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Who will be vaccinated first and when will that be? BBC Scotland takes a look at the government's vaccination plans.

Ian Jones, from the Isle of Wight, was bitten by a king cobra in an Indian village.

The death of a boy drowned in the bath by his grandfather was avoidable, a report finds.

It will use offensive capabilities to counter threats from terrorists, criminals and hostile states.

Friday's papers report on preparations to begin the first Covid vaccinations in the next two weeks.

A standards investigation says the home secretary breached the ministerial code, sources say.

Congestion at Felixstowe Port in Suffolk is proving a major headache for importers before Christmas.

The "twin threats" of flu and Covid mean more people than usual in England are being offered a jab.

Some companies are finding ingenious ways of getting into the Christmas spirit against the odds.

There are concerns people will not be able to contribute presents because of the pandemic.

Westminster does not "fully comprehend how difficult it is to plan", the boss of Principality says.

The pay of 5.5m workers could be frozen as the government tries to bolster the public finances.

Lights, heating and fridges were all supposed to be internet connected, but it never really happened. Why?

Greatest risk of passing the virus on is in the first few days of having symptoms, analysis suggests.

Gabrielle Livingstone felt alone and scared knowing her dad was not going to get better. She set out to support others affected by parents with cancer.

Scotland's biggest city starts new restrictions but the country's capital has been spared the near full lockdown.

The level four rules will see shops and many other businesses across much of central Scotland close.

Kamal Singh is training at the English National Ballet School after raising the fees online.

BBC News spoke to key government figures, scientists and health officials involved from the start.

The NSPCC says a fall in takedowns of graphic content put children at greater risk.