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Body found in park after search for missing teenager, 19 Tributes have poured in after a body was found in the search for missing Northumberland teenager Reagan Brown. The 19-year-old from Hexham was first reported missing from the Newcastle city centre on Monday, and family members said her disappearance was ‘extremely out of character’. Police divers and mountain rescue teams were seen in Leazes Park on Wednesday yesterday afternoon, where a body was discovered Although formal identification is yet to take place, Reagan’s next of kin have been notified and are currently being supported by specially-trained officers. Her sister Shaina…

One of Britain’s most powerful men is about to pack it all in Nadhim Zahawi, a powerful Tory MP once seen as a future party leader, has apparently had enough. Zahawi said in a statement posted on X today he will not stand in the next general election. Having represented Stratford-on-Avon since 2010, he said today he ‘had come to feel that the time is right for a new, energetic Conservative to represent’ the West Midlands constituency. He added: ‘With the exception of convincing my wife to marry me, it has been the greatest honour of my life to represent…

A man nicknamed ‘The Eunuch Maker’ who performed illegal castrations and livestreamed them on the dark web has been jailed for 22 years.

Front page summary The Independent – Another Tory MP defects as Sunak is ambushed at PMQs The Independent leads on the defection of Tory MP Natalie Elphicke to Labour. The front page reports that Sir Keir Starmer faces left-wing backlash over the defection. Rishi Sunak was rocked by more political drama ahead of the general election, it adds. The front page features an image of Elphicke sitting on the Labour benches at PMQs following the dramatic switching. The Independent – Rafah faces fire of hell as Israeli tanks close in By WTX NewsMay 8, 2024 The main stories Like this…

Front page summary The Guardian – Scientists despair amid forecast of at least 2.5C temperature rise An image of Sir Keir and Ms Elphicke features on the front of the Guardian, which also reports that the Labour leader is facing anger from within his party after welcoming Ms Elphicke. Meanwhile, the paper headlines on a survey it has carried out which found that hundreds of the world’s leading scientists expect global temperatures to rise to at least 2.5C (4.5F) above pre-industrial levels this century, with “catastrophic” consequences for humanity. The Guardian – Garrick Club members vote to lift 193-year ban…

Front page summary Metro – Hear’s to you Opal A girl born completely deaf can now hear after having world-leading gene therapy in an NHS trial, the Metro reports. An 18-month-old girl can hear for the first time thanks to a groundbreaking gene therapy for deafness. Opal underwent a gene therapy infusion in her right ear during surgery in September after her parents heard about CHORD gene therapy from an ear, nose throat (ENT) surgeon at their local hospital. Elsewhere, the front page reports on Eurovision. The Metro – King Charles too busy to see Harry: ‘Sorry son, I’m a…

Front page summary The Sun – Diana family backs Harry The Sun newspaper leads on Prince Harry’s return to the UK for a charity event. The prince was supported by Princess Diana’s family at the event. His father King Charles was attending another event in London at the same time. The front page asks if Daytime TV has died after viewing figures have dropped. The Sun – Who can blame the King? By WTX NewsMay 8, 2024 The main stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy … just click the icon below:) Have your say…

Front page summary Daily Express – Has there ever been a more shameless betrayal? “Tory turncoat” Natalie Elphicke and Sir Keir Starmer “faced outrage from both sides of the House” over their “shameless political pact”, the Daily Express reports. The front page features an image of King Charles. Daily Express – ‘Myth migrants boost economy must be busted’  By WTX NewsMay 8, 2024 The main stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy … just click the icon below:) Have your say Newspaper Stand

Front page summary Daily Mirror – No Royal Reunion: World’s Apart … Prince Harry and his father the King were two miles apart in London on Tuesday but did not meet, the Daily Mirror reports. The Mirror says the pair are “worlds apart”. The front page features an interview with Lorraine Kelly – who’s going to be a grandmother for the first time. Daily Mirror – EURO 2024: Extra time in the pub By WTX NewsMay 8, 2024 The main stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy … just click the icon below:) Have your…

Thursday’s front pages focus on the defection of MP Natalie Elphickle from Conservatives to Labour – with neither the left-leaning or right-leaning newspapers particularly happy about the situation. 

For the left-leaning newspapers, controversial figure Natalie Elphickle has ‘split the Labour Party’ with several of the papers unhappy that Sir Keir welcomed her into the party. Natalie Elphickle is known for far-right views and had previously defended her convicted sex offender former husband. For the right-leaning newspapers, her defection is a betrayal, especially given the timing, with a general election around the corner. 

Several of Thursday’s newspapers carry photos of King Charles and Prince Harry who were both at London events yesterday in the sunshine. Harry is back in the UK for a three-day charity event. 

Elsewhere, away from the main leads, the UK front pages cover a variety of domestic news. 

The back pages cover last night’s Champions League final as Real Madrid beat Bayern Munich 2-1 (4-3 agg), and the controversial late equaliser that was ruled out for Bayern. Real Madrid will meet Borussia Dortmund in London for the final.