Fascinating archive photos reveal how Londoners have celebrated New Year's Eve for nearly a century, from 1930s casino parties to the iconic fireworks displays. See the capital's biggest party through the years.
Discover when countries worldwide, from Kiribati to the US, will ring in 2024. Plan your celebrations with our global time guide. Read the full rundown here.
Plan your night in with our complete guide to watching the London and Edinburgh New Year's Eve fireworks on TV for 2026. Details on BBC, ITV, and Sky News coverage.
Ring in 2026 with a unique global livestream. Watch fireworks from Sydney, London, and New York as the New Year sweeps across the world. Join the celebration live!
Plan your festive postal trips. Find out when Post Offices close early on New Year's Eve and remain shut on New Year's Day 2026. Check your local branch now.
London City Airport will introduce an £8 drop-off charge from January 2026 to encourage public transport use. Blue badge holders are exempt. Find out the new rules.
Plan your New Year's shopping with our guide to UK supermarket opening times for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day 2026, including Tesco, Asda, and more.
Plan your New Year's Eve 2025 celebrations across Australia. From Sydney's harbour fireworks to Melbourne's rooftop parties, discover event times, locations, and weather forecasts for every capital city.
Zohran Mamdani will usher in 2026 as New York's mayor in a midnight ceremony at a historic, abandoned subway station. Discover the symbolism and the political reactions to this unconventional inauguration.
Forget fireworks! Start 2026 with iconic movie scenes perfectly timed to midnight. Discover the exact start times for films like Wicked and The Great Gatsby for a cinematic New Year's Eve.
A massive winter storm has paralysed New York, leading to a state of emergency and over 14,000 flight cancellations. Discover the latest travel chaos and official warnings.
A major winter storm brought travel chaos to the US north-east, causing nearly 15,000 flight cancellations and delays. Read the full report on the severe weather impact.
Discover 12 of London's most glamorous New Year's Eve parties for 2026, from glittering rooftop terraces to exclusive speakeasies. Plan your ultimate celebration now.
Metro readers share their most absurd buys, from a £550 Zorb ball to fake celebrity photos. Discover the hilarious and costly lessons learned from Boxing Day sale madness.
British Museum staff raise concerns over a proposed 'red, white and blue' themed ball, citing links to far-right flag campaigns. Discover the internal debate.
An exclusive look at the Shane Warne 'Treasures of a Legend' exhibition at the MCG's Australian Sports Museum, featuring the Ball of the Century and intimate career artefacts. Discover the legend's personal collection.
Shoppers can save up to 50% in the New Balance end-of-season sale, with discounts on popular trainers, leggings, and accessories. Discover the best deals to start the New Year in style.
Singer Jessie J opens up about the guilt of delaying her breast cancer surgery to perform for 80,000 fans at the Capital Summertime Ball. Read her powerful interview on changing the cancer narrative.
Islington Council announces revised waste collection dates over Christmas and New Year. Find your new collection day and local Christmas tree recycling points.
New court documents detail NSW police allegations against the Bondi attackers, including an undetonated 'tennis ball bomb' and an Islamic State-inspired video manifesto. Read the full report.
Zoe Ball sidestepped questions about her future as a 10-strong Strictly Come Dancing presenter shortlist is revealed. Could she replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman?
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman have announced their departure from Strictly Come Dancing after 21 years. Find out who the bookies' favourite is to take over the iconic BBC show.
The lost 1985 Christmas special of The Cannon and Ball Show is set to air on That's TV for the first time in four decades, bringing festive cheer and classic comedy back to UK screens.
New York Times columnist David Brooks, who called the Epstein case a 'stupid story', appears in newly released photos from the financier's estate. Explore the details and the questions it raises.
Gatwick Airport's drop-off fee is soaring to £10, but a free alternative exists. Discover the simple hack using long-stay car parks and shuttle buses to save money.
Chris Woodgate from Leicester wins a £120,000 Rolls-Royce Wraith and £45,000 in cash in a BOTB competition after playing for a decade. He now faces a life-changing choice.
First Dog on the Moon recounts the painful moment a cricket ball smashed into their face, blending humour with a stark lesson in physics and safety. Read the full story.
The Guardian has issued clarifications regarding a report on A&E waiting times and a story on international climate aid. Read the full details of the corrections here.
Discover London's best New Year's Eve 2025 celebrations. From a silent disco at The Anthologist to a masquerade in The Gherkin, find your perfect party to ring in the new year.
Lina Piroli, 93, died after a 'frightening' wait for a bed in Whittington Hospital A&E. Coroner warns of systemic NHS delays detrimental to elderly care.