London's 2026 New Year's Day Parade Marks 40th Year
London welcomed 2026 with its spectacular New Year's Day Parade, celebrating its 40th anniversary. See the giant balloons, marching bands, and vibrant floats that filled Westminster.
London welcomed 2026 with its spectacular New Year's Day Parade, celebrating its 40th anniversary. See the giant balloons, marching bands, and vibrant floats that filled Westminster.
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.
Discover why sweeping or washing on January 1st is seen as bad luck across cultures. From washing away loved ones to sweeping off good fortune, we explore the folklore and offer lucky alternatives for 2026.
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.
Your complete guide to the 2026 London New Year's Day Parade. Discover the full route, start time, and how to watch for free. Celebrate 2026 in style!
Discover seven of the best alcohol-free events in London for Dry January 2026, from CBD cocktails to sober comedy nights. Explore the capital's vibrant sober scene.
Heather Small and Sam Ryder lead the line-up for London's free 2026 New Year's Day Parade. Get all the details on the route, timings, and performers for the capital's first major event of the year.
Discover the must-see London theatre opening in January 2026, from star-led West End premieres to avant-garde Shakespeare and hit Edinburgh transfers. Book your tickets now.
A former Royal Navy reservist details the horrific 1994 ear-biting attack by Paul Doyle, whose violent past was revealed at his sentencing for the Liverpool parade rampage.
Get the essential stage times and details for Madness's Hit Parade Tour at London's O2 Arena this Saturday, December 20. Find out when doors open and the show ends.
Anna Bilonozhenko, who fled Ukraine, describes being seriously injured when Paul Doyle drove into a Liverpool FC crowd. Read her harrowing story and the 21-year sentence.
Paul Doyle sentenced to 21 years and six months for driving into Liverpool FC victory parade crowd, injuring 134 people. Judge condemns 'inexplicable fury'.
Paul Doyle, who drove into Liverpool FC's victory parade, is sentenced to 21 and a half years in prison. Read the full story of the devastation and impact on victims.
Former soldier Dan Barr describes how he halted a car ploughing through Liverpool FC crowds. Paul Doyle jailed for 21.5 years after injuring 134 people. Read the full story.
Paul Doyle sentenced to 21 years for driving into Liverpool victory parade crowd, injuring 134. Read the full account of the attack and the hero who stopped him.
Paul Doyle, who drove into Liverpool FC fans, is jailed for 21 years. The former Royal Marine had a history of violent outbursts, court hears. Read the full report.
Former soldier Dan Barr describes how he stopped a car attack during the Liverpool FC victory parade. Read his firsthand account of the day of terror.
Escape dreary London this January with three incredible winter breaks. Discover luxury in Iceland, minimalist wellness in the Italian Dolomites, and glamour in St. Moritz. Book your perfect getaway now.
Paul Doyle, who drove into Liverpool fans, had a history of violence including biting off a man's ear. The 54-year-old broke down as victims' statements were read in court. Read the full shocking story.
AC Milan are preparing a January loan bid for West Ham United's struggling striker Niclas Füllkrug. The Germany international has failed to score this season and is out of Nuno's plans. Read the full story.
Boris and Sofia Gurman were shot dead trying to disarm a terrorist in Sydney. Read their heroic story and the latest on the investigation.
Paul Doyle, 54, will be sentenced for ploughing into over 100 Liverpool FC fans. Read the latest court details and victim impact statements from the shocking incident.
West Ham striker Niclas Füllkrug has agreed personal terms with AC Milan ahead of a potential January loan. The German forward has asked to leave the London Stadium. Read the latest Fabrizio Romano update.
West Ham United and Leeds United have enquired about signing Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee in January. Both clubs are in a Premier League relegation fight and seek attacking reinforcements.
US President Donald Trump launches a massive £7.5 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC, alleging a Panorama documentary maliciously edited his January 6 speech. Read the full details.
Tottenham winger Manor Solomon is reportedly considering activating a break clause in his Villarreal loan deal to return to Spurs in January due to limited game time. Discover the details and potential consequences.
Donald Trump sues the BBC for $5bn, alleging a Panorama documentary defamed him by editing his January 6 speech. The fallout led to high-level resignations. Read the full story.
Paul Doyle told police he 'ruined' his family's life after driving into a Liverpool FC title parade crowd. He faces sentencing for 31 offences. Read the full story.
Donald Trump files a $5bn defamation lawsuit against the BBC, alleging a Panorama documentary misrepresented his 2021 speech. The fallout has led to high-profile resignations.
Donald Trump files a $5bn lawsuit against the BBC for editing his Capitol speech. The broadcaster apologised, calling it an 'error of judgement'. Full details inside.