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.
A woman has died after a fire ripped through a bungalow in Sheffield's Upperthorpe area. Firefighters rescued her but she could not be saved. Read the latest details.
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.
A teenage girl has died following a severe house fire in Hamstreet, Kent. Another child and an adult are in hospital. An investigation into the cause is underway.
A mother and her two young children have died in a devastating Boxing Day house fire in Stroud. The father, a Gloucestershire Police officer, survived. Authorities confirm the blaze was a tragic accident.
A mother and her two young children have died in a devastating Boxing Day house fire in Gloucestershire. The father, a police officer, escaped. Read the latest on this heartbreaking tragedy.
A mother and her two young children have died in a tragic Boxing Day house fire in Stroud, Gloucestershire. One person escaped. Police confirm the fire is not suspicious.
A child has died and another is in hospital after an intense house fire in Hamstreet, Kent. Emergency services are investigating the cause of the tragic blaze.
A child has died and another is in hospital after a severe house fire in Hamstreet, Kent. Six fire engines attended the intense blaze. Read the latest updates.
Neighbours in a Kent village fought to enter a burning home but were forced back by intense flames. Six fire engines are at the scene. Read the latest updates.
Four people were rescued and 36 evacuated after a fire at a King's Cross hotel. The blaze, caused by smoking materials, was brought under control by London Fire Brigade. Read the full report.
A huge fire has gutted an amusement arcade at Ocean Beach Pleasure Park in South Shields. Police are treating it as the second suspected arson at the site in a month. Read the latest updates.
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.
Three people are unaccounted for after a tragic Boxing Day house fire on Brimscombe Hill, Stroud. One person was taken to hospital. Police and fire services are investigating.
A man has died following a fire at a flat in Darndale Close, Walthamstow. The London Fire Brigade is investigating the cause of the blaze.
A man and his dog have died after a fire broke out in a Fife apartment in the early hours of Christmas Eve. Police and fire services are investigating the tragic incident.
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.
A quick-thinking neighbour used a ladder to rescue a father and his two teenage daughters from a devastating house fire in Leigh, Wigan, just a week before Christmas. The family lost everything.
A heroic neighbour used a ladder to rescue a father and his two teenage daughters from a devastating house fire in Leigh, Wigan, just days before Christmas. The family lost everything.
A significant fire involving several lorries and trailers is burning near Methil Harbour, Fife. Seven fire crews are tackling the blaze. Residents are urged to avoid the area and keep windows closed.
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.
A major fire involving a truck carrying 15 tonnes of lithium-ion batteries has forced the closure of the Hume Highway in NSW. Authorities warn of toxic vapour clouds and multi-day disruptions. Read the latest on this critical incident.
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.