Shops offer grottos and wine to combat ‘drab’ December
BBC The number of people going to shops has fallen for the second year in a row, according to a leading data monitor, after the year ended on a “drab…
Amy Dowden froze embryos after breast cancer diagnosis
BBC Amy Dowden said the past year had been a rollercoaster Strictly Come Dancing’s Amy Dowden said she “would love a family” after freezing five of her embryos following her…
Appeal for guide dogs puppy raisers
There are more than 1,000 visually impaired people currently waiting for assistance dogs according to charity Guide Dogs and an appeal has been launched for volunteer “puppy raisers”. BBC Breakfast…
Congress begins a new session today. Here are five things to watch
Getty Images As the world rings in a new year, lawmakers are convening on the US Capitol to kick off a new Congress. Friday marks the start of the 119th…
Labour councillor quits party over trans row
BBC Zoe Hughes, an Exeter City council member, has quit the Labour Party in a row over transgender issues A councillor has quit the Labour Party in a row over…
Apple to pay $95m to settle Siri listening case
Getty Images Apple has agreed to pay $95m (£77m) to settle a court case alleging some of its devices were listening to people without their permission. The tech giant was…
North East Mayor seeks Northern Trains takeover
PA Northern Trains is owned by the Department for Transport through a holding company The North East mayor says she would like to join other regional leaders to take over…
Failed arrest pushes S Korea into uncharted territory
Watch: President Yoon supporters rally outside residence The stand-off started long before dawn. By the time we arrived in the dark, an army of police had pushed back suspended president…
Flu rises sharply in England’s hospitals
The number of people with flu in hospital in England has risen sharply over Christmas, NHS chiefs warn. The latest data shows there were 5,000 patients in hospital with the…
Wayne Osmond, singer with The Osmonds, dies at 73
Getty Images Wayne Osmond was the fourth oldest of the Osmond singing family Wayne Osmond, a founding member of family band The Osmonds, who had a string of hits in…