London New Year's Day Parade 2026: Route & Timings
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!
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London NYE Fireworks 2025: Start Time & Ticket Info
Plan your New Year's Eve in London. Key timings, ticketing details for the Thames fireworks, and how to watch on TV. Get all the essential info for 31 December 2025.
Dry January 2026: London's Best Sober Events
Discover seven of the best alcohol-free events in London for Dry January 2026, from CBD cocktails to sober comedy nights. Explore the capital's vibrant sober scene.
London's 2026 New Year's Day Parade Line-Up Revealed
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.
Australia's 2025 New Year's Eve Events & Fireworks Guide
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.
Free London NYE Fireworks Viewing Spots for 2025
Discover the best free vantage points across London to watch the Mayor's spectacular New Year's Eve fireworks display over the Thames. Plan your night now!
New Year's Eve 1999: A Night of Hope and Dodgems at Dawn
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.
Family's 50-Year Water Bomb War on New Year's Eve
For nearly five decades, the Shea family of Fremantle, Western Australia, has waged an epic, environmentally costly water balloon battle every New Year's Eve. Discover the rules, raids, and legacy of their chaotic tradition.
The Shard's 2026 NYE Firework Light Show Revealed
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.
Mayor's Urgent Ticket Reminder for London NYE Fireworks
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.
Australia's 2026 NYE Events: Fireworks & Celebrations Guide
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.
Sweden's Gävle Christmas Goat Felled by Storm Winds
Storm Johannes has toppled Sweden's iconic straw Gävle Goat, adding to its long history of destruction by fire, birds, and vandals. Discover the quirky tradition's turbulent past.
London NYE Fireworks 2025: Times, Tickets & Viewing
Your complete guide to London's New Year's Eve fireworks on the Thames. Find key timings, ticketing details for six zones, and how to watch on TV. Plan your 2025 celebration now.
London NYE Fireworks: Official Warning Over Bridge Views
Authorities warn against seeking free views of London's New Year's Eve fireworks from iconic bridges, citing terrible sightlines and safety risks. Official viewing areas are sold out.
Best and Worst Gifts: 11 Brits Share Their Stories
As the festive season approaches, Guardian readers reveal their most memorable and disastrous presents. Discover what makes a gift truly special or utterly terrible.
Santa & Mrs Claus Enjoy Winter Wonderland Before Deliveries
Exclusive photos reveal Mr and Mrs Claus enjoying quality time and sledging at London's Winter Wonderland before their global gift run. See the festive fun!
Police Taser Drawn in Hyde Park Winter Wonderland Brawl
A violent fight broke out at London's Hyde Park Winter Wonderland on Christmas Eve. Watch the shocking viral video and see how police responded. No arrests were made.
Scrabble Rules Guide: Tile Values & Winning Words for Christmas
Avoid festive disputes with our complete guide to Scrabble rules, tile point values, and high-scoring two-letter words. Dominate the board this holiday season!
Christmas Eve Swims and Underground Mass in Photos
From icy dips in the UK to a unique underground mass in the Philippines, explore the powerful and poignant images that defined Christmas Eve around the world. See the full gallery.
Santa's London Flyover Time Revealed for Christmas Eve 2025
Find out the exact time Santa Claus is expected to fly over London tonight, Christmas Eve 2025, and how to track his journey live with the NORAD and Google Santa trackers.
5 Easy Science Experiments for Your Christmas Dinner
Discover how to bring science to your festive table with simple experiments involving sweets, crackers, turkey bones, and ice cream. Experts reveal the secrets of flavour, laughter, and anatomy.
Shard's Giant Red Stocking to Light Up London Skyline
London's Shard will illuminate its top 20 floors as a giant red Christmas stocking on December 24th. The festive display, visible for 40 miles, is part of the landmark's seasonal light show.
Penzance's Montol: Cornwall's Wild Winter Solstice Festival
Discover Montol, Cornwall's unique winter solstice festival in Penzance. From horse skull 'osses' and pagan rituals to sprout-throwing revelry, explore how this community event lights up the darkest day.
Planetarium Go UK Debuts at Battersea Power Station
An immersive mobile planetarium from Spain, Planetarium Go, will launch its UK debut at London's Battersea Power Station from January 30 to March 1, 2025. Tickets from £15.
UK's Best Festive Swims: Christmas, Boxing Day & New Year
Discover 18 of the UK's most joyful mass swims this festive season. From icy dips for charity to community celebrations, find your perfect Christmas, Boxing Day or New Year's Day plunge.
Stephen Collins' 2025 Christmas Cartoon Quiz: Spot the Stars
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.
Avoid Tower Bridge for NYE Fireworks, Officials Warn
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.
New Leyton Night Market Gets Green Light for February
A new weekly night market with live music and street food is set to launch in Leyton, East London, in February 2025. Get the details on opening times and local reaction.
London NYE Fireworks: Rain Forecast but Show Goes On
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.
London NYE: 7 Places to Celebrate Beyond the Fireworks
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.
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