Archive 2020/12/24

• Johnson: Trade deal brings ‘glad tidings of great joy’
• Boris Johnson hails ‘new beginning for Britain’ after securing trade deal
• Spain’s King Felipe urges exemplary behaviour amid father’s financial scandal
• Joyce wants Fury-Joshua winner after Usyk clash, says manager
• Florida residents told to brace for cold Christmas – including falling iguanas
• Trump throws massive Covid relief and government funding bill into chaos
• Anthony Joshua clarifies interview after Kubrat Pulev win and tells Tyson Fury ‘I’m ready’
• Johnson describes Christmas Brexit deal as ‘glad tidings of great joy’
• The post-Brexit trade deal in numbers
• Bethlehem’s Christmas celebrations dampened by coronavirus restrictions
• Thousands of stranded lorry drivers told to expect Christmas Day in their cabs
• What is in the Brexit deal and what will change?
• Erasmus study abroad programme to be replaced with worldwide ‘Turing scheme’
• Christmas bells jingle after campaign to combat loneliness
• Storm Bella due to land on Boxing Day after heavy rain causes floods across UK
• Sperm whales die after becoming stranded on East Yorkshire coast
• PM has sacrificed fishing to secure trade deal, say industry leaders
• Tourism sector ‘breathing a sigh of relief’ after trade deal
• Sir Keir Starmer: Labour will vote for ‘thin’ deal in the national interest
• Key points: What we know so far about Brexit trade agreement
• Johnny Depp to ask Court of Appeal to order retrial of ‘wife beater’ libel case
• Tough measures needed to stop coronavirus being ‘out of control’ in January – PM
• Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England
• Trent Alexander-Arnold has a future in TV – Christmas Eve’s sporting social
• UK and European Union reach historic deal on post-Brexit trade
• Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang injury concern for Arsenal ahead of Chelsea clash
• Former PMs welcome completion of Brexit process they did not conclude
• Key quotes from the day the deal was done
• Locals rally round after woman loses Christmas presents to flooding
• Irish premier welcomes striking of Brexit trade agreement
• Boris Johnson’s trade deal announcement in full
• Sir Frank Williams ‘on the mend at home’ after being discharged from hospital
• Scott Parker confident of ‘big influence’ despite being unable to attend match
• Kyril Louis-Dreyfus agrees Sunderland takeover deal subject to EFL approval
• Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang warns of pressure if Arsenal turn to young talent
• Henderson happy to take King George chance with Santini
• Nicholls has big guns primed for King George action
• 5 more who added insult to injury after Edinson Cavani sinks Everton
• Johnny Depp ‘did not receive a fair trial’, lawyers to tell Court of Appeal
• Ross Stewart doubtful for Ross County with hamstring problem
• Epatante bidding to show champion class in Christmas Hurdle defence
• United hunt Foxes as pressure builds on Arteta – 5 Premier League talking points
• Ten Hamilton players to miss Boxing Day clash with Celtic
• Japan’s former prime minister Shinzo Abe apologises over scandal
• Thousands of lorry drivers expected to spend Christmas stranded in Kent
• Brandon Haunstrup back to boost undermanned Kilmarnock
• Dozens detained in protests against Armenia’s prime minister
• Gustavo Hamer back from suspension for Coventry
• UK and EU reach agreement on post-Brexit trade deal
• Dundee United close to full strength for visit of Motherwell
• Aberdeen wait on Connor McLennon for Boxing Day clash
• Ivan Cavaleiro doubtful and Scott Parker absent for Fulham
• New Ross County boss John Hughes full of admiration for St Mirren
• Ryan Jack out but George Edmundson and Jordan Jones available for Rangers
• I always believed in him – Roy Hodgson not surprised by Jack Grealish rise
• Fishing a key issue as net closes in on post-Brexit deal
• Alex Dyer insists Kilmarnock fully aware of importance of forthcoming matches
• James Milner and Xherdan Shaqiri in contention against West Brom
• Jurgen Klopp insists Mohamed Salah is happy at Liverpool
• Ross Barkley set to return as Aston Villa host Crystal Palace
• Half of new coronavirus cases in England could be mutant strain – ONS
• Lawrence Shankland hopes he has rediscovered goalscoring touch at perfect time
• Further positive Covid-19 tests place Ipswich’s clash with Fleetwood in doubt
• Manchester City close to full strength for Newcastle clash
• Darver Star in good shape for Felix Desjy rematch
• Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants his players to focus on improvement, not title talk
• 5 things we learned so far at PDC World Championship
• From Jason Manford to Mackenzie Crook, celebrities share what Christmas will mean to them this year
• In Pictures: Animal antics lift spirits during difficult year
• High-rise Santa lifts spirits at children’s hospital
• Grim outlook for sperm whales stranded on East Yorkshire coast
• Dean Smith looking to continue Villa progress against ‘smarting’ Palace
• In Pictures: Christmas gets under way around the world after year of trials
• Jim Goodwin insists player health comes first after Jake Doyle-Hayes’ absence
• Ash Taylor expects Aberdeen to take a step forward in new year
• Boxing Day sales expected to fall by more than a quarter
• Micky Mellon lauds Jeando Fuchs’ display against Kilmarnock
• Neil Lennon expects tough test from Hamilton
• Tom Marquand looks back with pride on year packed full of achievement
• Asterion Forlonge ‘sets the standard’ in Limerick feature
• Marcelo Bielsa hits back over criticism of Leeds’ style of play
• The builder who left his darts career down to a coin toss – who is Jason Lowe?
• Police in Italy enforce restrictions on Christmas gatherings of families
• Liam Cooper misses Burnley clash
• Navy warship forced home after coronavirus outbreak
• Giovani Lo Celso ruled out of Tottenham’s festive period
• Jonny Evans believes Leicester have learned from final day loss to Man Utd
• Leander Dendoncker and Willy Boly could be back to bolster Wolves against Spurs
• Hungry dog rescued by vets after eating three feet of tinsel
• 5 things you might not know about Mauricio Pochettino
• Chepstow coping well ahead of Welsh National
• Late Ramirez penalty seals draw for Lech against Zaglebie Lubin
• Jamie Vardy set to shake off groin problem in time to face Manchester United
• Paixao inspires Lechia to victory in thrilling Tricity Derby
• Buckwheat risotto recipe with fennel and pea sprout salad
• UK given ‘listed status’ by EU to continue exporting animal products
• Romain Grosjean recalls horror crash and wants to know more
• Chris Wilder warns Sheffield United now is time to start climbing the table
• No complaints from Raheem Sterling as Manchester City gear up for hectic spell
• Brian Rice tells decimated Hamilton not to fear Celtic clash
• ‘Sharp increase’ in people testing positive for Covid-19 in parts of UK
• Sam Allardyce calls for ‘siege mentality’ when West Brom take on Liverpool
• Shan Blue expected to relish Kauto Star challenge
• Jon Guthrie looking for more of the same from in-form Livingston
• Planning a movie marathon this Christmas? Our 10 best films of the year
• Ralph Hasenhuttl admits he is surprised at Southampton’s 2020 turnaround
• Why High-Speed Internet Is Hard to Find In Rural America
• Why High-Speed Internet Is Hard to Find In Rural America
• Hull’s match against Lincoln postponed after positive Covid-19 tests
• Frank Lampard ‘very happy’ with Tammy Abraham’s progression
• Brexit: How Eurosceptics moved from the margins to the mainstream
• Christmas Day call surge to eating disorder charities expected
• Whales washed up on East Yorkshire beach
• Joanna Lumley on teaming up with Prince Charles and James Bond to record Christmas poem
• Shelley Kerr looks to ‘next chapter’ after stepping down as Scotland head coach
• Reading could welcome back John Swift for Luton visit
• Steve Clarke will not make fresh approach for Che Adams to join Scotland set-up
• Jack Ross has faith in Hibernian’s back-up goalkeeper Dillon Barnes
• Blades battling imposing odds to avoid drop but hope for West Brom and Fulham
• Larry the Downing Street cat’s tussle with pigeon outside No 10 adds to Brexit drama
• Fall Guys lead designer reveals why team yellow might be cursed
• Sheffield United without Sander Berge for Boxing Day clash with Everton
• Emmanuel Macron no longer has Covid-19 symptoms after week in isolation
• Josh Sims faces lengthy spell on the sidelines for Doncaster
• No bad blood between Richarlison and Eric Bailly after Goodison Park collision
• Marcelo Bielsa not putting Leeds’ style over results – Burnley boss Sean Dyche
• Kemar Roofe believes St Mirren defeat was jolt Rangers needed
• Zinedine Zidane: 'Winning six consecutive games isn't easy'
• Josh Doherty set to miss out for Crawley
• Brexit: What will change from January 1?
• Now that’s what you call Christmas lights: the most festive houses in the UK
• Graham Potter has no complaints about Brighton’s current situation
• Court orders release of British-born man charged with murder of Daniel Pearl
• FIFA confirms Kieran Trippier’s 10-week ban is worldwide
• Another new variant of coronavirus ’emerges in Nigeria’
• It could be a white Christmas - but from frost rather than snow
• 8 celebrity chefs on the Christmas foods they look forward to all year
• David Moyes encouraged by a growing sense of unity around the happy Hammers
• Online games and activities you can do with all your family this Christmas
• China to suspend flights to and from UK over new variant of coronavirus
• Football rumours from the media
• The Queen and Brexit: Secret evacuation plans and prorogation row
• Widespread Boxing Day lockdown looms as UK bans South Africa travellers
• Brexit talks in quotes: ‘Deal should be one of the easiest in human history’
• Lord Frost: The Brexit true believer picked to negotiate with Brussels
• Ursula von der Leyen: European Commission president who runs a tight ship
• Conclusion to Brexit caps off turbulent year for Boris Johnson
• How the Brexit saga unfolded
• Michel Barnier: Suave diplomat who has kept 27 EU states united
• 5 natty new ways to wear knitwear
• Bit skint and fed up? 5 free festive joys to embrace this Christmas
• Giannis Antetokounmpo misses last-gasp free throw as Celtics edge past Bucks
• Carlo Ancelotti calm after Edinson Cavani escapes punishment to dump out Everton
• Newcastle wait on Covid victims Allan Saint-Maximin and Jamaal Lascelles
• Almost 100 flood warnings in force as deluge batters England and Wales
• Only two Premier League clubs able to host fans under new Covid regulations
• Solskjaer defends Cavani's record at Manchester United
• What the papers say – December 24
• Alibaba hit with anti-monopoly probe as China steps up pressure on retail giant
• British-built spacecraft set for festive flyby of Venus
• Donald Trump pardons former campaign manager Paul Manafort
• Flamengo training session at Ninho do Urubu
• Corinthians complete the first training session of the week
• PM pays tributes to armed forces personnel in Christmas call