Politics
Lawyer struck off for claiming 28-hour days to bag £70k bonus
A solicitor has been removed from the Roll after claiming she worked 28 hours a day to qualify for a £70,000 bonus. Discover the full details of the tribunal's ruling.
Culture
London's New Year's Day Parade Draws Thousands Despite Bitter Cold
Crowds lined London's streets for the colourful New Year's Day Parade, featuring 8,000 performers. Mayor Sadiq Khan hails the capital's celebrations as the world's greatest. Read more.
Sports
Liam Rosenior Emerges as Chelsea Favourite After Maresca Exit
Liam Rosenior is the frontrunner to become Chelsea's new manager after Enzo Maresca's departure. The Strasbourg boss has previously revealed his Premier League ambitions and boyhood club.
Business
German Bank Heist: £30m Gang Paid Parking Fee on Getaway Car
Thieves behind one of Germany's biggest bank robberies, stealing £30m, showed bizarre courtesy by paying for parking. Get the full story on the audacious Gelsenkirchen heist.
Health
Environment
Transport
The 13.5-Hour Outback Xplorer Train Journey to Sydney
Ride the epic, once-weekly Outback Xplorer from Broken Hill to Sydney. Discover the stark beauty, transport challenges, and cinematic history on this 1,100km rail trek across New South Wales.
London Road Closures Jan 2026: Full List
Drivers face major disruption in the Square Mile with multiple road closures in January 2026 due to building and utility works. See the full list and plan your route.
New Year's Day Tube closures and bus diversions in London
Plan your New Year's Day journeys in London with key Tube lines closed, bus diversions for the parade, and special service schedules across TfL networks. Check all the essential travel updates here.
New York City Retires MetroCard After 30 Years
New York City's iconic MetroCard has been officially retired, replaced by the OMNY contactless payment system. Discover the history and what this means for millions of daily commuters.
New Year's rail chaos after 200m of cables stolen
Thieves stole 200m of signalling cables in South Yorkshire, causing major train delays and cancellations for New Year's travellers. Full details on the disruption and impact.