Metro – TV paramedic murder probe
The Metro leads on a paramedic who was found dead at home along with a woman, in what is being investigated as a double murder. Paramedic Daniel Duffield, who appeared in Channel 4’s 999: On the Frontline, is pictured on the front of Friday’s Metro as the paper gathers tributes to him after police in Staffordshire launched a double murder investigation into the deaths of Mr Duffield and his girlfriend Lauren Evans. Elsewhere the paper reviews Hugh Bonneville’s latest role as a national treasure news presenter who faces a a potentially career-ending slip-up after being accused of telling a sexist joke at a wedding. “So Hugh’s getting cancelled?” teases Metro after the four-part series was launched on Thursday.
Paramedic found dead next to woman’s body in double murder was star of Channel 4 show
One of the victims found dead in a suspected double murder has been identified as Daniel Duffield – star of 999: On the Frontline. The 24-year-old’s body was found next to that of Lauren Evans, 22, at a house in Cannock on Tuesday. Ellie, who appeared on the Channel 4 show with him, said she is still trying to come to terms with his death in a tribute to him.
Inside Douglas is Cancelled Hugh Bonneville’s private life after split from wife of 25 years
Over the years, Hugh Bonneville has become known for his roles playing beloved characters in franchises like Downton Abbey and Paddington. However, his latest role in ITV’s Douglas is Cancelled, created by Steven Moffat, will see him play a national treasure news presenter who is faced with a potentially career ending slip-up after being accused of telling a sexist joke at a wedding.
Catch up on Today’s news summary – Paper Talk
If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read.
Editorial 28 June 2024.
Friday’s newspapers are dominated by the general election and with less than a week until polling days, they are keen to force home their messages.
The traditional right-leaning newspapers are slamming Nigel Farage’s Reform Party – the true threat to the Conservatives at this election after members were recorded making racist, homophobic and Islamophobic comments. Other right-leaning papers are tapping into fears that Labour will end up with a supermajority if disillusioned Conservative voters decide to cast their vote for Reform.
The left-leaning newspapers, continue to push Labour’s plans if they are elected this July. These include plans to fix the NHS and close loopholes for private schools.
Other domestic topics, from celebrity news to football, are splashed on the front pages. The back pages lead on the England football team ahead of their Sunday clash against Slovakia.