Best Mindfulness Reads for Your Best Life in 2026
Discover the top mindfulness and self-help books for 2026, curated by Metro. From Mel Robbins to Dr Julie Smith, find your guide to a calmer, clearer year ahead.
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Schoolchildren hurt in icy Reading coach crash
Nine children were among 19 injured after a school coach and bus collided on an icy slip road near Reading. Two were hospitalised as emergency services dealt with the aftermath.
School bus crashes in Kent on black ice, children injured
A double-decker school bus crashed into a ditch in Kent after slipping on black ice. In a separate incident in Reading, nine children were injured in a coach and bus collision. Latest updates and safety warnings.
Escaping Social Media Brain Rot in 2026
Feeling overwhelmed by social media? Discover practical strategies for a 2026 digital detox to reclaim your focus and improve mental wellbeing. Start your reset today.
December's Top Reads: Hollinghurst, Harvey & Readers
Discover the books captivating writers and Guardian readers this December, from Iris Murdoch's 'The Green Knight' to Claire Keegan's 'Small Things Like These'. Join the literary conversation.
Gen Z Drives UK Romance Novel Boom via BookTok
Discover how a new generation of readers, connected online, is transforming the UK's literary scene with romance and 'romantasy' novels, creating vibrant communities and events.
Teens Reading Fewer Full Novels: A Crisis in Education
A worrying trend sees schools abandoning full novels for excerpts, risking students' academic and personal development. Discover the causes and why we must act to restore a love of reading.
Calculator: See How Fast You Can Reach Your 2026 Savings Goals
Use our interactive calculator to see how giving up small treats and harnessing compound interest at 4% can accelerate your savings for 2026. Discover 26 tools to sort your finances.
Celebrity Wine Resolutions: Alan Carr's New Approach
The Traitors winner Alan Carr champions enjoying special bottles now, not later. Discover 2026 wine resolutions from UK celebrities like Helen George and top tips for 'Try January'.
2026 Financial Resolutions: Brits Focus on Savings & Pensions
A new survey reveals Brits' top 2026 money goals: boosting savings, paying off debt, and engaging with pensions. Discover the key trends shaping personal finance this year.
Tom Gauld's 2026 cartoon on doomed reading resolutions
Cartoonist Tom Gauld perfectly skewers our annual, overly ambitious reading goals in his latest Guardian comic. Discover why his witty take on 'reading resolutions' is so relatable.
Weekly Tarot Horoscope: January 5-11, 2026
Discover what the tarot cards reveal for your star sign this week. From cosy retreats to relationship resolutions, find your guidance for January 5 to 11, 2026.
Four Realistic New Year's Resolutions for 2026
Ditch unrealistic goals for 2026. Discover four achievable resolutions, from improving sleep to cooking at home, backed by expert-vetted product recommendations from The Filter US.
Lucy Mangan's 2026 Resolutions: Sunken Rooms & Grammar
Columnist Lucy Mangan shares her unique take on the festive season, from Twixtmas debates to her 2026 wish for sunken living rooms and grammatical precision. A witty digest of the week.
Andrew Miller: The Books That Made Me a Writer
Award-winning novelist Andrew Miller reveals the books that changed him, from DH Lawrence's 'The Rainbow' to the strange genius of Penelope Fitzgerald. Discover his literary journey.
WHOOP: The Smart Tracker for New Year's Resolutions
Struggling with New Year's fitness goals? WHOOP, the 24/7 wearable, tracks sleep, recovery & strain without distractions. Try it with a one-month free trial from £169/year.
Pete Songi's 2026 cartoon mocks UK government resolutions
A sharp new cartoon by Pete Songi imagines the UK government's cynical New Year resolutions for 2026, from 'blame others' to 'ignore experts'. See the full satire here.
Music Critics Confront Their Listening Biases in 2026
Guardian critics embark on a journey to explore the music they've always avoided, from Joni Mitchell's jazz-folk to Kendrick Lamar's conscious rap. Discover their surprising revelations and listening resolutions.
Psychologist reveals why New Year's resolutions fail
A psychologist explains the seven key reasons January goals often collapse and provides actionable strategies to make your 2026 resolutions last. Learn how to build lasting change.
Expert: Save New Year's Resolutions for Spring Success
A psychology expert reveals why 80% of resolutions fail by February and why waiting for spring boosts your chances. Learn how your body's winter slowdown affects goals.
Booksellers Break Reading Slump with Personal Picks
Stuck in a cycle of binge-reading and slumps from online recommendations, a self-confessed book nerd turned to real-life booksellers for help. Discover the three transformative novels that broke the drought and sparked unexpected tears.
5 Life-Changing Apps for Your 2026 New Year's Resolutions
Discover five top-rated apps to help you achieve your 2026 goals, from building a house deposit with Plum to learning first aid. Start your self-improvement journey today.
How 2025's New Year's Resolutions Reflect Modern Anxieties
An analysis of Guardian readers' 2025 resolutions reveals a collective shift towards security and control, mirroring broader societal anxieties. Discover what our pledges say about the current moment.
UK Launches National Year of Reading 2026 to Boost Child Literacy
The UK government declares 2026 a National Year of Reading to combat plummeting reading rates among children. New initiatives include a Children's Booker prize and library cards for newborns.
25 Free School Holiday Activities for Australian Kids
Discover a fantastic range of free workshops, exhibitions, and performances for children across Australia this summer, from giant puppet whales to comic creation and reading challenges.
Creative Tactics to Get Kids Reading in 2025
Facing a decline in children reading for fun, UK parents are using AI storytelling, cookbooks, and dramatic performances to reignite a love for books. Discover their innovative strategies.
Weekly Tarot Horoscope: Dec 29 - Jan 4
Discover your tarot card reading for the final week of 2025. From the Full Moon in Cancer to New Year's energy, find guidance for your star sign as we enter 2026.
Tom Gauld's 27 December cartoon dissects festive reading habits
Cartoonist Tom Gauld offers a witty, insightful look at the books we receive at Christmas and our subsequent reading intentions. Discover the humour in his latest Guardian comic strip.
Pet Food Subscription Helps Owners Keep New Year Resolutions
As the New Year begins, a flexible pet food subscription from Animed helps owners save time and ensure consistent nutrition for their dogs, cats, and small pets. Discover the stress-free way to organise your pet's care.
7 expert tips for your New Year fitness resolutions
Struggling with winter fitness? A counsellor and top PTs reveal 7 actionable tips to launch your New Year's health goals, boost mental wellbeing, and stay on track.
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