King Charles III's New Year Honours list celebrates stars and sports heroes. Idris Elba is knighted, Torvill & Dean become Dame and Sir, and England's Lionesses and Red Roses are honoured. Read the full list.
Idris Elba receives a knighthood for his anti-knife crime work. Torvill, Dean, and England's Lionesses are among the sporting stars recognised in the New Year Honours list. Discover the full list of recipients.
Sainsbury's chief executive Simon Roberts receives a CBE in the King's New Year Honours list for services to retail. Discover the other business leaders recognised.
Harry Potter and Star Wars actor Warwick Davis appointed OBE for services to drama and charity. The honour follows his BAFTA Fellowship and recognises his decades-long career and advocacy work.
Veteran actor Warwick Davis, famed for Star Wars and Harry Potter, is appointed OBE for services to drama and charity. Read about his career and tribute to his late wife.
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.
Olympic legends Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean are set to be made a Dame and a Sir in the King's New Year Honours, recognising 50 years of service to figure skating. Read the full story.
Ice skating legends Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean are set to be honoured with a damehood and knighthood in the King's New Year Honours list, following a 50-year career.
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.
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.
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.
Rugby legend Kevin Sinfield will not receive a knighthood in the New Year Honours due to protocol, despite raising £11m for MND and receiving personal support from Prince William. Read why.
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.
A safety volunteer has been charged with manslaughter for the fatal shooting of a 'No Kings' protester in Salt Lake City. Read the latest on this tragic case.
Discover how London's iconic Pearly Kings and Queens are celebrating their 150th anniversary while maintaining their vital charity work and adapting for future generations.
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.
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!
Kings of Leon, Neil Young and The Lumineers headline State Fayre 2026 in Chelmsford. Get ticket details and full line-up information for the June festival.
Kings Priory School in Tynemouth closed suddenly on 24th November 2025 due to a potential critical threat. Police are investigating malicious communications. Follow for live updates.
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!
Andrew Gosden, 14, bought a one-way ticket to London in 2007 and vanished. His family continues their desperate search for answers. If you have information, contact police.
Join a special Guardian Live event on 26 November with columnist Tim Dowling, cook Meera Sodha and writer Stuart Heritage. Submit your questions on cooking, comedy and culture now.
Discover the phenomenal female trailblazers honoured at Harper's Bazaar's prestigious Women of the Year 2024 ceremony, from entertainment icons to political powerhouses reshaping Britain's cultural landscape.