Karen Carney wins Strictly Come Dancing 2025
Football legend Karen Carney and pro Carlos Gu lift the Glitter Ball trophy in a tear-jerking Strictly final, marking a historic first for the show. Get the full story and reactions.
Football legend Karen Carney and pro Carlos Gu lift the Glitter Ball trophy in a tear-jerking Strictly final, marking a historic first for the show. Get the full story and reactions.
Take on The Guardian's festive cartoon challenge. Can you identify 20 famous faces from 2025's news in Stephen Collins' latest illustration? Find the answers and relive the year's biggest moments.
The BBC's long-range forecast predicts wet weather for London on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, potentially disrupting celebrations. Check the full festive outlook.
The Chancery Rosewood in Mayfair has been crowned the world's best new luxury hotel for 2025. Discover the opulent suites, spa and dining at this historic London landmark.
From global conflict and climate disasters to sporting glory and papal change, view the powerful photographs that captured a tumultuous 2025. See the year's defining moments.
Discover your star sign's forecast for Saturday, December 20, 2025. The New Moon in Sagittarius brings fresh energy for relationships, work, and goals. Read your personalised daily horoscope now.
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.
Think you know your African football? Take our challenging Africa Cup of Nations quiz and test your knowledge on AFCON 2025 hosts, history, and legends. Can you score full marks?
Discover the definitive list of the 20 best video games released in 2025, from blockbuster RPGs to innovative indie gems. Find your next favourite game now.
The First Dog on the Moon Institute delivers its annual, bitingly satirical Christmas message for 2025, offering a unique perspective on the year's events. Read the full cartoon commentary.
Discover The Guardian's definitive cultural highlights of 2025, featuring the year's most groundbreaking films, must-watch TV series, and essential music releases. Explore the full list now.
GameCentral readers discuss the contenders for 2025's second-best video game, from Silksong to Hades 2, while grappling with industry issues like Steam's 19,000 releases and Metroid Prime 4's flaws.
A bizarre children's TV segment about clothes shopping became an unlikely cultural touchstone in 2025, sparking nostalgia and viral debate. Discover the story behind the year's most unexpected trend.
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.
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.
Discover the five standout London restaurant openings of 2025, from Filipino bistro brilliance in Kentish Town to a sleek South Kensington brasserie. Find your next culinary destination.
As Parliament closes for 2025, the 'Politics at Sam and Anne's' podcast reflects on a tumultuous year, rating which politicians can look forward to 2026. Listen now.
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.
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.
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.
BBC's Belfast-set police drama Blue Lights ranks No. 5 in the best TV shows of 2025. Discover why its procedural tension and Troubles legacy make it a must-watch.
The closure of Winstone Pulp's mills in Ruapehu, New Zealand, has led to over 230 job losses, forcing families to move and raising fears of a 'hollowing out' of rural regions. Read the full story.
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.
The Guardian is asking readers to name their best film of 2025. Share your favourite thriller, comedy or horror anonymously via our secure form. Tell us now!
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.
Cadbury refreshes the iconic Roses tubs with new packaging and wrappers, sparking mixed reactions from fans. Discover the festive design changes here.
Plan your festive travel in London with our complete guide to tube and train closures from December 24 to January 2, 2025-2026. Essential reading for navigating the capital.
Lady Gaga's sixth album 'Mayhem' marks a triumphant return to her operatic electroclash roots, securing the No. 5 spot in the year's best albums. Discover the review.
Cartoonist Tom Gauld reveals his illustrated guide to the most intriguing conspiracy theory books of 2025. Discover the must-read titles and hidden narratives shaping this year's literary underground.
The Strictly Come Dancing quarter-final brings a spectacular Musicals Week. Five couples face a new Dance Relay and fight for a semi-final spot. Follow our liveblog from 6.20pm on BBC One.