Former Royal Marine, diplomat and MP will be ‘remembered as someone who made an immeasurable contribution to furthering the cause of liberalism’, party says Via: Paddy Ashdown dead: Former Liberal Democrat leader dies, aged 77
Picket lines also appeared at Hampton Court Palace and Kensington Palace Via: Beefeaters strike at Tower of London for first time in 55 years over pensions row
Dozens of pagans woke early this morning to watch the sunrise at the prehistoric monument Newgrange in County Meath, Ireland. Via: Pagans celebrate winter solstice at ancient stones while others brave a chilly dip in the sea
Exclusive: English Rose birds marketed as high-welfare endure ‘extreme suffering’, say activists – but farm says its policy ensures birds are happy and healthy Via: Turkeys 'eating each other alive' at award-winning farm supplying upmarket pubs and ready-meals shop Cook
On Friday night, the President posted a video of himself addressing the nation on Twitter alongside the caption: ‘OUR GREAT COUNTRY MUST HAVE BORDER SECURITY!’ Via: Trump blames Dems for shutdown which leaves 800,000 federal workers without pay
President calls it a Democratic shutdown, while Democrats chide Trump’s ‘temper tantrum’The US awoke on Saturday to a partial government shutdown after Democrats in Congress refused to fund Donald Trump’s border wall and the president in turn refused to sign budget legislation. A battle to apportion blame duly followed.Trump said Read more
Premier League updates from the 12.30pm GMT kick-offThe 100 best male footballers in the world 2018Send your thoughts to Scott by email here 1.57pm GMT 69 min: Space for Westwood down the right. He curls in for Barnes, who has bested Lichtsteiner in a tussle and is free on the Read more
Pope Francis has commissioned a new clinic in St Peters Square which offers free medical help in his latest move to help Rome’s destitute. Via: Pope gives Rome homeless the Christmas gift of a new clinic in the Vatican
Motorists and rail passengers up and down the UK are being warned of heavy traffic and disruption as millions begin to flock to see friends and family before Christmas. Via: Christmas getaway travellers are warned they face heavy traffic and rail disruption
Goal updates from the games in the Premier League and beyondLive scores: all the goals from around the UK and EuropeEmail Gregg here. Tweet @GreggBakowski 1.52pm GMT Ashley Barnes has just scored for Burnley to bring his side back into it at the Emirates. It’s now Arsenal 2-1 Burnley. Sean Read more