Christmas Eve Swims and Underground Mass in Photos
From icy dips in the UK to a unique underground mass in the Philippines, explore the powerful and poignant images that defined Christmas Eve around the world. See the full gallery.
From icy dips in the UK to a unique underground mass in the Philippines, explore the powerful and poignant images that defined Christmas Eve around the world. See the full gallery.
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.
Discover the perfect outfits for every NYE 2026 plan, from city pubs to country cottages. Get inspired with our style guide for a sparkling start to the new year.
Lewisham Council approves late licence for Grand Empire's New Year's Eve party until 4am, overriding police concerns over capacity. Find out the full story.
The BBC's long-range forecast predicts wet weather for London on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, potentially disrupting celebrations. Check the full festive outlook.
Officials urge revellers to avoid Tower Bridge and other central London bridges for the New Year's Eve fireworks due to poor visibility and safety concerns. Find the best viewing alternatives here.
London's New Year's Eve fireworks face a drizzly forecast. Discover if the iconic display will be cancelled and see the full weather outlook for the capital's celebrations.
The Met Office predicts a damp New Year's Eve in London, with light rain from 7pm continuing into New Year's Day. Plan your celebrations accordingly.
Your ultimate guide to London's New Year's Eve 2025. Discover Back to the 90s parties, exclusive restaurant reviews from Brigadiers to The Elizabeth, and unmissable deals. Make your night count.
Official data reveals a 660% spike in UK terrorism arrests, with 86% linked to the banned group Palestine Action. Explore the figures and legal fallout.
Skip the crowds on the Thames. Discover seven fantastic alternative New Year's Eve events in London, from supper clubs to silent discos, for a memorable 2026.
The UK Met Office projects 2026 will exceed 1.4C above pre-industrial levels, marking the fourth year in a row. Scientists warn the rapid approach to the Paris Agreement's 1.5C limit demands urgent climate action.
Two people arrested for chanting 'globalise the intifada' at a pro-Palestine protest in Westminster, following a new police crackdown. Read the latest on the protests and the hunger strikers.
Follow immigration attorney Milli Atkinson through a high-stakes day in San Francisco court, where ICE arrests at hearings and a climate of fear define the fight for asylum seekers' rights.
Boyzone will perform together on Ronan Keating's BBC New Year's Eve party, offering a preview of their 2026 comeback shows at London's Emirates Stadium.
Ronan Keating headlines a 90s-fuelled BBC New Year's Eve special, reuniting with Boyzone bandmates. Featuring Louise Redknapp, Calum Scott & Shona McGarty. Tune in on BBC One.
Discover London's best New Year's Eve 2025 celebrations. From a silent disco at The Anthologist to a masquerade in The Gherkin, find your perfect party to ring in the new year.
Federal officials in the US have charged four suspects accused of planning to bomb multiple sites in Southern California on New Year's Eve. Read the full details of the foiled plot.
US federal authorities charge four individuals with plotting New Year's Eve bomb attacks in southern California. Read the latest on the alleged extremist plot.
Metropolitan Police staff, including call handlers, will strike for 25 hours on New Year's Eve, threatening emergency response delays. Unite union blames pay freeze and inferior conditions.
Londoners can expect a damp, overcast Christmas Eve with temperatures peaking at 8°C. Get the full hour-by-hour forecast for the capital's festive weather.
Following a deadly attack on national guards, President Trump pledges to halt migration from 'Third World' nations and escalates rhetoric against immigrant communities, sparking fear and legal challenges.
Spanish police and Europol arrest three suspected members of the neo-Nazi terror group The Base in Castellón. The group's US leader, based in Russia, signals further 'resistance by any means necessary'. Read the full analysis.
Labour's new strategy tackles child poverty by lifting the two-child benefit cap and funding early years support. Discover the impact on families and the political shift.
A sweeping federal immigration operation in New Orleans has led to dozens of arrests, with communities in hiding and reports of US citizens detained. Explore the impact and local response.
Three men and a woman have been detained in Eastbourne and Brighton by counter-terrorism police. Discover the latest on this planned operation.
Three men and a woman have been detained in Eastbourne and Brighton under the Terrorism Act 2000 as part of an investigation into extreme right-wing terrorism. Follow for live updates.
A major ICE enforcement operation in New Orleans has resulted in over 100 arrests, sparking protests and reigniting the US immigration debate. Read the full details.
A federal judge has halted the Trump administration's policy of widespread, warrantless immigration arrests in Washington DC, siding with civil liberties groups. Read the full ruling details.
Transport for London announces key service alterations for the 2025 festive period, including Christmas Eve early finishes, no Tube on Christmas Day, and overnight New Year's Eve services. Plan your journey now.