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Johnny Depp ‘did not receive a fair trial’, lawyers to tell Court of Appeal

Johnny Depp ‘did not receive a fair trial’, lawyers to tell Court of Appeal

The Hollywood star sued The Sun’s publisher for libel but his claim was dismissed.

UK and European Union reach historic deal on post-Brexit trade

UK and European Union reach historic deal on post-Brexit trade

The Christmas Eve agreement was reached just a week before the deadline for new arrangements to be put in place.

Irish premier welcomes striking of Brexit trade agreement

Irish premier welcomes striking of Brexit trade agreement

Micheal Martin said his government will now consider the detail of the text very carefully.

UK and EU reach agreement on post-Brexit trade deal

UK and EU reach agreement on post-Brexit trade deal

Negotiators have been working in Brussels to thrash out the final details of the agreement.

Fishing a key issue as net closes in on post-Brexit deal

Fishing a key issue as net closes in on post-Brexit deal

Fishing rights have proven to be one of the most contentious aspects of the negotiations.

In Pictures: Animal antics lift spirits during difficult year

In Pictures: Animal antics lift spirits during difficult year

The UK in 2020 has been a very different place for all of us but life in the animal kingdom went on as usual.

High-rise Santa lifts spirits at children’s hospital

High-rise Santa lifts spirits at children’s hospital

Father Christmas paid an unusual visit to children at Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital.

Boxing Day sales expected to fall by more than a quarter

Boxing Day sales expected to fall by more than a quarter

Stores in London and the South East are set for takings of just £187 million compared with a predicted £779 million, due to Tier 4 restrictions.

Half of new coronavirus cases in England could be mutant strain – ONS

Half of new coronavirus cases in England could be mutant strain – ONS

Millions of people will join those already under lockdown conditions from Boxing Day, due to concerns over the new variant.

Grim outlook for sperm whales stranded on East Yorkshire coast

Grim outlook for sperm whales stranded on East Yorkshire coast

A pod of 10 animals are stuck in shallow water near Withernsea with at least two washed up on the beach, according to rescue teams.

Navy warship forced home after coronavirus outbreak

Navy warship forced home after coronavirus outbreak

There has been an outbreak of Covid-19 on board HMS Northumberland.

Hungry dog rescued by vets after eating three feet of tinsel

Hungry dog rescued by vets after eating three feet of tinsel

Dexter, 10, has a habit of eating things he is not supposed to.

UK given ‘listed status’ by EU to continue exporting animal products

UK given ‘listed status’ by EU to continue exporting animal products

But seed potatoes – an important Scottish export – will be banned, leading Nicola Sturgeon to condemn the outcome.

Storm Bella due to land on Boxing Day after heavy rain causes floods across UK

Storm Bella due to land on Boxing Day after heavy rain causes floods across UK

Firefighters in Herefordshire and Worcestershire had to rescue 44 people from stranded vehicles.

Brexit: How Eurosceptics moved from the margins to the mainstream

Brexit: How Eurosceptics moved from the margins to the mainstream

When John Redwood challenged John Major for the Tory leadership in 1995, his supporters were mocked as the ‘ward 8 of Broadmoor’.

Christmas Day call surge to eating disorder charities expected

Christmas Day call surge to eating disorder charities expected

Beat charity for people suffering with eating disorders has said their helplines are open on the day ‘for a reason’.

Fall Guys lead designer reveals why team yellow might be cursed

Fall Guys lead designer reveals why team yellow might be cursed

Joe Walsh also discusses why the British-made battle royale title will not go free-to-play and prospect of expanding to other platforms.

‘Sharp increase’ in people testing positive for Covid-19 in parts of UK

‘Sharp increase’ in people testing positive for Covid-19 in parts of UK

Around one in 60 people are now testing positive in Wales and one in 85 in England, figures suggest.

Whales washed up on East Yorkshire beach

Whales washed up on East Yorkshire beach

Humberside Police said the seven animals were on a stretch of coastline between the villages of Tunstall and Withernsea.

Brexit: What will change from January 1?

Brexit: What will change from January 1?

The PA news agency looks at what to expect once the transition period ends on December 31.

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