NATIONAL NEWS

A few hundred brought traffic to a standstill as part of the demonstration organised by direct action group Sisters Uncut on Saturday afternoon.

A picture of Kobi Dooly has been released by the Metropolitan Police along with a tribute from his father.

Hayley Macfarlane, 39, is alleged to have murdered Evelyn Macfarlane, who died after being taken to hospital by ambulance on Wednesday.

A 48-year-old woman was walking with two dogs when she was hit by a car and the driver failed to stop at the scene.

The AA estimated that 16.4 million car journeys will take place on Saturday.

The Prime Minister said Christmas was a time of peace, joy and compassion.

The annual festive message will be broadcast to the nation and Commonwealth at 3pm on December 25.

West Yorkshire Police said Hayley Macfarlane is to face magistrates in Leeds.

The shipwreck is 3,000 metres below sea level in a ‘very stable’ condition.

The Metropolitan Police launched a murder investigation after 48-year-old Fiona Holm was reported missing by her family on June 29.

NHS Confederation chief executive Matthew Taylor called on the Government and the British Medical Association to end the stalemate over negotiations.

Anna Tysovska said she was ‘shocked’ to be spending a second festive period in the UK.

This past year has been one to remember in the music business.

Here is a look at some of the lighter political moments from the year.

The next scheduled strike will begin on January 3 and last for six days.

The Met Office has warned there could be more weather-related travel issues in parts of the UK this weekend.

The Saturday front pages cover a wide range of topics.

Humza Yousaf has delivered his first Christmas message since taking the job as First Minister.

The Edinburgh Spiders have made camouflage nets for Ukraine since the Russian invasion began, and have created a special net for a nativity display.

The technology has become increasingly part of everyday lives over the last year.