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.
Sydney's New Year's Eve celebrations included a poignant minute's silence and a menorah projection for the Bondi terror attack victims. Discover how the city showed unity and defiance.
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.
From eating grapes in Spain to smashing plates in Denmark, discover 19 unusual and fascinating New Year's Eve customs from across the globe. Could you try one this year?
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!
A man has died and a 14-year-old boy is missing after a boat flipped in rough seas at Sydney's Palm Beach. Emergency services continue their search. Read the latest updates.
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.
A man has died and a 14-year-old boy is feared missing after a boat capsized near Barrenjoey Headland at Palm Beach in Sydney. Emergency services continue their search.
Sydney's key New Year's Eve fireworks vantage points are full as over a million people gather in a show of resilience following the Bondi attack. Police are on high alert with extra transport services running.
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.
Recalling the spontaneous joy of London's 1999 New Year's Eve, from the London Eye launch to dawn on the Dodgems. A nostalgic look back at the optimism that defined the turn of the millennium. 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.
Australian police confirm Bondi Beach attackers acted alone, not part of a wider cell. Hero Ahmed al Ahmed explains why he intervened. Sydney urged to show defiance on New Year's Eve.
London's Shard to host a spectacular firework-inspired light show for New Year's Eve 2025, featuring a live countdown and vibrant finale. Best viewing spots and details inside.
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.
Police reveal the Bondi Beach attackers were not part of a terror cell and did not train in the Philippines, as Sydney ramps up security for New Year's Eve. Read the latest updates.
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.
Sydney authorities announce a major police operation for New Year's Eve 2025, following the Bondi Junction attack. Discover the security plans and event details.
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.
Your complete guide to welcoming 2026 across Australia. Discover fireworks times, family events, party zones and weather forecasts for Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and all capital cities.
NSW Premier Chris Minns announces a major security overhaul for Sydney's New Year's Eve, including police with machine guns and potential army deployment, following the Bondi attack.
NSW Premier urges public defiance after Bondi terror attack as police deploy in unprecedented numbers with new firepower for Sydney's New Year's Eve celebrations.
NSW Premier Chris Minns reveals his government is actively considering arming the Community Security Group following the Bondi terror attack, as police prepare to carry long-arm rifles at Sydney's NYE event.