Welcome to your official rundown of headlines on a selection of Newspapers' Front Pages for Thursday 26 March 2026.
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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.
Daily Mirror: "DO YOUR DUTY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mikey Smith
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has a duty to be questioned in the US about his relationship with paedophile and financier Jeffrey Epstein, a US Congressman insists.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Mikey Smith
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has a duty to be questioned in the US about his relationship with paedophile and financier Jeffrey Epstein, a US Congressman insists.
Khaleej Times (United Arab Emirates): "UN COUNCIL SLAMS IRANIAN ATTACKS ON GCC, DEMANDS REPARATION"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Khaleej Times Editorial
As the Middle East war enters its 26th day, Iran is reviewing a United States proposal while Kuwait dismantled a Hezbollah-linked terror cell.
The conflict features sustained military pressure, risks to energy infrastructure and conflicting signals over negotiations.
FULL REPORT: KhaleejTimes.com/world/day-26-israel-us-iran-war-live-updates
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Khaleej Times Editorial
As the Middle East war enters its 26th day, Iran is reviewing a United States proposal while Kuwait dismantled a Hezbollah-linked terror cell.
The conflict features sustained military pressure, risks to energy infrastructure and conflicting signals over negotiations.
FULL REPORT: KhaleejTimes.com/world/day-26-israel-us-iran-war-live-updates
The Daily Telegraph: "£400M COST OF SAVINGS SCANDAL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Harry Brennan
National Savings and Investments are set to pay out £400 million to customers following a missing savings scandal.
FULL REPORT: TELEGRAPH.CO.UK/money/banking/bonds/nsi-faces-400m-bill-over-missing-savings-scandal
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Harry Brennan
National Savings and Investments are set to pay out £400 million to customers following a missing savings scandal.
FULL REPORT: TELEGRAPH.CO.UK/money/banking/bonds/nsi-faces-400m-bill-over-missing-savings-scandal
Metro (North Edition): "GAY JOKE SLUR OFFORD 'UNFIT TO BE MSP'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rachel Keenan
Reform UK Scottish leader Malcolm Offord is facing calls to quit after a homophobic joke about the late singer George Michael left him labelled unfit to be an MSP.
The peer has apologised but denied homophobia over the 2018 comments.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rachel Keenan
Reform UK Scottish leader Malcolm Offord is facing calls to quit after a homophobic joke about the late singer George Michael left him labelled unfit to be an MSP.
The peer has apologised but denied homophobia over the 2018 comments.
The Yorkshire Post: "A64 UPGRADE PUT BACK FOR 5 YEARS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kit Sandeman
No central government funding for dualling the A64 is expected for at least five years, a minister has told The Yorkshire Post.
The long-awaited upgrade linking Leeds, York and Scarborough has been overlooked in a £27billion roads plan despite cross-party support.
Conservative MP Kevin Hollinrake called the decision devastating.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kit Sandeman
No central government funding for dualling the A64 is expected for at least five years, a minister has told The Yorkshire Post.
The long-awaited upgrade linking Leeds, York and Scarborough has been overlooked in a £27billion roads plan despite cross-party support.
Conservative MP Kevin Hollinrake called the decision devastating.
Morning Star: "MPS: END US OIL SIEGE ON CUBA"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre
Members Of Parliament are urging an end to the United States oil siege on Cuba, with over 100 backing an Early Day Motion condemning President Donald Trump's efforts to starve the island nation.
The move highlights opposition to the longstanding blockade despite American wishes.
FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/much-united-states-would-wish-otherwise-cuba-not-alone
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Berny Torre
Members Of Parliament are urging an end to the United States oil siege on Cuba, with over 100 backing an Early Day Motion condemning President Donald Trump's efforts to starve the island nation.
The move highlights opposition to the longstanding blockade despite American wishes.
FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/much-united-states-would-wish-otherwise-cuba-not-alone
Lancashire Telegraph: "RACIST ABUSER 'MADE LIONESS SCARED TO PLAY'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jack Stott
A Great Harwood man who sent racist abuse to England defender Jess Carter during the Women's UEFA Euros has been spared jail.
Nigel Dewale, 60, pleaded guilty to sending offensive communications and possessing an offensive weapon.
He was handed a suspended sentence, rehabilitation requirement, football ban and curfew at Blackburn Magistrates’ Court.
FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25966841.man-abused-england-defender-jess-carter-spared-jail
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jack Stott
A Great Harwood man who sent racist abuse to England defender Jess Carter during the Women's UEFA Euros has been spared jail.
Nigel Dewale, 60, pleaded guilty to sending offensive communications and possessing an offensive weapon.
He was handed a suspended sentence, rehabilitation requirement, football ban and curfew at Blackburn Magistrates’ Court.
FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25966841.man-abused-england-defender-jess-carter-spared-jail
Glasgow Times: "TRAFFICKER JAILED FOR £1M BUST"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grant McCabe
Henry McAulay - a drug trafficker who was caught with £1 million of heroin during a probe into an international crime gang - has been jailed for four years and eight months.
FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25968844.drug-trafficker-caught-1m-heroin-glasgow-jailed
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Grant McCabe
Henry McAulay - a drug trafficker who was caught with £1 million of heroin during a probe into an international crime gang - has been jailed for four years and eight months.
FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25968844.drug-trafficker-caught-1m-heroin-glasgow-jailed
Daily Express: "I WILL PROTECT SAFE SPACES FOR WOMEN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Giles Sheldrick
Single-sex spaces for women will be protected in law under a Conservative government, Kemi Badenoch has promised.
The Conservative Party leader accused The Labour Party of helping to pedal "fashionable lies" saying it was too weak to confront the "basic truth of biological sex".
FULL REPORT: EXPRESS.CO.UK/news/uk/2186425
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Giles Sheldrick
Single-sex spaces for women will be protected in law under a Conservative government, Kemi Badenoch has promised.
The Conservative Party leader accused The Labour Party of helping to pedal "fashionable lies" saying it was too weak to confront the "basic truth of biological sex".
FULL REPORT: EXPRESS.CO.UK/news/uk/2186425
The Oldham Times: "'I THOUGHT WE WERE BEING BOMBED'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor
A building partially collapsed in the Town Centre of Oldham, injuring three people.
The incident occurred at 12.40 on King Street, prompting a major emergency response including fire engines, police and an air ambulance.
Businesses were evacuated and the street cordoned off as eyewitnesses described scenes of carnage
FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25964005.building-collapses-oldham-town-centre-three-injured
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Kent Lawlor
A building partially collapsed in the Town Centre of Oldham, injuring three people.
The incident occurred at 12.40 on King Street, prompting a major emergency response including fire engines, police and an air ambulance.
Businesses were evacuated and the street cordoned off as eyewitnesses described scenes of carnage
FULL REPORT: TheOldhamTimes.co.uk/news/25964005.building-collapses-oldham-town-centre-three-injured
Daily Star: "GAME OF THROW-INS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton
Darts ace Luke Littler has shown the England team how to be World Champions.
Come on, England – hit the FIFA World Cup bullseye.
FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/news/latest-news/three-lions-nuked-after-luke-36924231
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Jerry Lawton
Darts ace Luke Littler has shown the England team how to be World Champions.
Come on, England – hit the FIFA World Cup bullseye.
FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/news/latest-news/three-lions-nuked-after-luke-36924231
The Scotsman: "SNP ANGER AS THE UK BLOCKS HUGE CHINESE TURBINE PLAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Bol
The United Kingdom Government has been accused of "pulling the rug from under Scotland's renewables industry" after blocking a controversial £1.5 billion Chinese Wind Turbine Factory earmarked for The Scottish Highlands.
FULL REPORT: SCOTSMAN.COM/news/politics/uk-labour-government-blocks-chinese-wind-factory-plans-for-the-scottish-highlands-over-security-fears-6277324
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: David Bol
The United Kingdom Government has been accused of "pulling the rug from under Scotland's renewables industry" after blocking a controversial £1.5 billion Chinese Wind Turbine Factory earmarked for The Scottish Highlands.
FULL REPORT: SCOTSMAN.COM/news/politics/uk-labour-government-blocks-chinese-wind-factory-plans-for-the-scottish-highlands-over-security-fears-6277324
Daily Mail: "A.I. BOT TOLD TEEN TO USE A HAMMER TO KILL HIS MOTHER"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Tozer / Claire Duffin
Misogynistic teenager Tristan Thomas Roberts, 18, has been jailed for life with a minimum 22-year term after luring his mother Angela Shellis, 45, to a Nature Reserve in North Wales and bludgeoning her to death with a hammer.
He recorded the attack and gloated online.
FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/crime-desk/article-15678931
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: James Tozer / Claire Duffin
Misogynistic teenager Tristan Thomas Roberts, 18, has been jailed for life with a minimum 22-year term after luring his mother Angela Shellis, 45, to a Nature Reserve in North Wales and bludgeoning her to death with a hammer.
He recorded the attack and gloated online.
FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/crime-desk/article-15678931
State Times (India): "GOVT ASSURES STABILITY AMID GLOBAL TENSIONS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: State Times Editorial
Jammu and Kashmir Government assured stability amid global tensions at an all-party meeting in New Delhi.
Jammu and Kashmir Government refuted Opposition claims of silence on the West Asia crisis, insisting India is not a "daladal nation like Pakistan".
Leaders attended to discuss the regional conflict.
FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/govt-assures-stability-amid-global-tensions
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: State Times Editorial
Jammu and Kashmir Government assured stability amid global tensions at an all-party meeting in New Delhi.
Jammu and Kashmir Government refuted Opposition claims of silence on the West Asia crisis, insisting India is not a "daladal nation like Pakistan".
Leaders attended to discuss the regional conflict.
FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/govt-assures-stability-amid-global-tensions
Messenger Newspapers: "24-HOUR NIGHT BUS TO ROLL INTO TRAFFORD"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sofia Fedeczko
Greater Manchester's Mayor Andy Burnham has announced plans to expand the Night Bus Service into Trafford as part of 36 changes to the Bee Network.
The 263 route will operate overnight Thursday to Saturday between Altrincham, Sale, Stretford and Manchester City Centre while the 255 service frequency will increase.
Changes begin in 2026/2027.
FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25948899.plans-announced-expand-night-bus-service-trafford
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sofia Fedeczko
Greater Manchester's Mayor Andy Burnham has announced plans to expand the Night Bus Service into Trafford as part of 36 changes to the Bee Network.
The 263 route will operate overnight Thursday to Saturday between Altrincham, Sale, Stretford and Manchester City Centre while the 255 service frequency will increase.
Changes begin in 2026/2027.
FULL REPORT: MessengerNewspapers.co.uk/news/25948899.plans-announced-expand-night-bus-service-trafford
The Times: "TRUMP FLIES INTO RAGE AS IRAN REJECTS PEACE PLAN"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Samer Al-Atrush / George Grylls / Richard Spencer
Iran dismissed a United States ceasefire plan and countered with demands for reparations and control of Strait Of Hormuz, where it now allows non-hostile vessels passage.
President Donald Trump warned he would "unleash hell" if Iran fails to accept military defeat.
Tehran claims missile strikes on a United States carrier.
FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/world/middle-east/israel-iran/article/iran-war-latest-non-hostile-vessels-can-now-enter-strait-of-hormuz-tehran-says-nbhgc07z6
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Samer Al-Atrush / George Grylls / Richard Spencer
Iran dismissed a United States ceasefire plan and countered with demands for reparations and control of Strait Of Hormuz, where it now allows non-hostile vessels passage.
President Donald Trump warned he would "unleash hell" if Iran fails to accept military defeat.
Tehran claims missile strikes on a United States carrier.
FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/world/middle-east/israel-iran/article/iran-war-latest-non-hostile-vessels-can-now-enter-strait-of-hormuz-tehran-says-nbhgc07z6
Edinburgh Evening News: "CALL FOR ACTION ON KNIFE CRIME"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ian Swanson
Tackling Knife Crime must be a greater priority, with the British Governments working together to save lives, says Edinburgh Labour MP Scott Arthur.
This follows four alleged stabbings in as many weeks in his constituency.
FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.Scotsman.com/news/mp-demands-action-on-knife-crime-after-spate-of-stabbings-in-edinburgh-6298377
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ian Swanson
Tackling Knife Crime must be a greater priority, with the British Governments working together to save lives, says Edinburgh Labour MP Scott Arthur.
This follows four alleged stabbings in as many weeks in his constituency.
FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.Scotsman.com/news/mp-demands-action-on-knife-crime-after-spate-of-stabbings-in-edinburgh-6298377
Bury Times: "MAN DENIES NEW YEAR KILLING CHARGE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ruby Watson
A 25-year-old man pleaded not guilty to the murder of a 23-year-old in Bury on New Year's Eve.
Anthony Junior Murray appeared via video link at Manchester Crown Court charged with murder, manslaughter and possessing a bladed article following a stabbing on Tarn Drive.
He remains in Police Custody.
His trial is scheduled for June.
FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25960558.suspect-accused-tarn-drive-bury-murder-pleads-not-guilty
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ruby Watson
A 25-year-old man pleaded not guilty to the murder of a 23-year-old in Bury on New Year's Eve.
Anthony Junior Murray appeared via video link at Manchester Crown Court charged with murder, manslaughter and possessing a bladed article following a stabbing on Tarn Drive.
He remains in Police Custody.
His trial is scheduled for June.
FULL REPORT: BuryTimes.co.uk/news/25960558.suspect-accused-tarn-drive-bury-murder-pleads-not-guilty
Daily Record: "POLICE NEED MORE COPS TO WIN GANG WAR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Normal Silvester
An ex-British Police Officer has claimed organised criminals are running amok because there are not enough officers to stop them.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Normal Silvester
An ex-British Police Officer has claimed organised criminals are running amok because there are not enough officers to stop them.
The Bolton News: "SCHOOL CUTS 'MIXING' AFTER BUG OUTBREAK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Zach Harrison
A Primary School in Bolton has introduced class bubbles and cancelled events following cases of Group A Strep among pupils.
St. Osmund and St. Andrew's in Breightmet postponed assemblies, Mass and their Easter production until after the holiday.
Head Teacher James Graves said the measures follow infection control advice to safeguard health.
FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25962661.st-osmund-st-andrews-school-acts-strep-cases
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Zach Harrison
A Primary School in Bolton has introduced class bubbles and cancelled events following cases of Group A Strep among pupils.
St. Osmund and St. Andrew's in Breightmet postponed assemblies, Mass and their Easter production until after the holiday.
Head Teacher James Graves said the measures follow infection control advice to safeguard health.
FULL REPORT: TheBoltonNews.co.uk/news/25962661.st-osmund-st-andrews-school-acts-strep-cases
Metro (South Edition): "CRYSTAL METH MP'S CHEM SEX PARTIES"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Munro
A former Conservative Party MP Crispin Blunt has admitted possessing cannabis and Crystal Meth.
The ex-Justice Minister was fined £1,200 at Westminster Magistrates Court after a drugs raid on his home.
He claimed hosting chemsex parties helped inform David Cameron's drug policies.
A rape investigation against him was dropped.
FULL REPORT: METRO.CO.UK/2026/03/25/former-mp-crispin-blunt-admits-possessing-cannabis-crystal-meth-27661751
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Munro
A former Conservative Party MP Crispin Blunt has admitted possessing cannabis and Crystal Meth.
The ex-Justice Minister was fined £1,200 at Westminster Magistrates Court after a drugs raid on his home.
He claimed hosting chemsex parties helped inform David Cameron's drug policies.
A rape investigation against him was dropped.
FULL REPORT: METRO.CO.UK/2026/03/25/former-mp-crispin-blunt-admits-possessing-cannabis-crystal-meth-27661751
Melton Times: "CHANCE TO WIN SHARE OF £10,000"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie
Melton Times have teamed up with Ragdale Hall Spa for the 18th consecutive year to launch a £10,000 funding pot via the Community Chest.
It aims to help charities, community groups, schools and sports clubs across the area.
Details on how to apply are in Thursday 26 March 2026's edition.
FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/news/people/new-ps10k-funding-pot-to-be-offered-through-the-ragdale-hall-community-chest-5933880
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Nick Rennie
Melton Times have teamed up with Ragdale Hall Spa for the 18th consecutive year to launch a £10,000 funding pot via the Community Chest.
It aims to help charities, community groups, schools and sports clubs across the area.
Details on how to apply are in Thursday 26 March 2026's edition.
FULL REPORT: MeltonTimes.co.uk/news/people/new-ps10k-funding-pot-to-be-offered-through-the-ragdale-hall-community-chest-5933880
Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "IRAN REJECTS PLAN TO END WAR"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: AP (Associated Press)
Iran dismissed a United States ceasefire plan for the Middle East war and issued their own demands, including reparations and sovereignty over Strait Of Hormuz.
Iran vowed to continue attacks on Israel and Gulf nations, saying it will decide when to end the war.
Washington insists talks continue.
FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2637646
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: AP (Associated Press)
Iran dismissed a United States ceasefire plan for the Middle East war and issued their own demands, including reparations and sovereignty over Strait Of Hormuz.
Iran vowed to continue attacks on Israel and Gulf nations, saying it will decide when to end the war.
Washington insists talks continue.
FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2637646
Scottish Daily Mail: "£1.5BN PLANS AXED AMID CHINESE SECURITY FEARS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dean Herbert
A Chinese energy company has been blocked from opening a major Wind Turbine plant in United Kingdom over concerns about 'economic coercion' and 'National Security'.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Dean Herbert
A Chinese energy company has been blocked from opening a major Wind Turbine plant in United Kingdom over concerns about 'economic coercion' and 'National Security'.
The Guardian: "IRAN REJECTS US CEASFIRE PROPOSAL AMID ATTEMPTS TO KEEP TALKS ALIVE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: William Christou
Iran has rejected a United States ceasefire proposal and submitted their own five-point plan demanding reparations, an end to assassinations and guaranteed control over Strait Of Hormuz.
Tehran insists they will decide when to end the war amid continued diplomatic efforts.
FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/world/2026/mar/25/iran-gives-negative-response-to-us-ceasefire-plan-amid-push-for-talks
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: William Christou
Iran has rejected a United States ceasefire proposal and submitted their own five-point plan demanding reparations, an end to assassinations and guaranteed control over Strait Of Hormuz.
Tehran insists they will decide when to end the war amid continued diplomatic efforts.
FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/world/2026/mar/25/iran-gives-negative-response-to-us-ceasefire-plan-amid-push-for-talks
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