Roman history explains why New Year starts on January 1st
As we prepare to welcome 2026, discover the ancient Roman political crisis that moved the start of the year from March to January 1st. Uncover the surprising history of our calendar.
As we prepare to welcome 2026, discover the ancient Roman political crisis that moved the start of the year from March to January 1st. Uncover the surprising history of our calendar.
Psychic Inbaal Honigman reveals spotting a penny on January 1st heralds a lucky 2026. Discover how to create your own fortune if you don't find one.
Discover eight unique global New Year's Eve customs, from Italy's furniture tossing to Japan's 108 bell rings. Travel experts reveal surprising rituals for a fresh start.
A psychic reveals spotting a penny on New Year's Day heralds good fortune for 2026. Discover how to create your own luck and why resolutions may be harmful.
Discover eight of the world's most unusual New Year's Eve customs, from Ecuador's scarecrow burnings to Italy's furniture tossing. Find out how other cultures ring in the new year.
Why do we kiss at midnight on New Year's Eve? Explore the ancient Roman, Viking, and Arthurian folklore origins behind this enduring global tradition.
Why do we kiss at midnight on New Year's Eve? Explore the ancient Roman, Viking, and Arthurian folklore origins behind this enduring global tradition.
Your complete guide to Sydney's 2025 New Year's Eve fireworks, including event times, family-friendly activities, and the best vantage points to watch the iconic harbour display.
Major New Year's Eve events from Sydney to Moscow have been cancelled due to terror threats, crowd safety, and recent tragedies. Discover the full list of affected celebrations.
Major New Year's Eve events from Sydney to Moscow are cancelled due to terror threats, crowd safety, and national tragedies. Discover the full list of affected cities and the reasons behind the decisions.
Scientists confirm 2025 as one of the three hottest years ever, with the three-year average now exceeding the critical 1.5C Paris Agreement threshold. Human-induced climate change is driving deadly extremes worldwide.
Test your 2025 general knowledge with our exclusive month-by-month quiz. 36 fun questions on politics, sport, TV and more. Share your score in the comments!
Ditch the parties for a cosy night in. Discover the five top-rated New Year's Eve films, from classic rom-coms to a shocking crime epic, perfect for your 2025 viewing marathon.
Challenge your memory of 2025's biggest events with The Mirror's exclusive Review of the Year quiz. Answer 36 fun questions on politics, sport, and TV, then share your score!
Asda has confirmed its revised opening hours for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day 2026. Find out when your local supermarket or Asda Express will be open to stock up on essentials.
Asda has confirmed its adjusted opening hours for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day 2026. Find out when your local store will be open to stock up on essentials.
Ditch the January pressure. Experts suggest starting your New Year's goals now with a 'dry run' to build confidence and resilience for lasting change in 2026.
Forget New Year's resolutions. Experts propose an 'old year's resolution' using practice runs and Benjamin Franklin's method to make lasting positive changes. Start now.
Google's 2025 Year in Search reveals Charlie Kirk as the top US trend after his assassination, with Trump's bill, AI, and viral memes defining the year. Discover the full list.
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.
Columnist Brian Reade delivers his verdict on a tumultuous 2025, from Donald Trump's global impact to UK political shifts and unforgettable cultural moments.
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.
The Guardian's 2025 news quiz tested readers' memory of a tumultuous year. Discover the answers and see how your recollection measures up. Take the quiz yourself first!
From political upheavals to sporting triumphs, how well do you recall the major events of 2025? Take our challenging quiz to test your memory of a truly historic year.
How well do you recall the major stories of 2025? Test your knowledge of politics, royalty, and showbiz with the Press Association's interactive year-end news quiz.
The Met Office warns 2025 is likely to surpass 2022 as the UK's warmest year, citing 'extraordinary' climate changes. Discover the data and expert analysis.
The Met Office confirms 2025 is tracking to beat 2022 as the UK's warmest year on record, with an average temperature of 10.05°C. Discover the climate data and what it means for Britain's future.
The Met Office confirms 2025 as the UK's hottest year ever recorded, with an average temperature of 10.4°C. Experts warn of escalating climate impacts. Read the full analysis.