INFORMING BRITAIN PRESS PREVIEW: THURSDAY 31 OCTOBER 2024 - TOMORROW'S PAPERS TODAY | INFORMING BRITAIN PAPERS

Welcome to your rundown of headlines on a selection of British Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 31 October 2024.
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This is a selection of newspaper publications from Britain, it may not be all of the Front Pages.

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Northwich & Winsford Guardian: "EVERYBODY WAS A FRIEND TO OUR SIMON"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rob Goulding
 
The family of Simon Daniels, the Winsford paddleboarder who died at Dovestone Reservoir, have paid a moving tribute to him.
 
FULL REPORT: NorthwichGuardian.co.uk/news/24679491.simon-daniels-family-pay-tribute-pure-inspirational-man

Wokingham Today: "COUNCIL SET TO LAUNCH LOTTERY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Batt
 
Wokingham Borough Council's executive committee is set to approve the formation of a community lottery that aims to benefit local good causes.

FULL REPORT: Wokingham.Today/council-set-to-launch-lottery-for-good-causes

Bury Times: "FAMILY DISPUTES CORONER FINDING STUDENT PC'S DEATH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alice Gerrard
 
"Beautiful and caring" Anugrah Abraham, a trainee Police Officer, took his own life after struggling with his work, an inquest has found.

FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/24686851.trainee-officer-anugrah-abraham-took-life-struggling-work

​The Independent: "REEVES' £40BN TAX GAMBLE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Maddox
 
With a £40bn hike, Rachel Reeves delivered the highest level of tax increases ever announced in a Budget, but questions remain as to whether her measures will deliver the economic growth she hopes for.

FULL REPORT: INDEPENDENT.CO.UK/news/uk/politics/rachel-reeves-budget-tax-rise-b2638355.html

The Bolton News: "DRINK-DRIVER HIT WOMAN BEFORE FLEEING SCENE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Zach Harrison
 
A drink-driver from Bolton mowed a woman down and then fled the scene.
Martin Fletcher caused the Ivy Road, Smithills accident on Saturday 20 July 2024.

Morning Star: "REEVES RAISES SPENDING BUT CODDLES RICH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray
 
Rachel Reeves ducked difficult decisions but calmed Labour MPs in a Budget above all appeasing the City. 

FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/the-budget-reeves-dodges-tough-calls-to-calm-city

The Messenger: "HOTEL 'SET TO BE USED' FOR ASYLUM SEEKERS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jack Tooth
 
An Altrincham hotel is to be used for Asylum Seekers according to Connor Rand and Trafford Council.
 
FULL REPORT: http://MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/24687741.altrincham-hotel-used-asylum-accommodation

Warrington Guardian: "NO REASON TO SUSPECT KILLER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Lois Dean
 
Brianna Ghey was unlawfully killed by her classmate and her friend but their schools or local authority could not have foreseen her murder.
 
FULL REPORT: WarringtonGuardian.co.uk/news/24679596.coroner-rules-briannas-unlawful-killing-couldnt-foreseen

The Oldham Times: "'HEART AS BIG AS HIS BICEPS'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rob Goulding
 
Tributes have been paid to Simon Daniels, described as an "absolute legend" after police found his body in Dovestone Reservoir.
 
FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/24674962.tributes-paid-winsford-personal-trainer-simon-daniels

St Helens Star: "'HARD TO IMAGINE POORER DRIVING'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Mulligan
 
A pensioner who had cancer was forced to live her last few months in "incredible pain" because of a dangerous driver who sped a Range Rover into her husband's car.
 
FULL REPORT: StHelensStar.co.uk/news/24679637.man-sentenced-causing-serious-injury-crash-billinge

Lancashire Telegraph: "TRAGIC BIKER HAD 'A HEART OF GOLD'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nat Goodlad
 
A family has paid tribute to Haslingden's Tristan Whyatt who died in a motorbike crash.
 
FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/24688934.family-tribute-haslingden-man-died-motorbike-crash

Royston Crow: "CHARITY BALL RAISES FUNDS AFTER ACCIDENT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Anne Suslak
 
The first ever Above and Beyond Ball was held on Saturday 12 October and was spearheaded by residents Joe Barker and Ronnie Barker.

FULL REPORT: Royston-Crow.co.uk/news/24683261.nuthampstead-ball-raises-thousands-air-ambulance-service

The Daily Telegraph: "NIGHTMARE ON DOWNING STREET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Szu Ping Chan / Tim Wallace / Ben Riley-Smith
 
Rachel Reeves has crushed hopes of higher growth with a record £40billion tax raid that will damage living standards.

Tyldesley And Atherton Leigh Journal: "'WE'RE LIVING IN LAWLESS ANARCHY'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Jackson
 
Masked off-road bikers and drug dealing gangs are terrorising a neighbourhood in Leigh. 

The Guardian: "RETURN OF THE TAX AND SPEND"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Larry Elliott / Pippa Crerar
 
Chancellor hopes extra money for NHS and Public Services will make it easier to accept higher taxes and slow growth.

FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/uk-news/2024/oct/30/rachel-reeves-bets-on-public-spending-increases-in-budget-winning-over-voters

Metro (England): "THINGS CAN ONLY DEBT BETTER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Munro
 
Rachel Reeves delivered the first Labour Budget in 14 years - with £40billion of extra taxes.

Daily Express: "HALLOWEEN HORROR SHOW"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Lister
 
Rachel Reeves imposed the highest tax increases in history with an eye-watering £40billion raid on the nation's purse. 

Knutsford Guardian: "ASBESTOS FOUND IN 3 PARTS OF MARKET"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Barbara Jordan
 
Asbestos has been discovered at Knutsford Market Hall, Knutsford Guardian can exclusively reveal.
 
FULL REPORT: KnutsfordGuardian.co.uk/news/24683038.asbestos-discovered-roof-building-knutsford-market-hall