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1. A12 closure LIVE: Crash shuts major road linking London and Essex with closure expected through evening

   The A12 is currently completely closed between junction 15 at Margaretting and junction 12 for Ingatestone

2. Starmer announces national summit on challenges facing men and boys

   Sir Keir’s announcement followed the publication of the Government’s strategy for men’s health on Wednesday,

3. Grand Designs: Tiny island house and feat of 'engineering gymnastics' shortlisted for House of the Year

   The first two homes on this year’s RIBA House of the Year shortlist have been revealed on Grand Designs

4. Autistic man 'imprisoned' in his London home for eight years gets £125,000 settlement from London council

   The Southwark resident was left ‘scared, isolated and traumatised on a daily basis’ according to his mother

5. Wayne Rooney reveals Arsenal star as surprise pick for best Premier League players

   It’s not who you might think...

6. Harry makes cameo in Meghan’s Netflix Christmas special

   The Duke of Sussex has not yet featured in Meghan’s programme but appears briefly in the short clip posted to Meghan’s Instagram.

7. EastEnders to air special ‘flashforward’ episode

   The 30-minute episode will be shown on New Year’s Day and will focus on the character of Max Branning in 2027.

8. James Corden caught in fresh feud with neighbours in Belsize Park

   The latest dispute reportedly involve neigbours who live at the rear of James Corden’s property

9. Benavidez vs Yarde: Ring IV date, fight time, undercard, prediction, ring walks and odds

   Brian Norman Jr vs Devin Haney, Abdullah Mason vs Sam Noakes and Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez vs Fernando Martinez also take place on huge show in Riyadh

10. Kate Atkinson honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award

    The winners of this year’s Saltires, Scotland’s National Book Awards were announced on Wednesday evening.