
Covid in Scotland: NHS Dumfries and Galloway responds to 'very serious challenges' - BBC News
NHS Dumfries and Galloway steps up efforts to cope with Covid pressures on health and social care.

McDonald's makes major change to menu from today - Liverpool Echo
A new item arrives today

Lateral flow tests: Key mistakes you may be making that can impact Covid test results - Express
COVID cases in the UK have surged to beyond 200,000 a day. With more people than ever using lateral flow tests at home, how can you be sure to use them properly?

China investment firm's shares slump after $6.6bn bailout - BBC News
The firm's former chairman Lai Xiaomin was executed last year after being found guilty of corruption.

Man fuming after paying 'extortionate' £11 for tiny beans and egg on toast - The Mirror
The hungry man felt shortchanged when he grabbed a quick bite to eat in Dublin, Ireland, but not everyone has sympathy after posting a photo of his meagre New Year meal online

Kantar: Shoppers return to supermarkets for festive feasts - BBC News
Store visits hit their highest level since March 2020 as consumer confidence returned, research suggests.

Tyne Tunnel petition on payment system gathers 2,500 signatures in two days - Chronicle Live
Signatures on the petition set up by Gary Spedding have skyrocketed since Sunday, with over 2,400 road users across the North East putting their name to it

Travel and holiday rules set to change again this week - Cornwall Live
This will be vital news for anyone planning a trip abroad

DVLA reveals the 10 most stolen cars of 2021 - and one brand dominates the list - North Wales Live
One car brand topped the list, with seven of its models on the list

Electric car travels length of Britain on single charge - The Times
Range anxiety may be a thing of the past. Mercedes-Benz has become the first mainstream carmaker to produce an electric vehicle that can make it from Southampto

Forget money, the Bank of England is printing a book - The Times
The Bank of England is entering a new market with Can’t We Just Print More Money? a “pop-economics” book illustrated with flying pigs that was devised by its go