Origins of the New Year's Midnight Kiss Tradition
Why do we kiss at midnight on New Year's Eve? Explore the ancient Roman, Viking, and Arthurian folklore origins behind this enduring global tradition.
Why do we kiss at midnight on New Year's Eve? Explore the ancient Roman, Viking, and Arthurian folklore origins behind this enduring global tradition.
Your complete guide to Sydney's 2025 New Year's Eve fireworks, including event times, family-friendly activities, and the best vantage points to watch the iconic harbour display.
National Guard troops patrol New Orleans for New Year's, a year after a terror attack killed 14 on Bourbon Street. The 350-strong deployment will remain through Carnival season.
Major New Year's Eve events from Sydney to Moscow have been cancelled due to terror threats, crowd safety, and recent tragedies. Discover the full list of affected celebrations.
Major New Year's Eve events from Sydney to Moscow are cancelled due to terror threats, crowd safety, and national tragedies. Discover the full list of affected cities and the reasons behind the decisions.
Rita Ora stuns in NYC ahead of hosting Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve as new accounts show her profits soared to £4.8m. Discover her fashion and business empire.
Rita Ora stuns in a fur-trim coat at a New York press junket ahead of hosting Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve. New accounts reveal the singer earns a staggering £13,000 daily. Read more.
Rita Ora was spotted in NYC rehearsing to host New Year's Rockin' Eve 2026. New accounts reveal her companies made a staggering £4.8m profit last year. Read the full story.
Test your 2025 general knowledge with our exclusive month-by-month quiz. 36 fun questions on politics, sport, TV and more. Share your score in the comments!
Ditch the parties for a cosy night in. Discover the five top-rated New Year's Eve films, from classic rom-coms to a shocking crime epic, perfect for your 2025 viewing marathon.
Challenge your memory of 2025's biggest events with The Mirror's exclusive Review of the Year quiz. Answer 36 fun questions on politics, sport, and TV, then share your score!
Asda has confirmed its revised opening hours for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day 2026. Find out when your local supermarket or Asda Express will be open to stock up on essentials.
Asda has confirmed its adjusted opening hours for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day 2026. Find out when your local store will be open to stock up on essentials.
A 350-strong National Guard deployment begins in New Orleans for New Year's celebrations, a year after a Bourbon Street attack killed 14. Discover the enhanced security measures in place.
Primrose Hill will be locked from 30 Dec to 1 Jan, barring 30,000 revellers. The closure follows the disbandment of the Royal Parks police. Plan alternative celebrations.
Ditch the January pressure. Experts suggest starting your New Year's goals now with a 'dry run' to build confidence and resilience for lasting change in 2026.
Forget New Year's resolutions. Experts propose an 'old year's resolution' using practice runs and Benjamin Franklin's method to make lasting positive changes. Start now.
Thousands flock to London bridges for a free view of the New Year's Eve fireworks, only to be disappointed. Officials urge the public to watch the BBC coverage or attend official areas instead.
Plan your last-minute shopping with our guide to UK supermarket opening hours for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Find times for Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's, Aldi, Lidl and more.
Explore how 2025's negative linguistic trends, from 'slop' to 'ragebait', impact wellbeing. Discover forgotten positive words to reframe 2026 with optimism and resilience.
Novelty glasses for 2026 have gone viral for all the wrong reasons, with a confusing layout that reads '20260'. Discover why this year's design has caused such an uproar online.
Discover 41-42 Cloth Fair, London's oldest surviving house built in 1597-1614. It survived the Great Fire of 1666, the Civil War, and the Blitz. Plan your visit to this hidden City of London gem.
Locals in Bromley, London, argue it's the capital's top spot, boasting 20-minute commutes, green spaces, and affordability, despite being outside the viral 'London Banana' zone. Discover why they love it.
Discover the incredible story of 41-42 Cloth Fair, London's oldest surviving house. Built in 1597, it withstood the Great Fire, Civil War, and the Blitz. Read its full history here.
Stunning new aerial photographs reveal London transformed into a glittering wonderland after dark in the final days before Christmas 2025. See the capital's iconic landmarks illuminated for the holidays.
Discover the perfect New Year's Eve outfits for 2026, whether you're hitting the pub, hosting a house party or cosying up at home. Our style guide has looks for every plan.
Teenage darts sensation Luke Littler expressed surprise after missing out on two BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards. Get the full story on his reaction and the winners.
The BBC Sports Personality of the Year award introduces a new two-stage public vote and lets fans pick the Team of the Year. Discover how the 2025 winner will be chosen.
Discover the full list of nominees for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2023 awards, from World Sport Star to Team of the Year. Find out who's in the running for the prestigious honours tonight.
Discover the ultimate guide to festive London. From ice skating at Somerset House to carols at the Royal Albert Hall, here are 15 unmissable Christmas activities running until January 2026.