Amended 1pm: The Sun is publishing a free digital edition on Christmas Day for those of its readers who have an iPad.
The paper's editor, Dominic Mohan, is quoted on its website saying: "Throughout The Sun's 41-year history we have always respected the agreement amongst newspaper publishers in not publishing a Christmas Day edition of The Sun."
I don't think you're correct, Dominic. I seem to recall from my days on the paper (1981-86) that the editor at the time, one Kelvin MacKenzie, did orchestrate a Christmas Day publication at least once and possibly twice. And that was in print, of course.
Then again, maybe Kelvin's plans were thwarted by union opposition. The memory does play tricks. Insert amendment: Yes, it was a case of false memory. In fact, as a News Int staffer points out, what Kelvin did was publish on Boxing Day, necessitating journalists to work for the first time on Christmas Day. Sorry Dominic.
Anyway, should you wish to spend Saturday morning with your tablet, The Sun is offering its app on a free 30-day trial. The normal price is £4.99 a month.
