Top story on MediaGuardian
BBC3 TV channel to be switched off by February, BBC Trust confirms
Corporation’s governing body rubber-stamps decision to move youth-oriented channel online, but calls for more youth programming on BBC1 and BBC2
Top comment on MediaGuardian
BBC3 switch-off decision proves the trust won’t listen to public opinion
Jono Read: There are better ways to generate money for the corporation than penalising young people by cutting the one distinctive television service dedicated to them
Today’s headlines
The Guardian
BBC3 to go online-only in February. P7
Ex-Broadmoor worker jailed over Sun tip-offs. P26
Donald Trump attacked for jibe at reporter’s disability. P32
Daily Telegraph
BBC tells parents to turn off their own TVs as it extends CBBC to 9pm. P15
BBC3 to go online-only in February. P15
It was painful being in the spotlight, says Leveson family. P20
Donald Trump attacked for jibe at reporter’s disability. P25
Obituary: Scriptwriter Hazel Adair. P37
Financial Times
Personal technology. P14
US legal claim questions Redstone’s ability to remain chairman of Viacom and CBS. P18
South China Morning Post receives takeover offer. P20
Blow to Canal Plus as Altice wins rights for UK football. P21
Raspberry Pi looks for bigger slice of market with $5 model. P21
The Times
TMS diary: Nick Robinson; Downton Abbey; Jonathan Dimbleby. P13
Tim Yeo faces perjury inquiry after Sunday Times libel case thrown out. P15
Students turn their backs on Katie Hopkins. P23
CBBC extended to 9pm. P39
Donald Trump attacked for jibe at reporter’s disability. P51
Italian journalist quits as murder comes back to bite him. P55
Daily Mail owner sells Wowcher to private equity. P68
Music streaming company set for flotation. P72
The Independent
CBBC extended to 9pm. P11
Can ITV’s ‘Yorkshire Pudding Western’ fill the Downton hole? P15
Uproar as internet domain controller raises prices by 50%. P21
Kirsty Young to leave Crimewatch. P21
Donald Trump attacked for jibe at reporter’s disability. P34
Obituary: Scriptwriter Hazel Adair. P59
Blow to Canal Plus as Altice wins rights for UK football. P62
Feature: Pearson did things by the textbook but the customers had ripped it up. P65
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Will ITV’s Yorkshire-based Western fill the Downton gap? P13
‘Depressing’ Luther takes a toll on Idris Elba. P17
Don’t want more CBBC? Switch it off, parents told. P19
Wall Street Journal Europe
Raspberry Pi looks for bigger slice of market with $5 model. A1, B1
Elderly journalist released by Beijing. A6
Facebook to extend instant articles in Asia. B3
Daily Mail
CBBC extended to 9pm. P15
Ephraim Hardcastle on media. P21
BBC stars’ exclusive club. P50
Daily Mail owner sells Wowcher to private equity. P91
Daily Express
I’m a Celebrity coverage. P3
Kirsty Young to leave Crimewatch. P3
Hickey on media. P23
The Sun
I’m a Celebrity coverage. P1, 3, 29
Viewers complain about Emmerdale screening stab scene before watershed. P3
Aldi releases spoof of John Lewis Christmas ad. P6
BBC3 to go online-only. P11
Coronation Street bosses plan a jihadi storyline. P11
Strictly Come Dancing coverage. P65
Daily Mirror
Strictly Come Dancing coverage. P11
I’m a Celebrity coverage. P14
Kirsty Young to leave Crimewatch. P25
X Factor news. P28
Donald Trump attacked for jibe at reporter’s disability. P33
Daily Star
Strictly Come Dancing coverage. P1, 3
I’m a Celebrity coverage. P1, 6, 7
BBC3 in net move. P2