The decision to close Primrose Hill for London's New Year's Eve fireworks has been met with derision online. Critics mock the move as 'depressing' and anti-public, while authorities cite safety concerns.
Ella Baron's poignant New Year's Eve cartoon for 2026 depicts global anxieties, with the looming figures of Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin casting a long shadow over celebrations. Explore the artist's sharp political commentary.
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Fascinating archive photos reveal how Londoners have celebrated New Year's Eve for nearly a century, from 1930s casino parties to the iconic fireworks displays. See the capital's biggest party through the years.
Residents express fury as solid hoardings fence off Primrose Hill for New Year's Eve, preventing unticketed views of London's fireworks. Royal Parks cites safety.
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Your essential guide to Transport for London's New Year's Eve travel changes. Find out about station closures, all-night services, and whether free travel is offered for the 2025 celebrations.
From eating grapes in Spain to smashing plates in Denmark, discover 19 unusual and fascinating New Year's Eve customs from across the globe. Could you try one this year?
Camden Council's decision to close Primrose Hill for New Year's Eve fireworks viewing has ignited anger among residents. Discover why this popular spot is off-limits and the safety concerns behind the move.
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Plan your London New Year's Eve journey. Key Tube stations face closures, bridges are shut, and services will be extremely busy. Essential travel advice inside.
Travel experts warn of 'ticket screenshot' scams ahead of London's New Year's Eve fireworks. Learn how to spot fakes and protect yourself from being turned away.
Plan your festive postal trips. Find out when Post Offices close early on New Year's Eve and remain shut on New Year's Day 2026. Check your local branch now.
Plan your New Year's Eve in London. Key timings, ticketing details for the Thames fireworks, and how to watch on TV. Get all the essential info for 31 December 2025.
Sydney's key New Year's Eve fireworks vantage points are full as over a million people gather in a show of resilience following the Bondi attack. Police are on high alert with extra transport services running.
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Hundreds of Crown Melbourne casino staff will walk out from 10pm to 2am on New Year's Eve, protesting a proposed two-tier pay system. The industrial action threatens to disrupt celebrations. Read the full story.
Tackle The Guardian's medium-difficulty Sudoku puzzle number 7158, published on New Year's Eve 2025. A perfect brain-teaser to close the year. Can you solve it?
Matildas captain Sam Kerr and US footballer Kristie Mewis will marry in a private Perth ceremony on 31 December. The couple welcomed son Jagger earlier this year.
Zohran Mamdani will usher in 2026 as New York's mayor in a midnight ceremony at a historic, abandoned subway station. Discover the symbolism and the political reactions to this unconventional inauguration.
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.
Discover the best free vantage points across London to watch the Mayor's spectacular New Year's Eve fireworks display over the Thames. Plan your night now!
Primrose Hill will be locked shut on New Year's Eve 2025, ending a popular tradition for thousands. The closure follows the scrapping of the Royal Parks police and safety concerns after a fatal stabbing in 2023.
Primrose Hill is closed for London's New Year's Eve fireworks due to security concerns. Discover the best free alternative viewing spots across the capital for the 2025 display.
Primrose Hill is closed for London's New Year's Eve fireworks due to security concerns. Discover the best free alternative viewing spots across the capital for the 2025 display.
Primrose Hill, a major London viewpoint, will be closed for New Year's Eve 2025 following a fatal stabbing and a car incident. The 'iron curtain' decision sparks local debate. Read the full story.
Recalling the spontaneous joy of London's 1999 New Year's Eve, from the London Eye launch to dawn on the Dodgems. A nostalgic look back at the optimism that defined the turn of the millennium. Read the full story.