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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.
Metro (South Edition): "LAMMY: THE JURY'S OUT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Corbishley / Craig Munro
Justice Secretary David Lammy faced a double whammy of anger as he announced the end of Jury Trials for thousands of defendants and admitted 12 more convicts have walked free on his watch.
FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/12/02/radical-reforms-jury-trials-announced-everything-need-know-25062171
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Corbishley / Craig Munro
Justice Secretary David Lammy faced a double whammy of anger as he announced the end of Jury Trials for thousands of defendants and admitted 12 more convicts have walked free on his watch.
FULL REPORT: Metro.co.uk/2025/12/02/radical-reforms-jury-trials-announced-everything-need-know-25062171
Wexford People (Ireland): "TRIBUTES TO MOTORCYCLE CRASH VICTIM WILLIAM"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pádraig Byrne
A motorcyclist who lost his life in an early morning road crash in County Wexford has been named locally.
William Astley of Castle View, Taghmon, was travelling along the R738 between Taghmon and Larkin's Cross.
FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/regionals/wexford/news/motorcyclist-31-who-died-in-fatal-wexford-road-crash-is-named-as-newlywed-construction-worker/a212694490.html
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Pádraig Byrne
A motorcyclist who lost his life in an early morning road crash in County Wexford has been named locally.
William Astley of Castle View, Taghmon, was travelling along the R738 between Taghmon and Larkin's Cross.
FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/regionals/wexford/news/motorcyclist-31-who-died-in-fatal-wexford-road-crash-is-named-as-newlywed-construction-worker/a212694490.html
Glasgow Times: "THUG DRAGGED MAN INTO LANE FOR JD BAG"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Connor Gordon
A thug dragged a man into a lane for his sports bag in an apparent botched TikTok video.
John Wardrope terrified Nathan Voy in Glasgow's City Centre on June 22 2024.
FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25666481.man-dragged-glasgow-city-centre-lane-jd-sports-bag
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Connor Gordon
A thug dragged a man into a lane for his sports bag in an apparent botched TikTok video.
John Wardrope terrified Nathan Voy in Glasgow's City Centre on June 22 2024.
FULL REPORT: GlasgowTimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/25666481.man-dragged-glasgow-city-centre-lane-jd-sports-bag
| Daily Express: "'NO BETTER TIME TO ACT THAN NOW AS THERE ARE LIVES AT STAKE'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martyn Brown / Alice Scarsi More lives are at risk unless urgent action is taken to stop violent sexual attacks on women and girls, a damning report has warned. The alert comes at the latest stage of an Inquiry set up in the wake of the murder of Sarah Everard. FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/news/uk/2141245 | Daily Express (Sport/Back Page): "TON IN A MILLION" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: John Cross / Simon Bajkowski Erling Haaland wrote his name into the record books on a night of high drama at Craven Cottage. Erling Haaland scored his 100th Premier League goal but Manchester City had to survive an incredible Fulham fightback to get within two points of Arsenal FC. FULL REPORT: Express.co.uk/sport/football/2141512 |
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Lancashire Telegraph: "CONTROVERSIAL CEMETERY GETS COUNTER PLANS"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bill Jacobs
Campaigners opposed to the billionaire Mohsin Issa and Zuber Issa's charitable arm bid to build a controversial new cemetery on land between Oswaldtwistle and Blackburn have proposed using the site for a new Nature Reserve instead.
FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25666265.issa-cemetery-opponents-proposed-nature-reserve-alternative
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Bill Jacobs
Campaigners opposed to the billionaire Mohsin Issa and Zuber Issa's charitable arm bid to build a controversial new cemetery on land between Oswaldtwistle and Blackburn have proposed using the site for a new Nature Reserve instead.
FULL REPORT: LancashireTelegraph.co.uk/news/25666265.issa-cemetery-opponents-proposed-nature-reserve-alternative
| Metro (North Edition): "WINTER FLU SURGE AS NHS IN 'FREEFALL'" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Craig Stuart Flu cases have increased by 45 per cent in a week across the North of Britain - amid the worst A&E waiting times since January. Figures from Public Health Scotland (PHS) showed laboratory-confirmed cases rose from 555 to 805 in the week ending 23 November. | Metro (North Edition) [Sport/Back Page]: "CHRISTMAS LIST" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Bryan Young Danny Rohl has revealed he is planning to strike early in the January Transfer Window as he seeks to rebuild his squad at Rangers Football Club. A goalless home draw with Falkirk Football Club left Rangers fourth place in the William Hill Premier League. |
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New Ross Standard (Ireland): "NEW AMBULANCE SERVICE GETS THE GREEN LIGHT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martin Mongan
Plans are progressing for a new ambulance base in Mallow.
State-of-the-art new building is expected to cost €1 million and could be completed by the end of next year.
FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/regionals/cork/news/plans-for-a-new-cork-ambulance-base-continue-as-tendering-process-to-start-soon/a1857045265.html
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Martin Mongan
Plans are progressing for a new ambulance base in Mallow.
State-of-the-art new building is expected to cost €1 million and could be completed by the end of next year.
FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/regionals/cork/news/plans-for-a-new-cork-ambulance-base-continue-as-tendering-process-to-start-soon/a1857045265.html
| The West Australian (Australia): "ABC'S TIME TO PARTY, HARD!" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Caitlyn Rintoul Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) spent $45,000 (Australian Dollars) of Australia's taxpayer money hosting an Office Party to farewell former Managing Director David Anderson. Hugh Marks - who took over from Mr. Anderson in March - defended the party as a "reasonably appropriate even", when questioned. FULL REPORT: THEWEST.COM.AU/politics/federal-politics/abc-spends-45000-in-taxpayer-funds-on-office-farewell-for-ex-managing-director-david-anderson-c-20868985 | The West Australian (Australia) [Sport/Back Page]: "NO TURNING BACK NOW" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Aaron Kirkby Usman Khawaja's cricket future hangs in the balance after he was ruled out of the second Ashes Test with the back spasms that plagued the opener in Perth. Travis Head is now firming to replace him at the top of the order for the match in Brisbane from Thursday after his match winning innings in Perth. FULL REPORT: THEWEST.COM.AU/sport/the-ashes/the-ashes-australian-opener-usman-khawaja-ruled-out-of-second-test-as-josh-inglis-and-beau-webster-brought-in-c-20867902 |
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Wirral Globe: "'LOVING' PENSIONER DIES AFTER CRASH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca McGrath
Harry Murphy from Seacombe was the front seat passenger in a silver Toyota Yaris which was in collision with a silver Ford Focus on Bidston Link Road at approximately 11:30AM on Wednesday 29 October 2025.
Harry Murphy was taken to hospital where he later died from his injuries.
FULL REPORT: WirralGlobe.co.uk/news/25659418.wirral-pensioner-dies-involved-car-crash
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rebecca McGrath
Harry Murphy from Seacombe was the front seat passenger in a silver Toyota Yaris which was in collision with a silver Ford Focus on Bidston Link Road at approximately 11:30AM on Wednesday 29 October 2025.
Harry Murphy was taken to hospital where he later died from his injuries.
FULL REPORT: WirralGlobe.co.uk/news/25659418.wirral-pensioner-dies-involved-car-crash
| Daily Star: "HOLLY BROKE RIDER'S NECK" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Aaron Tinney / Bekka Barnard Holly Willoughby pleaded guilty to knocking a rider off his scooter – fracturing his neck – in her £25,000 Mini Cooper. Former This Morning host Holly Willoughby has pleaded guilty to knocking a scooter rider off his bike while driving near her West London home. FULL REPORT: DailyStar.co.uk/showbiz/breaking-holly-willoughby-pleads-guilty-36338441 | Daily Star (Sport/Back Page): "SPECIAL TON" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: John Cross Goal machine Erling Haaland wrote his name into the record books on a night of high drama at Craven Cottage. Erling Haaland scored his 100th UEFA Premier League goal but Manchester City Football Club had to survive an amazing Fulham Football Club fightback to move within two points of leaders Arsenal Football Club. The Manchester City football player took just 111 games to reach this milestone. |
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Arab News (Saudi Arabia): "JOURNALIST AMONG 4 KILLED IN ISRAELI ATTACKS IN GAZA, WEST BANK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: AP / AFP
Israeli Forces killed a journalist and a man near a Refugee Camp in Gaza, Health Workers said, and shot dead two Palestinians in West Bank.
FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2624216
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: AP / AFP
Israeli Forces killed a journalist and a man near a Refugee Camp in Gaza, Health Workers said, and shot dead two Palestinians in West Bank.
FULL REPORT: ArabNews.com/node/2624216
| The Times: "ECONOMISTS WARN OF LOW GROWTH AND HIGHER BILLS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Oliver Wright / Jack Barnett Rachel Reeves' decision to raise taxes to the highest level on record will constrain economic growth for years and deter people from saving, earning more money and taking the risk of becoming entrepreneurs. FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/comment/the-times-view/article/hopes-for-growth-fade-into-a-bleak-horizon-dx27hsvn7 | The Times (Sport/Back Page): "ROBIN SMITH DIES AGED 62" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Simon Wilde Robin Smith - the former England and Hampshire player who was one of the finest batsmen in the world in the late 1980s and early 1990s - has died at the age of 62. He was born in South Africa and died in Australia. FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/sport/cricket/article/robin-smith-dies-england-batsman-6kfpwrl8d |
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Gorey Guardian (Ireland): "TEEN HONOURED AFTER HE HELPED SAVE MAN'S LIFE IN ASHDOWN PARK"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rachel Cahill
A Wexford teen - Calem Murphy Kenny - was honoured by Gorey First Responders following his crucial role in saving a man's life while he was at work in a local hotel.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Rachel Cahill
A Wexford teen - Calem Murphy Kenny - was honoured by Gorey First Responders following his crucial role in saving a man's life while he was at work in a local hotel.
| Morning Star: "DON'T AXE JURY TRIALS, LAMMY IS WARNED" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Andrew Murray Ditch plans to axe jury trials, Labour MPs told David Lammy, as the Justice Secretary prepared his plans to attack ancient liberties. The dangers were highlighted by 17 MPs from The Labour Party FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/ditch-plans-axe-juries-mps-tell-lammy | Morning Star (Sport/Back Page): "ENGLAND TO TURN TO JACKS FOR SECOND ASHES TEST" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted Wildcard Will Jacks has been catapulted into England's team for the second Ashes Test, with the all-rounder preferred to Shoaib Bashir in Brisbane. Will Jacks has made two Test appearances. FULL REPORT: MorningStarOnline.co.uk/article/jacks-recalled-england-prioritise-batting-depth-brisbane |
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State Times (India): "OPERATION SINDOOR BEFITTING REPLY TO THOSE NOT UNDERSTANDING LANGUAGE OF PEACE: RAJNATH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted
Operation Sindoor is proof that India gives a befitting reply to those who do not understand the language of peace and goodwill, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said as he likened the action against terrorism to the strong will and leadership of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/operation-sindoor-befitting-reply-to-those-not-understanding-language-of-peace-rajnath
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Unlisted
Operation Sindoor is proof that India gives a befitting reply to those who do not understand the language of peace and goodwill, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said as he likened the action against terrorism to the strong will and leadership of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
FULL REPORT: StateTimes.IN/operation-sindoor-befitting-reply-to-those-not-understanding-language-of-peace-rajnath
| Daily Mirror: "NO JUSTICE" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Phil Cardy Families of the 97 Hillsborough victims say nothing has changed after a report slammed police – but said no action could be taken. The families of those killed in the Hillsborough blasted the probe into an Independent Office for Police Conduct, saying we will "never know the full extent of South Yorkshire Police's deception". FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/hillsborough-victims-will-never-justice-36340977 | Daily Mirror (Sport/Back Page): "TONBELIEVABLE" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: John Cross / Scott Trotter Erling Haaland wrote his name into the record books on a night of high drama. Erling Haaland scored his 100th UEFA Premier League goal. FULL REPORT: Mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/breaking-erling-haaland-premier-league-36291155 |
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The Yorkshire Post: "'UNIQUE' RUNWAY IS 'KEY' FOR AIRPORT"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn
The size of Doncaster Sheffield Airport's runway is "unique" amongst its regional competitors and was key to persuading Munich Airport International to get on board with the reopening project, the firm's Managing Director has said.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ralph Blackburn
The size of Doncaster Sheffield Airport's runway is "unique" amongst its regional competitors and was key to persuading Munich Airport International to get on board with the reopening project, the firm's Managing Director has said.
The Scotsman: "ONE IN FOUR SCOT DOCTORS SAY SERVICES ARE 'NORMALLY UNSAFE'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alistair Grant
One in four doctors believe services in their department are "normally unsafe", according to damning research by the British Medical Association.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Alistair Grant
One in four doctors believe services in their department are "normally unsafe", according to damning research by the British Medical Association.
The Guardian (Australia Edition): "BID BY GINA RINEHART'S COMPANY TO BUILD HELIPAD SET TO BE BLOCKED BY CITY OF PERTH"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Luca Ittimani
Gina Rinehart's company has claimed helicopter pads are a necessity of modern business as it fights to install one at its new headquarters in West Perth.
FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/business/2025/dec/02/gina-rinehart-helipad-company-headquarters-perth-council-vote-ntwnfb
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Luca Ittimani
Gina Rinehart's company has claimed helicopter pads are a necessity of modern business as it fights to install one at its new headquarters in West Perth.
FULL REPORT: TheGuardian.com/business/2025/dec/02/gina-rinehart-helipad-company-headquarters-perth-council-vote-ntwnfb
| The Times Scotland: "ECONOMISTS WARN OF LOW GROWTH AND HIGHER BILLS" LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Steven Swinford / Oliver Wright / Jack Barnett Rachel Reeves' decision to raise taxes to the highest level on record will constrain economic growth for years and deter people from saving, earning more money and taking the risk of becoming entrepreneurs. FULL REPORT: TheTimes.com/comment/the-times-view/article/hopes-for-growth-fade-into-a-bleak-horizon-dx27hsvn7 | The Times Scotland (Sport/Back Page): "RÖHL IN TALKS FOR TRANSFERS" LEAD SPORT CORRESPONDENT: Ronnie Esplin Danny Röhl is in discussions with Rangers Football Club chairman Andrew Cavenagh about bolstering his ailing squad in January. The German coach took over from Russell Martin in October following a disastrous start to the season for the Ibrox club which also saw Kevin Thelwell (Sporting Director) and Patrick Stewart (Chief Executive) depart last week. |
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Enniscorthy Guardian (Ireland): "ENNISCORTHY LAGGING BEHIND REST OF COUNTY"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Bourke
With new housing developments continuing to be announced for Gorey and Wexford town, councillors in Enniscorthy have asked why their district appears to be lagging behind.
FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/regionals/wexford/enniscorthy-news/wexford-council-urged-to-actively-search-for-land-for-houses-as-enniscorthy-continues-to-lag-behind-other-towns/a644964449.html
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Simon Bourke
With new housing developments continuing to be announced for Gorey and Wexford town, councillors in Enniscorthy have asked why their district appears to be lagging behind.
FULL REPORT: Independent.IE/regionals/wexford/enniscorthy-news/wexford-council-urged-to-actively-search-for-land-for-houses-as-enniscorthy-continues-to-lag-behind-other-towns/a644964449.html
Scottish Daily Mail: "CUT-PRICE ROYAL RENTS UNDER FIRE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Greenhill
An Official Inquiry has been launched into the Royal Family's Crown Estate properties following the scandal of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and his 'peppercorn rent' at Royal Lodge.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's rent scandal triggered a probe dragging in other senior royals.
FULL REPORT: http://DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15345087
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Greenhill
An Official Inquiry has been launched into the Royal Family's Crown Estate properties following the scandal of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and his 'peppercorn rent' at Royal Lodge.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's rent scandal triggered a probe dragging in other senior royals.
FULL REPORT: http://DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15345087
The Bolton News: "TEEN'S THREAT TO SET HIMSELF ON FIRE AT TOWN HALL"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan
A homeless teenager threatened to set himself on fire at Bolton Town Hall to "get the attention of the council", a court heard.
Mohammed Abu Bakr Ibrahim went into One Stop Shop in the Town Hall at approximately 11:40AM on 05 September.
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Joe Harrigan
A homeless teenager threatened to set himself on fire at Bolton Town Hall to "get the attention of the council", a court heard.
Mohammed Abu Bakr Ibrahim went into One Stop Shop in the Town Hall at approximately 11:40AM on 05 September.
The Daily Telegraph: "TREASURY MANDARIN DRAGGED IN TO OBR ROW"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Riley Smith / Dominic Penna / Szu Ping Chan
The Treasury’s top Civil Servant has been dragged into the row over whether Rachel Reeves misled the public about the state of the country's finances before the Budget.
FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/12/02/top-treasury-civil-servant-dragged-into-budget-fiasco
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Ben Riley Smith / Dominic Penna / Szu Ping Chan
The Treasury’s top Civil Servant has been dragged into the row over whether Rachel Reeves misled the public about the state of the country's finances before the Budget.
FULL REPORT: Telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/12/02/top-treasury-civil-servant-dragged-into-budget-fiasco
Edinburgh Evening News: "'CASTLE OUR LAST SCOTTISH SHOW'"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Neil Johnstone
Iconic alternative rock band Garbage has announced a special performance at Edinburgh Castle next Summer.
Edinburgh’s own Shirley Manson, the band's lead singer, is set to come home for the performance at Edinburgh Castle on Saturday 11 July 2026.
FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.Scotsman.com/news/garbage-announces-summer-gig-at-edinburgh-castle-5425265
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Neil Johnstone
Iconic alternative rock band Garbage has announced a special performance at Edinburgh Castle next Summer.
Edinburgh’s own Shirley Manson, the band's lead singer, is set to come home for the performance at Edinburgh Castle on Saturday 11 July 2026.
FULL REPORT: EdinburghNews.Scotsman.com/news/garbage-announces-summer-gig-at-edinburgh-castle-5425265
Daily Mail: "CUT-PRICE ROYAL RENTS UNDER FIRE"
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Greenhill
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's rent scandal triggered a probe dragging in other senior royals.
An Official Inquiry has been launched into the Royal Family's Crown Estate properties following the scandal of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and his 'peppercorn rent' at Royal Lodge.
FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15345087
LEAD STORY CORRESPONDENT: Sam Greenhill
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's rent scandal triggered a probe dragging in other senior royals.
An Official Inquiry has been launched into the Royal Family's Crown Estate properties following the scandal of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and his 'peppercorn rent' at Royal Lodge.
FULL REPORT: DailyMail.co.uk/news/article-15345087
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