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.
Discover when countries worldwide, from Kiribati to the US, will ring in 2024. Plan your celebrations with our global time guide. Read the full rundown here.
Plan your night in with our complete guide to watching the London and Edinburgh New Year's Eve fireworks on TV for 2026. Details on BBC, ITV, and Sky News coverage.
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.
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.
Ring in 2026 with a unique global livestream. Watch fireworks from Sydney, London, and New York as the New Year sweeps across the world. Join the celebration live!
Your complete guide to the 2026 London New Year's Day Parade. Discover the full route, start time, and how to watch for free. Celebrate 2026 in style!
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 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.
Discover seven of the best alcohol-free events in London for Dry January 2026, from CBD cocktails to sober comedy nights. Explore the capital's vibrant sober scene.
Heather Small and Sam Ryder lead the line-up for London's free 2026 New Year's Day Parade. Get all the details on the route, timings, and performers for the capital's first major event of the year.
Londoners can enjoy a dry, clear New Year's Day for a winter walk, but a major shift brings sleet, then an eight-day stretch of rain from January 6th. Get the full BBC weather forecast.
Kickstart 2025 with an 8-mile New Year's Day walk along London's Regent's Canal. Hit 17,000 steps and discover pubs en route from Camden to Canary Wharf. Plan your active start.
Plan your New Year's Eve 2025 celebrations across Australia. From Sydney's harbour fireworks to Melbourne's rooftop parties, discover event times, locations, and weather forecasts for every capital city.
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.
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.
Missed out on tickets for London's official 2025 New Year's Eve fireworks? Discover the best alternative viewing spots, from rooftop parties to free vantage points across the capital.
London's Shard to host a spectacular firework-inspired light show for New Year's Eve 2025, featuring a live countdown and vibrant finale. Best viewing spots and details inside.
Plan your New Year's Eve in London. Discover the official no-go zones, including closed bridges and Primrose Hill, to ensure a safe and enjoyable start to 2026.
Plan your New Year's Eve in London with our complete guide to road and bridge closures for the 2025 fireworks display. Essential travel info for December 31.
Your complete guide to Disney on Ice 'Find Your Hero' at London's O2 Arena. Get door opening times, show durations, and dates from Dec 26 to Jan 4. Plan your magical visit now!
Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park and others to shut on Dec 31 for safety. Plan your NYE as official viewing areas are not available in the parks.
Mayor Sadiq Khan has issued an urgent reminder that tickets are mandatory for the Thames-side New Year's Eve fireworks display. Those without must watch on BBC or from other viewpoints.
Plan your last-minute banking. Most UK high street banks will close early on New Year's Eve and remain shut on the New Year's Day bank holiday. Check your branch times here.