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1. England team vs Argentina: Elliot Daly returns as Steve Borthwick makes six changes

   The wing returns after a broken arm as Maro Itoje captains the side

2. A12 closure LIVE: Crash shuts major road linking London and Essex with traffic queuing to the M25

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

3. Ex-Met officer David Carrick guilty of fresh charges dating back 35 years

   Carrick, who was handed 36 life sentences in 2023 with a minimum term of 32 years, had denied the later allegations.

4. Russian spy ship directed lasers at UK military pilots, Defence Secretary says

   The Yantar has entered UK waters for the second time in a year, John Healey said.

5. Predator Met Police officer David Carrick guilty of rapes and sex assaults

   David Carrick was found guilty by the Old Bailey jury which deliberated for more than five hours

6. 'The Simpsons' kills off another character - this time for good

   TV’s longest running show has killed off another character

7. High street giant closing 57 stores across UK & Ireland

   Paddy Power is closing 57 stores

8. Urgent plea after dog dumped in sports bag in north London

   The RSPCA says a shocking 24,270 incidents of animal abandonment have been reported so far this year

9. Inside the 'tent village' in heart of London which dozens of rough sleepers are calling home

   Around 20 tents pitched opposite Warren Street Tube station where rough sleepers are enduring the freezing cold

10. Brit Awards trophy designer ‘proud’ to have designed gong for home city ceremony

    The event takes place in Manchester on February 28 next year.