The total number of Omicron cases confirmed in each area of Teesside - Teesside Live
Omicron has become the North East's dominant covid strain
Shoppers avoid city centres on Christmas Eve, figures suggest - BBC News
The number of visitors to city centre High Streets is down, with inner London taking a big hit.
Last minute Christmas eve shoppers take to Newcastle city centre despite Omicron fears - Chronicle Live
While most people were just grabbing their final few festive items - others were on a frantic mission to buy all their gifts
Global airlines scrap 2,000 flights as Omicron spreads: Live - Al Jazeera English
Thailand reports first Omicron cluster, Ecuador makes vaccines compulsory and Italy reintroduces masking outdoors.
Covid: The Kings Ferry Kent to London commuter coaches axed - BBC News
The Kings Ferry bosses blame falling passenger numbers on the Kent to London service due to Covid.
Christmas shopping sparks 'trolley rage' as Brits 'fight over Brussels sprouts' - The Mirror
With Christmas less than 24 hours away, chaos is hitting the supermarkets and frustrated customers are sharing their frenzied shopping experiences online
Which? reveal the best premade roast potatoes - Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE: Consumer giants Which? blind taste-tested 11 frozen tatties from leading supermarkets and big brands to see which was the tastiest treat to go with your turkey.
Warning issued to drivers filling up with petrol this Christmas - Manchester Evening News
Filling up at the pump will set drivers back more than it did a year ago
Christmas Eve travel chaos as Brits slam "shower of s***" train and airport delays - The Mirror
Airports including Gatwick, Manchester and Heathrow are seeing seven times more passengers than last year - as huge Christmas getaway queues form at big train stations including London Euston
Covid: Bristol restaurant owner suffered more than 3,000 Christmas Eve cancellations - Daily Mail
Natalie Isaac runs restaurant chain Bar 44 with her two brothers in Bristol, and warned the current situation wreaking havoc throughout the hospitality industry 'can't continue'.
Gorillas glitch allows shoppers to order '£2,000-worth' of free booze - Metro.co.uk
One shopper scored over 60 bottles of hard liquor.
Covid: Christmas flights cancelled and new curbs amid Omicron spread - BBC News
Millions face travel disruption and more restrictions as Omicron upends Christmas plans worldwide.
