With case rates of the Omicron variant so high, airlines say testing passengers is having no real impact.

Alice Columbo takes a 13-hour road trip to allow her nine-year-old to be vaccinated in Milan.

The party highlights numerous cancelled contracts and over-budget projects from the past decade.

It follows reports of an anti-vaccine protest outside Health Secretary Sajid Javid's London home.

The number of Covid infections in Scotland has reached record levels in the past week.

Huge adverts highlighting Muhammad Malik's availability have gone up in London and Birmingham.

The feature, named Glade of Light, is a lasting tribute to the 22 people killed in the 2017 atrocity.

A man groomed by Barry Bennell while on holiday at Butlin's secures five-figure settlement from ex-owner.

Preet Chandi wanted to inspire other Asian women to "push boundaries" and leave their comfort zone.

Pandemic pet buying led to an "explosion" in irresponsible breeders uninterested in animal welfare.

The couple had calls from family asking about their trip, which they had taken seven years earlier.

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

Education Minister Michelle McIlveen responds to calls from principals for more clarity and support.

There are fears of staff shortages and a return to remote learning as pupils head back this week.

Cinema & Co was ordered to close after breaking Covid rules, but showed a film by David Icke's son.

Pub groups and retailers warn that sickness and isolation continue to blight their businesses.

The Scottish government says reporting results has been delayed due to the high volume of tests.

A temporary timetable is brought in until 28 January, mainly affecting the central belt.

On 27 December, there were 11,820 positive tests, the highest daily total on record.

The move aims to tackle concerns about secondary schools staying open for face-to-face lessons this term.

Emily Maitlis says Prince Andrew's interview with her is now "critical" to the sexual assault case.

Isle of Wight indie-pop duo Wet Leg finish second on the BBC Sound of 2022 new music list.

David Ojabo didn't play American football growing up in Aberdeenshire. Now he is set to be picked in the first round of the NFL draft.

How a heroin addict got himself off drugs to become a Scots Guard.

Helena Merriman was diagnosed with otosclerosis, which causes hearing loss, after her second child was born.

The classic smartphone's life comes to an end on 4 January as the firm switches off support.

The government has identified 100,000 critical workers to receive daily lateral flow tests

Dog shelters say there is a perfect storm of abandoned dogs with complex medical issues.

These goats at a London farm are part of an unusual way to recycle Christmas trees.

Mum-of-four Alexandra Dodds said jokes about her weight were made at her pregnancy scan.

Boris Johnson says the UK is in a much better position than last year but urges caution.

Nadhim Zahawi says masks in classrooms are "not ideal" but it's a trade-off to stop the spread of Omicron.

The papers cover the PM's hope that England can avoid more restrictions and plans to ease staff shortages.

A number of NHS trusts across England have declared critical incidents over staff shortages due to Covid.

As the new term begins and Covid cases soar, BBC Scotland looks at the issues facing schools.

A 36-year-old man is due in court over the killing of Aidan Mann in Downpatrick, County Down.

A teaching union in Wales says any decisions over exams should not be taken at the last minute.

The actor plays Anne Williams who campaigned for justice after her son died in the 1989 tragedy.