From Sydney's harbour to London's Thames, cities worldwide ushered in 2026 with dazzling fireworks displays. See how the global celebrations unfolded in our round-up. Discover the highlights now.
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.
Welcome 2026 with our curated list of 35 uplifting New Year quotes, messages, and wishes from Brad Paisley, CS Lewis, and more. Perfect for sharing hope and positivity.
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.
Start 2026 with a stellar TV line-up. The Traitors returns, Stranger Things concludes, and The Night Manager is back after a decade. Your ultimate viewing guide.
Ring in the New Year with Tom Hiddleston's explosive return in The Night Manager on BBC One, plus David Attenborough, The Traitors, and more. Your essential evening viewing guide.
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.
Sydney Harbour Bridge was illuminated by a breathtaking fireworks display as Australia ushered in 2026. Watch the stunning spectacle that captivated millions.
A 25-year-old woman has died after being knocked over by a wave at Maroubra Beach in the early hours of New Year's Day. Authorities have issued a hazardous surf warning for the NSW coast.
London's iconic fireworks display ushered in 2026 for 100,000 spectators, while global celebrations from Sydney to Seoul carried hopes for peace. Discover how the world marked the new year.
Explore stunning images of New Year 2026 celebrations from Sydney to San Francisco. See how the world welcomed the new decade with fireworks and festivities.
HM Coastguard urges extreme caution for New Year's Day dips after two swimmers disappeared in Devon on Christmas Day. Key safety advice for cold water conditions.
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.
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!
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.
Londoners can enjoy a dry, clear New Year's Day for a winter walk, but a major shift brings sleet, then an eight-day stretch of rain from January 6th. Get the full BBC weather forecast.
Kickstart 2025 with an 8-mile New Year's Day walk along London's Regent's Canal. Hit 17,000 steps and discover pubs en route from Camden to Canary Wharf. Plan your active start.
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.
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.
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.
As The Guardian's Sexual Healing column ends, its writer shares key insights on desire, normality, and intimacy learned from two decades of answering readers' questions. Discover what has changed and what remains the same.
The UK faces a sharp temperature drop from New Year's Day, with snow alerts for Scotland and amber cold health warnings issued for northern England. Forecasters warn of dangerous travel conditions and significant health impacts.
Expert therapists reveal how to maintain a fulfilling sex life through life's stages, from child-rearing to empty nests. Learn why scheduling intimacy and embracing novelty are key.
Ahead of the Premier League's New Year's Day fixture, Brentford and Tottenham face a major injury crisis with 13 players confirmed out and two major doubts. Get the full team news here.
Maddy, 24, and Luke, 26, discuss the pressures of being newlyweds, differing sex drives, and how marriage brought them new sexual freedom. Read their candid story.
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.
A woman's intimate podcast chat with her 80-year-old grandmother about Ann Summers, bananas and orgasms became a life lesson on love, connection and breaking taboos. Discover why she says we should all talk more openly.
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.