New Year's Day is the world's most popular day for sex
Data from period app Clue shows January 1st sees a global peak in sexual activity, beating Valentine's Day. Experts explain why rest and proximity fuel our libido.
Data from period app Clue shows January 1st sees a global peak in sexual activity, beating Valentine's Day. Experts explain why rest and proximity fuel our libido.
Discover Chicago's cinematic heart, from Ferris Bueller's Day Off to The Bear. Explore jazz bars, architecture tours, and hidden speakeasies in this vibrant, underestimated city.
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!
Bag a designer bargain: Selfridges' Boxing Day sale offers a Vivienne Westwood pearl necklace for just £85, down from £155. Discover the deal and alternative jewellery savings.
The coastguard has stood down its search for two men missing after a Christmas Day sea swim in Budleigh Salterton. Emergency services urge caution.
The Dunelm Boxing Day sale is now live, offering massive savings of up to 50% on home furnishings. Discover top deals on wardrobes, mirrors, bedding and more until 18 January 2026.
Discover the science and mental health benefits driving the UK's Boxing Day and New Year's Day sea dip craze. From cold water euphoria to safety tips, find out why thousands take the plunge.
Plan the perfect Boxing Day escape with a historic walk in St Albans, ending at Ye Olde Fighting Cocks pub. A 90-minute route from the station, via a cathedral and Roman park.
Currys launches massive Boxing Day discounts on top brands like Dyson, Bose, and Samsung. Save hundreds on vacuums, TVs, headphones, and kitchen essentials. Limited stock available.
Devon and Cornwall Police warn against sea swimming as two men remain missing and a UKHSA cold health alert stays active for Boxing Day. Stay safe and check official advice.
From a festive royal duet in Windsor to Bono busking in Dublin and protests in Gaza, see how the world marked Christmas Day 2025. Explore the day's most powerful images.
Your guide to Christmas Day TV 2025, featuring Olivia Colman's Peep Show cast Bake Off special and Jennifer Saunders & Joanna Lumley's screen reunion. Discover festive films and live Ashes cricket.
Discover a seasoned shopper's strategy for the Boots Boxing Day Sale, from grabbing half-price perfumes to 70% off January deals. Learn how to shop smart and never leave empty-handed.
The 2025 festive episode of the BBC's Beyond Paradise, featuring a heartwarming reunion, has left viewers emotional and calling for a primetime slot. Season 4 is confirmed.
Islington Council announces revised waste collection dates over Christmas and New Year. Find your new collection day and local Christmas tree recycling points.
The UNIT-based Doctor Who spin-off 'The War Between the Land and Sea' concludes, but a major character misstep leaves its powerful environmental message adrift. Read our full review.
Lucy Punch reveals she was 'starstruck' working with Jennifer Saunders at 22. Now, 25 years later, they reunite for the BBC's Amandaland Christmas special, promising festive comedy gold.
Discover 18 of the UK's most joyful mass swims this festive season. From icy dips for charity to community celebrations, find your perfect Christmas, Boxing Day or New Year's Day plunge.
A 24-year-old British man has died after slipping and falling 300 metres on an off-piste track in Les Arcs. Authorities warn of heightened risks early in the season.
Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies has teased an incredible post-credits scene for the finale of UNIT spin-off 'The War Between the Land and the Sea'. The finale airs December 21 on BBC iPlayer.
Discover why Margate is one of the best winter day trips from London. Explore the windswept beach, Turner Contemporary, and cosy pubs for a perfect festive escape.
The BBC received over 200 complaints following comedian James Acaster's on-screen outburst during Saturday Kitchen. Find out what sparked the chaos and the host's response.
From a rare polar bear adoption in Canada to Christmas greetings in Jerusalem's Old City, The Guardian's picture editors curate Thursday's most compelling global images. Explore the stories behind the lens.
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.
Nintendo hints that Monolith Soft, the studio behind Xenoblade Chronicles, will take a central role in developing a future, unique Legend of Zelda spin-off title. Get the full analysis.
TV legend Gary Wilmot makes his playwrighting debut with 'While They Were Waiting', starring alongside Steve Furst at Upstairs at the Gatehouse in February 2026.
Guardian readers propose a 10-day working week, critique US actions in Venezuela, and share witty life stages in this week's eclectic letters section. Read the full debate.
Russell T Davies's UNIT-focused Doctor Who spin-off, starring Russell Tovey and Gugu Mbatha-Raw, dives into a fishy conflict. A fun, if flawed, family adventure now on BBC iPlayer.
Actress Gugu Mbatha-Raw reveals the 'liberating' challenge of playing Salt, a non-human lead in the new Doctor Who spin-off 'The War Between the Land and the Sea'. Read the full interview and review.