Falling trees killed two people and thousands of homes were left without power in Storm Arwen.

Prof Calum Semple says some scientists are "hugely overstating" the fears around the Omicron variant.

Former England captain Michael Vaughan says he is "sorry for all the hurt" Azeem Rafiq has gone through during the Yorkshire racism scandal.

England's chief medical officer wonders if "we could take people with us" if new restrictions are imposed.

Secondary schools in England are asked to prepare to carry out initial tests on-site, as in September.

An industry expert believes the Grenfell cladding was among products to fail fire tests 13 years earlier.

No trams or cars are running along a section of the promenade near Blackpool North Shore.

ITV says there are "contingencies in place to cover all weather scenarios".

Maryam Nuri Mohamed Amin was a 24-year-old Kurdish woman from northern Iraq.

Cinema & Co in Swansea has defied orders to close after refusing to ask for Covid passes.

The judge will be replaced by Cynthia Erivo this weekend after being contacted by NHS Test and Trace.

Four boys, aged between 13 and 15, are arrested on suspicion of murdering Ava White in Liverpool.

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Saturday morning.

Airlines and oil firms slide as FTSE 100 index of leading shares suffers biggest drop in more than a year.

Explore the data on coronavirus in the UK and find out how many cases there are in your area.

The UK's annual European Christmas markets will have fewer stalls and traders due to Brexit and the pandemic

The family of a Brechin mother say they have "no doubt" that she would still be alive if she had been vaccinated.

The scheme, which applies to nightclubs and large events, came into effect in October.

All over-40s will be offered a booster vaccination, and pregnant women are urged to get jabbed.

Detailed plans on shielding, job support and school disruption were lacking, the spending watchdog says.

The BBC's Ione Wells visits Old Bexley and Sidcup in south-east London ahead of the by-election.

A major new art exhibition in Manchester bills itself as "a manual for social change".

How transport issues affect the lives of people across many parts of southern Scotland.

Lives remain at risk, but as the crisis persists, the greater the political risks for the PM too.

There are many unanswered questions following the deaths of 27 people. Here is what we know so far.

Rising numbers of migrants are trying to cross the English Channel in small boats.

The mosaic, part of a villa complex, is said to be one of the most significant found in Britain.

‘If he'd murdered someone he'd be out now’ - a couple's battle to get their son out of the hospital he's been held in since 2001.

Claims about social care, rail and employment fact-checked.

A new recruit tells us about her work as GCHQ try to sign up more women and minority trainees.

"Neopronoun", "cheugy" and "climate anxiety" also make this year's list.

Officially, the highest tax rate is 45% - but workers can end up paying more.

A mum is overwhelmed by the public help she has received with her daughter's dependency on crisps.

This week at least 27 migrants died while trying to make the journey, the deadliest crossing on record.

Bestselling novelist Matt Haig's children's book A Boy Called Christmas has been made into a film.

Travellers at Cape Town airport respond to new UK quarantine measures over Covid variant.

The American bulldog was stolen from a house on Monday but returned two days later.

Sir Lindsay Hoyle brought his pet parrot Boris to a BBC Newscast interview and the bird took off.

Concerns about new Covid-19 variant and disagreement over the current migrant crisis lead the papers.

Met Office weather warnings for wind and snow remain in place across much of England.

At least 80,000 customers faced power cuts as high winds and fallen trees caused widespread disruption.

Overnight winds cause damage after a man was killed by tree falling on his car on Friday.

More than 11,000 homes lose power in Storm Arwen, havoc on rail and roads, and roof blown off house.

The Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust has apologised for the delay.