Warwick Davis receives OBE in New Year Honours
Warwick Davis, famed for Star Wars and Harry Potter roles, is made an OBE for services to drama and charity. Read the full story of his career and advocacy.
Warwick Davis, famed for Star Wars and Harry Potter roles, is made an OBE for services to drama and charity. Read the full story of his career and advocacy.
Julie Erskine and Eilish Meehan receive MBEs for outstanding contributions to Northern Ireland's health and social care. Read about their four decades of service.
King Charles III's New Year Honours list recognises 1,150 Britons, from Hollywood stars Idris Elba and Cynthia Erivo to a 102-year-old judo instructor, for exceptional contributions to UK public life.
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.
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Edinburgh's iconic Hogmanay festival is set to proceed with a four-day celebration, welcoming tens of thousands after last year's disappointment. Discover the full programme and travel advice.
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.
BBC Scotland presenter Amy Irons shares her New Year's resolution to emulate TV idol Claudia Winkleman's easy style as she prepares to front the Hogmanay 2025 celebrations. Discover her festive fashion choice and the show's line-up.
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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.
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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!
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Plan your festive shop with Asda's 2025 Christmas and New Year opening hours. Find out when stores close on Christmas Day and special timings for Boxing Day.
Plan your festive shop with Aldi's UK opening hours for Christmas and New Year 2025. Find out when stores are open and closed over the holidays.
Plan your festive shop with Sainsbury's Christmas and New Year opening hours for 2025. Find out when supermarkets and convenience stores are open over the holidays.
US Postal Service branches will be open on Christmas Eve, but hours vary. Check online before visiting. Full closures confirmed for Christmas and New Year's Day.
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.
Plan your festive shop with Tesco's 2025 Christmas and New Year opening hours. Find out when larger stores and Express branches will close and reopen.
Plan your festive shop with Asda's 2025 Christmas and New Year opening times. Find out when larger stores and Express outlets are open to avoid disappointment.