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The top stories today include tragic news of missing two-year-old who was found dead in garden as well as all the latest Covid news as 26 cases of Stealth Omicron identified in Scotland.
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A two-year-old girl who had been missing since Saturday has been found dead in a garden after she was reported missing.
A frantic search for the missing toddler had been launched by police in a bid to find the little girl after she vanished around 4pm on January 29.
However, officers have today confirmed that she was found dead in a garden at an address in Reede Road, Barking, less than four miles from where she disappeared.
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Nicola Sturgeon has announced 26 cases of a new “sub” variant of Omicron have been detected.
The First Minister said there is “no evidence” that BA.2 leads to more serious illness, but added it may be more transmissible than conventional Omicron.
Scientists have been monitoring BA.2, which has been designated as a covid variant under investigation.
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Another wind warning has been issued in Scotland as strong gusts continue to batter large parts of the country.
The latest Met Office yellow warning is in place across for northeastern and northern parts of Scotland. The warning has been in place since 6am this morning.
Forecasters say that winds of up to 65mph are expected to hit exposed coastal areas, with the likes of Sutherland, Caithness and Orkney seeing the worst of the conditions.
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Diet expert Dr Michael Mosley has created a new weight loss plan which claims to help you lose up to five pounds in a week.
The doctor regularly appears on the hit
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A second child has died almost a week after a devastating crash on the M4 that also claimed the life of a four-year-old.
Boris Johnson ending Covid isolation rules is a "distraction" from the PM's lockdown party scandal, according to a Scots health expert.
Boris Johnson ending Covid isolation rules is a "distraction" from the PM's lockdown party scandal, said Professor Devi Sridhar who is a member of the Scottish Government Covid-19 Advisory Group.
A man was cleared today of sexually assaulting a teenage Rangers fan at the club's title celebrations.
Police have named the 21-year-old woman who died in a horror crash that closed the A9.
New proposed driving test changes are set to impact people who need to take their test multiple times.
BBC Breakfast co-host Naga Munchetty took to social media at the weekend, where she confessed she was feeling "gutted" – and her followers rushed to respond, although they didn't all agree!The down-to-earth presenter posted a tweet on Saturday referring to the Six Nations rugby results after Scotland beat England 20-17 in their first game.MORE: BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty sparks major fan reaction for 'lifesaving' actionsShe wrote: "Congratulations [Scottish flag emoji]. Am gutted for [English flag emoji]." She then added: "Great entertainment #SixNations2022."Naga's followers were quick to share their own opinions, with one posting a string of Welsh flag emojis as they teased: "It made me feel a lot better."WATCH: BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty applauded by fans after lifesaving actionsAnother shared that they had also been rooting for England, commenting: "It was edge of the seat and wanting to join in.
Trustees of an Ayrshire Leisure Centre have been fined £10,000 after a young girl almost drowned in a swimming pool.
A schoolboy died after being struck by a tree as Storm Malik wreaked havoc on the UK this afternoon.
Harry Styles sent fans wild last week as he announced his rescheduled Love on Tour show was coming to Glasgow this summer.
debuted at Sundance this week, unravels Lee’s bizarre story with actor Alan Cumming sitting in for the man himself by lip-syncing to Lee’s narration (Lee agreed to tell his story, but didn’t want to appear on camera). Director Jono McLeod, who knew Lee as a fellow student, tells the tale via interviews with his now-50-something classmates, animated sequences and snippets of old video. Cumming, who was originally attached to star in a now-defunct feature adaptation of the story, remembers the saga as a news bombshell in Scotland.
A seven-week-old baby tragically died after being found unresponsive in his crib.
Hospitality venues across Stirling are enjoying the first few days after the loosening of Covid restrictions as local case rates continue to plummet.
Major changes to international travel rules are coming into for in Scotland next month.