Politics
Ella Baron's Cartoon on Nigel Farage's 'Britishness' Test Sparks Debate
A new cartoon by Ella Baron critiques Nigel Farage's proposed 'Britishness' test. Explore the artistic commentary on national identity and political rhetoric in the UK.
Culture
Spike Milligan's 1963 National Anthem Satire Recalled in Tribute to John Antrobus
A letter to the Guardian recalls a hilarious 1963 moment when Spike Milligan mocked the playing of the national anthem after his play with John Antrobus, 'The Bed-Sitting Room'.
Sports
Bradford City Fans Taunt Hull with 'City of Culture' Chants in Letters to Guardian
A selection of Guardian letters reveals Bradford City fans' witty chants, concerns over tree sizes, AI quiz answers, and New Year's wishes for a crossword cat. Read the full correspondence.
Business
AI Pioneer Warns: Granting Chatbots Rights is a 'Huge Mistake'
Yoshua Bengio, a leading AI scientist, argues that attributing consciousness to AI will lead to poor decisions and that humans must retain the right to shut down systems.
Health
Environment
Transport
London bus diversions for New Year's Eve fireworks
Transport for London warns of major bus diversions and Saturday schedules on New Year's Eve due to fireworks road closures. Check your route before you travel.
Two arrests after fatal collision in Gillingham
Kent Police arrest two men after a pedestrian in his 80s died following a collision on Gads Hill. Detectives release CCTV images and seek a third man.
Two arrested after fatal Gillingham crash kills man in 80s
Kent Police arrest two men following a fatal collision in Gillingham. A man in his 80s died after being struck by a car. CCTV shows suspects with a number plate.
Man dies after lorry collision on North Circular
A man in his thirties was pronounced dead at the scene after being hit by a lorry on the A406 North Circular in East London. Police are investigating and supporting the family.
Eurostar services cancelled due to Channel Tunnel fault
All Eurostar trains are cancelled on Tuesday 30 December 2025 after an overhead power supply problem and a failed Le Shuttle train in the Channel Tunnel. Passengers told not to travel.