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.
London's New Year's Eve fireworks face a drizzly forecast. Discover if the iconic display will be cancelled and see the full weather outlook for the capital's celebrations.
Rory McIlroy fought back tears honouring two fathers at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year after they lost daughters in the Southport attack. Read the full emotional story.
Thierry Henry to receive Lifetime Achievement at BBC Sports Personality. Full list of nominees for World Sport Star, Team of the Year and Young SPOTY revealed.
Olivier Rioux, the world's tallest teenager at 7ft 9in, scores his first collegiate field goal with a dunk for the Florida Gators. Read about his unique journey and impact.
The Met Office predicts a damp New Year's Eve in London, with light rain from 7pm continuing into New Year's Day. Plan your celebrations accordingly.
Your ultimate guide to London's New Year's Eve 2025. Discover Back to the 90s parties, exclusive restaurant reviews from Brigadiers to The Elizabeth, and unmissable deals. Make your night count.
Learning Resources, a family-owned US toy firm, is challenging Trump's tariffs at the Supreme Court, arguing they are illegal. With £14m in duties projected this year, the case could reshape trade policy.
Skip the crowds on the Thames. Discover seven fantastic alternative New Year's Eve events in London, from supper clubs to silent discos, for a memorable 2026.
Olympic legend Sir Chris Hoy shares his courageous response to a terminal diagnosis in a new BBC film. Plus, Sports Personality of the Year and festive treats. Discover what to watch.
The BBC Sports Personality of the Year shortlist is packed with champions. From England's Euro-winning heroines to a darts prodigy and an F1 world champion, we analyse each contender's claim to the trophy.
Sir Humphrey Burton, the visionary BBC and LWT broadcaster who shaped arts TV and created Young Musician, has died. Read his remarkable story.
Rory McIlroy's historic 2025 faces its final test: the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award. Can he break golf's 36-year drought against Lando Norris and Chloe Kelly?
Explore the Simogo Legacy Collection, a lovingly crafted anthology of seven classic iOS games from 2010-2015. This review celebrates the Swedish studio's innovative spirit and why these titles remain wonderful today.
The Met Office and BBC Weather forecasts for London's Christmas and New Year 2025 predict a damp, mild period with no chance of a white Christmas. Plan your festive travel accordingly.
Sir Humphrey Burton, the former BBC head of music who revolutionised classical music broadcasting, has died at 94. Discover the legacy of the man who brought classical music to millions.
As AI toys flood the market, a Guardian columnist's experience and new research reveal serious risks, from inappropriate content to data harvesting. Discover why experts advise keeping this tech away from young minds.
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with murder after nine-year-old Aria Thorpe was fatally attacked in her Weston-super-Mare home. The community is in shock.
England's resident doctors begin a five-day strike amid a flu season crisis. The UK moves to rejoin the EU's Erasmus scheme, and 2025 is confirmed as the sunniest year on record. Get the full briefing.
From Spotify to banking apps, personalised year-end data summaries are everywhere. Anna Moloney argues this corporate trend exposes our habits and traps us in repetitive cycles. Is it time to leave the past in the past?
From AI in Go to waxed pool balls and ski suit scandals, we reveal the dark side of sport in 2025. Discover the stories the BBC won't be celebrating.
The Met Office confirms 2025 as the UK's sunniest year since records began in 1910, with over 1,600 hours of sunshine driving a major increase in solar power generation. Discover the regional breakdown and climate insights.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivers Australia's mid-year fiscal update, revealing a £36.8bn deficit and persistent inflation challenges. Key takeaways for the UK observer.
The UK has recorded its sunniest year ever in 2025, with over 1,622 hours of sunshine driving record solar power generation. Discover the regional breakdown and the climate mystery.
Hay Festival President Stephen Fry launches a national book recommendation drive to reverse the worrying drop in reading for pleasure in the UK. Join the campaign and submit your unputdownable reads.
Boyzone will perform together on Ronan Keating's BBC New Year's Eve party, offering a preview of their 2026 comeback shows at London's Emirates Stadium.
Ronan Keating headlines a 90s-fuelled BBC New Year's Eve special, reuniting with Boyzone bandmates. Featuring Louise Redknapp, Calum Scott & Shona McGarty. Tune in on BBC One.
From when to arrive to what gift to bring, learn the expert etiquette for being a stellar guest this festive season. Plus, discover sustainable pet toys and unique gift ideas.
London's Hyde Park Winter Wonderland closes for the season on January 1, 2026. Plan your final visit for ice skating, rides, and Bavarian treats before it's gone.
Discover London's best New Year's Eve 2025 celebrations. From a silent disco at The Anthologist to a masquerade in The Gherkin, find your perfect party to ring in the new year.