Archive 2021/12/20
- Raymond Van Barneveld makes winning return to Alexandra Palace
- President Biden welcomes puppy to White House
- Paul Heckingbottom salutes Sheffield United’s spirit after beating Fulham
- Ghislaine Maxwell jury begins deliberations after closing arguments
- How accurate are lateral flow tests and when should you take them?
- New Year’s Eve event in Trafalgar Square cancelled as Omicron cases surge
- Paul Heckingbottom’s perfect start as Sheffield United boss continues at Fulham
- Man charged with murder of 18-year-old woman found near pond
- Ospreys v Dragons Boxing Day clash postponed due to Covid-19 cases in home squad
- Johnson accused of ‘ducking difficult decisions’ over Christmas lockdown
- Premier League clubs opt to continue season despite 90 Covid cases in past week
- Theatre sector desperate for support, says Sir Cameron Mackintosh
- Entertainment and hospitality firms at crisis point after pandemic cancellations
- Gianni Infantino thinks there is already majority support for biennial World Cup
- Queen to stay in Windsor for first Christmas since death of her beloved Philip
- Mother and son guilty over machete attack on boy
- New boss Shaun Maloney inspired by Hibs ambition
- Three boys remanded over 16-year-old’s stabbing death
- Scotland records highest test positivity rate since beginning of the year
- Police issue urgent appeal for 20-year-old man last seen at nightclub
- Tiger and Bubba enjoy family time at PNC Championship – Monday’s sporting social
- Premier League clubs opt against suspending season to combat rise in Covid cases
- Downing Street garden gathering was ‘people at work, talking about work’ – PM
- Aled Jones teams up for Christmas song with amazing 81-year-old pianist with dementia who became a viral hit
- Sunderland boss Lee Johnson has utmost respect for Arsenal despite ‘dad banter’
- Boris Johnson keeps country guessing over new restrictions to control spread of Omicron
- Expect the unexpected, don’t complain – Mikel Arteta’s approach to Covid crisis
- Positive signs continuing for Buzz in recovery from pelvic injury
- ‘Very clear’ Northern Ireland Protocol is working, Leo Varadkar says
- Premier League Christmas programme goes ahead despite Omicron concerns
- Fog fails to take shine off momentous BBC moment for Rachael Blackmore
- Spider-Man producer warned Tom Holland and Zendaya not to date
- Covid rules Pablo Mari and Albert Sambi Lokonga out of Sunderland clash
- Biscuit prices likely to rise, warns Jaffa Cake maker McVitie’s
- Man jailed for life over murder of millionaire hotelier and bid to kill mother
- Former Ofsted chief will return to teaching to help with Covid staff shortages
- Donald Trump sues New York Attorney General in bid to end civil investigation
- Democracy had ‘broken down’ over Colston statue, protester says
- ‘Callous’ mugger jailed for 18 years for killing pensioner in 2001
- Tritonic in line to take on Epatante in Christmas Hurdle cracker
- Children of murdered millionaire hotelier describe their grief in court
- Boxing Day fixtures in EFL hit by further coronavirus postponements
- Carol singers welcome back ‘beautiful’ tradition after ‘hollow’ 2020
- Lee Johnson promises ‘blood and guts’ performance when Sunderland visit Arsenal
- Ronald Pump could make quick return at Leopardstown
- Former British Olympic luge athlete AJ Rosen dies aged 37
- Sunderland boss Lee Johnson happy to keep playing – for now
- Leeds fined £20,000 by FA after admitting failure to control players
- Biennial World Cups forecast to generate 4.4bn in additional revenue
- ‘I just had to play’ – Hampden hero Kyogo Furuhashi battles injury in Celtic win
- Man jailed for 11 years after killing three-year-old girl in his care
- Pauling and Redknapp have plenty to look forward to with Shakem Up’Arry
- England could consider changes to opening partnership for third Ashes Test
- Manchester United’s Aaron Wan-Bissaka given driving ban and fine
- Forecast rain would be welcome for Kempton officials
- Ministers meet for Covid talks amid fears for NHS from Omicron spread
- Donaldson: Covid funding ‘enough to last for two or three weeks of restrictions’
- Chance of white Christmas across northern parts of UK
- QuidditchUK wants to be renamed following JK Rowling comments on gender identity
- Trio jailed for kidnapping and torturing Kevin Lunney
- Former police officer wins appeal over ‘hate incident’ guidance
- Channel rescuers accused of manslaughter in migrant deaths
- Father of young Hull fan struck by flare warns of pyrotechnic dangers
- The keys to Manchester City’s success so far in their Premier League defence
- Epatante headlines Christmas Hurdle contenders
- Manchester United footballer Aaron Wan-Bissaka given driving ban and fine
- Tottenham thrown out of Europa Conference League after UEFA awards Rennes 3-0 win following postponement
- Pret told to review drink subscription adverts after complaints
- Nicholls has big guns primed for King George clash with Minella Indo
- Natural History Museum closes for a week amid Covid-related ‘staff shortages’
- Man given banning order for racially abusive tweet sent to Bristol Rovers owner
- Toni Rudiger laments Wolves draw as Chelsea’s poor run continues
- UK expresses ‘grave concerns’ as pro-Beijing candidates dominate Hong Kong polls
- When is a garden party not a garden party? When it’s a business meeting at No 10
- Death toll from Philippines typhoon climbs to 375
- West Cork to wait for Cheltenham and County Hurdle
- Sunderland flying the flag for the EFL – Carabao Cup talking points
- Laura Kuenssberg to step down as BBC political editor
- Leopardstown able to honour Christmas Festival bookings
- Frost: I never disagreed with PM over Brexit policy – only coercive Covid rules
- Countdown star Rachel Riley awarded £10,000 damages after suing former Corbyn aide for libel over tweet
- Arsenal to play Wolfsburg in last eight of Women’s Champions League
- Greg Taylor hopes Celtic can build on Premier Sports Cup victory
- Geraint Thomas signs new two-year contract with INEOS Grenadiers
- Rachel Riley wins £10,000 damages after suing ex-Corbyn aide over Twitter libel
- Dominic Raab: I cannot rule out further Covid restrictions before Christmas
- Comedian Trevor Noah sues New York hospital and orthopaedic surgeon for leaving him ‘disabled’ after treatment
- Vaccine clinic forced to shut after consignment of jabs is not delivered
- Christmas plans crumbling? How to make the day special and fun for kids
- Rafael Nadal’s Australian Open plans in doubt after positive Covid test
- DUP Brexit protest is abject breach of ministers’ pledge, judge says
- Steve Smith happy to hand captaincy back to Pat Cummins despite winning return
- Can England match feat achieved 85 years ago in bid to win the Ashes?
- Simon Cowell leads tributes as Il Divo singer Carlos Marin dies from Covid-19 aged 53
- Japan agrees record extra budget to fund Covid-19 measures
- Brian May battling ‘horrible’ Covid after letting his guard down to attend birthday party
- Piers Morgan’s comments about Meghan drive record year for TV complaints
- Man locked up over ‘wicked’ care home killing of 93-year-old widow
- Extinction Rebellion activists block Home Office building in Glasgow
- Newcastle winger Ryan Fraser sees ‘no point’ in VAR
- Joe Root insists England need to learn fast if they are to mount Ashes comeback
- Matt Prior: England’s batting just not good enough
- Moderna jab boosts neutralising antibodies against Omicron, study finds
- Bookings open for children aged 12 to 15 in England to get second jab
- Hibernian appoint new manager Shaun Maloney on three-and-a-half-year deal
- England go down fighting in Adelaide – final day of second Test
- Experts warn people not to meet up before Christmas as coronavirus cases rise
- UK’s renewed ties with Gulf states will help make us all safer – Truss
- Man charged with robbery of Olympian Mark Cavendish at home
- Three teenagers charged with 16-year-old’s murder
- Riyad Mahrez urges Manchester City to keep their foot down in title chase
- Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai now denies making sexual assault accusations against government official
- US-born China pop star Wang Leehom apologises over scandal
- Harry Winks impresses Antonio Conte with commitment and desire
- Australia take 2-0 Ashes lead as Jos Buttler’s dismissal ends English defiance
- How to support your single friends who are isolating alone with Covid
- Lorna Fowler has Supreme ambitions for Colonel Mustard
- Myanmar court postpones latest Aung San Suu Kyi verdict
- Jos Buttler ensures England take survival bid into final session in Adelaide
- Liverpool preparation made ‘tough’ by coronavirus situation – Jurgen Klopp
- Halima Aden on returning to the fashion industry, growing up in a refugee camp and her friendship with Rihanna
- Left-wing millennial vows to remake Chile after historic election win
- Bohemia rhapsody – why Prague and Pilsen are perfect for a winter break
- Worried your houseplants won’t get enough light when the days are short?
- Tennis star Peng Shuai denies saying she was sexually assaulted
- Ex-Tesco chief Sir Dave Lewis to head up £45bn GSK consumer spin-off
- Pro-Beijing candidates dominate Hong Kong polls
- Football rumours: Bernardo Silva set for new Manchester City deal
- Australia close in on 2-0 Ashes lead after Ben Stokes and Ollie Pope wickets
- The sporting weekend in pictures
- Tom Brady shut out for the first time since 2006 as New Orleans beat Tampa Bay
- Emma Raducanu reflects on ‘insane’ year after claiming Sports Personality award
- Premier League clubs set for key coronavirus crisis talks
- Ange Postecoglou never doubted he would bring silverware to Celtic
- Japanese space tourists safely return to Earth
- Three men to be sentenced over Kevin Lunney kidnapping
- Rachel Riley waits for ruling on libel damages fight with former Corbyn aide
- New Covid-19 restrictions come into force in Ireland
- Man to be sentenced for murder of hotelier and trying to kill his own mother
- Ministers reportedly resisting calls for new restrictions before Christmas
- What the papers say – December 20
- Left-wing millennial elected Chile’s next president
- Fresh questions for Johnson over gatherings as new photo emerges
- Schools ban glitter and cut back on Christmas decorations to be eco-friendly
- Sam Fender urges support for The Big Issue sellers as high streets empty
- Salad bar chain Choppaluna to open 10 sites next year in growth plan
- Camilla reveals her father shared news of home while PoW during Second World War
- Charity-run gift exchange for prisoners and their children ‘humanises’ inmates
- Zahawi: Ex-teachers should apply from Monday to help with Covid staff shortages
- Human muscle cells to be launched into space as part of ageing research