
Covid-19: Calls to give NHS staff priority access to lateral flow tests - BBC News
Pressure on the testing system grows as the UK's daily cases reach another record high of 189,213.

Celebhaunt restaurant Piccolino announces shock closure in Alderley Edge - Manchester Evening News
It's one of Alderley Edge's best known restaurants - but it will cease trading as a Piccolino in the New Year

Man woke up from Manchester night out with £104 Uber bill - for an 11 mile journey - Manchester Evening News
The journey, which included two drop offs, was from Manchester City Centre to his home in Crumpsall, totalling just 11.95 miles

21 Predictions for Crypto and Beyond in 2022 - CoinDesk
What comes after crypto’s biggest year ever?

Market Wrap Year-End Review: Bitcoin ETF Rally Proved Short-Lived, and $100K Dreams Faded - CoinDesk
In October, the long-awaited U.S. bitcoin ETF approval sent BTC’s price toward an all-time high of almost $69,000. But extreme leverage preceded a sell-off back down to $47,100 by the end of the year.

World's ten richest people gained $400 BILLION in 2021 - Daily Mail
As the year came to an end, Tesla CEO Elon Musk was the biggest winner, adding $121 billion to his fortune, which is now the largest in the world at $277 billion, according to Bloomberg.

We went looking for a pack of lateral flow tests in south Manchester - here's how we got on - Manchester Evening News
Following concerns about the availability of home lateral flow tests across the country, we wanted to see how easy it actually was to get hold of some

Tesla is recalling almost half a million cars over safety issues - TechRadar
The popular EV automaker is looking at rearview camera and front trunk issues for the Model 3 and Model S

What are the flashing lights in the sky over Newcastle? - Chronicle Live
The New Year's Eve fireworks might be cancelled but if you look up over the next few nights you'll see some spectacular lights over Newcastle - here's why

One-bedroom flat in need of a 'complete refurbishment' being sold for £275,000 - Daily Mail
Twitter user Ian claimed to have been left 'humbled' after spotting a one-bedroom flat in Finsbury Park, London, advertised for £275,000 - despite requiring a 'complete refurbishment'.
Pendle, Burnley and Rossendale coronavirus infection rates double - Lancashire Telegraph
CORONAVIRUS infection rates have more than doubled in several towns over the last week.