New Year 2024: Global Midnight Times Revealed
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.
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.
Your essential guide to Transport for London's New Year's Eve travel changes. Find out about station closures, all-night services, and whether free travel is offered for the 2025 celebrations.
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!
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!
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.
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.
Primrose Hill, a major London viewpoint, will be closed for New Year's Eve 2025 following a fatal stabbing and a car incident. The 'iron curtain' decision sparks local debate. Read the full story.
Missed out on tickets for London's official 2025 New Year's Eve fireworks? Discover the best alternative viewing spots, from rooftop parties to free vantage points across the capital.
Plan your New Year's Eve in London with our complete guide to road and bridge closures for the 2025 fireworks display. Essential travel info for December 31.
Mayor Sadiq Khan has issued an urgent reminder that tickets are mandatory for the Thames-side New Year's Eve fireworks display. Those without must watch on BBC or from other viewpoints.
Plan your last-minute banking. Most UK high street banks will close early on New Year's Eve and remain shut on the New Year's Day bank holiday. Check your branch times here.
The 2025 New Year Honours list recognises 1,157 people, including Sir Idris Elba, England's Lionesses, and ice legends Torvill and Dean. Discover the standout names from sports, arts, and community service.
England football captain Leah Williamson receives a CBE in the King's New Year Honours, leading a list of Hertfordshire figures recognised for outstanding contributions. Discover the full list of local heroes.
Organisers of the London Naked Bike Ride have hired security and changed the event date following a violent attack and growing public intolerance. Discover the legal debate and safety measures.
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.
Authorities warn against seeking free views of London's New Year's Eve fireworks from iconic bridges, citing terrible sightlines and safety risks. Official viewing areas are sold out.
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.
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.
Discover the top free vantage points to watch London's spectacular New Year's Eve fireworks display. Find out which parks and hills offer the best views of the Thames celebration, including key travel info.
The BBC's long-range forecast predicts wet weather for London on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, potentially disrupting celebrations. Check the full festive outlook.
Officials urge revellers to avoid Tower Bridge and other central London bridges for the New Year's Eve fireworks due to poor visibility and safety concerns. Find the best viewing alternatives here.
London's New Year's Eve fireworks face a drizzly forecast. Discover if the iconic display will be cancelled and see the full weather outlook for the capital's celebrations.
The Met Office predicts a damp New Year's Eve in London, with light rain from 7pm continuing into New Year's Day. Plan your celebrations accordingly.
Skip the crowds on the Thames. Discover seven fantastic alternative New Year's Eve events in London, from supper clubs to silent discos, for a memorable 2026.
The closure of Winstone Pulp's mills in Ruapehu, New Zealand, has led to over 230 job losses, forcing families to move and raising fears of a 'hollowing out' of rural regions. Read the full story.
Ronan Keating headlines a 90s-fuelled BBC New Year's Eve special, reuniting with Boyzone bandmates. Featuring Louise Redknapp, Calum Scott & Shona McGarty. Tune in on BBC One.
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.