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Major rule change for National Lottery scratchcards you should know about Lottery scratchcard players have been warned of a major change in payments to winners. If your scratchcard has revealed a win in excess of £500 and up to £50,000, you are now required to follow a new process to get hold of the money. The new rules were introduced after operator Allwyn took over from Camelot. Previously, Post Office branches were able to pay prize cheques. However, this changed from February 1 after Post Office payouts were stopped.

Woman, 18, killed in horror A515 crash hours before Mother’s Day A young woman has died in a crash in Derbyshire the day before Mother’s Day. The woman, 18, was pronounced dead at the scene near Cubley. In a statement, police said: ‘Officers investigating a fatal collision on the A515 are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage. ‘The collision, involving a Peugeot 107 and a Land Rover Discovery, occurred on near Cubley at around 12.30pm on Saturday 9 March.

Front page summary The Observer – Revealed: legal fears over new Gove definition of extremism  Housing Secretary Michael Gove is to announce a plan to ban individuals and groups that “undermine the UK’s system of liberal democracy” from official meetings, writes The Observer. However, there are fears the move could face a legal challenge.Elsewhere, Labour is stepping up its preparations to govern according to the paper. A general election is expected later this year, and polling puts Labour ahead by miles.There’s a picture of Marcus Smith – whose last-minute drop kick gave England the win over Ireland. The Observer  –…

Front page summary The Sunday Times – Johnson flew for secret talks with autocratAccording to The Sunday Times, Boris Johnson took a secret trip to meet with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. The talks, which are described as “highly unusual”, centred on the war in Ukraine as well as normalising the relationship with the UK, the story says. It adds that Johnson did not respond to queries about who instigated the talks, or why.“England slam Irish hopes” is the caption above a photo of a jubilant Smith on the front page.Like many other papers, the Sunday Times is previewing tonight’s Oscars. The…

Front page summary The Sunday Telegraph – Don’t march alongside extremists, Gove tells protestersThe Sunday Telegraph writes Michael Gove is urging pro-Palestine protesters to steer clear of extremist groups and condemned anti-Israel chants – ahead of publishing a new official definition of extremism.The paper has seen documents circulated to the Home Office and Downing Street which show that officials working for Mr Gove “have drawn up plans for ‘trailblazer’ departments to pilot the scheme”, it reports. The paper, like many of Sunday’s front pages, also features a prominent image of England’s Marcus Smith whose drop goal secured a win in the…

Front page summary Sunday Express – Labour are cowards over small boat crisisLabour have been branded as “cowards” by Home Secretary James Cleverly who says the party is resisting the Rwanda plan only because they fear it will work, reports the Sunday Express.Mr Cleverly also accuses Labour of having no alternative migrant plan.Prince Edwards makes the paper, as he gives a rare interview to mark his 60th birthday.England’s win over Ireland and the Oscars make the paper. Sunday Express – Cut tax or lose grey voteBy WTX NewsMarch 3, 2024 The main stories Like this article? why don’t you share…

Front page summary Sunday Mirror – Brianna legacy starts in schoolsThe Sunday Mirror leads on Brianna Ghey’s mother, Esther, launching a campaign in schools to instil kindness in children. Brianna, 16, was murdered last year in a park by two teenagers.Elsewhere, the paper looks ahead to tonight’s Academy Awards in the US. Sunday Mirror – Andrew faces fresh court bombshell By WTX NewsMarch 3, 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 The Sun on Sunday – Hugh’s New LadyDownton Abbey star Hugh Bonneville has been spotted by The Sun On Sunday dating actress and divorcee Claire Rankin. Bonneville recently split up from Lulu Williams after 25 years of marriage.Private letters written by Princess Diana are set to go on sale for $1m in the US makes the front page. The Sun – F1 Horner breaks silence: Red Bullish By WTX NewsMarch 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

There isn’t much unity across the Sunday front pages with most splashes leading on separate domestic topics. There’s some light coverage of the UK political scene, with several papers looking at what a Labour government will look like, providing they win the upcoming general election. 

The Women’s FA Cup returns this weekend as the quarter-finals get underway.