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Alan Rusbridger on his last day as editor of the Guardian. Accepting the award, he said: ‘I’m very humbled to win this award. So few of us could hope to live up to what she [Colvin] risked for journalism.’
Alan Rusbridger pictured on his last day as editor of the Guardian. Accepting the award, he said: ‘I’m very humbled to win this award. So few of us could hope to live up to what she [Colvin] risked for journalism.’ Photograph: David Levene for the Guardian

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Ex-Guardian editor Alan Rusbridger honoured in British Journalism awards
Former editor wins Marie Colvin prize for improving reputation of journalism, while Guardian’s HSBC Files series wins investigation of the year and Patrick Kingsley named foreign affairs journalist

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Today’s headlines

The Guardian
Facebook chief to give away 99% 0f shares. P2
Guardian honoured at British Journalism awards. P2
BBC appoints first woman as titled conductor. P5
Radio 4 takes inspiration from Game of Thrones. P9
Jo Brand hits out at reporting of mental health. P15
ITV to air Cilla Black tribute at Christmas. P16
Peter Jackson hints he may direct Doctor Who episode. P22
James Bond film boosts profits at Pinewood. P23
YouTube stars cash in with books. G2 P6-8

Daily Telegraph
Radio 3 to launch classical music show aimed at teenagers. P6
ITV reschedules Downton Abbey Christmas special to avoid Call the Midwife clash. P7
Ryanair chief sues Google over online ‘dupes’. Business P1
Richard Desmond accuses Trinity Mirror of ‘smoke and mirror’ tactics. Business P3
James Bond film boosts profits at Pinewood. Business P4
UTV shareholders back TV selloff plan. Business P4

Financial Times
James Bond film boosts profits at Pinewood. P17
Nikkei vows to pursue growth after buying Financial Times. P19
Ryanair launches legal case against Google and agent for ‘misleading’ ads. P23

The Times
Alan Yentob’s future at the BBC still under discussion, says Rona Fairhead. P21
Richard Desmond tells Trinity Mirror to ‘Fox off’ in tabloid row. P49

The Independent
Mark Zuckerberg promises to give away 99% of his Facebook fortune. P6
Alan Yentob’s future at the BBC still under discussion, says Rona Fairhead. P13
Thom Yorke accuses YouTube of Nazi tactics. P18
Inside Facebook’s new headquarters. P35
Tony Jordan interviewed on the BBC’s Dickensian. P38-39
Richard Desmond blasts Trinity Mirror’s Simon Fox. P51
Status quo not an option for Openreach, says Ofcom. P51

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i pollster wins prize for election accuracy. P2
Butterfly named after broadcaster Attenborough. P8
Contract reveals how Prince Charles controls media. P9
Mark Zuckerberg to give away 99% of his Facebook shares. P21
Printer in Thailand censors ‘too gloomy’ news. P27
Interview with creator of new Dickens drama Tony Jordan. P34
Peppa Pig gives character toys a profit boost. P39
Richard Desmond pours scorn on Mirror’s talk of takeover. P41

Wall Street Journal
Islamic State supporters prefer Twitter. A7

Daily Mail
Jeremy Paxman in tirade against Britain’s ‘depressing’ litter-strewn streets. P21
Mary Berry falls flat on US TV debut. P29
Radio 3 boss takes swipe at Classic FM. P31
Dyson ad banned for making misleading claims. P37
How Peppa Pig conquered Christmas. P70
Ryanair launches legal case against Google for ‘misleading’ ads. P71
James Bond film boosts profits at Pinewood. P71
BT’s split from Openreach is on the cards. P71

Daily Express
I’m a Celebrity coverage. P3
DJ Neil Fox trial coverage. P5
Four-year-old boy steals the show on BBC Breakfast. P7

The Sun
I’m a Celebrity coverage. P16-17
EastEnders and Downton Abbey to clash on Christmas Day. P29
Jeremy Paxman in tirade against litter. P31
The Apprentice star accuses bosses of a ‘conspiracy’ against her. P37

Daily Mirror
Mary Berry hailed as a hit with US show. P3
I’m a Celebrity coverage. P12-13
Songs of Praise host Diane Louise Jordan on being accused of harassment. P25

Daily Star
I’m a Celebrity coverage. P1,4-5
Professor Green to co-host Lip Sync Battle. P3
Outcry over Isis joke in Catherine Tate’s Christmas Nan special. P7
Advert for Dyson banned as it exaggerated suction power. P15
Hollyoaks boss under fire for making the soap ‘too gay’. P29

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