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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

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

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

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

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

Just one day until the election, the front pages continue to be dominated by domestic politics.

Wednesday’s newspapers report on the late intervention in the election campaign by former Prime Minister Boris Johnson. The right-leaning newspapers that traditionally back the Conservative Party have welcomed the intervention of Boris Johnson – believing he can help stop the Tories from being completely wiped out. 

The left-leaning newspapers are fully behind Labour’s final push, reporting that the 14 years of economic austerity and Tory failures are almost over.

Away from the election, there’s room on the front pages for pictures of Andy Murray after news came he had pulled out of his last-ever Wimbledon Singles. The back pages continue their Wimbledon coverage, and there’s room to report on the latest from the Euros.

The Counter Soho restaurant review: ‘legendary Mediterranean food’ Notting Hill’s upmarket Turkish grill, The Counter, has reached something of a mythical status – whispers of a promised land filled with white chocolate babaganoush and almond-flaked lamb chops. Now Kemal Demirasal, one of Turkey’s most aclaimed chefs, has opened his second London restaurant right in the middle of Soho. But does the new venture measure up to its West London predecessor? The Verdict: 8/10 AMBIENCE: ★★★★★ PRICE: £££ QUALITY: ★★★★☆ BOTTOM LINE: Some people have had very bad things to say about The Counter. I’m not one of those people. It’s a sophisticated restaurant with some…

Dame Judi Dench just broke a 193-year tradition aged 89 Dame Judi Dench and Dame Siân Phillips have just become the first women to join The Garrick Club in its 193-year history, it has been reported. In May, around 60% of members of the London private members club voted to admit women in a move that was reportedly previously blocked. The Covent Garden’s closely-guarded members list has been a point of contention over the years, with many criticising those involved in an institution that until recently barred women. Until now, no woman had been allowed into the Garrick unless invited…

Audi driver speeds wrong way on M4 motorway in west London | UK News A dangerous driver was spotted in the fast lane of a motorway in London – on the wrong side of the road. The driver of a white Audi caused panic on the M4 after travelling in the wrong direction of the major carriageway near Heston in Hounslow. A video shows the Audi A3 suddenly appear on the motorway at around 9.18pm on Friday, June 27. The illegal move was caught on camera by a passenger in an oncoming Tesla whose driver luckily spotted the car in…

New train line from London to Manchester could plug HS2 hole | UK News Plans for new trains with ‘up to 50% cheaper fares’ between London and Manchester have been revealed after the HS2 drama that ended with its northern leg being cancelled. A fleet of multi-million pound electric trains could finally be the solution to transport woes that have long plagued the capital and the north of England. London Northwestern Railway unveiled plans to launch a new train service in the next two years after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s controversial decision to scrap the northern leg of the much-anticipated…

Inside London’s secret slums taken over by squatters | UK News ‘Tom’ has lived in various squats for ten years. Homeless since he was 17, he hasn’t known a permanent safe place to call home at any point in his adult life. Now 28, Tom’s lost count of the different types of property he’s lived in, but, so far, he has managed to find somewhere to sleep in abandoned warehouses, vacant offices, empty schools, a police station, fire station, post office and even a leisure centre. ‘It’s a just a way of life,’ Tom tells Metro. He’s part of the…

Two boys aged 15 and 16 shot in London | UK News Two teenagers have been injured in a late-night shooting in London. Armed police went to Verity Close in Notting Hill at around 11.40pm last night following reports of gunshots. Officers found two boys, aged 15 and 16, with gunshot wounds and they were taken to hospital by paramedics. A Met Police spokesman said: ‘Their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. ‘Trident detectives are leading the investigation and are working closely with colleagues from the Central West Command Unit who police Kensington.’ ‘A crime scene remains in place.’…

Inmate ‘filmed having sex with Wandsworth prison guard’ was jailed for heist as girlfriend ‘hospitalised’ | UK News A prisoner who was allegedly filmed having sex with an officer inside HMP Wandsworth was jailed over a £65,000 heist and has a heavily pregnant girlfriend at home. Linton Weirich, 36, was jailed in April after raiding a property in Kensington, west London, in March 2022. He stole a litany of handbags, jewellery and a laptop which were kept inside a safe in the luxury flat. Weirich has a partner outside of jail who is said to be seven months pregnant, and…

General election 2024: The polls suggest Labour’s in line for a supermajority. Is that just what the media wants you to believe? In just a few days the UK will head to the polls for the 2024 general election where opinion polls have us believing Labour will be ushered into No 10 with a landslide win that will effectively wipe out the Conservative Party.  After more than 14 years in power, few believe the Conservatives will be re-elected on Thursday but the traditional right-leaning Conservative-supporting newspapers are using their precious article space to convince their readers to keep voting Tory. …

The Benefits from Pacific trade deal are ‘going to be enormous’ says Andrea Leadsom The News Bias Exposed Fact Check Related News Left leaning mostly factual USA Media UK polls point to a massive win for Labour. The party doesn’t want voters to think victory is a done dealThere’s been one main narrative since the U.K.’s Conservative Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called a general election back in May — that the opposing Labour Party would win the vote with a landslide.While voter polls may have differed in scale and methodology, the results have pointed in one direction, showing that the…

Tories narrow gap to Labour in poll as Sunak says election result not ‘foregone conclusion’ The News Bias Exposed Fact Check Related News Right leaning Mostly factual Conservatives A new poll shows the Tories have narrowed Labour’s lead in the election as Rishi Sunak said the outcome on July 4 is not a “foregone conclusion”.The new survey from Savanta for the Telegraph on voter intention shows the Conservatives have closed their gap behind Labour to 15 points, the smallest lead for Sir Keir Starmer’s party by this pollster for a month.Multiple opinion polls have suggested the Labour party is 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

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

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

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

It will come as no surprise that Tuesday’s front pages continue with their coverage of the upcoming UK general election. UK voters head to the polls on Thursday to elect a new party into power, with all opinion polls heavily suggesting a Labour government will be ushered into No 10. 

With only a few days left the papers are firmly in their camps with who they are backing – and their front pages reflect that. The liberal left-leaning papers lead on Labour’s promises of a brighter future, whilst the traditional Conservative-supporting right-leaning newspapers warn their readers not to abandon the Tories and go to Reform UK. The papers say a vote for Reform will keep Labour in power for many years. The right-wing papers have accepted this general election loss and instead have focused on making sure the Conservatives remain the official opposition. 

Elsewhere, US politics also finds space on the front page after the US Supreme Court ruled that former presidents are entitled to some degree of immunity from criminal prosecution.

Wandsworth prison video officer is a ‘married swinger’ | UK News Linda Se Sousa, has been named as the prison officer who is allegedly seen having sex in a video with an inmate at Wandsworth Prison A female HMP Wandsworth prison officer who is alleged to have had sex with an inmate on camera is a married swinger, it has been claimed. Linda De Sousa Abreu, 29, who was today charged with misconduct in public office by the Met Police is said to have had sex with an inmate at HMP Wandsworth in a sex tape which was circulated widely.…

Hundreds of Wimbledon fans camp overnight in hope of bagging best tickets | UK News Hundreds of dedicated Wimbledon fans have set up camp in south west London, hoping to pick up the best tickets. The major tennis tournament doesn’t kick off until tomorrow, but in a time-honoured tradition a long queue has already formed, with people planning to sleep in tents overnight. Photos taken in Wimbledon Park this morning show fans sitting in camping chairs and enjoying picnics as they settle in for long wait. Others kept themselves busy by playing a spot of tennis by the tents, while…

I grew up queer and terrified – moving to the UK changed everything I remember from an early age struggling with my gender. I felt very uncomfortable in girl’s clothes like dresses, skirts and (god forbid) tights. I would always sit ‘like a boy’ with my legs spread, which, well, didn’t make anyone in my family happy. Growing up queer in Russia made me feel apprehensive most of the time. It’s only been since moving to London that I’ve felt calm. The real drama with my identity began with the physical changes of puberty, which were especially distressing for 12-year-old…

London weather update as England faces Slovakia in Euro 2024 | UK News The weekend weather in the UK has resumed to normal and easygoing temperatures after the heatwave as Three Lions face Slovakia in the Euro. As the month of June nears its end, you can let now out a sigh of relief if you found the mini heatwave a bit too much. If you’re heading out to a pub beer garden to watch the Euro 2024 game England vs Slovakia, you should be fine without an umbrella in most parts of the country. The latest Met Office weather…