The Papers: Train stabbing\, and lottery couple praised
Newspaper headlines: Train stabbing, and lottery couple praised
By BBC NewsStaff
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The killing of a man on a train in Surrey in front of his 14-year-old son is reported across Saturday's front pages. The Daily Telegraph carries a photograph of police forensic investigators at Horsley station where the train was halted after the man was stabbed.
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The Daily Express says it is understood that the stabbing was captured on CCTV cameras on the London-bound train and the suspects's flight from the scene is almost certain to have been recorded.
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The train stabbing also makes the front page of the Sun. Its lead story concerns Frances and Patrick Connolly, who won nearly £115m in the EuroMillions lottery and say they plan to share the jackpot with friends and family. The paper calls them the UK's most generous couple.
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And there is praise for the Connollys in the Daily Star. The paper is asking readers to cut out its front page - which carries the headline "We love Pat and Frances" - and put it in their window to show how much they respect the couple.
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The Times says 27 UK universities are paying for police officers to protect students from criminals. A freedom of information request has revealed millions of pounds is being spent to fund officers amid concerns campuses are being targeted by thieves and drug dealers, it reports.
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The Daily Mirror reports Prince Harry is to join exercises being held by the Royal Marines in Norway. The training is being seen as a warning against Russian aggression, says the Mirror. Harry holds the ceremonial title of Captain General of the Marines.
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The i suggests fracking in the UK is in jeopardy. It reports Greater Manchester has set out plans to ban drilling for shale gas and says other local authorities are all opposed to the practice.
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The Guardian covers the same story on its front page and says ministers face confrontation with local authorities over plans to expand fracking. Campaigners, who claim the technique is dangerous and unproven, have described Greater Manchester's decision to ban it as a "critical moment", the paper reports.
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The Financial Times Weekend focuses on the US economy - reporting an "upbeat assessment" from Federal Reserve head Jay Powell and strong job figures eased fears of a 2019 downturn that has spooked investors in recent weeks.
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The Daily Mail says ministers are to examine a "legal aid loophole" after a man convicted of manslaughter was able to receive public money to launch an appeal despite having gone on the run. Jack Sheppard, 31, was found guilty of killing 24-year-old Charlotte Brown in a speedboat crash.