9 Major Developments Transforming London in 2026
From new museums and gardens to hotels and music venues, discover the nine huge projects reshaping London's landscape this year. Get the full guide.
From new museums and gardens to hotels and music venues, discover the nine huge projects reshaping London's landscape this year. Get the full guide.
Marks & Spencer has relaunched its Extremely Lemony Curd Filled Hot Cross Buns for Easter 2026, sending fans into a frenzy. Discover the viral bakery item and other new treats.
Greggs plans 800 new shops and two factories despite a sales dip and falling shares. Is the UK's appetite for sausage rolls finally waning? Read the full analysis.
Popular London bakery SUBA opens its third and flagship shop on Commercial Street, Spitalfields on January 5, following a successful comeback after a sudden closure.
Discover the exciting new direct flight routes launching from UK airports in 2026, including first-ever links to Yerevan and Seoul. Find the best deals and plan your next adventure.
London welcomed 2026 with its spectacular New Year's Day Parade, celebrating its 40th anniversary. See the giant balloons, marching bands, and vibrant floats that filled Westminster.
A Londoner's review of the Mayor's New Year's Eve fireworks reveals overcrowding, a £20 burger price, and a TV-centric spectacle. Was it worth £45? Read the verdict.
Crowds lined London's streets for the colourful New Year's Day Parade, featuring 8,000 performers. Mayor Sadiq Khan hails the capital's celebrations as the world's greatest. Read more.
From Sydney's harbour to London's Thames, cities worldwide ushered in 2026 with dazzling fireworks displays. See how the global celebrations unfolded in our round-up. Discover the highlights now.
Welcome 2026 with our curated list of 35 uplifting New Year quotes, messages, and wishes from Brad Paisley, CS Lewis, and more. Perfect for sharing hope and positivity.
Discover why sweeping or washing on January 1st is seen as bad luck across cultures. From washing away loved ones to sweeping off good fortune, we explore the folklore and offer lucky alternatives for 2026.
Explore the boisterous New Year's Eve celebrations of 1926 in Albert Square, Manchester, and the gayest post-war festivities in London, from St Paul's to the Albert Hall.
Plan your New Year's Day journeys in London with key Tube lines closed, bus diversions for the parade, and special service schedules across TfL networks. Check all the essential travel updates here.
Sydney Harbour Bridge was illuminated by a breathtaking fireworks display as Australia ushered in 2026. Watch the stunning spectacle that captivated millions.
London and Edinburgh welcomed 2026 with stunning fireworks. Over 100,000 watched the Thames display, while Edinburgh's Hogmanay returned with a bang. See the highlights.
London's iconic fireworks display ushered in 2026 for 100,000 spectators, while global celebrations from Sydney to Seoul carried hopes for peace. Discover how the world marked the new year.
Explore stunning images of New Year 2026 celebrations from Sydney to San Francisco. See how the world welcomed the new decade with fireworks and festivities.
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.
Greggs, the beloved UK bakery chain, was founded in 1939, a year before McDonald's. Discover how it grew from a delivery bike to over 2,450 shops with vegan rolls and gold jewellery.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.