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1. Chris Packham and Caroline Lucas quit RSPCA over abattoir cruelty claims

   The TV presenter and ex-Green MP quit after an investigation into some of the charity's approved abattoirs.

2. Thousands celebrate winter solstice at historic sites

   Crowds gather to watch the sunrise over spiritual sites in Wiltshire and Somerset.

3. Strong winds disrupt travel as Christmas getaway continues

   Roads, ferries, rail and air travel face disruption on one of the busiest travel days of the year.

4. Lockerbie suspect 'is the bomber', Kenny MacAskill says

   Abu Agila Masud is due to go on trial in Washington in May facing three charges, which he denies.

5. Just Stop Oil activist, 77, sent back to jail over ankle tag issue

   Gaie Delap was unable to wear an electronic tag due to health problems.

6. What are royal Christmas cards trying to tell us?

   The hidden messages and memories in the annual round of cards sent out by the Royal Family.

7. Wham! are Christmas number one for a second time

   Last Christmas tops the festive chart for a second year running, but Band Aid misses the top 10.

8. Trump campaign adviser calls new UK ambassador a 'moron'

   Lord Peter Mandelson will be the UK's next ambassador to the US, an appointment he describes as "a great honour".

9. How boys' mistaken identity murders broke hearts

   BBC Social Affairs Correspondent Fiona Lamdin sat through the case that often stunned the courtroom.

10. End of coeliac bread prescription 'a kick in teeth'

    From Febuary gluten-free bread and flour will no longer be prescribed in Leicestershire and Rutland.