Thousands Celebrate New Year in London Parade & Fireworks
Over 8,000 performers dazzled crowds in London's New Year's Day Parade, following a spectacular fireworks display watched by 100,000. Discover the highlights.
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Avoid bad luck on New Year's Day 2026
As 2026 begins, age-old superstitions warn against six everyday activities on January 1st to avoid misfortune. Discover what not to do for a lucky year ahead.
MTV's 24-hour music channels close worldwide after 44 years
MTV is shutting down its dedicated 24-hour music channels globally, marking the end of a 44-year pop culture era. Read more about the impact and reaction.
10 Unusual New Year's Eve Superstitions for 2026
Discover 10 unique global superstitions to perform at midnight on New Year's Eve to attract luck, love, and prosperity for 2026. From polka dots to pomegranates, try these fun traditions.
Brits Abandon Christmas Traditions, Take Decorations Down Early
New research reveals a shift in UK festive habits, with a third of households packing away Christmas decorations early. Discover how cost and stress are reshaping traditions.
Next Boxing Day 2025: Expert's Best Deals Guide
The Next Boxing Day sale 2025 is live with huge discounts on Reiss, Tala, Made.com & more. Our shopping expert reveals the best fashion, home & beauty deals to snap up now.
Boxing Day 2025 Supermarket Opening Hours Guide
Plan your Boxing Day shop with our essential guide to UK supermarket opening times. Find out which major chains are open, closed, or running reduced hours.
Boxing Day origins revealed: It's not about the sport
A history expert explains the true medieval origins of Boxing Day, revealing it has nothing to do with boxing. Discover the traditions, dates, and how it became a UK bank holiday.
Luxury UK homes unsold for up to seven years
Despite a UK housing shortage, 11 luxury properties, including a £25m London mansion, have failed to sell for years. Discover why opulence isn't always a guarantee.
UK Supermarket Opening Hours for Christmas 2025
Plan your festive shop with our complete guide to UK supermarket opening hours over Christmas and New Year. Find out which stores are open on Boxing Day and New Year's Eve.
The history and traditions of Boxing Day revealed
Discover the real origins of Boxing Day, from Victorian gift boxes to St Stephen's Day traditions and modern shopping sales. Unwrap the history behind this British bank holiday.
Nursery Workers' Christmas Dread Over Food Costs
A nursery assistant reveals her dread of Christmas due to the cost of living crisis, as a poll shows 40% of early years staff fear affording food. Discover the sector's struggle.
Boxing Day 2025: Full List of Stores Closed and Open
Discover which major UK retailers are closing on Boxing Day 2025 to give staff a break, and which will be open. Get the full list and essential shopping tips here.
Tesco Christmas 2025 Opening Times Revealed
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.
What sport to watch on Boxing Day 2025
Your complete guide to Boxing Day sport on TV, featuring Manchester United vs Newcastle, the Ashes Test, Premiership Rugby, and live horse racing. Plan your festive viewing now.
Terry Gilliam celebrates 50 years in film
Monty Python legend and visionary director Terry Gilliam reflects on his half-century in cinema in a special Guardian Live event. Watch the full interview now.
Childcare centres to close early for safety training
UK childcare centres will close early five times a year for compulsory staff safety training from February. Learn how this protects children from abuse.
Danny Boyle's 28 Years Later: 2025's Best Film?
Danny Boyle's British thriller '28 Years Later' is streaming now on Apple TV & Amazon Prime. Critics call it a masterpiece with an 89% Rotten Tomatoes score. Watch the must-see film of the year!
Restaurateur Kim Stephen Dies After Mental Health Battle
Kim Stephen, co-founder of Light Years restaurant, tragically dies at 40. His fiancée urges men facing mental health struggles to seek help. A legacy of creativity and community.
Man arrested in 1982 cold case murder of wife
Patrick Galvani, 81, arrested for the 1982 murder of his wife Nancy after their daughter's four-decade quest for justice. Read the full story of this cold case breakthrough.
Toddler speech delays surge 'astronomically' due to screens
UK councils report an 'astronomical' rise in under-fives with speech and development delays, linked to increased screentime. Learn the findings and what it means for early years support.
Kate's £100k Fund Tackles 'Technoference' in Families
The Princess of Wales launches a £100,000 research fund to combat 'technoference' - the distraction gadgets cause in family life. Discover the royal family's own tech rules.
England cricketers superstitiously ban duck during Ashes
Ben Stokes and the England cricket team are avoiding eating duck during the Ashes series in a superstitious bid to prevent scoring ducks. Discover the quirky rituals.
Toddler Slapped by Childcare Worker, Mother Demands Justice
A Melbourne mother is calling for criminal charges after her neurodivergent three-year-old was slapped by a childcare educator. Discover the full story and the call for better SEND training.
Kate's rallying call to UK business leaders
The Princess of Wales urges business leaders to value 'time and tenderness' alongside profit, arguing for a £45.5bn boost from early years investment. Discover her vision for a healthier society.
Kate: Profitability and Positive Impact Compatible
The Princess of Wales told City leaders that business success and social good are not mutually exclusive. Discover how she champions early years development.
Kate joins business leaders for early years summit
The Princess of Wales convened a major business summit in London to drive investment in early childhood development, highlighting a potential £45.5bn boost for the UK.
Netflix's 'One Hundred Years of Solitude' a Masterpiece
Netflix's adaptation of Gabriel Garcia Marquez's 'One Hundred Years of Solitude' is being praised by fans as a spectacular and enduring masterpiece. Stream now!
UN: Triple hottest years risk irreversible climate damage
A devastating UN report reveals Earth has experienced its three hottest consecutive years, pushing crucial natural systems toward irreversible tipping points with catastrophic consequences.
Ariana Grande's stunning teenage throwback reveals style evolution
Pop sensation Ariana Grande stuns fans with a major throwback to her teenage years, showcasing her incredible style evolution from curly-haired teen to global superstar.
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