London NYE fireworks review: 'Pointless night' & £20 burgers
A Londoner's review of the Mayor's New Year's Eve fireworks reveals overcrowding, a £20 burger price, and a TV-centric spectacle. Was it worth £45? Read the verdict.
A Londoner's review of the Mayor's New Year's Eve fireworks reveals overcrowding, a £20 burger price, and a TV-centric spectacle. Was it worth £45? Read the verdict.
At least 40 people died in a fire at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana. Eyewitnesses describe scenes of panic as teenagers tried to escape. Read the full report.
A Ukrainian drone strike killed 24 and injured 50 at a Black Sea resort cafe on New Year's Eve, Russian officials claim. Explore the details and the escalating tensions amid ongoing peace talks.
A witness describes people 'walking on others' to escape a fatal fire at a packed Swiss ski resort bar during New Year's celebrations. At least 40 feared dead, 100 injured.
A violent New Year's Eve in the Netherlands saw two fatalities from fireworks, a historic church destroyed by fire, and unprecedented attacks on emergency services. Read the full report on the night of chaos.
BBC viewers are obsessed with London's New Year's Eve fireworks, which featured a playful nod to the viral Jet2 TikTok trend and the musical Wicked. Watch the spectacle on iPlayer.
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A devastating fire at a bar in Crans-Montana has left dozens presumed dead and around 100 injured. Get the latest updates on this tragic New Year's incident in the Swiss Alps.
Russia alleges a Ukrainian drone attack killed 24 at a New Year's Eve celebration in Kherson. The claims follow a debunked report of a strike on Putin's palace. Read the latest.
A deadly explosion at a popular bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, has left several dead and many injured. Police are investigating the blast's unknown origin. Get the latest updates.
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A devastating explosion at a bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, has killed several people during New Year celebrations. The cause is unclear but not thought to be criminal. Read the latest updates.
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A 16-year-old boy faces charges after allegedly throwing a firecracker that ignited a major bushfire in Perth on New Year's Eve. Read the full report on the incident and its consequences.
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Two children and several others were injured by fireworks across Australia on New Year's Eve, as paramedics reported a significant jump in emergency callouts. Read the full report.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivers a powerful New Year's Eve address, honouring Ukrainian resilience and vowing continued defence. Read his full message of defiance and hope.
Metropolitan Police officers made a number of arrests after a protest group breached Public Order Act conditions outside HMP Pentonville in Islington on December 31. Read the latest.
Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury led celebrity New Year's Eve celebrations in the Maldives, joined by Rochelle Humes and Amanda Holden. See how the stars welcomed 2026.
A 23-year-old man was stabbed to death in southeast London on 31 December. Police have launched a murder investigation and increased patrols. No arrests have been made.
Iranians took to the streets on 31 December 2025 as economic hardship and social restrictions intensified. Read our full report on the growing unrest.
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The decision to close Primrose Hill for London's New Year's Eve fireworks has been met with derision online. Critics mock the move as 'depressing' and anti-public, while authorities cite safety concerns.
Ella Baron's poignant New Year's Eve cartoon for 2026 depicts global anxieties, with the looming figures of Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin casting a long shadow over celebrations. Explore the artist's sharp political commentary.
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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.
Residents express fury as solid hoardings fence off Primrose Hill for New Year's Eve, preventing unticketed views of London's fireworks. Royal Parks cites safety.
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