Author: David Pike

David Pike is an experienced news journalist with over 20 years experience as a UK News editor for WTX News and other news publications.

Wednesday’s front pages offer a welcome break from the dominant stories over the past few weeks, as politics slips off many front pages, leaving room for other domestic topics and some showbiz gossip. 

The BBC’s apology regarding the Strictly Come Dancing scandal is a prominent story for many of the tabloids, amid whispers the popular reality TV show could face the axe. Many of the front pages carry pictures of the three-time Olympic dressage champion, Charlotte Dujardin, who’s pulled out of the Paris Games after a video emerged which she said showed her “making an error of judgement”.

Football dominates the back pages, including the latest transfer reports and gossip.

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London weather warms up as skies clear – but how long will it last? | UK News After yesterday’s grey skies, London is clearing up to give way to sunshine and warmer temperatures today. Though parts of the capital could see the odd rain shower throughout the day, most will bask in the sun. London will see a high of 26°C and a high UV index – so make sure to wear some sun cream…

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UK Daily Trending stories Trending – Kamala Harris in race for the White House US politics remains the number one trending story across the world today – both online and in print, as the race for the White House heats up. All eyes have now turned from President Joe Biden to his Vice President Kamala Harris, following Biden’s announcement he won’t seek re-election but will see out the rest of his term as president. The…

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Tuesday’s front pages, for the second day, are heavily dominated by US politics. Many broadsheets turn their focus to Vice President Kamala Harris as millions of dollars in donations to the Democrats have started to pour in, and Democratic heavyweights throw their support behind the VP. 

The UK tabloids are less focused on US politics and look a little closer to home with various domestic stories featured as the leads. 

The back pages are focused on Premier League gossip and the upcoming Paris Olympics.

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Tourist collapses after King’s Guard horse bites her on the arm | UK News In case you’ve had your fill of major historical events over the past couple of weeks, here’s a reminder that some things never change. This time it’s people’s eagerness to remind the world that warning signs can never quite be big enough. The notice in question is a plaque outside the Household Cavalry Museum in London which reads: ‘Beware, horses may…

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A murder investigation is under way following a shooting in Ladbroke Grove (Picture: Marcin Nowak/LNP) Teenager, 15, shot dead at family fun day in ‘Teletubbies park’ | UK News A 15-year-old boy has been shot dead during a ‘family fun day’ at a park in Notting Hill. Emergency services responded to reports of a shooting at Hornimans Park, also known as ‘Teletubbies park’, at around 7.20pm yesterday. The boy had been fatally wounded and succumbed…

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Serial killer John Christie arriving at court in London to face charges of murder in 1953 (Picture: Keystone/Getty Images) How a mild, middle-aged man turned his London terrace into a graveyard | UK News Highlight the bias, if any in the title by underlining the biased words or phrase in the original title The shabby, dilapidated facade of 10 Rillington Place looked like every other terrace on the west London street. However, behind its front…

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No arrests have yet been made and police want to question the man pictured (Picture: Metropolitan Police Service) Painted Pride flags defaced by vandal for third time in Forest Gate | UK News A man is wanted for a string of homophobic and transphobic hate crimes after he vandalised Pride flags three times. The three large Pride flags were vandalised outside Forest Gate railway station in London, on Friday. This follows vandalism on June 23 and…

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UK Daily Trending stories Trending – Joe Biden drops out of the presidential election race It’ll be no surprise that today’s biggest trending story – across the globe – is news the current sitting US President has announced he will not seek re-election. Joe Biden will remain in office until the end of his term. He has given his support to his vice president Kamala Harris – who is widely expected to become the official…

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Monday’s front pages are dominated by one story: Joe Biden’s announcement he will not seek re-election in November, and backing his vice president Kamala Harris to be the Democratic candidate. The president had been under growing pressure to step aside following a disastrous TV debate performance that had many Americans questioning his age and mental fitness. Despite attempting to mount several comebacks, a few other high-profile gaffes only added to the pressure – which saw high-profile Democrats and Democratic figures call on the president to step aside. Biden will remain in office until the end of his term. The US will head to the polls in November to elect their new president – a race that now looks likely to be Kamala Harris vs Donald Trump. The new president will assume office in January 2025. 

Away from US politics, a handful of tabloids report on the Strictly Come Dancing bullying scandal, whilst the back pages are dominated by golf and cricket.

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Prices fall in 49% of homes in area just 28 minutes from Kings Cross If you’re on the hunt for a new home within easy reach of London, you’ve probably been working through a list areas that are feasible for your commuter and within your budget. But have you considered St Albans, in Hertfordshire? Although house prices in St Albans are usually pretty sky-high, we’re currently in a rare moment where you can bag yourself…

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Break out the suncream – summer is finally well and truly here (Picture: PA Wire) UK to swelter in up to 31C temperatures today as heatwave moves in | UK News Summer is finally here. Temperatures are set to hit nearly 31C today as hot weather finally moves into the British Isles. Today’s heat brings an end to the rubbish weather conditions we’ve seen so far this summer, with consistent low pressure bringing heavy winds, clouds,…

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