Friday's papers carry a variety of stories, including news the government is launching a commission to reform social care.

Sun and Guardian front pages for 3 January 2025

Sara's dad 'attacked' in prison and social care 'shake-up'

A dispute between Slovakia and Ukraine over Russian natural gas transit has been escalating.

People rest at a refugee shelter in a school gym in the village of Ubla, Slovakia, in February 2022 after Russia launched its war against Ukraine

Slovakia threatens to cut benefit for Ukrainians

As businesses and bars re-open, the BBC's Carl Nasman talks to people returning to Bourbon Street.

Two women stood on a street in New Orleans, they are both looking in different directions

Watch: Mixed emotions as people return to street of New Orleans attack

Former Burnley striker Ashley Barnes returns to the club on a short-term deal after leaving Norwich by mutual consent.

Ashley Barnes celebrating a goal for Burnley

Striker Barnes rejoins Burnley after leaving Norwich

John O'Connor, 58, was pronounced dead in Cluain Fada, New Ross, shortly after 11:00 on Tuesday.


Two white Garda vans are parked side by side outside a residential property. The van on the left is smaller and a garda officer appears to be standing in front of the vehicle. The door on the larger van on the right has its sliding door open.

Man in court charged in connection with Wexford death

He will be replaced by Republican Joel Kaplan, a former White House deputy chief of staff under President Bush.

Mark Zuckerberg, chief executive of Meta, in a blue T-shirt and sunglasses, with Sir Nick Clegg in a white long-sleeve T-shirt, both laughing

Nick Clegg leaves Meta ahead of Trump's return as US president

Listen to ABC Grandstand as Australia face India in the fifth Test at Sydney Cricket Ground.

Bumrah strikes with final ball of day to boost India against Australia

Teenager Luke Littler thrashes Stephen Bunting 6-1 with a ruthless display to set up a PDC World Championship final against Michael van Gerwen on Friday.

Littler thrashes Bunting to set up Van Gerwen final

A review of the front page stories from the daily and weekly newspapers in Wales.

Front page of the South Wales Echo newspaper and The Wrexham Leader newspaper

Wales' papers: Ex-officer's shock prison claims and snow warning

A long diversion is in place for lorries, but businesses say they fear people will avoid the town.

Huw Murphy is wearing a grey zip-up fleece and has short grey hair. He is stood next to a yellow road sign which reads "gwaith yn dechrau yma 09:00 - 06/01/2025 am 8 wythnos", which is Welsh for "work starts here at 09:00 - 06/01/2025 for eight weeks"

Shops fear eight-week road closure will hit trade

Mike Thomas anxiously awaits news of whether he will keep getting his life-extending MND treatment.

Mike Thomas, who has a bald head and is wearing a blue polo top, sat in a cream-coloured armchair and smiling while looking at the camera. Jayne who has short blonde hair and is wearing a black, long-sleeved turtle neck t shirt is sat behind him, on one of the arms of the chair, and has her arms round him

Man's anxious wait for MND drug approval

The ruling marks a significant moment in the long running battle over how to regulate internet providers.

A Christmas wreath hangs above the entry to the Federal Communications Commission office

Court strikes down US net neutrality rules

The Lijjat co-operative, run by women, employs more than 45,000 people and is famous for its crispy poppadoms.

Several packs of Lijjat papad strewn, with its brand name and logo painted on them

How a home-made snack empowered Indian women

Manager Jim Goodwin says they will attempt to do a deal to keep Scottish Premiership top scorer Sam Dalby at Dundee United beyond this season.

Dundee Utd doing 'all we can' to keep Dalby - Goodwin

Marcus Rashford rejects three lucrative offers from Saudi Arabia, Manchester United will try to fund an £80m move for Viktor Gyokeres, Aston Villa want Donyell Malen, plus more.

Marcus Rashford alongside the BBC Sport Gossip logo

Rashford rejects lucrative Saudi offers - Friday's gossip

Rangers showed hunger, workrate, creativity and ambition to blow Celtic away. But can they maintain those levels, asks Tom English?

Robin Propper celebrates scoring for Rangers

'Real Rangers stand up, but can they keep standing?'

England will play two Tests against Argentina in July in their first tour of South America since 2017.

Steve Borthwick wearing an England T-shirt

England to play two Tests in Argentina this summer

Lombardy's president, who confirmed the news, says Missoni's death is "a great loss for Italy".

Rosita Missoni, wearing a Missoni cardigan in a distinctive rainbow pattern with a bold statement necklace and earrings, waves at viewers during a dashion show in 2017

Rosita Missoni, co-founder of Italian label, dies aged 93

Ryan Wellings, 30, of Bispham, denies driving Kiena Dawes to kill herself through domestic abuse.

Kiena Dawes smiles at the camera, she has long dark hair and silver hoop earrings.

I'm not a monster, manslaughter-accused tells trial

An action group has been formed in a bid to tackle the ongoing problems.

A large amount of sand has covered a pavement with a set of four benches on it, which are difficult to sit on due to the sand. Yellow cones have been put on the benches. A white yacht is moored up on the opposite side of a wall by the benches.

'Blown sand makes road a danger' - residents

The Scottish Professional Football League has appealed for fans to contact Police Scotland with information that will help find whoever threw a coin that struck Celtic midfielder Arne Engels during Thursday's Old Firm derby away to Rangers.

Celtic's Arne Engels (centre) was hit by a coin late in the Old Firm game

SPFL appeals for witnesses after Engels hit by coin

The show's trailer drops a day after the Duchess of Sussex returned to Instagram.

The Duchess of Sussex pictured wearing a white sleeveless jumper smiling a she places a cup on the kitchen counter

Meghan announces new Netflix lifestyle show

Neil Critchley says dominant Hearts should have been out of sight before they required two "magnificent" saves from Craig Gordon late on in the 1-0 win over Motherwell.

Critchley grateful for Gordon's 'magnificent' saves in Hearts win

Manager Jimmy Thelin insists there is no crisis at Aberdeen after his side lost at home to Ross County, making it nine games without a win for the Dons.

Aberdeen nine games without victory but 'not in crisis' - Thelin

The men gave their guest a ticket to the PDC World Darts Championship as well as a hotel room.

A group of eight men strike celebratory poses inside a venue with customer tables. Seven of them wear Mexican costumes, including embroidered jackets, a cape or sombreros. An older man in the centre is wearing a hat but not the other fancy dress items. 

Friends take homeless man to darts championship

Manager Philippe Clement says the manner of Rangers' win over Celtic shows they are making progress.

Everyone can see Rangers 'on right track' - Clement

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers suggests being so far ahead at the top of the Scottish Premiership might have "subconsciously" affected his side in their Old Firm defeat.

Rodgers says lead maybe 'took Old Firm edge off' for Celtic

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Newport County vs AFC Wimbledon in League Two

AFC Wimbledon celebrate goal against Newport

AFC Wimbledon up to second after win at Newport

Bromley extend their unbeaten run to 12 matches in League Two with an impressive 3-0 win at Gillingham.

Bromley's Jude Arthurs celebrates his goal against Gillingham

Bromley beat Gills to go 12 unbeaten in League Two

Staff at Princes Food factory sites will strike over pay in January.

Google view of the Princes Long Sutton white and blue sign perched on grass off a main road. The factory can be seen behind it with several cars in a car park.

Union warns of shop food shortages during strike

People partake in a moment of silence to remember the victims of Wednesday's deadly attack.

Three people wearing red boas dance in New Orleans ahead of the Sugar Bowl

Fans flock to Sugar Bowl in New Orleans after deadly New Year's attack

Peter and Loughlin Devlin died at the scene of the collision outside the village of Killylea.

Two men, father and son smile at the camera. Peter, on the left, wears a black polo shirt, while Loughlin, on the right, has a beard, short light coloured hair and a maroon flowery shirt. 

Man charged after Armagh father and son killed in crash

Follow build-up and coverage as Gillingham host Bromley and Newport host Wimbledon in League Two.

League Two: Wimbledon win to move into second, Bromley ease past Gillingham

A 38-year-old man was found with a severe knife wound in Rochdale in the early hours of Wednesday.

A Google street view shot of Sussex Street, Rochdale

Murder arrest over New Year's Day street stabbing

Knife-related offences fall in the under-24 age group as police seek more community help.

A silver police van in the foreground with the Cleveland Police logo on the bonnet. Three officers wearing dark clothing are talking to each other in the background.


Youth knife crime reduced, figures show

Las Vegas police say the driver of the burned vehicle is US Green Beret Matthew Livelsberger of Colorado.

A photo of the Tesla Cybertruck that exploded at the Trump International Hotel turning off the Strip onto Fashion Show Drive is shown as Sheriff Kevin McMahill talks to the news media at Metropolitan Police Department headquarters in Las Vegas Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025.

Man in exploded Cybertruck was elite soldier and shot himself before blast

Dale Randall stepped up in front of 19,000 fans after a plea for help went out.

Dale Randall wears a grey hooded top. He is smiling and has short hair. 
On a wall behind him are football-related pictures

Fan steps in after referee injured at Bluebirds game

Live text coverage of the PDC World Darts Championship as Luke Littler and Michael van Gerwen reach the final.

PDC World Darts Championship - Littler beats Bunting 6-1 to reach final against Van Gerwen

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Inter Milan vs Atalanta in the Super Cup

Inter Milan v Atalanta

Thomas Tuchel is set to watch Tottenham's Premier League match at home against Newcastle on Saturday - the German's first game since starting his role as England head coach.

Thomas Tuchel during an England news conference in October

England boss Tuchel to watch Spurs v Newcastle

Council officials say the state of the Grade II* listed mill in Keighley is being closely monitored.

A stone built mill building with empty windows and an exposed roof with collapsed beams

Derelict mill is in 'safe condition' - council

The man was found injured by police close to shops, but he died at the scene.

A police car parked outside a boarded shop. There is a police officer standing behind the car.

Family tribute to injured man who died in street

An application seeking permission to build 16 homes on the site has been submitted.

A street view of Marsh Road Trading Estate, in Mountsorrel, Leicestershire

Plans to replace factory buildings with homes

New Stoke City manager Mark Robins is aiming to lift the Potters back into the Premier League after a six-and-a-half-year absence.

Mark Robins looks on from the sidelines as Coventry City boss

'Hungry' Robins plans top-flight return for Stoke

"It would seem a shame to lose such a typical British public house," campaigners say.

The exterior of the Bulls Head pub in St Neots, likely before it closed down. It is a white two-storey building on the right, with a single storey building on the left and a black door for its entrance. Bulls Head is written in large letters in the middle of the two-storey building. In front of it is a pavement and a grey car.

Plans to turn pub into shop turned down

The names of Dutch people investigated for working with the Nazis during World War 2 are available online for the first time.

Two members of the Dutch Volunteer Legion of the SS stand side by side, wearing Nazi uniforms, helmets, and with rifles hanging on their shoulders.

Names of 425,000 suspected Nazi collaborators published

BBC Verify’s Jake Horton looks at how the attack in New Orleans unfolded.

Composite image of a New Orleans map overlaid with annotated images of the suspect's white pickup truck

What CCTV and social media videos reveal about New Orleans attack

Ulster back row Nick Timoney agrees a new two year contract which will see him remain with the Irish province until at least 2027.

Timoney agrees new two-year contract with Ulster

A hospital says it saw 100 more patients each week in November, compared with June 2023.

Aerial image of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, showing low-level buildings and car parks 

Hospital hails success of digital patient letters

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on in the world over the past seven days?

Pop star Sabrina Carpenter sings into a silver microphone. She has bright blue eyes, a smile picked out in red lipstick, and long blonde hair.

Weekly quiz: Who beat Sabrina Carpenter to the best-selling song of 2024?

Port Vale have made Huddersfield defender Jaheim Headley their first signing of the January transfer window.

Jaheim Headley in action for Huddersfield Town

Port Vale sign Huddersfield defender Headley

Charlotte Chilton from Warwickshire was on the second series of The Traitors as a "faithful".

Charlotte Chilton is pictured in a promo for The Traitors. She is looking at the camera side-on, with two figures in green hoods behind her. They are all stood in front of the steps up to a castle, with flames to the left and right of them.

Ex-Traitors player: 'Beware those who talk too much'

Councils in Devon, Plymouth and Cornwall say gritters are treating roads across the South West.

Three yellow gritting lorries wait at a depot as they are loaded up with gritting salt before heading out on the roads.

Gritters out on South West roads as cold snap hits

Organisers say successful 2023 and 2024 events helped "rebuild vital financial reserves" following Covid.

Emily Eavis, co-organiser of the Glastonbury Festival, officially opens the gates at Worthy Farm for the festival, in Pilton, Somerset. She is standing at the front of a crowd of photographers and shouting with her hands around her mouth, while kicking a leg out.

Profits from Glastonbury Festival double to £5.9m

Sir James Fraser Stoddart, a former University of Sheffield lecturer, has died at the age of 82.

Professor Sir James Fraser Stoddart, pictured wearing a graduation cap and red robe. He has a grey goatee.

Tributes paid after death of Nobel Prize winner

A businessman wants to breed thoroughbreds at the site in Woolhope, near Hereford.

A track leads off a road to a area with a barn, surrounded by trees. A field is next door.

Racehorse stud farm plans revealed

Issues with developing Redcliffe Wharf have been ongoing for almost a decade.

Redcliffe Wharf covered in graffiti with a person wearing a flourescent top running past

Harbourside development in doubt amid lack of funds

Westmorland and Furness Council apologises but does not say when the backlog will clear.

Red large waste bin next to small blue recycling bin

Council faces festive recycling backlog

A gym owner is left "heartbroken" as New Year's Day floods destroy his business after £100,000 renovation.

A man with a bald head and beard wearing a black jumper stands in a building which has flooding damage, the floor has wet puddles and boxes and crates are scattered in the left hand corner.

Gym owner 'distraught' as floods destroy business

Bristol Bears forward Abbie Ward is full of optimism for 2025 and hopes England can create a legacy by winning the World Cup on home soil.

Ward wants Red Roses to emulate Lionesses in 2025

Health and council bosses are advising residents to check on neighbours as temperatures fall.

A close up from behind showing the legs of two youngsters walking in brightly-patterned wellies in the snow. The person on the left has black trousers tucked into zebra print and red wellies. The child on the right has boots with a green ad khaki swirling pattern.

Snow and ice alert prompts health warning 

The e-scooter rider suffered a punctured lung, police say.

A male police officer is wearing a high-vis police jacket while standing next to a car 

E-scooter rider badly hurt in possible hit-and-run

Nicola Brogan also referred to one pupil as a "wimp" and another as having "no personality".

A street view of Woodland Community Primary School. It is a single story building with a car park, and a playground.

Head teacher who called child 'fat slug' avoids ban

A video showing what the infamous fishing trip has finally been revealed.

Still from the Gavin and Stacey fishing trip video 

Video shows Uncle Bryn and Jason's fishing trip

Newport County have signed former academy prospect and Swansea goalkeeper Lewis Webb.

Newport sign former Swansea goalkeeper Webb

BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on The Zutons frontman Dave McCabe with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.

Sutton's predictions v The Zutons frontman Dave McCabe

Those behind the scheme in Todmorden say it will create "a vibrant and green town square".

An artist impression showing how the transformed car park might appear as a public space. The open paved area with benches is filled with people walking around with market stalls under a green and yellow awning at the top of the image.

Town centre redevelopment plans submitted

Winter has seen a rise in cases of the vomiting bug norovirus, and fewer vaccinations against flu. 

Stylised photo of a flu jab being given to woman patient with the needle about to into her arm. 

Fewer flu jabs blamed for NHS sickness spike

A Met Office spokesperson says sighting was 'plausible' following a coronal mass ejection.

Pink skies lit up the dark sky over Westward Ho!. The northern lights are above residential houses. 

Northern lights dazzle Devon on New Year's Day

The incident involved a car, a pedestrian, and two other vehicles, Suffolk Police says.

The car park and entrance to B&M supermarket on the outskirts of Ipswich. The orange and blue branding on the building is visible. A few cars and people are also seen

Woman seriously injured after supermarket crash

Diversions remain in place after a sinkhole opened up on Rouge Bouillon on 18 December.

A sinkhole in a road nearby to a drain. There is a wall in the background of the picture and some feet in orange high vis trousers.

Sinkhole road 'closed until further notice'

Wakefield Council rejected plans for solar panels to be installed at the 133-acre site.

Rural landscape with open fields leading towards a group of houses in the distance with hills in the far distance

2 January 2025