billions on Chagos Islands surrender' as Labour repeatedly fails to deny that a significant chunk of its increase in military spending will fund airbase sell-out.

FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-14440387

Melton Times: "COUNCILS GO INTO BATTLE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie

Local Labour group opposes county council devolution plan.
District Councils draw up new devolution plan in opposition to County Councils.
New proposal would see Leicestershire divided into two separate authorities.

FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/news/politics/council/local-Labour-Group-opposes-County-Council-devolution-plan-4996655

​The Scotsman: "SNP 'FAILED TO PLAN' FOR ASN POLICY IMPACT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Calum Ross

A watchdog has called for a review of school funding as staffing after accusing The Government of failing to properly plan.

Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "JAILED MP TOLD: IT'S TIME TO GO"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jack Tooth / Nathan Okell

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper wants to see jailed MP Mike Amesbury resign.

FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/national/24961250.cooper-says-jailed-ex-labour-mp-amesbury-resign-face-recall-petition

Jewish News: "A MINYAN OF MILLIONS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jenni Frazer

People around the world mourn.
A heartbroken Yarden Bibas speaks at funerals of Shiri Bibas and their sons Ariel Bibas & Kfir Bibas.

FULL REPORT: JewishNews.co.uk/shiri-im-sorry-i-couldnt-protect-you-all

Bury Times: "BAR BOSS IS ANGRY AT YOUNG INTRUDERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lisa Valentine

The owner of a bar in Bury has shared his frustration following a spate of Anti-Social Behaviour incidents by a gang of youths. 

The Independent: "STARMER FACES UP TO TRUMP OVER UKRAINE ROLE IN PEACE TALKS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox

Sir Keir Starmer made it clear that he intends to stand up to Donald Trump over Ukraine as he flew to Washington DC.

The Oldham Times: "DOCTOR PUT HIS HANDS DOWN MINOR'S PANTS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jessica Rothwell

A tribunal has found that Dr. Daman Sharma, based in Oldham, committed dozens of misconduct incidents - including Child Abuse.

FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/24956739.oldham-doctors-dozens-misconduct-incidents

Metro (England): "DEAL OR NO DEAL?"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah Hooper

A deal that would see Ukraine hand over billions of its mineral wealth to the United States appears to be going ahead.

FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/02/26/everything-know-ukraine-us-minerals-deal-22626401

​Daily Star: "TRUMPYLAND GAZA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Caven

Yes, Orange Manbaby Donald Trump did put out these AI images of his vision for Gaza.
And yes, the maniac is still President of the USA. 

The Bolton News: "LIFE RETURNING TO MOORS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sarah McGee

Moorlands that have been ravaged by wildfires in recent years are set to be rejuvenated in Bolton.

FULL REPORT: TheBoltonnews.co.uk/news/24965549.west-pennine-moors-restored-new-scheme

The Guardian: "STARMER TO PRESS TRUMP ON SECURITY GUARANTEES IN CRITICAL UKRAINE TALKS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pippa Crerar

Prime Minister faces major diplomatic effort to get the President on board after he said no plans for US 'backstop'.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/world/2025/feb/26/putin-could-reinvade-ukraine-without-us-security-guarantees-starmer-warns

​Daily Mirror: "HE'LL STRIKE AGAIN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lizzy Buchan

Keir Starmer warned Donald Trump that Russia will invade Ukraine again if US doesn't provide them with security.

The Daily Telegraph: "STARMER TO CONFRONT TRUMP ON UKRAINE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Riley Smith

Sir Keir Starmer will warn Donald Trump that Vladimir Putin will invade Ukraine again unless United States provides protection for a European peacekeeping force.

FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/02/26/us-must-protect-ukraine-peacekeepers-starmer-trump

That's all the papers. 

Check back tomorrow for Friday's headlines.