Daily Mirror – Star murder plot trial: Holly kidnap kit
The trial of a man accused of plotting to kidnap, rape and murder TV presenter Holly Willoughby is the Daily Mirror’s lead story. Defendant Gavin Plumb denies all charges. Gavin Plumb, 37, has been remanded in custody since October last year over an alleged plot to kidnap, rape and murder the former This Morning anchor, with the court today shown images of his alleged ‘kidnap kit’ – complete with rope, cable ties and handcuffs. Elsewhere, England footballer Phil Foden is pictured on the front splash. The paper reports the England star is back in the UK for the birth of his third child.
Holly Willoughby ‘murder plot’: Gavin Plumb created ‘kidnap kit’ and AI bot ‘to have fun with star’
The trial of the man accused of conspiring to kidnap, rape and murder TV personality Holly Willoughby began at Chelmsford Crown Court on Monday and continues today as it is expected to last two weeks. Gavin Plumb, 37, is charged with soliciting murder, and incitement to commit a kidnapping between 2nd and 5th October in Harlow, Essex. Willoughby was alerted to the alleged plot moments before going on air to present This Morning on 5th October. She later quit the ITV show after 14 years on the famous couch. [https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/holly-willoughby-kidnap-plot-live-33092115]
Inside Phil Foden’s dash back to UK: Who is pregnant girlfriend, return date and who are other kids
This week, football fans were stunned to hear that Phil Foden had left Germany midway through the Euros 2024 tournament. The FA confirmed in a statement that the 24-year-old midfielder from Stockport has flown back to the UK for a “pressing family matter” and The Mirror understands he is returning home for the birth of his third child with long-term girlfriend Rebecca Cooke The statement read: “Phil Foden has temporarily left the England camp and returned to the UK for a pressing family matter.” [https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/inside-phil-fodens-dash-back-33118034]
Nine bombshells from Starmer and Sunak’s ‘shouty’ head-to-head BBC TV election debate
Keir Starmer brutally told Rishi Sunak that he “might not be quite so out of touch” if he actually listened to voters in a brutal BBC debate. The Labour leader handed the heavy blow as the PM resorted to shouting over him in the final head-to-head debate of the General Election campaign. During the 75-minute showdown, a desperate Mr Sunak repeatedly interrupted his rival as they clashed on tax, immigration and sleaze. [https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/nine-bombshells-starmer-sunaks-shouty-33116269]
Jay Slater’s mum’s worrying admission as family swerves press conference
Concerns continue to grow for Jay Slater, the 19-year-old who vanished while holidaying with pals in Tenerife. And for worried mum Debbie Duncan, the past week and a half has been a living nightmare. Debbie, 55, headed to the Canary Island with other family members after learning Jay had disappeared on the morning of Monday, June 17. A desperate search is still underway, with loved ones still holding out hope that the apprentice bricklayer will be found safe and well. [https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/jay-slaters-mums-worrying-admission-33111144?int_source=nba]
UK weather: Met Office warns of huge temperature change of -9C in just two days
Temperatures will fall by up to 9C across the UK in the next couple of days, the Met Office has predicted. The UK heatwave will come to an abrupt end on Friday as a band of rain moves in from the west, and slowly works its way across Merseyside, Lancashire, Cumbria among other parts. The mercury is dropping though, and it’ll be the coldest day for a while on Saturday. The change in temperature will be obvious for many, particularly those in Scotland – where the mercury exceeded 25C across the Scottish Borders on Tuesday. [https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/uk-weather-met-office-warns-33116484]
Catch up on Today’s news summary – Paper Talk
A breakdown of the newspaper front pages.
Editorial 27 June 2024.
Last night’s BBC election debate dominates the Thursday front pages. The papers dig their heels into their camps with the left-leaning papers leading on the betting scandal engulfing the Conservative Party, whilst the right-leaning newspapers scrutinise Starmer’s plan – or lack of it – to deal with the small boats crossings.
Away from politics, various domestic stories are splattered across the papers, from the latest in the Holly Willougby trial to the news Phil Foden has briefly returned to the UK for the birth of his third child.
Many back pages pick up on Gareth Southgate’s comments asking fans to get behind the team following backlash over a few poor performances.