Thousands flock to London bridges for a free view of the New Year's Eve fireworks, only to be disappointed. Officials urge the public to watch the BBC coverage or attend official areas instead.
Network Rail engineering works and severe weather cause major disruption for UK travellers over the New Year period. Plan your journey with our essential guide.
Plan your last-minute shopping with our guide to UK supermarket opening hours for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Find times for Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's, Aldi, Lidl and more.
Explore how 2025's negative linguistic trends, from 'slop' to 'ragebait', impact wellbeing. Discover forgotten positive words to reframe 2026 with optimism and resilience.
Novelty glasses for 2026 have gone viral for all the wrong reasons, with a confusing layout that reads '20260'. Discover why this year's design has caused such an uproar online.
A record 122.4 million Americans are travelling for the holidays, facing major airport chaos with thousands of delays and cancellations. Discover the worst-hit routes and airports.
Discover the perfect New Year's Eve outfits for 2026, whether you're hitting the pub, hosting a house party or cosying up at home. Our style guide has looks for every plan.
Teenage darts sensation Luke Littler expressed surprise after missing out on two BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards. Get the full story on his reaction and the winners.
The BBC Sports Personality of the Year award introduces a new two-stage public vote and lets fans pick the Team of the Year. Discover how the 2025 winner will be chosen.
Discover the full list of nominees for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2023 awards, from World Sport Star to Team of the Year. Find out who's in the running for the prestigious honours tonight.
Feeling anxious as the new year approaches? Health psychologist Dr Ravi Gill explains the signs and shares practical strategies to reframe your mindset, set manageable goals, and find calm.
UK airports face the busiest Christmas on record with over 22 million passengers. Experts warn of a 'perfect storm of stress' with delays and bad weather. Plan ahead for festive travel.
Lucy Steed's debut novel, The Artist, set in 1920s France, wins the 2025 Waterstones Book of the Year. Discover the romantic-mystery captivating readers across the UK.
Chaos hits US Thanksgiving travel as FAA issues ground stops at major airports due to weather and technical issues. Millions of travellers face disruptions. Stay updated on the latest developments.
Irish pop star Ronan Keating is announced as the host of BBC One's New Year's Eve celebrations for 2026. The special will feature his greatest hits and special guests. Tune in on BBC One and iPlayer!
Ryan Seacrest will be joined by Chance the Rapper, Rita Ora, Rob Gronkowski & Julianne Hough for Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve 2026. Tune in live on ABC and Hulu!
The BBC has announced a major change to its Sports Personality of the Year awards, introducing a live public vote for the 'Team of the Year' category for the first time. Discover the contenders!
Discover why 'coolcation' has been crowned Collins Dictionary's Word of the Year and explore other unusual travel terms that are reshaping how Brits holiday in 2024.
EasyJet passengers face potential Christmas travel disruption as UK-based cabin crew ballot for strike action over pay disputes, threatening holiday getaway plans.
Discover the best educational toys and developmental gifts for two-year-olds. Our expert guide helps you choose presents that support learning, creativity and motor skills development.
Millions of American travellers face potential Thanksgiving travel disruption as federal government shutdown threatens to cripple airport operations and air traffic control systems.
Major delays and staffing shortages hit JFK and LaGuardia as federal shutdown disrupts air traffic control and security operations, creating passenger nightmare.
Massive airport strikes across Italy threaten to disrupt travel plans for tens of thousands of passengers, with widespread flight cancellations and delays expected throughout the country's major transport hubs.
A major technical outage at Alaska Airlines caused significant disruption across the US, grounding flights and leaving passengers stranded as systems went offline.
British travellers face significant disruption as impending US government shutdown threatens to cripple air traffic control and border security operations, causing widespread flight delays across UK airports.
Discover what the Year of the Snake means for your celebration plans according to Chinese zodiac signs. From Dragon's vibrant parties to Rabbit's intimate gatherings, find your perfect 2025 New Year's Eve style.
Ferocious Storm Benjamin triggers travel chaos across Europe with 100mph winds forcing aborted landings and widespread disruption for British holidaymakers from France to Switzerland.
Ferocious weather system batters New Zealand, cancelling dozens of flights and disrupting travel plans nationwide as severe gales and torrential rain cause widespread disruption.
Major airline operations thrown into disarray as incorrect seat cleaning procedures force mass flight cancellations, leaving passengers stranded and demanding answers.
Discover the most exciting and educational gift ideas for seven-year-old children, from STEM toys to creative kits and outdoor adventures.