All English secondary schools are being asked to provide on-site tests for students this week.

The Duke of York's lawyers believe it could free him from liability in a civil case against him.

Staff shortages caused by Covid mean the rail operator is making changes to services in the central belt.

Among those admitted to hospital were eight people aged over 90 who fell from playground equipment.

Schools in areas of high crime in the West Midlands are taking part in a Home Office-backed scheme.

Peter Wright and Michael Smith will meet in the final of the PDC World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace in London.

Police say the man collided with two cars that were parked on the side of the road.

Ben Stokes says he does not aspire to be England captain and gives his backing to current skipper Joe Root.

Adam Redfern died after a cardiac arrest while out jogging at the age of 28.

A priest at the funeral of Nathan Corrigan praises the resilience of the young men's families.

John Quinn QC, 67, died in hospital following a short illness, the government announces.

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

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.

Rising Covid cases could see a worst case scenario of up to a quarter of staff off work, the government says.

A supermarket worker thought her letter marked "On Her Majesty's Service" was a speeding ticket.

Drop-in appointments will open from Monday for 12 to 15-year-olds as vaccination capacity increases.

The Welsh government says it has offered all eligible adults a booster - but not everyone agrees.

UK health officials said the latest data reinforces the importance of getting a third dose.

By 30 December, 77% of eligible adults and young people had received Covid-19 booster vaccinations.

EU-based Brits trying to get home will be allowed to cross France during the Christmas period.

People who catch Covid can now end quarantine after seven days if they test negative twice.

First Minister Paul Givan says ministers moved quickly to help businesses and public services.

How Argentine prisoner of war and his Welsh guard struck an unlikely friendship on a mutinous ship.

Phil Thomas has even thought about which way to run "if something starts pouring down the hill".

The Winter Olympics, Commonwealth Games, Women's Euros and the men's World Cup are just some of the big events taking place in 2022.

On Sunday standing sections for fans in England's top flight return after almost 30 years. How will they change the matchday experience and terrace culture?

The west Londoner scored a top 10 album in 2021 and is up for three Brit Awards. Here's why.

Southmead hospital in Bristol is using robots to help improve services.

An ex-soldier from Cannock loses eight stone after running helped his mental health crisis.

The city welcomed 2022 with fireworks at many of its famous landmarks.

The BBC's political team talk through what stories might make the headlines in 2022.

Girls' Night offers a safe place where women can skateboard and socialise.

Aspiring stuntmen learn to dive as part of their quest to be included on the British Stunt Register.

Several front pages report on the impact of coronavirus on schools and staff shortages in the NHS.

The fatal stabbing in Hillingdon was the 30th killing of a youth in London in 2021.

Health officials say the impact of the Omicron variant may become clearer in the coming days.

A teaching union calls for urgent action from the Stormont Executive amid a surge in Covid-19 cases.

The overall number of people in temporary accommodation climbs 60% in a year to 6,935.

The funeral for the comedian, who spent more than 50 years on tour, will be held at Truro Cathedral.