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Doctors bracing themselves for significant impact of rising Covid cases
Medical staff at King’s College Hospital, in south-east London, are feeling the pressure over staff shortages due to Covid-related absences.
Australian PM meets with state leaders as virus cases surge
Scott Morrison says Australia is taking the highly transmissible Omicron strain “very seriously”.
Welsh Government to provide Covid 19 update as Senedd recalled
It comes as the number of identified Omicron cases in Wales grew by 204 on Tuesday to 640.
Coronavirus isolation period reduced from 10 days to seven with negative test
People are strongly advised to limit close contact with other people in crowded or poorly ventilated spaces, and to continue working from home.
Most expensive streets in England and Wales revealed
A house on the most expensive could set you back 29 million pounds.
PM gives green light to Christmas but warns situation finely balanced
Boris Johnson has given the go-ahead for people’s Christmas plans, although he warned tougher restrictions could be implemented post-December 25..
Business groups welcome support but warn more needed if restrictions continue
Business groups have welcomed a new package of Government support for hospitality and leisure companies, but warned that more might be needed if ministers tighten restrictions..
Large scale Hogmanay events to be cancelled in Scotland
Scotland’s traditional Hogmanay celebrations are to be cancelled and live sports will be “effectively spectator-free” for three weeks from Boxing Day, as the country introduces new restrictions on public events, Nicola Sturgeon has said..
Big Ben to chime on New Years Eve as restoration nears its end
The bell will be struck 12 times to mark the start of 2022.
NHS chiefs flashing Christmas jumpers brighten Covid updates
NHS Western Isles chief executive Gordon Jamieson has rotated an impressive selection of festive knitwear throughout December in video messages on social media.
First Minister to update Scotland on Covid rules as Omicron cases remain high
Nicola Sturgeon will address Holyrood this afternoon.
Chepstow left counting the cost as Welsh National goes behind closed doors
It is part of a 7 race card on Monday.
Widespread train cancellations as pandemic causes staff shortages
A number of firms are running reduced timetables due to workers being off sick or isolating.
Anne Marie on connecting with her feminine side for Strictly Christmas special
She will be dancing the cha cha with her professional partner Graziano Di Prima to a rendition of Feliz Navidad by Gwen Stefani.
Giant millipedes as big as cars roamed Northern England
It follows the discovery of the largest ever fossil of a giant millipede on a Northumberland beach at Howick.
Toxic chocolates and Christmas puds top vets list of festive dangers for pets
It comes from research from The British Veterinary Association.
Government not wasting time starting rail improvements
Thats according to the Transport Minister, Grant Shapps.
Frequent attenders account for four in 10 GP consultations
Thats according to a new study from academics at the University of Manchester.
316 million pounds to tackle homelessness announced
It will be available to councils in England over 2022-23 based on local need.
Raymond Van Barneveld makes winning return to Alexandra Palace
He set up a second-round clash with 2018 world champion Rob Cross.





















