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28 December 2018

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Undated handout photo of an adult male pink iguana on the rim of the Volcan Wolf crater, Isabela Island, in the Galapagos.

Galapagos fireworks ban to save wildlife

Authorities in Ecuador say animals suffered elevated heart rates and anxiety after pyrotechnic shows.

Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri

Saturday's gossip column

Juventus boss Allegri plays down Man Utd links, Reyes set for Arsenal return, Diaz set to leave Man City for Real Madrid, plus more.

Joan Kerry

'Good Friends' founder honoured

Former social worker Joan Kerry has been recognised for her tireless work in south Shropshire.

Paul Marshall

Marshall expects Ulster to bounce back after Connacht defeat

Former Ulster scrum-half Paul Marshall says the 21-12 derby loss to Connacht was just a "poor night" for the visitors in Galway.

Mary Bridson

St John volunteer for 68 years honoured

Douglas resident Mary Bridson has been a volunteer with St John Ambulance in the Isle of Man since 1950.

Gary Streeter

Long-standing MP 'shocked' at knighthood

Gary Streeter, who has been a Conservative MP since 1992, is knighted in the New Year Honours list.

Leroy Rosenior

Anti-racism campaign footballer honoured

Show Racism The Red Card vice-president Leroy Rosenior said he hoped the MBE would push the work forward.

British cave divers John Volanthen (l) and Richard William Stanton (r)

Cave divers honoured for Thai rescue

Divers who helped save a group of boys who were trapped in a cave are recognised in the New Year Honours.

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Twiggy, Palin and Pullman are honoured

The fashion icon, the comedy hero and the revered author are recognised in the New Year Honours list for 2019.

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