Best New Year's Movies for a Cosy 2026 Night-In
Skip the crowds and welcome 2026 with our curated list of the best New Year's Eve films for a perfect cosy night-in, from classic rom-coms to festive tearjerkers.
Skip the crowds and welcome 2026 with our curated list of the best New Year's Eve films for a perfect cosy night-in, from classic rom-coms to festive tearjerkers.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Stuck in a cycle of binge-reading and slumps from online recommendations, a self-confessed book nerd turned to real-life booksellers for help. Discover the three transformative novels that broke the drought and sparked unexpected tears.
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.
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.
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.
The 2025 New Year Honours list recognises 1,157 people, including Sir Idris Elba, England's Lionesses, and ice legends Torvill and Dean. Discover the standout names from sports, arts, and community service.
England football captain Leah Williamson receives a CBE in the King's New Year Honours, leading a list of Hertfordshire figures recognised for outstanding contributions. Discover the full list of local heroes.
The UK government declares 2026 a National Year of Reading to combat plummeting reading rates among children. New initiatives include a Children's Booker prize and library cards for newborns.
Discover a fantastic range of free workshops, exhibitions, and performances for children across Australia this summer, from giant puppet whales to comic creation and reading challenges.
Facing a decline in children reading for fun, UK parents are using AI storytelling, cookbooks, and dramatic performances to reignite a love for books. Discover their innovative strategies.
Manchester United's rising star Ayden Heaven has decided to pursue his international career with England, despite interest from Ghana. The 19-year-old defender is impressing at Old Trafford.
Discover your tarot card reading for the final week of 2025. From the Full Moon in Cancer to New Year's energy, find guidance for your star sign as we enter 2026.
Cartoonist Tom Gauld offers a witty, insightful look at the books we receive at Christmas and our subsequent reading intentions. Discover the humour in his latest Guardian comic strip.
The UK government is launching a new paid military gap year scheme for under-25s, offering skills and training without active deployment. Defence Secretary John Healey aims to make military careers part of the national conversation.
Authorities warn against seeking free views of London's New Year's Eve fireworks from iconic bridges, citing terrible sightlines and safety risks. Official viewing areas are sold out.
Discover 12 of London's most glamorous New Year's Eve parties for 2026, from glittering rooftop terraces to exclusive speakeasies. Plan your ultimate celebration now.
The UK government unveils its new paid military gap year scheme for under-25s, aiming to boost defence recruitment amid rising global threats. Discover the details and how it works.
As 2025, a '9' year of enlightenment, ends, tarot reveals what each star sign should release and what energy to carry into 2026, a '1' year of magic and new beginnings. Discover your sign's guidance.
Education experts argue against patronising boys with 'boy books' and call for a broader approach to literature in schools to develop well-rounded young men and combat toxic masculinity.
Discover the top free vantage points to watch London's spectacular New Year's Eve fireworks display. Find out which parks and hills offer the best views of the Thames celebration, including key travel info.