“The state will take back control” – Wednesday’s front pages reflect on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s party conference speech. The Labour Party conference, being held in Liverpool, marks the first Labour conference in power in more than 15 years.
Away from the party conference, several front pages report on plans to evacuate Britons stuck in Lebanon amid rising violence in the region.
A handful of newspapers lead with showbiz and royal news.
Five men arrested on suspicion of murder after man disappeared a month ago For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsFive men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man went missing a month ago.Michael Wheeler, 37, has not been seen since he vanished on 24 August, missing several regular appointments and not contacting his “incredibly worried and desperate” family or friends.His car was then found abandoned in his hometown of Yeovil, Somerset,…
‘Her death was preventable’: Mother of murdered Libby Squire says report flashers to prevent worse crimes For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsThe mother of murdered student Libby Squire is urging women and girls to report crimes including flashing and voyeurism, as she warned her daughter’s death was “totally preventable”.The Hull university student was killed by predator Pawel Relowicz, now 28, who had an extensive history of escalating sexual offending.He dumped the 21-year-old’s body…
Starmer news: PM hails changed Labour Party as he tells conference big decisions are not easy Reaction to Keir Starmer’s Labour conference speechSign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inboxGet our free View from Westminster emailGet our free View from Westminster emailSir Keir Starmer has hailed a changed Labour Party as he delivered his first party conference speech as prime minister to a packed hall of delegates in Liverpool.In a wide-ranging address that lasted over an hour, he covered policies new and old, admitting: “I understand many of the decisions we must take…
Teen who stabbed Justin McLaughlin has sentence reduced Daniel Haig,18, stabbed Justin McLaughlin in the heart and left him to die on the platform of Glasgow’s High Street train station on October 16 2021. He was given a life sentence for the crime by Judge Lord Clark at the High Court in Edinburgh in August 2023. He was told he would have to serve a minimum term – known as a punishment part – of 16 years before he’d be eligible for parole. This prompted lawyers for Haig to go to the Court of Criminal Appeal in Edinburgh to argue…
Person rushed to hospital following incident in Glasgow The Glasgow Times previously reported that several roads in Govan were locked down by cops following a road traffic collision around 6.35am. Harmony Row between Helen Street and Harmony Square and Crossloan Road between Elder Street and Harmony Row were closed to all traffic, but have since re-opened. The force confirmed that a person has been taken to hospital, but did not give any more information regarding the crash. However, they did say that enquiries into the incident are ongoing. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 6.35am on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, we were called to a report of…
World first as Glasgow-based brewer makes ‘game changing’ move The Fairtrade-certified brewing supply chain for climate-resilient fonio grain was established in the space of just six months as a result of work between B-Corp-certified Brewgooder and fonio farming cooperatives in Guinea. This will ensure that farmers are paid a fairer price for their work and grain while fostering sustainable and equitable economic growth for their nearby communities. According to local cooperatives, 67 farmers have signed up, with two-thirds of those joining since Fairtrade certification. Depending on the growth and success of the supply chain, it’s hoped hundreds of farmers and…
'The more the better' – your view on cross-border collaboration to tackle NHS backlog The UK and Welsh governments have agreed to collaborate on healthcare to try to improve waiting times https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/health/the-more-better-your-view-29995210
Yorkshire has lowest ratio of bank branches to people in UK, says Which? According to Which, Yorkshire has lowest ratio of bank branches. The consumer group says 6,161 branches have been shut since 2015 and there are 30 constituencies without one. Yorkshire has the lowest ratio of bank branches to people of anywhere in the UK after a wave of closures that has left many places without a single outlet, research has found. The Yorkshire and the Humber region now has 248 branches left to serve a population of 5.6 million British people, according to consumer group Which? That equates…
Sinkhole opens up on AFC Wimbledon ground as Carabao Cup match called off Newcastle United’s Carabao Cup clash against AFC Wimbledon has been postponed after ‘extensive overnight flooding’ left sinkholes across the Plough Lane pitch. Floods caused chaos across the capital on Monday morning with AFC Wimbledon’s home ground, renamed the Cherry Red Records Stadium in 2021 for sponsorship reasons, washed out after the overnight downpours. The Dons’ home ground took a battering with videos on social media showing heavy flooding around the stadium blocking entrances. Another clip showed extensive damage to the Plough Lane pitch with small sections of…
Hunt for killer after boy stabbed to death in Woolwich street fight | UK News A teenage boy who was stabbed to death with a ‘zombie-style knife’ cried out ‘I’m 15, don’t let me die’ as he bled to death, a witness said. The youngster, who has not been named by police, was found with a stab wound shortly after 6.30pm after police were called to reports of a disturbance in Eglinton Road, Woolwich, on Sunday. He died a short time later and his next of kin were informed. No arrests have been confirmed. The murder investigation was launched ahead of…
Travel news: Monday’s rain and flooding causes delays and road closures | UK News Commuters face more travel misery today as the ongoing effects of heavy rain and flooding extend to a second day. The A421 in Marston Moretaine, Bedfordshire is still closed due to flooding blocking the road in both directions. This is having a knock-on effect on the A5, which is also blocked on its northbound carriageway. Yesterday saw railway lines flooded up and down the UK as huge swathes of the country were impacted by an amber weather warning for rain. Passengers might be entitled to delay…
Charles Bronson reveals most memorable jail mates over 50 years inside | UK News Notorious prisoner Charles Bronson has described his 50 years in prison as ‘horrendous and brutal’ at times – but says ‘I’ve still got hope’ of one day being freed. The 71-year-old – who changed his name to Salvador in 2014 – is one of Britain’s longest-serving inmates after first being jailed in 1974 for armed robbery. In the decades since, he has spent time in various prisons up and down the country, as well as Broadmoor Hospital, and claims to have rubbed shoulders with some of…
Police ‘increasingly worried’ about three missing teenage friends | UK News Detectives have said they are ‘increasingly concerned’ after three teenage friends all went missing. Fears are growing for the welfare of Shelley, 14, Roxanna, 13, and Jack, 15, who have not been seen for several days. Officers went public with their appeal for Shelley – who was last seen in Eastleigh near Southampton, Hants, six days ago – for the first time yesterday. But now, they have now extended that search to include Jack, who has not been seen in the same town since Sunday, and Roxanna, who was…
Best London beer halls and events to Celebrate Oktoberfest 2024 It’s that time of year again… grab your lederhosen and a stein, because Oktoberfest is upon us. But you don’t have to travel all the way to Germany to make the most of the epic beer festival, as you can celebrate right here in London. A number of bars, beerhalls and venues are putting on big events to mark the occasion throughout September and October, with plenty of specially brewed beers, traditional food, and showstopping entertainment. Here’s a look at some of the best places hosting Oktoberfest parties across the…
London weather to see temperatures drop to 12°C this week | UK News Autumn has arrived and temperatures are continuing to drop by the day ahead of a cold snap this weekend. Flood warnings were issued for 13 areas in England by the Environment Agency yesterday, with photos of residents wading through knee deep water and cars nearly submerged. After yesterday’s torrential rainfall across the UK – with some areas getting 120mm of rain in just one day – the skies are temporarily clearing up. Though we won’t see much rain today in London, parts of the region could see…
Pro-Putin TV channel simulates devastating nuclear strike on London | World News Russian television has shown a simulation of a nuclear strike on central London with more than 850,000 deaths. The startling four minute video was aired in an apparent effort to prevent Britain from giving permission to Ukraine to allow Storm Shadow missiles to hit targets inside Russia. The Putin entourage has repeatedly warned that he could use nuclear weapons, but now a simulation video has taken things to the next level. The video shown on Tsargrad’s Telegram channel begins by threatening: ‘Imagine for a moment that the unimaginable…
Trending News Inspiration Papers News that Matters Impact on your life Good News London weather to see temperatures drop to 12°C this week How many points Rodri’s injury will cost Manchester City, according to data Trending – Chancellor Rachel Reeves and PM Keir Starmer offer up new vision for Britain Israel strikes dozens more sites in southern Lebanon as thousands flee homes Previous Next Previous Next Henry Bolton@_HenryBolton Read More The reality is that Labour are only around three months in. They’ve hardly got started. Most people have no experience of living under a truly socialist government. You aren’t going…
UK Daily Trending stories Labour Party conference latest: Chancellor Rachel Reeves and PM Keir Starmer offer up new vision for Britain Coverage of the Labour Party conference continues to trend across UK media – online and in print – as the new government sets out its vision for a new Britain. Yesterday, Chancellor Rachel Reeves promised no return to austerity and offered up a more optimistic view of the British economy despite months of doom and gloom. On social media, users are still reacting to the events surrounding the chancellor’s speech. The print media looks ahead to Prime Minister Sir…
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
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
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